A Young Writer’s $40 Windfall and Wedding of Dreams
John Burnham, a Millburg youth, is celebrated after earning $40 for a story in the Great Enlightener. His mother, cousin Estella Bangs, and Sophie Dale comment on money, courtships, and social expectations as Burnham contemplates future writing success while dodging costly social obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burnham
Helightener
Alstora
Millburg
Estella Bangs
Miss Bang
Estella
John
Bie Third Costa
Sophie Dale
Sophie
Murs
Amiles
Cham s Pain Halm touted for back ailments in ads
An OCR fragment touts Cham s Pain Halm as especially valuable for lame backs and cites testimonials from individuals named Miller and Chamberlain. The text is garbled but presents the product as a cure or remedy for back pain with a testimonial tone.
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Chamberlain's
Miller
Frugal living, letters, and a budding author’s rise
A young writer, poverty, and a humorous letter from a cousin spark the tale of John Burnham once mocked as a “meanest man in town.” The scene shifts to family laughter, a crudely earned salary, and a late reveal leading to modest success and a cheque for forty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burnham
Amanda Grimes
May Slater Jane
Maria
Jim Short
John Buroham
Juliet
Burnham
Worked Like Charm. Walker Ad praising Arnica Salve
Mr D N Walker editor of the Enterprina Louisa says a nail wound healed instantly by Buck- Jen’s Arnica Salve with no inflammation. He guarantees the salve heals every sore burn and akin disease at Miller’s druggist She.
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D. N. Walker
Picy
Louisa
Buok- Jen
Miller's
How to Live Well with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
A nostalgic ad and vignette describe digestive health remedies and a Georgia judge joke. It touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe pleasant laxative for headaches constipation and indigestion with money back guarantees. The piece also features a courtroom bit about Judge Emory Speer and a mountaineer name joke.
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United States
Emory Speer
Southern District of Georgia
Georgia
Tonhan
Nantes
Colle
New Iron Smelter Exhibition At Redding California
A new electric smelter on the Pitt River produced a ton of high grade pig iron as part of a seven ton initial output. The Herault process operates without coke but was shut briefly as the power company could not supply 3,000 horsepower. Production is set to 25 tons daily next week.
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Redding
Cal
Ameter
Pitt River
Sue
Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Promised Digestive Relief
A vintage ad claims Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin cures digestive disorders and torpid liver, touting its tonic, cleansing and stimulating effects. Sold by druggists for 50 cents to one dollar with money back guarantee. A separate clipped line notes a Korean hunter’s dramatic tiger tale from Brooklyn Life.
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Caldwell
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy One of the Best on the Market
The advertisement praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a top market choice for throat and chest ailments. It notes it is pleasant to take and reliable for coughs colds and cramps while claiming broad favor and popularity. Sold by Ho Milter. The text also contains a fragmented quotation from a Cleveland Leader exchange about a daughter and a parent dialogue.
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Dean
Johnson City
I. M. Wilson
Tenn
Patton Drag Company
Foster-Milburn Cc
Buffalo
N. C
United States
Shambelain
Chamberlain
Ho. Milter
How to Remain Young and Benefit from Electric Bitters
A garbled ad style excerpt claims Electric Bitters cure chronic liver and stomach trouble and improve blood health, with testimonials from Mrs N F Rowan and Mrs Wise. It reads like masked urging to buy at O Miller's drug store, noting price and undefined household use.
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N. F. Rowan
Mo Donough
Shosaya
Case
Hrsband
O. Miller's
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Mr. Burnham
Lillian
Mra
Blossom
Mia
James
Baltimore
J. A. Harmon
Lizemore
West Va
Dr. King
O. Miller
Philadelphia Ledger
Aliaey
Mine Cayenne
Washington Star
Dr. Fahrney
Philadelphia
A ‘O
Rappee
Ako
Bewan
King
New York
Jonban
Speer
Jobo
Abe
Brooklyn Life
Hugh
Cleveland
Excelent Service
New Orleans
Southwest
J.C
California
Charles Walters
Allihany
Waltorn
Coerantondorf, CO
Miller's Drug Store
Southern Railway
N. E
Bristol
Jonesboro
Greeneville
Morristown
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Cincinnati
St. Lovie
Chicago
Lomaville
St. Louis
St Louis
All Pea
Huron
Ageote
Mapa
Acsson
Oxman
G. M
Washington, D. C
Taynon
G. Pla
Washington, D.C
Merx
DPA Knoxville
Teuatowton
Washington
D. C
Kskooren, AG
Dhattanooga
A. B
Dallas
Texas
Queen & Crescent
G. von Ostrand
T.P.A
Goy St
Tena
Renae
D. Hill
Newela
Jno. F. Pierce
Cargille's Art Gallery
Kodaks
Kodak
Beanchon
Aby Dauk
Tte
Neetien
Busitee
Unaka National Bank
Tennessee
Watauga
Tennessee Resturant
M. C. Leach
SMSF
Leacel
Carolina
Whiskey House
Express
Prumt
Curt of
Sion i
Eddremst
Casper Co., Inc
Roanoke
Alan Winalauetalew
S.C
Eudee
North Carolina
Virginia
Connor Bros. Furniture Co
Smyrna
Axminster
The
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