A Society of Young Thieves Destroys Trust in City Stores
A curious secret society of clerks in retail grocery stores emerged last year, pledging to steal 125 dollars a month from their employers with large payouts to those starting their own ventures. The exposes reveal widespread theft across departments, highlighting moral decay and urging employers to curb starvation wages while condemning theft as a betrayal of trust.
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Department of Business and Trade
Gilead
Oak Table Gift From Convict Behind Mysterious Heist
A rugged tale from the Sun recounts how an elegant oak table arrived in a up town parlor. A convict freed from Connecticut State Prison claimed he buried stolen money, denied the deed, and later sent the table and jewelry to the owner’s daughters with a note saying he had dug up the plunder.
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the Sun
Connecticut State
Wethersfield
Willard
Wilson
Conscience and Truth Warn Young Men Across Time
An old Observer piece urges honesty for clerks and employers, warning that bad examples breed crime. It stresses conscience as judge and executioner, noting that secret sins are never hidden and urging repentance and restitution. It ends with a plea for young men to heed the lesson.
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Hell
Treneus
Observer
Winter Work on Farms Across the Nation and Europe
The article promotes winter farming tasks: plowing for spring sowing, winter fencing with wire, drainage and post-hole work, and using idle time for wells cisterns and silos. It notes advantages, labor costs, soil moisture, and regional conditions for efficient winter operations. It cites a Chicago Times perspective.
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Europe
Great Britain
Chicago Times
Historic Singer Salaries From Past Eras Revealed
The New York Herald notes that seventy years ago Catalani earned $50,000 for a season in London and $1,000 per private salon performance. Malibran made $28,000 in ten weeks in 1833, Henrietta Sonntag $10,000 at her benefit. Rachael, a leading actress, came closest to singers in income and left over 1,200,000 francs at death.
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Catalani
London
Malibran
Henrietta Sonntag
Rachael
N. Y. Herald
Robber of Nest Sighting Noted by Warrenton Man
N S Styles of Warrenton Georgia watched a curious incident as a robber of hens nests was observed by Styles who saw a half crown heifer go to a nest and eat its contents including shells and all. The report comes from the New York Sun.
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N. S. Styles
Warrenton
N. Y. Sun
Slavery in San Francisco China Town Reported
A Detroit Post notice states that in San Francisco some Chinese men are owned and have been bought and sold as slaves, highlighting a shocking identification of forced labor among the Chinese community.
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San Francisco
Detroit Post
Origin of the Bartholdi Statue Scheme
The article traces M. Bartholdi's initial idea for a colossal Statue of Liberty, private discussions with Miss Booth, and the proposal to place the statue at Bedloe's Island. It notes his early reputation, wartime delays, and subsequent French fundraising followed by an American pedestal appeal, which remains underfunded.
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M. Bartholdi
Edouard Laboulaye
France
America
Miss Booth
Laboulaye
Our City
Harpers Bazar
Bartholdi
Napoleon III
Prussia
Pittsburgh
Aging Maiden Quips On Mirror Wrinkle Observation
A Chicago Tribune style quip notes a humorous reflection on aging as a maid surveys her mirror. The line captures lighthearted self awareness and social wit of the era.
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Chicago Tribune
Misquote Remarks Spark Local Newspaper Tone
A quirky paragraph from the Norristown Herald notes a speaker's eccentric diction, with the line about calling a cow a cow and a “cowbous” style of speech illustrating a playful protest in a small town column.
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Majestw Annowp
Norristown Herald
New York Man Claims Cure After Eight Years of Rheumatism
Mr. S. Carpenter of 463 Fourth Avenue, New York, reports total relief after using St. Jacobs Oil for eight years of rheumatism and says there has been no recurrence. The article notes the product as a great pain reliever and mentions a noisy drum in the neighborhood.
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Mr. S. Carpenter
Fourth Avenue
New York
St. Jacobs
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R
Carerses
Chicago
Kansas City
Council Bluffs
Leavenworth
Atchison
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Union Ae
Atlantic
Preisiaans
Horton
Pullman
Missouri River
Minneapole
Seneca
Kankse
Richmana
Sereens Chattanooga
Atlante
Amusta
Nashville
Louisville
Exington
Inc
E. ST. John
Shicals
Health Is Wealth Kidney-Wort Ad
Health is wealth and Kidney-Wort claims to restore health by cleansing and stimulating the liver bowels and kidneys. It purifies the blood and promotes general health and is sold by all druggists. See ad. Divorce is a bridge between matrimony and freedom says the Louisville Courier Journal.
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Adyt
Louisville Courier-Journal
P. C. Ballou
Monkton
R. N. Clark
Hero
C. M. Summerlin
Sun Hill
Wells, Richardson & CO
Burlington Vt
Higher Butter Color Raises Butter Value Says Dairymen
Advertised claims note Wells Richardson Co improved Butter Color enhances butter quality, adds golden richness, and is pure harmless and affordable. Demand across the United States grows as dairymen report several cents per pound gains in value. Also mentions fashion piece on Queen Elizabeth and testimonials for Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and a quip about diamonds.
Universal Praise for Warner's Tar Syrup Sale
Kenton Ohio resident J A Rogers MD confirms Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup is universally approved by customers with no complaints after years of sales. A missionary text proposed for use among Indians is referenced in the note.
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J. A. Rogers
M. D
Kenton, O
Warner
N. O. Picayunre
The Best in the World Claims for Cough Syrup and Tonic
Dr J W Hamilton of Merrillan Wisconsin touts Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup as the best cough medicine and for asthma. D P Hitt of Atlanta Georgia praises Swift's Specific as a superior tonic and blood remedy. A wordplay line asks If a big barrel is a cask is a keg a casket.
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J. W. Hamilton
Merrillan, Wis
Warner
Swift
D. P. Hitt
Atlanta, Ga
Mystery of Hypochondria Cure By Hypophosphates Exposed
A. G. Richards of Boston recounts his struggle with chronic debility and hypochondria. He details failed treatments and eventual recovery after using H. A. Warner & Co.'s Tippecanoe remedy, praising its effects on digestion and fatigue and urging others to try it despite skeptics.
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Magende
Europe
H. A. Warner & Co
A. G. Richards
Tremont Street
Boston
Mass
SF Hace
H. G. Root
Pearl St
New York
Quack Remedies Promoted in A Bustling Ad Mix
A jumble of testimonial claims and product pitches appears from varied sources. Mrs General Sherman touts Durang’s Remedy for rheumatism, Archie Thomas endorses Swift's Specific, and ads promise cures for dandruff hair restoration, kidney diseases, and miscellaneous health goods.
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General Sherman
Durang
R. K. Helphenstine
Washington, D. C
Swift
Archie Thomas
Springfield
Tenn
Hop bitters praised by readers for health and sleep
An advertisement extols hop bitters as safe for the weak and sickly claiming benefits for women children and elderly. It asserts improved sleep and digestion and mentions a Methodist clergyman endorsing the remedy.
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Ohio
Scotland
Columbia
William Taylor
Scientific American
A Society OF Young Thieves
Jan. P
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Cincinnati
Toledo
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Western
Fashion
M. Y
Ely
J. O. Tievenor
Elizabeth, N. J
Philadelphia
N. Y. Mail
Glasgow Times
Syon
WN. Y. Journal
Brenton, Myers & Co
Cleveland
C. N. Cairrenton
Burlington
Russia
Tue
N. K. Brown
Jamaica
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Hale
Pike
Cruegists
Orlena Marshall
Granby,c
Ig Stetter
South-West
Kansas
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Old Mexico
Seitile
CG. B. & Ie Commissioner of Immigration
Catar
Cam Baln
USA
Ely Brothers
Owego
N.Y
Willo
Theoma
Wills Ewing Machein
S. S. Hiles & Berry
Chattanooga
W. B. Smith
C. Swift
GUINN
Hot Springs
Ark
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
F. In. Pond
Aurora, Kane Co
Lacey
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J. Powell&co
Washington St
T. Lu
St. Patrick’s
Erman
Charles A. Vogeler
E Amar
Dr.s.a.richmond Medical CO
St. Joseph, Mo
Elerver
Conquer
LORD
Stouteneurs & CO
Chicar
W. T. Fitzger LD
F Street
Washington,d. Cc
Doctor
Ague
Bill
Oswego Sun
Enringe
Tama Bank
Hop Plaster Company
C.st
Hawley
Loomish& Nyman
Tiffin
Sheridan
I. S. Johnson & CO
Ainted
Dyber
L. A. L. Smith & CO
Aultman &Taylor Co
Cain &Co
Sage Valley
New Mexio
Ami P
Aidree
T. A. Slocum
ISI Pearls iSt
Wil
Areel
Twombly Knitting Machine Co
Maia
Moody's
Moody « CO
Arta
C.O.D
E. Bulnham
State Street
Montia
iInetch County
P. W Ziegler & Co
Bok
B.m.woottey
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Wis
J. C. McCurdy& Co
Jay Bronson
Dergorr
Mica
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Arsenal
N.D. Payne
K.C
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