New Conundrums Mock Needle in Haystack Puzzle
The Chicago Tribune recalls a playful exchange on confounding riddles. The Professor argues that likenesses lie in the impossible search for a needle, whether in a haystack or a mouse, provoking remarks on pretension.
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Weathering a Snowstorm and the Joy of Sleigh Rides
A Chicago Record quip contrasts love of an old fashioned snowstorm with the charm of a new fashioned sleigh ride. The note suggests many fail to appreciate great things, fueling envy.
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Village Blacksmith Saves Son With Croup Remedy
Grahamaville New York five year old son long plagued by croup. Family tried doctors and many medicines until Chamberlains Cough Remedy proved effective dissolving mucus. Parents report cure before onset. Safe for babies and adults alike per local druggist L J Williams.
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Grahamagille
Sullivan Co
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Wily London Shoe Clerk and Cold Cure Advertisement
A wry scene features a London shoe clerk disputing fit while a customer is urged to buy Krause's Cold Cure Capsules. The ad promises relief, a good night’s sleep, and a free morning bowel movement, with price listed at 26 cents and sales through City Drug Store.
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Debate praise and quip from Washington Star satire
A statesman notes the victor had the best of the debate while the other observes the winner made everyone sleepy. Tripunz subscribers urged to notify the office if the paper is late. Water color paints for school use just arrived at the Tribune store.
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Miners Code Offered For Prospectors In Montana Idaho
A prospecting notice advertises Howell’s Miners Code for locating and recording claims in Montana and Idaho. It covers rights and duties of co owners in mining claims, forming mining corporations, miners liens, securing patents, and references U.S. and state mining laws. Price fifty cents, Dillon Montana.
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Celery Nerve Compound Aids Nervous System, City Drug Store
Liday's Celery Nerve Compound is advertised as a remedy to soothe nervousness and strengthen tissue and blood. The ad claims thousands testify to its success and lists City Drug Store as the seller.
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City Drug Store
Perilous Path to Fame
A dialogue from the Detroit Free Press contrasts bold desire for wealth with fear of deadly journeys. One figure questions taking action while the other cites dangers from Cape Nome freezes to death and the Philippines gunfire.
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Piles cured by Bucklen Arnica Salve
Editor F. M. Higgins of Seneca III. News endured years of piles without relief until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. After using two boxes he was wholly cured. He calls it the surest pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by City Drug Store.
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Beav erhead County Lamb Sale Notice
I offer for sale a brand of wether lambs from Y. Reeder and weather lambs from the Selway and Morse band totaling 2500 head. These are as large and fine lambs as can be found in Beav erhead county. For particulars call or address J. E. Morse, Dillon Montana.
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Morse
Beaverhead County
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Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Long-Standing Cough
A Philadelphia resident praises Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption after years of hacking coughs. She reports chest relief and better sleep, claiming the royal cure ends her suffering and invites others to try it for throat chest or lung troubles. Trial bottles are free at City Drug Store, with priced options at 50 cents and 1.00.
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Springer
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Philadelphia
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City Drug Store
Quote on Queen Victoria’s Ireland visit sparks US trip talk
The Philadelphia North American notes Irish discontent with the queen’s Ireland visit. It argues that true reconciliation would be aided if she visited the United States, a suggestion that reflects broad Irish sentiment.
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Philadelphia
Patent cures and drug ads flood the page
An assortment of advertisements lists medical claims and remedies. Dr. Gray offers twelve prescriptions for one dollar addressing rheumatism lumbago leucorrhoea coughs and colds burns epilepsy eczema venereal disease womb disease chronic constipation sore throat and sick headaches. Other promotions push Krause's Headache Capsules nasal catarrh remedies Ely's Cream Balm and a liquid form with spraying tube for nasal use.
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Schuylkill Co
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Salt Lake City Promoted as Transcontinental Stop
The article extols Salt Lake City attractions including the Mormon Temple and Great Salt Lake. It highlights Rio Grande Western Railway as the only line directly through the city with winter appeal and lists agents seeking copies of Salt Lake City the City of the Saints. It also advertises Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound for various ailments sold by City Drug Store.
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Chicago
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