Disturbing the igmane and a moonlit ghost story
A collage of quips and comedic bits from a late 19th century paper includes jokes about perpetual moons, a sky lit solarium in New York Hospital, a dog named Mister, a Georgia hog tale, and an account of the Brooklyn Theater fire relief effort. The Brooklyn aid group reports near $50,000 raised with $6,000 on hand, aiding 188 families and paying 350 dollars biweekly to several, while addressing fraud and ensuring accountable spending.
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Iowa
Boston Globe
Jones
Newton
L. P
Venice
Janet
Yonkers Gazette
Buck
Boston Commercial Bulletin
New York Hospital
Thorn Mansion
John Burdette
Burlington
Hawkeye
Waterloo Station
Georgia
John Keeshan
Brooklyn
Chauncey
Mechanics’ Bank
New York
Oswego
Philadelphia
New Haven
WNY. World
Preserve Ice In Illness With Flannel Cup Method
A historic method recommends curing illness by preserving ice in a flannel cup placed inside a tumbler. Cut a nine inch square flannel and secure it to form a cup, layering loose 4 to 5 inch flannel over the ice to wick moisture and keep the ice dry. Two ounces can last nine to ten hours with proper drainage.
Honor to American Manufacturers Oscar II awards Swedish Medal
His Majesty Oscar II of Sweden and Norway sent the Grand Swedish Gold Medal to Mason & Hamlin Organ Co to honor the superior cabinet organs. The crown surmounts the medal, bearing the motto Lit teris et Artibus and the king’s bust with Oscar II’s titles. The company values the honor, noting the king as a premier music connoisseur.
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Oscar II
Norway
Sweden
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co
Oscar
Svec. Norv. Goth
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted in Fragile Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain wind colic and bowel regulation claiming it gives mothers rest and cures rheumatism though the text is garbled with misprints and dubious claims about healing and blood change.
Notable New York Concert Hall Offers Steck Pianos
A small concert venue at 11 E 14th St in Steck Hall hosts frequent performances for about 500 attendees with superior acoustics. The Steck pianos from Geo Steck, twenty five years in manufacture, claim top prizes from Vienna 1878 and Philadelphia 1876. The firm advertises favorable prices and terms for buyers.
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New York City
Steck
14Th Street
Stbox
Geo. Steck
Philadelphia
Times
Geo. Steck & Co
Vienna
Phila
New York
Dooley’s Yesst Powder Promises Pure Baking Quality
The Beat and Most Economical Housekeepers warn against adulterated powders and praise Dooley’s Yesst Powder for full strength purity and reliable light biscuits muffins waffles and griddle cakes. A Louis man endorses Jonas Whicomb’s Asthma Remedy with lasting relief after years of trouble and multiple others tried remedies before.
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Dooley
T. Mason
Eng
of &J. Louis
Jonas Whicomb
Tobias Venetian Horse Liniment claims broad cures
The Pionier Topacco Company promotes Tobias Venetian Horse Liniment with claims to cure diarrhea dysentery colic and related ailments. Warranted to cure various internal and external conditions and sold nationwide with a money back promise. Depot 10 Park Place New York.
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Tobias
Park Place
New York
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Blue
Edwin
Angelina
Dr. Foote
Boston
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Canvacaides
Kres
P. O. Vickery
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Maine
Agenty Lines Pyynts
SAN Teca
Amorsman
York
Martin
Machinists and General Machine
Au Ashbine
N. H
Aboatei
World
M 'Ifarees
Jay Bronaun
Detrot
Brie Et Miladelphia
Loula
Sherman
Ingraham
Cortlandt St. N
Cortlandt x. N.Y
Eure
Ra Fostune
BT Wells
P.O
Shaw
Alpina Wondir
WM. J Shaw
Rupe
Illinois
R R.a
Aldress J. O. Harris
Real
P. O
Ottawa
Cla
Basiecee
J. A. Borford
Franklin Street
Mass
Becker
Bowery
N. W
Union Square
Quinne
Prten
Minnesota
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