A Trip Through the Yellowstone Park Adventure
A narrator recounts a Yellowstone journey by road through pine forests to Shoshone Lake and the Tetons. They view Yellowstone Lake at 7,745 feet, describe geysers and hot springs, camp near a meadows, cross a natural bridge, and note knotted trees and a strenuous climb back down.
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Shoshore Lake
Tetons
Burns
Moses
Mount Nebo
Jordan
Park Road
Yellowstone Lake
Lake of Tiberias
Sea of Galilee
Wyoming
Mediterranean Sea
Thut
Moonlit Camp by Yellowstone Lake Experience
The narrative describes a Yellowstone Lake camp on a calm night with moonlit water and mountains. A guide and companion fish from a boat under a silver moon while the rest of the party enjoys camp songs and a fading glow. They promise to continue the journal next week.
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Hiawatha
Minnehaha
Yellowstone Lake
Lake Yellowstone
Dream Land
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy to fit smaller shoes, suitable for patent leather and breaking in new footwear. It claims comfort for sensitive feet and offers a free sample, with a 25 cent price and the maker’s address in LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allan
Olmstead, LeRoy N. Y
Women and Kidney Trouble Take Toll on All
Women as well as men suffer from kidney and bladder trouble and Swamp-Root claims to offer a remedy. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer and Co at Binghamton New York, selling bottles in fifty cent and one dollar sizes and offering a free sample and pamphlet.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Binghamton, N. Y
A Charm for Health and Beauty from Electric Bitters
A persuasive 19th century advertisement claims charming women need health to be lovely in face form mind and temper. It links constipation and kidney ills to pimples and dull complexions, then touts Electric Bitters as a cure that cleanses the stomach liver and kidneys and brings strength clear eyes fresh breath and perfect health. Five cents at druggists.
Suggestions for Dishes by Club Woman's Husband
A Newark News column humorously advises husbands to raise the dishpan on bricks in the sink to avoid back pain from dishwashing. The writer details relief from lumbago after adopting the practice and promises further tips on granite ware.
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Hustandettes
Newark News
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Claims Cure for Neighbors
Local notice features a testimonial from F J Coulter of LaFayette Indiana praising Foley Kidney Pills for curing kidney and bladder trouble. He describes back pain fever dizziness and headaches before use and states the pills dispelled all symptoms after a few weeks. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Mrf. J. Coulter LaFayette
Ind
Furey
Gale
Classified, Fussy One-Don’t You Adore That Shows
A brief playful note contrasts polite society with harsh views on fashionable shows, reflecting a curbside conversation tone from a Baltimore American feature.
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Baltimore American
Short, playful 19th century column snippets
A collage of punchy lines from London Tit Bits and Tit-Bits jokes and ads. A note on Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and a clerk requesting a holiday, reflecting playful social satire and product promotion of the era.
Hat chase ends with wife witnessing catch
In the Houston Post humorous vignette a man explains chasing a hat that blew away involved a pretty girl beneath it. His wife saw the moment and confirmed the catch, adding a lighthearted domestic twist.
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Houston Post
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
Advert says catarrh is systemic and not curable by local applications. Internal Hall's Catarrh Cure allegedly treats blood and mucous surfaces. Describes formula as tonics and purifiers. claims testimonials available. Price 75c. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and mentions The Republican for stationery.
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Hall
Jailbreak Blues Sparks Record Fight Rumor
A garbled cry hints a boxing match or street brawl might set a record. The snippet mentions a fighter named Jim and a door, with warnings to keep someone out. The text reads as a fragment from a sensational scene.
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Jim
Best on Earth Says Foley Honey and Tar Remedy Cures
R J Howell of Tracy testifies that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured his wife of a severe chest illness described as consumption. He claims her lungs were sore she coughed constantly and her voice was hoarse but she recovered after using less than three bottles.
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R.J. Howell
Tracy
Foley
Releif
The Burglar and the Button That Saved a Life
A humorous exchange from Pearson's Weekly features a burglar firing at a man whose life is saved when a bullet hits a button on his clothes. The joke hinges on the button acting as the unexpected shield, prompting the thief to remark on the unlikely detail.
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Pearson’s Weekly
For Sale or Trade Coal Burner—Cheap Offer
A second hand hard coal base burner is offered for sale at a bargain. The notice invites trade proposals and directs interested parties to apply at the office for details.
Ordinance Regulating Fowl Pens in Covington
The Covington city council passes an ordinance restricting owners of chickens turkeys geese or other fowl from keeping large pens along streets or public places within the city limits. Violators face fines of not less than one dollar nor more than two dollars and the ordinance takes effect after passage and publication. The measure was presented and approved by the mayor on December 1 with a council vote recorded as Wise Steely Lines Nuys McMalhoo and Gray in favor.
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Tom Counecibe
Cawinartom Dndiana
Hmvts
Citwoaf Covington
Apo
Tsite
Kai Cite
Passembley
Awves
Nuys-Name
McMalhoo
Gray
City of Covington
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Fountain County Indiana
A certified copy of a decree from Fountain Circuit Court directs a public sale to satisfy sums of 139.11 with interest and costs in favor of Hugh P. McCrary and 51.02 with interest on another decree, with Clea J. Ponder and Clella J. Ponder named as defendants in cases 20 and 2347. The sheriff will expose the property to the highest bidder on a set date.
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Fountain Circuit
Fountain County
Indiana
Hugh P. McCrary
Clea J. Ponder
A. Lonze Ratcliff
Clella J. Ponder
Public Auction of Fountain County Real Estate Rents
On Saturday December 23 1911 between 10 and 4 at the Courthouse Covington Fountain County Indiana the rents and profits for up to seven years of the west half of the southeast quarter eighty acres are offered under a decree with life use by Margaret Moreman. The sale also exposes the fee simple of the same property to discharge the decree costs and interest with no appraisal relief. Sheriff Robert H Kerr and Deputy J J Meehan announce the sale.
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Court House
Covington
Fountain County
Indiana
Fountain
State of
Margaret Moreman
Robert H. Kerr
J. J. Meehan
A. D
Herman Miller Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works Ad
The public notice for Herman Miller’s Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 103 N Walnut Danville Illinois promotes high quality dyeing and cleaning for winter garments with express handling and prompt attention. The firm emphasizes 28 years in business and new address 105 N Walnut.
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Herman Miller’s
Walnut Street
Danville
Express
N. Walnurt
Jericho Leaves touted as a cure for constipation
A booster promotes Jericho Leaves from the Holy Land as a natural laxative claiming to cleanse gently and soothe intestinal membranes. Leaves are sun dried and sold in large cloth sacks for twenty five cents with mail orders available from the Jericho Leaves Importing Co in Buffalo New York.
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Holy Land
Jericho
Fordan
U.S
Abstract of Title Notice for Romer Sewell Loans
Abstract of title services offered by Romer Sewell for deeds and mortgages. He provides secured personal loans and outside party financing with guaranteed security. Contact for land purchases or arrangements requiring approved abstracts of title.
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Romer Sewell
Allatories
Buring
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Julian M. Martin
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Scott
Lis
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the Republican
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Charles A. Baldwin
T. HH. McGeorge
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Herman Miller
Jericho Leaves Importing Co
Buffalo, N
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Boston, Mass
Travelers Railway
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Chicagg
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