Diving for Alligators and Odd Homemaking Gadgets
A Jacksonville period piece describes Jim Russell, famed from the Florida war, now a guide in rural Florida who dives into the muddy St Johns for two dollars to extract alligators from their riverbank holes. The piece also shares assorted recipes and miscellany on potatoes, adulterated cotton, apples baked with custard, gingerbread, brandy candy, and a quip about a spring wagon.
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Jim Russell
Reangell
Wooty Florida
Jim
St. John's
Plow In Colorado Field Yields Underground Lake Tale
A Colorado field is described as a ten acre underground lake under eighteen inches of soil. Corn grows at thirty bushels per acre, and fish five to six inches long are found in the watered soil. The ground is described as black marl with prior open-water history, now crusted and fertile for crops though hand-tilled.
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Remedy for throat and chest distress advertised cure
Advertisement promises relief for throat chest and long asthma symptoms from a doctor named Jose with a pleasant tasting remedy. Trial bottles priced at 10 cents and regular sizes at 1 dollar are offered, to be sold by merchant W. Dixon.
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Marlty W. ¥. Dixson
Dr Acker Dyspepsia Tab Jota Remedy Ad
Odd distorted ad fragment touts Dr Acker preparations as a cure for stomach and liver distress. Claims a sure preventative with pleasant taste. Promotes Nepeap boxes offered by W Y Dixsos at low price.
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Acker
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Farmers Cotton Handling At Old Stand
We are in the field at our old stand to handle all cotton entrusted to our care. Thornt on, Williams and George assist in accommodating customers. Long experience guarantees satisfaction and we stay posted on market state via press telegrams for customers. We have sold your cotton free of charge and will continue. Ample storage for stock and teamsters, charges for handling moderate, one price for all, storage per month 25 cents per bale.
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