Thompson's Barosma promises cures with money back offer
The ad promotes Thompson's Barosma claiming it cures kidney liver and bladder diseases with a money back guarantee. It cites testimonials, urges immediate purchase at N Ames & Co. and Thomas Downey, and mentions two sizes 50 cents and 1.00. A Dunkirk anecdote and a brief financial disaster note follow, reflecting the periodical's mixed content.
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N. F. Amos & Co
Thomas Downey
Cory
Thompson
Ames & Co
Charles Shulte
Dunkirk
N. Y
Temole and Automobile Confusion In Slurred Dialect
A Chicago newspaper fragment reports Brudiah Persimmon comparing a mute to an automobile in a muddled exchange. The dialogue blends mispronunciations and slang as the speakers debate direction and trouble, ending with a note of odd, unresolved rhythm.
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Brudiah Persimmion
Bruddah Persianon
Bruddah
Itching Irritation Cure Promoted By A Simple Ointment
An advertisement touts a patent skin treatment called Hokarn claiming rapid relief for itch dermatitis and rashes. It promises cleansing effects, prevention of acids and greases, and immediate whitening of the skin with a guarantee to refund if results fail. Sold by C O Fabbitt Scu ary Salling for 26 cents with larger jars at 60 cents.
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Darbor
Fabbitt & Scu
A Pleasant Home Solve Closet Space Problem
In a letter from Delineaton, Hon Wen Lu describes a simple personal method to reclaim closet space. He and his wife reorganized items by drawers, dedicating sections for shirts, underwear, and trousers. The plan, though initially flawed, improves daily use and reduces clutter, making their dressing routine orderly and pleasant.
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Gil iLay
Collins
Wowstad
Mery
Fenipattini
Klee's Original Eczema Ointment Ad Copy
An old advertisement for Klee's Original Eczema Ointment promises cures for eczema and related skin conditions. The copy notes general home use and lists druggists as sources, with stray wording indicating days or availability. The fragmentary text reflects vintage patent medicine style and limited product details.
Sullied Fractured Supaention to Save Haven and Money
Fragmented OCR text reveals discussion of saving haven funds and costs amid disjointed phrases. Mentions of honed work, money, and water drawn. references to individuals and a wartime or Indian War-era context with scattered, unclear details.
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Gettinar
Pany
D- Yue
Dg Company
Primitive well and windmill debate in old village cryptic notes
Fragmentary account describes deep stone walled spring wells, galvanized piping, windmill pumps, and water supply efforts in a rural area. It traces costs, labor, and lessons about achieving reliable water year round, contrasting wind power with manual methods and urging improvements for future reliability.
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Jourtton
Howe
Haem
Wall
Puiny
Bac
Bownes
Fragmentary tale hints at a perplexing world warning
A garbled OCR passage suggests a scene where a worried speaker describes a world of aged and poor individuals. The terse exchange mentions a serene figure and a response about thinking something through, but the fragmentary text lacks clear names, places, or a definitive event to anchor a full summary.
Secrets of the Cars and a Harple Soup Show
A fragment describes a scene with Walter prompting a comparison between clam chowder and vegetable soup. It notes different kettle labels and includes a casual offer of coffee, all in a tone echoing a Chicago Tribune snippet.
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Walter Ad
Hles
Walter
Chicago
Trthune
Red Jungle Fowl Basis of All Domestic Poultry Declared
The piece notes the red jungle fowl as the progenitor of modern poultry breeds including Langshan Plymouth Rock and Leghorns. It states all domestic fowl originate from this jungle fowl and that free-ranging birds revert to ancestral jungle types over generations as evidence. The reference cites Ornithological authority and links to a New York publication.
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Orley
Aly
Phonwim
Curtis
Gallia
Holland
New Yorke Pont
Useful Chicken Catcher Sketch from Old Form Text
A damaged snippet describes a primitive chicken catching device made from wire and a shepherd's crook. The contraption aims to loop and hook around a chicken to secure it briefly, noting it as a quick method on short notice though it could frighten fowl and disturb farm routines.
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No. Wiro
The Momo Orchard Purchase Advice Quirk
A garbled advisory on orchard buying notes local conditions and climate. It mentions proximity to home and choosing stock from favored regions, but the text is largely indecipherable with several typographical errors and unclear meaning.
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Alatanao
Beau Smith and Jody Cater figure in night of trouble
Fragmentary account describes Beau Smith and Jody Cater involved in a disturbance at a house. A man named Guyer appears central as tension rises over authority and payment. Witnesses mention a visit by Beau, discussions of complicity, and threats of action if demands are not met. The text shows chaotic dialogue and unclear outcomes.
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