A Christmas Vision in the Cabin
In a Southern cabin Abraham Columbus frets over Christmas during lean times as family chatter and hunger for affordable gifts escalate. Patsy Betsy and Sandy rim the doorway with requests while Mrs. Columbus vies to control the season andBryan's store looms as the source of scarce toys. The family tightens around dwindling pennies and a looming holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Columbus
Crismus
Patsy Fus
Sandy
Daddy
Mr. Bryan
Betsy
Patsy
Abraham
Alexander Columbus
Lam’bastin
Moriar
Cordia
Bryan
Morier
Abram
Mordler
Christmas Eve in a Coal Cabin
Abraham Columbus faces a hard Christmas with nothing but his wife’s orders and a toothache to temper his mood. A white winged specter haunts him at night and dawn brings a hectic scramble to buy gifts for Marta Patsy Sandy and Jake. A brisk ride to Bryan’s store and a crowded holiday scene end with the family home bright and busy.
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Sandy
Jake
Sto
Abraham Columbus
Masis
Maria
Abraham
Bryan
Marta
Patsy
Morler
Crismus
Adam
Grain-O coffee replacement advertised in newspaper
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a non stimulative coffee substitute packed with nutrients. It claims Grain-O nourishes and cheers without spoiling sleep and suggests nervous and young people may enjoy it. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages from grocers.
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Eatin
Kidney Tablets Promoted for Brights Disease Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. Lucis Kidney Tablets as a direct, effective remedy for kidney and bladder ailments including Brights disease. It claims miraculous cures, easy candy like consumption, and offers a free booklet with purchase options from Dr. N.C. Davia of Frankfort Indiana.
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Bright
Lucis
N.C. Davia
Frankfort
Ind
New Dining Car Service Adopted by Chicago & Eastern
The Chicago and Eastern adopted an a la carte dining car plan for AM meals. Passengers pay only for what they order, with favorable prices matching quality. The change began October 1 and has increased patronage, testing its popularity.
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Chicago & Eastern
Hiness R. A
No-To-Do Quit Tobacco Adelversity Miracle Worker
Newspaper ad promoting No-To tobacco cure marketed as a simple remedy. Claims easy quit, strengthens nerve and vigor, promises free booklet and sample. Presents Andreas Hering Remedy Co in Chicago or New York with nationwide reach.
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Dc Orl
Andreas “Terring Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
New York World Advertises Early Weekly and Daily Editions
A fragment promotes the New York World as a thrice a week and weekly publication with detailed news coverage. It touts wide world reporting, special correspondents, strong illustrations, and departments on markets humor and women’s work, offered at a yearly subscription price noted as £2.50.
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Cokin
United States
New York World
Autena
Sige
Gallel
Hoollané
Abe Giube
Thas
Steat
The
Republican
Yahoo
Peyatdit
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Dr. Hartman
Hampton
J. L. Hampton
Ohio
Supreme Court
Peruna
State of Ohio
Governor's Office
Columets
Columbus
J. L. Hauptox
Hartman
John F. Schmidt
Carthage
Epay Druggist
TILEY
T. W. Tiley
GOAL
Prairie Farmer
Agricultural and Livestock Papers
United
Covington
Burtoeh
Aureal
St. Louis Globe-Detmocrat
Asa Newspaper
Globe Democrat
de Voleu
Gardep
Daas
Weealy Globe-Democrat
the Globe Printing Co
St Lams
Chisper
Traig
the Republical
Old Boreas
Sallie
Little Sister
Santa Clara
China
Mirquette
Miet
Constaulee
Mave i
Chicago and Eastern Iinvis Railroad
Hay
Marquette
Liicage & Buster Diduuis
Ilalus
St. P
Wnw
Yicae Pom
C. L. Stow
K. A. Metuy
Omaha
Neb
Pighta
Kay
Dr. Nay
Say
B.J. Kay Medical Co
Seton
Ewil
Arary
Yc Square
Tae
Alex Hervisip
Trugten Trov Township
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Faia
Cooper
Tupolo
Lan
Oesians Coormanrs &c
Munn & Cy
Scientific American
Gostsoem
I. Waeshington
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