Ancient mariner and Nelson telescope tales on promenade
A fragment describes an elderly man claiming a telescope was gifted by Lord Nelson and a young woman reacting with astonishment. The exchange reveals playful nautical whimsy and lingering naval lore on a resort promenade.
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Ory
L Ord Nelson
Nelson
Dodd's Kidney Pills Believed To Cure Longstanding Backache
Mrs Lydia Parker of Grand View Iowa reports years of back trouble with painful stooping eased after taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. She took one and part of another box, now says she is well and has remained so for months. She recommends the remedy to others suffering with kidney or back pain.
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Grand View
Iowa
Lydia Parker
Dodd
Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Ad
A historical note promotes Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a traveler’s boon. It claims cures for dysentery diarrhoea seasickness and nausea. The text adds a bemused remark about heathen questions and a virtue quote.
Wit and Wisecracks Across a Busy Year
A collection of quips and jokes from various newspapers highlights social foibles. From the rich and fashionable to the savvy and sly, lines poke fun at marriage gifts, shopping, and class pretensions with a regional newspaper voice.
Fragmentary 19th Century Slaveholding Data Scrambled
The text lists rough counts of slaveholders and slaves across states, noting 88 owners with more than 300 each and a large concentration in Virginia. It mentions 284 804 owned the 8088 and references South Carolina, Nebraska, Utah, New Jersey, and totals like 77 822 owned. The passage is fragmented and difficult to parse.
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Nebraska
New Jersey
Virgina
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement by Josiah Heller
A veteran from Urbana Illinois testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble back in 1902. He reports relief from back pain and kidney symptoms after using the remedy and states continued effectiveness at the onset of renewed symptoms. A free trial offer via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is included with a 50 cent price per box.
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Josiah Heller
South
Walnut Street
Urbana
Isso
Dean
Cunningham's
Champaign
Doan
Mr. Heller
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Conversation about age and charm cited by Philadelphia Press
Miss Gaddie tells Mr. Frank she is 25 but he says she talks like sixty. The Philadelphia Press notes his surprise at the age and the remarks on her conversation.
Cheap Rates to Washington via Nickel Plate Road
Travel offer to Washington on Nickel Plate routes tied to National Encampment with sales October 8 9 and 10 and limited deposits and payments through November 8 191. Tickets and payment handled by agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind.
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Washington
Nickel Plate Road
G. A. Ar
C. A. Asterlin
T. P
Fort Wayne
Ind
Boston
Maia
Fort Waris
Aya
Hearts Lesson and Witty Quips From City Papers
A New York Evening Sun excerpt notes Miss Newlyrich learning hearts with a diamond misplayed as a club, while her mother jokes about her daughter's wealth. The Philadelphia Record humor column parodies relations with a gag about a safety pin.
No Cause for Joy Inquisitive Ola Lady Speaks to Prisoner
A terse dialogue between an inquisitive woman and a prisoner captures a grim exchange about time and life. The location and broader context are unclear, but the scene emphasizes a stern mood and the phrase I’m in fur life. The ad-like line about Piso’s Cure for Consumption appears as a testimonial from Fred Hermann of Buffalo, dated Sept 24, 1901.
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Fred Hermann
Box Avenue
Buffalo, N. Y
No Hurry
"Tf you don't quit eating so much" warns Willie will be sick. The Indianapolis News quotes a snappy exchange noting the instinct to quit later rather than now.
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Willie
Indianapolis News
Sunday Excursions to Chicago by Nickel Plate Road
The Nickel Plate Road will sell Sunday excursion tickets Fort Wayne to Chicago and return for 2.00 starting next Sunday and include same day return on train No 6. See Ticket Agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne for details. The rest mentions a new library in Athens and various quotes and ads.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
C. A. Asterlin
Ing
Burdock Blood Bitters Praised by West Cornwell Woman
Miss Julia Filbridge of West Cornwell Conn says Burdock Blood Bitters cured a severe body eruption. The note adds Lord Charles Beresford plans a U S visit soon to study American shipping methods and recalls his popular stay years ago.
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Burdock
Julia Filbridge
West Cornwell Conn
Lord Charles Beresford
United States
Various Advertisements and Notices in a Late 19th Century Paper
A collage of items including patent cures and medicines Hall's Catarrh Cure. Travel deals with Nickel Plate Road to Boston and New York with dates and return limits. Mentions arctic fox tracks on 85 degrees north and a 40 foot Viking ship unearthed on Karmoe. Also notes of pancake flour Mrs. Austin and a railway education book from Wabash. A small ad for a children's syrup and 2 cent price.
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