American Ways Catch On Says Carl Dunder in Detroit
Carl Dunder, a recent immigrant, recounts his misadventures adapting to American life at the Central station. He describes near-mumbles with insurance pitches, sheep shears, and a brutal lesson in hustle as Sgt. Bendall mocks his greenhorn status and offers blunt guidance.
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Dunder
Sergt. Bendall
Dot
Mr. Dunder
Carl Dunder
United States
Vanderbilt
Shay Gould
Russell Sage
Detroit Free Press
Kangaroo Hunting and Skin Trade Details
The piece notes kangaroo skin has been used since 1859 with Newark tanneries processing 6000 skins weekly. Kangaroos are hunted in Australia where harsh conditions and dangerous hunts accompany a team of eight, called a set. Hunters ride horses, wear breast mats, and tally skins by private marks, aiming for 100 skins per trip, with profits reported up to 4500 dollars a year.
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Newark
N. J
Australia
Squire Jeffs' Dilemma of a Maine Justice
A Maine justice of the peace, wealthy yet ignorant, grows impatient during a village trial. He declares he can decide the dispute immediately but resists learning law. After delay and argument, he concedes the outcome seems unclear despite his prior certainty.
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Squire Jeffs
Maine
Five Thousand Dollar Wife Promise in Goody's Lady's Book
A December number of Goory's Lady's Book opens with a high profile story claiming a wife worth five thousand dollars. Based on fact, it urges all women to read it. Ready November 15 for newsdealers and public distribution in Philadelphia.
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Goory
Philadelphia
What She Said and the San Franciscan in London
A San Franciscan in London learns independence and self reliance, meets an English barmaid who answers his query with wit. He wears fashion and twenty-dollar gold pieces, and the barmaid retorts about Welsh rabbits in a crisp, humorous exchange.
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London
West
Europe
San Francisco Chronicle
Universal verdict backs Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup and Plasters
Testimonials claim curative powers for rheumatic and kidney liver ailments. E Larzelere of Albion Michigan reports cure of Bright's disease. Mrs. M E Jones of Prairie City Iowa credits relief from inflammatory rheumatism and kidney issues after using the syrup and plas ters. Price is $1 per bottle or six for $5 from AnEvuMATIC Syrup Co Jackson Michigan.
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Hibbard
E. Larzelere
Anevumatic Syrup Co
Jackson, Mich
Simple German Spark Apparatus for Electricity
A German physicist describes a straightforward device to obtain an electric spark. Tin foil strips are placed around a lamp chimney with a silk wrapped brush inside. Rubbing the chimney in the dark produces bright sparks between the foil pieces each time the brush is withdrawn. Additional experiments are suggested with this setup.
Rheumatism Warning and Health Ad Advice
Anguish from inflammatory rheumatism is discussed as a serious risk to the heart. A future note promises Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a preventive remedy, praised for its safety and broad benefits. The piece also mentions a Mary Washington memorial monument plan including the old Fredericksburg house.
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Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers 100 Dollar Reward
A vintage advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable catarrh. F J Cheney & Co present testimonials from Jae & en, Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Ki H Van Hosen. The cure is described as internally affecting blood and mucus surfaces and priced 75 cents per bottle. A New York paper is noted for a contest to name the prettiest woman in the city.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Jae & En
Toleo
O. Walding
Kinnan & Marvin
O. Ki. H. van Hosen
Toledo National Bank
O. Hall
New York
Talkative Parrot Stirs Car Ride Across Broad Street
A parrot aboard a North American carriage causes distraction and laughter as passengers react to its chatter. The bird hurls quips at a clerical man and a maid angers with insults about hats and fares. Willie finally exits with the cage at Broad Street.
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Illie
Willie
Johnny
Broad Street
North America
Insurance Like Guarantee for Dr Pierce Medicines
A new insurance style guarantee backs Dr Pierce medicines the Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription sold by druggists. If not cured or benefited money is refunded. The guarantee acts as policy coverage alongside sale. Also promotes Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy for nasal complaints.
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Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Funeral Misunderstanding Sparks Humorous Sermon
A clergyman recounts learning mid service that a memorial sermon was for a sister, not a brother. The anecdote recalls the awkward moment and the speaker’s effort to honor the deceased with a fitting tribute.
Desperate Man Tries to Lease House Despite Children
A man named Bagley sought a rental after fifteen landlords refused due to his having children. He pressured Landlord No 16 with a grim remark saying he would kill his own children, revealing his desperation in a courtroom judged by a judge.
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Bagley
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Ad Promises Weight Gain
A Wonderful Flesh Producer, This is the title given to Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil by many thousands who have taken it. It not only gives flesh and strength by virtue of its own nutritious properties, but creates an appetite for food. Use it, and try your weight. Scott's Emulsion is perfectly palatable. Sold by all.
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Scott
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
W.C
Parrot Keeps House, Husband Sells Not for $150
In Epoch dialogue, a wife insists on a visit while a parrot deters her. The husband recalls a standing $50 offer for the bird, but he refuses to sell it for any price, declaring he would not part with the parrot even at $150.
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John
Hibbard's Pills Promise Quick Relief for Headache and Digestion
An advertisement touts Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills as scientifically blended and safe for adults and children. It claims relief from sick headache constipation dyspepsia biliousness and positions the product as superior to competing formulas. It also recounts a Brooklyn heiress winning court permission to buy a sealskin coat for luxury.
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Hibbard
Brooklyn
Supreme Court
Giant Chinese Wall Believed Largest in World
The wall was constructed under the first Emperor of the Tain dynasty around 220 B C as a defense against Tartars, and is regarded as the world’s largest structure.
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Tuer
Sweet Innocence Merchant Traveler Quip On Painting Town
Miss Dottington compliments a young man calling him an artist. He asks for clearer subjects and she quips that her father said he is given to painting the town, a playful exchange from Merchant Traveler prose.
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Miss Dottington
Card of Thanks and Kemp's Balsam Invitation
Card of thanks notes daily gratitude from customers cured of lung troubles by Kemp's Balsam. The advertisement invites readers to visit any druggist for a free sample bottle to test the product. Large bottles are priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Kemp's Balsam
World’s largest tunnel lies under Alps at St Gothard
The longest tunnel is the St Gothard tunnel on the Lucerne Milan railway. Its summit sits 990 feet below the surface at Andermatt and 6,600 feet beneath Kastelhorn peak in the St Gothard group.
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St. Gothard
Lucerne
Milan
Andermatt
Kastelhorn
World's largest bell in Moscow weighs hundreds of tons
The great bell of Moscow lies at the foot of the Kremlin with a bottom circumference near sixty eight feet and a height of twenty one feet. It is estimated to weigh 443 772 pounds.
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Moscow
Kremlin
Youth’s Companion Weekly Magazine Ad Preview
A promotional block extols Youth’s Companion as a wholesome family paper priced at 1.75 yearly with January 1891 enrollment, praising its education value and illustrations. Also advertises Dobbins’ Electric Soap as top quality and cites a cattlemen syndicate’s right to water stock in a Rochester Post-Express note.
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Boston
Rochester Post-Ezpreas
Brown's Bronchial Troches Offer Quick Relief
A sore throat or cough can progress to serious lung trouble, but Brown's Bronchial Troches promise instant relief and easing of symptoms.
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Brown
Nature begins her fall by painting things red
The Boston Post hints at autumnal change as nature adopts vivid red hues signaling the season's advance.
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Boston Post
Eye Water and Remedies Advertised by Druggists
Sore eyes relief urged with Dr Isaac Thompson eye water priced at 250 Best. Piso’s Remedy for catarrh advertised by druggists at 50e. The copy promotes affordable household treatments and self care.
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Isaac Thompson
Piso
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Alentine Bros
Janesville, Wis
Artiorra
Wees Bey
Sanaa
Bryant’s Business College
Buffalo
N.Y
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Morey Mfg. CO
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Cowe
J. Tower
Zvans Chemical Co
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Amsterdam
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