Signs of Democratic Revival in Pennsylvania Politics
The Philadelphia Press notes signs of a Democratic revival in Pennsylvania amid Republican mismanagement. It cites past vote totals, a large Democratic army in the state, and calls for Democrats to seize state power while urging constructive national leadership. It argues for independent action by Pennsylvania Democrats to gain local control and influence the national party.
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Pennsylvania
Miyor Ashdaidge
Philadelphia
Timart
Ashbridge
Stare
Phas
Tredaus
Pies
Democrats
I.nusyivania
Doment
Tien
Tancock
Grover
Bryan
New York
Illinois
Ohio
Alabama
Delaware
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Georgia
Nebraska
Chicago
Hulinois
Tinois
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the Times
Pennsylva
Te Bation
England as She is Preverted in New York Folklore
A New York anecdote describes a woman misunderstanding a boy's request for de foyndish while he is sent by a florist for a fern dish. The tale plays on Anglomania and dialect confusion across the United States.
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England
United States
Oregon
Florida
Maine
Arizona
New York
Metropolis
Simmons
Johnson at Work Again in Racine
Johnson of 24 Hamilton Street Racine Wisconsin long troubled by kidney and urinary issues could not work. A friend recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills and after using them he fully recovered and returned to daily labor, a dramatic turnaround viewed as miraculous by locals.
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Johnson
Racine
Wis
John Johnson
Hamilton Street
Dodd
Soulless Community Meeting Sparks Clerical Joke
A young clergyman newly arrived at his first call meets a boyhood acquaintance at the railway station. The friend jokes that the pastor has found a sinecure, quipping that the town has likely heard the phrase save souls but suspects a cushy post for him.
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Boston Courier
One Fare Plus $1 Round Trip To Pan-American Exposition
Summer travel sale from Jane Island to Buffalo via Nickel Plate Road offers one full fare plus a dollar round trip. Tickets valid for return within ten days from sale date. Contact nearest agent or Fort Wayne offices C A Asterlin or RK Hamilton for details. No. 84.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plante Road
Jane Island
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
RK. J. Hamilton
Dining chat at new restaurant sparks roast beef remark
In a casual exchange, Brigham recalls overhearing Burnham and his wife dining last evening. The remark about roast beef prompts Burnham to ask how Brigham could know his wife was present.
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Brigham
Burnham
Boston Transcript
Local Trade Ads and Quips From Chicago News Fragments
Classified blurbs include a Fort Wayne Lock Box 219 address for air cushion rubber stamps and printing outfits, plus a brief anecdote about a Norwegian domestic and a remark on a nightly arc light. An old testimonial cites Piso's Cure for Consumption from Ocean Grove, New Jersey, dated February 17, 1800.
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Rodrick
van Albert
Midniight Sun
Chicago News
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Soldier's death mystery debated by inquiry panel
The Philadelphia Record notes an investigation into a soldier's fatal wound with the committee undecided if tobacco smoke or hot irons caused the death. The dialogue questions the cause and casualty reporting.
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Philadelphia
One Cent a Mile to Buffalo on Nickel Plate Route
Rail offer shows travel at one cent a mile to Buffalo via the Nickel Plate Road with July travel dates on the 2nd 9th 16th 28th and 30th and return within three days from sale. Contact nearest agent or C A LE T P A Fort Wayne Indiana or HK J Hamiton Agent Fort Wayne Indiana by mail wire or phone.
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Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
Ind
HK. J. Hamiton
Buffalo
Cc. A. Asterlin
R. J. Hamilton
Dr Klines Nerve Restorer Promises Relief
An old ad claims FIT is permanently cured of nervousness after short use of Dr Kline's Nerve Restorer. It offers a free trial bottle and treatment, naming Kline Ltd at Arch Street, Philadelphia, with references to campaign policy and foundations in a terse promotional style.
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Dr. Kline
HW. Kline, Ltd
Vas Arch St
Philadelphia
R. T. Felix Gouraud
I A. Bayre
Kind Old Man to tramp Low learn a trade dialogue
A brief dialogue presents a tramp requesting guidance from a kind old man who asks why he does not learn a trade. The tramp replies he would, if he knew one better than his current path.
Pan American Exposition Rates to Buffalo by Nickel Plate
Tickets now on sale at all stations for one and one third fare round trip with returning limit of fifteen days. Contact nearest agent or C A Asteriin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana or R J Hamilton agent Fort Wayne Indiana for details. No 8%
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asteriin
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Fort.Wayne
Chinese Funeral Processions Outwit Old Nick with Firework Decoys
The Washington Star reports that Chinese funeral processions use brisk motions and bursts of firecrackers to mislead the devil. Bearers lead the body in clever routes, turning corners and burning more fireworks to confuse Old Nick and reach the grave safely.
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Nick
Washington Star
Idle son of banker called in Chicago Chronicle
A Chicago Chronicle excerpt notes Gotrox Jr being labeled idle son of a banker and mentions a nickname for the golf prodigy. It advertises coach excursions to the exposition in Buffalo via Nickel Plate Road each Tuesday in July with return within three days, inviting contact through Fort Wayne agents Asterlin and Hamilton.
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Gotrox
Gotrox, Jr
Chicaco Chronicle
Triumphant Flattery Quelled a Dormant Feud
A cheeky quip from Puck recalls a reconciliation between Dick and Daisy after a sharp confrontation. The witty line reveals his claim that he would rather quarrel with her than kiss any other girl.
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Daisy
George
Puck
Allen's Foot-Ease powder for sore feet advertised
Foot powder claims to ease tight new shoes and cure corns bunions and sweaty feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Sample offered by Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Reference Request as Mary Plans Departure
A mistress asks a servant what reference to write upon leaving. The servant replies that noting a six month stay would suffice, implying a simple recommendation based on duration.
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Mary
Alec Printing Outfits and Stamps In Fort Wayne Ads
An advertisement for air cushion rubber stamps and all kinds of stamps from Alec Printing Outfits in Fort Wayne. It invites customers to write what they price and includes a quote about secrecy attributed to Oliver Wendell Holmes.
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Datera
Fort Wayne
Ind
Datéra
LockBox
Alec
Nickel Plate low excursion rates to Denver and beyond
Nickel Plate Road offers low excursion fares to Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Ogden Salt Lake City Hot Springs St Paul and Duluth Tickets on sale June 18 to Sept 10 valid for return until Oct 31 Written by C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana No 95 Printer advice Eagle Linen Paper Mrs Winslow's Soothe Syrup for Children teething advertised with claims of gum relief wind colic and pain reduction
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Col
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hot Springs
St. Paul
Duluth
Minn
C. A. Asterlin
T. P
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Judge's Wife Says Peruna Cured Pelvic Catarrh
Mrs. Judge McAllister of Minneapolis writes that after years of back and side pain she found relief using Peruna. She credits seven weeks of faithful use with a full recovery and urges others to avoid cheap imitations sold by druggists. The note solicits readers to contact Dr. Hartman for advice.
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Judge McAllister
West 33Rd St
Minneapolis
Minn
Peruna
Minnie E. McAllister
Hartman
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