Miscellany of Quips and Oddities From The Graphic
A collage of aphorisms and curiosities from 19th century press notes. Jokes, observations on health, industry, and daily life mix with wit about Edison inventions and aging. Notable items include a claim of a 180-year-old man near Bogota, discussion of pine forests, and various humorous quips about money, time, and manners.
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internet—Co Poms
Germany
Italy
New York
Rocky Mountain District
Bogota
South America
Edison
Vermont
New Orleans’ - Picayune
Boston
South Side Observer
Rockaway
L. L
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Detroit Free Press
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Minnesota
A Pen Picture of a Dying Student and Herbal Remedies
A narrative describes a pale student succumbing to consumption, urged toward recovery by a tonic regimen. It extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as life changing, asserting renewed strength, appetite, and brightness. Also mentions Dooley's Yeast Powder as valued kitchen aid.
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Dr. Pierce
Mass Marketing Farm Remedies Across Cities
A historic advertisement extols Sheridan's Cavalry Powder and Johnson's Anodyne Liniment with bold claims of egg production boosts and lung disease cures. It touts Dr Tobias Venetian Horse Liniment as a premier cure all, promising relief for colic, dysentery, and other ailments, and lists a Park Depot with nationwide sales.
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Tobias
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Worcester Gazette
Hielo
New Orleans Times
Dooley
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Pronste
Tonacco Company
Chicago
Johnson
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B. i Wales
Scientific American
Joahus Rose
Wales E’son
Bruce Street
American Newspaper Directory
Freshy Mail
GEO. P. Rowell &C
Spruce Street
Ros
York
Lincoln
Nebraska
Mara New York
New England
Barrett Haton
Pliny Moore
Broadway
Unham Pianos
Dunham & Sons
East 44Th Birest
Pearl Streat
Babbitt
Peabbitt
New York City
Vin’ Ire &Burgl
Ap Marvin
Counte Ratt
Orm Gonek
Marvin Safe & Sicale
DOLD
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Lextate
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