Wasted Energy. A Yonkers tale of delay and mule mishap
A Yonkers Statesman report tells of Sam a colored worker who is an hour late explaining to his employer that a mule kicked him on the way in. The boss questions the delay and Sam jokes about the direction of the kick.
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Dodd's Kidney Pills Heal Rheumatism in Two Days
In Piney Flats Tennessee D S Hilton reports cure of two year rheumatism after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He states pain vanished two days after first dose and never returned. The ad touts uric acid in the blood and claims kidney pills restore health.
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Tenn
D. S. Hilton
Dodd
Mr. Diltew
Hew Wallace Unwritten Book and the Wandering American
The late Lew Wallace reportedly described his unwritten novel as Margale Fastman a Christian Socialist work unread by many and not a life of socialism. Gen Wallace noted his intended hero would roam globally then return to settle on the land but feel restless forever. The tale would echo The Wandering Jew with religious controversy removed according to Success Magazine.
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Oakland woman credits Postum for health recovery
A California woman recounts quitting coffee after reading The Road to Wellville. She says Postum Food Coffee improved her nervous system and stomach within days, restoring energy during San Francisco events and daily life, with Postum cited as the cause.
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Remembered Captain Who Drove Cavalry From Field
The tale recalls a young captain in the Civil War who rose from fear to rally his company against rebel cavalry. His leadership turned a disorderly moment into a disciplined river crossing and earned him lasting respect from General Nelson and later officers.
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T. Elotmes
Deff
Powel Tree Creek
Ife
A. T Fahnestock
86Th Tinals
Jonesboro
Govan
Coleone
Miscellaneous Humorous Vignettes and Wordplay
A collage of humorous exchanges and riddles featuring puns about thunder distance a talking calculator and a monkey ranch. Jokes about a family named Bigger and a boy learning multiplication end with playful twists and light social humor.
Freighted Eggs and a Nervous Traveler on the Train
Mrs Mercer fears rail travel while Jamie is laid up. She boards the train with a basket of eggs, asking the conductor if a collision might ruin her weekly stores. The scene captures rural worries and everyday logistics aboard a journey.
Two Painters and a Family Inheritance
Yonkers Statesman notes a line about inheritance of traits from a painter father. The dialogue questions whether Patrice will possess her father’s red cheeks, suggesting artistic lineage and family memory.
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Patrice
Yonkers
AANAS IS CURABLE Former Victim of Locomotor Ataxia Cured
Mr. James H. Watkins of 72 Westerlo Street Albany recounts his cure from locomotor ataxia after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He describes initial symptoms stiffness in knees unstable walk weight loss and incontinence followed by gradual improvement after six boxes and months of treatment. He reports regained strength and normal movement now able to work like others. Dr Williams Pink Pills are available in drug stores and should be started at first numbness in the feet.
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Tia
James H. Watkins
No.72
Westerlo Street
Albany, N.Y
Williams
Fine Russian Tea Delights Tea Tester Says
A tea tester extolls Russian tea sent by caravan to Russia for its superior flavor and aroma. He notes the best tea goes to Russia, warns ship carriage harms taste, and claims a half teaspoon yields six cups. He contrasts with American tea leaves whose flavor fades after steeping.
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Farmer Credits Donn's Kidney Pills For Back Pain
A. A. Royce of near Trenton Missouri describes severe back trouble from a injury and kidney issues. He says after taking Donn's Kidney Pills his backache gradually disappeared and finally stopped. Sold by all dealers or 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Trenton
Donn
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Buffalo
Prayer Seeks Warm Weather to Help Grandmother
A little girl kneels for bedtime prayer with her grandmother nearby. She asks God to make the weather warmer so grandma’s rheumatism improves, ending with the plea to “make it hot for grandma.” Kansas City Journal describes the moment.
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His Proference. Traveling costume photo choice
A husband and wife discuss photographs of the wife’s mother. The husband prefers a small portrait, noting it shows her in a traveling costume rather than a better likeness. The exchange hints at memory and appearance in a domestic moment.
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