Poem Praises Hair While Man Roars at Stray Strand
The speaker extols the idol's hair as crowning glory while mocking a prosaic suitor who dismisses it yet fumes when a strand falls into his soup. The piece contrasts reverent admiration with petty irritation.
Doctor Bill Saver Promotes Castoria for Children
An article touts Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy to restore children’s health after a harsh winter. It cites physicians including Dr. William I McCann and Charles H. Pletcher praising its use for digestion and sleep without narcotics.
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Castoria
McCann
Witte and Durnovo Named in Russian Peace and Governance Row
M Sergius Juliewitsch de Witte appointed chief plenipotentiary for peace with Japan replacing Muravief. praised as strong man of Russia. General Durnovo named Moscow Governor General, described as anti reform and subservient to Pobedonostself. Ida Tarbell attacks Rockefeller over religious standards influencing his charge. Dr Warner leads yellow fever anti epidemic in New Orleans. Edward G Lewis faces postal fraud probe over bank by mail scheme.
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Japan
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Russia
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Committee of Ministers
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Moscow
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Holy Synod
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Volga
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Lincoln
Napoleon Bonaparte
Ohio
Allegheny College
The
Chautauqua
McClure’s Magazine
New Orleans
Theverly Warner
Trinity Church
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Crescent City
H. Warner
Warner J
Edward G. Lewis
St. Louis
Mall
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A Modern Knight on Chivalry on a Dining Car
A reader from Ashington Post recalls meeting a knight on a dining car to prove knighthood endures. She describes chivalry in action as a middle aged man offers his seat and asks if it would be acceptable to order spring onions, highlighting courteous conduct amid travel.
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Ashington Post
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Hand and Foot Cure
Soothing home remedy claim for sore hands and feet using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. Instructions suggest soaking, drying, and applying ointment, with overnight wearing of loose gloves or bandages. Promises rapid relief for chapped palms rough nails and painful fingers.
Going to Take a Sea Voyage for Health
An amelencholy man states he is quitting earthly strife after arranging affairs and plans a sea voyage for health rather than suicide. His friend is astonished, but he clarifies the voyage is for health benefits.
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Vin
To Destroy Slugs on Roses By Soap Suds Method
A florist shared a simple method to keep rose bushes slug free using strong Ivory Soap suds around the roots and on foliage. The approach claims to deter insects and keep plants perfectly healthy as stated by Lt Parker.
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Parker
Noisy Boarder Sparks Outcry in Town
A city boarder causes a racket prompting talk of an overbearing OB E and jokes about her aid to the corner store. Neighbors guess the noise hints at plans for a new town hall.
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Low Rates to Portland and Return via Nickel Plate Road
Train fare notices offer discounted trips to Portland and return via Nickel Plate Road with further routes to San Francisco Los Angeles Cal and points in Washington and British Columbia. Contact R J Hamilton agent or W A Sherer for full information at T P 4.
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Nickel Plate Road
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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British Columbia
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Rocky Dialogue on Deepest Science
A playful exchange features a professor asking for the deepest science and a student answering geology because it runs into the earth. The vignette highlights curiosity about science's core.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised cure for sore feet
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease tight shoes and relieve corns bunions swollen feet and excessive sweating. It invites readers to visit druggists and shoe stores with a free sample offer from Allen Olmsted in La Roy New York.
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Olmsted
la Roy
N.Y
Willing to Help Ends Meet With Meat and Bread
A lazy husband complains there is nothing to eat and cannot make both ends meet. His wife replies that they must feed themselves by him earning and her providing in turn, turning ends into meat and bread.
Cure for Consumption Advertised by Mrs. Borden
An 1901 Washington city notice by Mrs. Borden of 442 P Street promotes Piso's Cure for Consumption as her preferred cough remedy. The date May 25 1901 is specified.
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Borden
P Street
Washington
Wise Sayings and Household Remedies Ad In Frayed Ad
Fragmented advert style text lists sayings of wise men and various household items. It references Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product, baby care hints, a Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedies, and a Winnloves RooTRING SrRoe for Children ad pitch.
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Red Cross
How A Friend Ship Grew
A historical note on Sapollo product reception as a household cleaner. Women adopt it for rapid thorough cleaning beyond laundry. Descriptions claim hands and surfaces become softened, stains lift, and kid resistance to scrubbing fades as the product becomes a welcome household aid.
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Sapollo
Sapolio Soap Enthusiasm Sparks Domestic Experiments
A household tests Sapolio for many uses from dishwashing to bathing and hair washing. Readers report softer hands, smoother skin, easier pan cleaning, and even improved shaving and facial care without need for cold cream.
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Alen
Hanob Sapo1io Clears Pores by its Own Method
A product named Hanob Sapo1io claims to cleanse facial pores without glossing or chemically dissolving natural oils. The ad emphasizes a proprietary method that clears pores thoroughly.
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