Dunbar humor on women education in a lecture
In a Milwanker Sentinel item a remark attributed to Paul Laurence Dunbar is recounted about the higher education of women. The anecdote depicts a sultry afternoon scene where a hostess’s daughter sighs and leaves as a guest jokes about the daughter’s fear and the mother replies she is just back from college and suffering from the family grandma.
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Wiian
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Dunbar
Annoyancr
Oona
Gramma
Milwanker Sentinel
Aunt Panthea Brooks and the Quiet Village Wisdom
A story from Youth's Companion recounts Aunt Panthea living peacefully in New Thoopshire village for many years. When asked how she stays on good terms with all, she explains that people should be free to think differently and respect others, a simple philosophy guiding daily life.
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Panthea Brooks
Thoopshire
Tinit
Supmer Tisky
Panthea
Sunt
Jong TI
Pantheon
Jason
Ezzy Dracek
Coffee habit broken by Postum user at seventy
A 70 year old reader reports quitting coffee three years ago and switching to Postum. Nervousness and debility faded within two months, strength and overall health improved, with the ability to work on writing and accounting tasks without fatigue. Creed Creek Michigan resident cites improved looks and stamina as proof.
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Aun
Eacq
Oslerites
Kor
Innovative Cleaning and Household Devices Spotlighted
An American inventor introduces a compact cleaning machine powered by a small engine for homes, hotels, and apartments, with dust collected in a receiver and easy disposal via a basement dust removal. A Kentucky resident patents a hermetically sealed can opener system that prevents contents from sticking to surfaces by a retractable disk mechanism. A North Carolina designer markets an invisible folding writing desk that can be built into existing furniture and deployed for writing or reading, with adjustable height and rigid support.
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Wigen
Chicago
Joop Witels
North Carolina
The Old Virginia Reel Recalled In a Cloud of Memory
A narrator recalls a Virginia Reel dance with a granddaughter and grandfather, watching changes over time. The piece reflects on aging, memories, and shared moments on a moonlit walk from a dance hall, ending with a question about what truly matters in youth and love.
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Sinclis
Virginia
Jos. C. Lincoln
People's Home Journal
A Wine Father
A Boston lawyer Shoe Hoar recalls his father Judge Hoar at peak of reputation and tells of first client an Irishman seeking boundary fine advice. The Irishman asks for tomorrow but is told to return Thursday. On the stairs he whispers to ask to wake his father.
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Uncle Jim
Sherman Hoar
Boston
Judge Hoar
Hoar
Boston Herald
Ry W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Dept
Natives Face Mass Slaughter in South Africa
A stark report claims the Bushmen, once the dominant tribe in South Africa, were killed or hunted like animals by Boers and Engushitein, with survivors confined to the Kalabari desert. Pygmies in inland forests are also at risk as whites target valuable timber.
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South Africa
Kalabari
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promotes Internal Cure
Mercury free remedy from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo promotes cure for catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Warns against mercury containing ointments and touts testimonials and nationwide druggists. Also notes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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H.all
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
Druggista
Albany Clergyman Questions Bride Prospects
An Albany clergyman refuses to marry divorcees and scrutinizes suitors closely. When a young man asked to wed, the clergyman inquired if the intended wife was a spinster, receiving the reply that she was a dressmaker.
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Albany
Albany Journal
special train to Cleveland and return via nickel plate road
valued travel offer lists a $2.00 Cleveland and return option via Nickel Plate Road with a special train from Fort Wayne at 6:80 a m and a return from Cleveland at 7:00 p m on oct 21 or oct 22 with calls to an agent A Melin Fort Wayne for Fort Wayne Liv 1000 political telephony and other notes including a London bus driver bonus for accident avoidance and a teething remedy advert
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Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
A. Melin
PT. P. Ua
Liv
Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Leading Med Als
Car writers and teachers of leading medical schools recommend Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomach dyspepsia liver complaint and chronic catarrhal diseases. It lists ingredients Black Cherrybark GoldenSeal Bloodroot Ston seed Mandrake Queen's root and uses glycerine instead of alcohol. A booklet of extracts from eminent authorities is offered free by Dr. S. V. Pierce Buffalo NY.
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Dr. Pierce
Bartholow
Lege
Hare
Finlenett
King
M. M. Scudde
Jefte the Ungwood
M. PD
Beniege
Chicago
John
Cincinnati
John J. D
M.D
Hahnemann
Offferson
Colniv
Mp Open Publiett
Golden
Ipaast
Nest
Women and Wealth Charm Promises in Lydia Pinkham Ad
An old advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for painful or irregular periods and female weakness. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Chas F Brown of Hot Springs Arkansas claiming restored health and renewed marital affection after three months use.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Chas
F. Brown
Mothers’ Club
Cedar Terrace
Hot Springs
Ark
Bedie E. Pinkham
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