Curing a Toothache on the Prairie Duel Ends with Laughing Cowboy
A tale from Denver Field and Farm recounts Judge Booth on the Bell ranch who endures a fierce toothache. A Texas cowboy proposes dangerous remedies, then returns to declare the judge a booby and coward, sparking a wild prairie chase before the toothache finally subsides.
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Judge Booth
Bell Ranch
Red River
New Mexico
Jedge
Patagonia
Denver Field
Farin
Curious Music Box From Tipu Sultan Memorabilia
A life sized statue of a tiger at the throat of England occupies a music box once owned by Tipu Sahib of Mysore. The mechanism, hidden inside the tiger, uses four rows of pipes and ivory keys to produce terrifying sounds when wound, reflecting Tipu’s enmity toward Britain.
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South Kensington Museum
London
Tipu
Tippoo) Sahib
Mysore
Seringapatam
India
England
Tippoo
Gun stamping drives Damaras to vaccinate rifles
Orders by German West African officials required natives to stamp and register firearms, causing discontent. In Damaraland Lieutenant Eggers, who had inoculated cattle against rinderpest years earlier, offered rifle vaccination to stop harming owners. Damaras crowded him to get their guns stamped.
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Eggers
Damaraland
Damaras
It’s Sometimes Like That In Amateur Theatricals
A scene from rehearsals shows the heroine asking if those in the back can hear lines. The trainer reassures them that the audience hears only the prompter and will stay in touch with the play.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
The Absurd Laboratory Tales of John Burden Sanderson
The passage notes that many anecdotes about John Burden Sanderson were fabricated as he was often absentminded. It references a false tale of boiling a watch with an egg and, with a hint of truth, reports he once ate a frog for lunch and later pondered a sandwich in his laboratory.
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Siir
John Burden Sanderson
Newton
la Bruyere
Using His Voice in Yonkers Opera Scene
The Yonkers Statesman notes a character named Eliza asking about Sam profiting from his voice and a Cloetre remark at the opera. The snippet hints at a comedic or dramatic line about carriages and performance.
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Eliza
Sam
Yonkers Statesman
French Dowager Style and Diet Tips Warn of Aging
The article contrasts French attitudes to aging and dress with English and American views, noting French practicality and frank acceptance of old age. It weaves in diet and health advice, recommending Kobol for dyspepsia and DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills, with promotional mentions of local pharmacists.
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DeWitts
Rh. I. Billings
The Captain's Plan to Cure Seasickness
A young woman aboard a voyage sought seasickness advice from the captain. He advised fresh air, deck activity, and self care rather than confinement. She followed his guidance, survived a northwest gale, and later learned the captain was himself seasick for two days.
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Europe
Sawying
Saluting the Quarter Deck: Navy custom from old days
The Los Angeles Times explains the tradition of saluting the quarter deck in the navy. It traces the habit to days when ships bore a crucifix on the stern and how the salute persisted after its removal as a maritime custom.
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Los Angeles Times
A Cold Night In China
The North China Herald recalls a frigid Newchwang night before New Year. A thermometer plunged below zero as thirty five masses of ice formed after men left opium dens, their sleep cut short by the keen air and danger.
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China
Newchwang
North China Herald
Mourning Hat Story From Old Magazine
O Flannagan returns home with a deep black crape on his hat. His wife asks why. He says he wears it for her first husband, who is dead, in a terse, wry exchange from Everybody's Magazine.
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O’'Flannagan
Mike
Everybody’s Magazine
Friendship that flames goes out in a Gash
A brief notice notes a relationship or alliance ending unexpectedly in a local report. Details are sparse but imply a fading or severed connection within a named group or circle.
Piety and Bilious Humour Cited in Medical Talk
A New York Press note recounts a medical society discussion where a speaker illustrated hygiene remarks by saying many men think they are pious when they are only bilious, prompting reflections on virtue and health.
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New York Press
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Wins Day for Tom Moore
Rural Route 1 resident Tom Moore writes that a stubborn sore on his instep healed after applying Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He says the 25 cent box provided complete relief and credits the product, sold under guarantee at Dr. Billnes drug store.
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Tom Moore
Coenrin
CIA
Buccklen
Affecting & Perfect Care
Tt. FL
Billnes Drug Store
Fragmented Thought on Truth and Dignity at a Bar
The text presents a cryptic meditation on price of truth and dignity, mentioning an empty bar and references to religion and eyes. The fragmentary lines imply a critique of pursuit of truth at any cost and the effect on perception and restraint.
Wien religion enters through the gate
Wary of content sense, officials review the new service guidelines as faith groups navigate access points and gatekeeping concerns. The piece notes tension between tradition and modern outreach amid ongoing religious discourse.
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Wien
Dnconitiituens
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup and Kodel Digestive Tonics
An advertisement touts Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup as tasty for children and not constipating while claiming it expels cold via bowels. It promotes Kodel as a best known remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion and notes it is sold by Roo F Billings.
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Re PS
Lectric Bitters
Frank Conlampf
Torsten St. New York
Dame
Detective Bitters
Thapsurt
Rev. Billig Arie
Kennedy
TK. BF. Billings
Roo F. Billings
State School Poll Tax Due to Noider or Randall
State poll tax now due and payable to the noider or may be paid to Atty. Win. Gi. Randall at corner Sixth and Main Streets. D. M. Browning. Dopo Cos Assessor.
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Atty
Win. Gi. Randall
D. M. Browning
Dopo
Assessment Notice from Corona Telephone and Telegraph Company
A notice from Corona Telephone and Telegraph Company announces an assessment of one dollar per share on subscribed capital stock, due immediately in gold or lawful money. Delinquent shares by date, with sale at public auction on the specified day to cover the assessment and advertising costs. By order of the Board of Directors. O. G. Hansaw, Secretary, Corona, California. May 11, 1908.
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Mary
United States
D East Sisth Street
Corona
Riverside County
California
Board of Directors
OQ. A
Hansaw
Hansaw, Secretary Xonth
1St Sixth Street
Califlornia
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L. Derbyshire
Rochester
New York
Brown
Hardman
Main and
Eighth Streets
Riverside Calif
H. K. Stahl
Masonic
Corona, Cal
G., R. Freeman
Corona, California
Harry F. Scoville
Citizens Bank
Cal
Dr. Topp
SDR
S. S. Willard
R. R. Root
William G. Randall
Corona,California
Nerles
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Peterseee
Washington, D.C
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Providence
Bucklen
Arnica Salve
Corona Dlome Telephone and Telegraph Company
Riverside
Riverside, Cal
Leighton Building
Sussier Mars OO
Hoare
AL Sivs
Wal Perixeros
D. W. Lewis
Mer
J. W. Covent Tree
Theatre 1
Bo Senasras
See
E. Warre
Ninth Street
San Bernardino Business College and Civil Service Institute
Biel
Arizona
Nevada
Utah
Oregon
Blake and
Weelhayseats
San Bernardino Business College and Civil Service Institution
Star Bernardino
Thelyte
Erirolinge
Mach
von Ariel Ortober
Wideawake School
Wideawake
HEALD
Business Colliegio
Heald's Business College
Pacific Coast
TMALD
Healdh’s
LE Aldys College
Sone
Harley Davidson
Lee Richardson Automobile Co
Redlands, Cal
Rubidoux
Black
Jolquu
Heath
Dewitt
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