Clearing Sale of Pianos by Lyon & Body in Chicago
Chicago's largest music house Lyon & Body announces a Clearing Sale of pianos with hundreds of instruments from Steinway and Knabe plus other makes. Uprights from 100 to 400, grand pianos from 250 upward, many below true value. Free delivery and return of any unsatisfactory orders. catalog and prices offered with urgency. More details and full particulars to be sent upon request.
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Chicago
Lyon & Body
Suathecs
Inns
Bevern
Steinway
Knabe
Storthig
Eulingston
Chase
Vose
Imsvher
Weber
Chickertig
Wy Lyon
Lyon & Mealy
Lyon & Mendy
Lyon K
Reading the Bible and the New Year Beginning
A Christian Endeavor meeting ends with a lad admitting he reads Genesis first, hoping to start the Bible each year. The Rock Island System boosts immigration to the Southwest, promoting Oklahoma, Indian Territory, and Arkansas with low rates drawing over six thousand homeseekers in February and March to the “Land of Opportunity.”
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Christian Endeavor Society
Rock Island
Southwest
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arkansas
The Coming Heroine and Society Novels Debate
A fragmented dialogue features Mrs Jinks and Mr Jinks arguing over sentimental and society novels for their daughter. The exchange critiques modern fiction and hints at the value of reliable goods like National Casket burial cases. It ends with Mr Murphy sharing a long life rule and a health ad copy.
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Mr. Jinks
National Casket Company
Mississippi Congressman Sees Trouser Troubles Spoof
The New Orleans Picayune reports a Mississippi congressman admired a pair of gray trousers worn by a neighbor. A Black servant named Charlie returns the garments after two days unable to remove a stain. The farcical exchange ends with humor about ammonia and the stubborn stain.
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Mississippi
New Orleans Picayune
Onccs
Chariie
Congressmean
Charlie
Saved Child's Life Remarkable Cure of Dropsy by Dodd's Kidney Pills
July 11 Sedgwick Ark report cites W S Taylor detailing his son’s dramatic recovery from dropsy after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The father says thirty-five pills cured swelling in eight days, restoring the boy to health and activity.
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Dodd
Sedgwick
Ark
W. S. Taylor
Mikes
How He Got to De Bore How Did You Enatch Your Cold
Comic snippets about catching colds and contagious chatter. An ad for Allen's Foot-Base promises relief for tight shoes and foot discomfort, claiming to cure various foot ailments. Free sample offers and address hints appear in a promotional tone.
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de Bore
Allen
le Roy
Modesty Explained in Ancestral Boasts
Foreigner asks why Americans rarely mention distinguished ancestors. American responds that in poverty they are ashamed to boast, and when wealth comes they feel no need to boast about ancestors.
All Mothers Are Interested in Baby Walking Chair
In another column of this paper is an advertisement for the Hoenix Chair Company of Sheboygan Wisconsin detailing the merits of the Baby Walking Chair. The ad is likely to interest mothers reading the paper.
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L'Hoenix Chaoir Company
Sheboygan, Wis
Phoenix
Boer War Memoir From Gen Ben Viljoen Reveals Experiences
A note mentions General Ben Viljoen writing an adventure drawing on his Boer war experiences. It also notes a quirky line about a coal purchase and a humorous exchange between a bride and groom. The fragment references a storytelling project and a theater-like dialogue.
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Gen
Ben Viljoen
War Update From Port Arthur Front as Kuroki Advances
The report notes Gen Oku with 80,000 men moving north of the Port Arthur railway while Kuroki’s force advances from Sluyon and Fehgwohgehong toward Kaichou Tatebekine and Baicheng. Five engagements concluded on June 27 including sieges and captures at Loungantian, with Russian losses listed and Japanese casualties noted.
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Chicago Tribune
Oku
Port Arthur
Kuroki
Sluyon
Fehgwohgehong
Kaichou
Tatebekine
Baicheng
Ronda
Fenshui Pass
Soyoro
Takashan
Tokyo
Lounvantian Heights
Loungantian
Lounvanti
Second Army
Sonuchan
Olu
Benuchen
Kuro
Map of the Theater of War with June 26 27 battles
A historical map detailing several World War II era engagements. It notes Japanese attacks on June 26 with forces around 8 000 to 20 000, frontal and flanking assaults on passes near Genshui and Port Arthur, and Russian casualties reported or unknown. Star locations mark major actions and a naval battle seen by a German steamer captain.
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Motion Pass
Genshui
Ca Pass
Port Arthur
Scnuchen
Chefoo
Japanese Forces Break Russian Defense on Heights at To pass
The Takushan division commander led a dawn attack at Fenshui on the 20th. Japanese engineers and artillery broke through wire, seized the heights by 11:80, and forced a Russian retreat with 6 officers and 82 men captured. over 100 killed. Concurrent fighting at Topasa on the 27th ended in Japanese gains aided by heavy artillery.
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Fenshui
Kamada
Topasa
Haysign
To Pass
Notlen Pass
Takushan
Venshul Pass
Tapiss
Vladivostok
Gensan
Korea
Ixourupatkin
Tatchekino
Kouropatkin
Thirteen Thousand Foot Court Delivers Novel Justice
A Colorado town with a justice of the peace sits thirteen thousand two hundred feet above sea level. An import lawyer from Philadelphia contends. the magistrate proclaims this court the highest in the country. The case ends, the judge notes there is no higher court and the matter may travel onward. Heavy railroad travel to California expected with Knights Templar and Odd Fellows events in San Francisco in September. Reduced fares to California offered August 35 to September 10, with round trips from Chicago at 50 dollars, St. Louis 47.50, Missouri river points 45.00.
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Colorado
Lim
California
Knights Templar
San Francisco
Gulifornia
The Theory of Health Food Confusion
An irate customer argues with a grocer about health food usage. The exchange questions the purpose and theory of health foods, with the customer insisting on its ineffectiveness and the grocer remarking on the need for a dog or a bird to justify buying dog biscuits or birdseed. The dialogue ends with a terse “that’s your lookout” remark.
Grape-Nuts Proves health restorer for lifelong digestion
A reader recounts switching to Grape-Nuts and cream after lifelong stomach trouble and poor appetite. Within months health and strength returned, weight gained, and daily consumption continued with renewed vigor. The testimonial cites nourishment and digestibility as keys and promotes the cereal and its booklet.
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Postua
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Entirely Consumed and the Yale Record Mystery
A fragmentary verse note from the Yale Record hints at a young man with gumption who vanished after going somewhere. The lines imply a case of consumption or disappearance, with no further details or survivors.
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Yale
Lewis' Single Binder Cigars Endure in 10 Cent Market
Promotional copy describes Lewis' Single Binder cigars as ripe mellow tobacco and high quality. It notes remains popular among former 10¢ cigar smokers, cites Lewis' Deoria Illinois factory, and mentions a Winslow booters for children and a product claim about soothing gums and reducing irritation.
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Lewis
Deoria
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