The Head Animal Man's Christmas Tale
A Christmas eve in Cincinnati reveals a lonely showman caring for his rescued menagerie. He feeds the animals and shares with a visiting doctor and daughter, who reveal a long lost family connection and restore hope, ending with a heart warming reunion and a painted portrait of his late wife.
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Cincinnati
Mr. King
New York
Mr. Lake
Michigan
Bill Cripps
Western Tow
Ornary Camel
Sam
Bentley
West Indies
South America
Jennie
Jack Henderson
Wand
Lizzie
Dr. Bidwell
Jack
Money Talks and Fortune With a London Pun
A witty exchange jokes about money and marriage. He notes money talks but not all that talks is money, and she asks why. He replies that if all that talked were money he would marry a fabulous fortune, closing with a London pun.
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London
The Equinoses and Equinoctial Storm Beliefs
Scientists no longer attribute equinoctial storms to miraculous causes. Equinoxes mark the sun's crossing of the equator around March 21 and September 21. Storms near these dates have occurred but are now seen as natural, not supernatural, events.
Mother's Friend liniment promises ease in childbirth
Excerpt notes how Mother's Friend, an external liniment rubbed into abdomen muscles, allegedly eases labor and avoids internal remedies. It claims increased readiness and reduced pain during childbirth, warning against internal treatments.
Mother's Friend Promises Easy Pregnancy Comfort
A Tampa hotel proprietor praises Mother's Friend for easing his wife's second pregnancy, claiming the baby came easily before the doctor arrived. Advertises the $1 bottle and a free illustrated book from The Bradfield Regulator Co from Atlanta.
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Tampa
Fla
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
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India
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Sander
Jeanie
Phelps Whitmarsh
Manila
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Vonviers
Women Congress
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Rock-a-Bye
White Swan
Totul
J.1. Wampler
Devils Lake
Orr OY
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Arnolo Ave
Seal
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Kuhles & Stock, Makers
ST. Paul, Minn
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Orvils Lake
Worth Dakota
Canada
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Chicago
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Clarendon Hotel
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Eustis
GEO
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Port Arthur
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Gulf
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Thastre
H. D. Dutton
Trav. Pass. Agt
Kansas City, Mo
G. Warner, G.p&t
United States
Laffan Associated Press
Giyat
Inter-Ocean
Inter Gevan
Devils Lake Inter-Ocean
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Chautauqua Grounds
Kelly Ave
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Lyman
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St Paul
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