Doctoring a Leopard Tail at Cincinnati Zoo
Superintendent Sol Stephan of the Zoological Garden treated Susie the black leopardess after Caesar the jaguar bit her tail through the bars. Blood poisoning threatened, but the tail was bandaged and saved though disfigured. The incident occurred when the two cages were adjacent and the animals touched tails.
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Zoo
Sol Stephan
The
Zoological Garden
Cincinnati Enquirer
Susie
Caesar
Stephan
Mr. Stephan
Singing for the Phonograph and Voice Fit Difficulties
A public phonograph manager explains most singers fail for records as they lack steady pitch. Trained phonograph performers often yield better results, while many women opera singers’ voices falter on phonograph work. One man who did well in music was astonished by his own screeching voice on the recording.
Four-Year-Old Prays for Aunt on Sea Voyage
Henry a portly four year old who prays nightly for protection, asks why God did not steady the ship as Aunt Mary faces turbulent seas. The child’s faith frames a curious mix of devotion and frustration with unanswered prayers during an ocean voyage.
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Henry
Aimdo
Mary
Meaning of satire and its rising power in public life
The Atlantic questions satire's growing influence on politics and religion, noting its reach from statesmen to clergy. It warns of humor-induced dyspepsia if society overindulges and fails to demand quality jokes that nourish a wholesome appetite.
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Atlantic
What Constitutes a Family on Rail Passes
J B Hutchinson of the Pennsylvania Railroad notes railroads vary in defining family passes. The PRR limits passes to the holder and family relying on him, while European lines like Paris Lyons and Mediterranean rail road grant broader eligibility. The instructions specify who counts as part of the family for pass purposes.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
J. B. Hutchinson
Paris
Lyons
Mediterranean
Ash Heap Debacle with Pat the Village Carrier
A narrator negotiates with Pat the village garbage cart operator over ash removal costs. Pat quotes livin dollars an' a half per load, then confirms the 75 cents per load rate and promises to clear five or six loads, telling the narrator not to fret and that he will handle it all.
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Pat
Do Be
Four-Track News Encourages Travel and Tourism
The Four-Track News article praised its own issues as aids for ticket agents and readers to travel across distant parts of the country. It argued that illustrations and articles stimulate desire to explore varied scenery and climates, benefiting transportation lines and hotels as well as the magazine’s travel education mission.
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Buffalo Commercial
The Woman's Joy and the Gift of Motherhood
A nostalgic poem excerpt recounts a mother on her knee with a newborn, describing tender details of the infant and the mother’s kiss. The speaker reflects on motherhood as a sacred gift and compares maternal pain to bliss, invoking Kathleen Kavanagh and the New Orleans Picayune lineage.
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Kathleen ‘Kavanagh
New Orleans
Picayune
Not Encouraging Exchange on Hard Luck and Hope
A pessimist notes many misfortunes and quips about hanging. The optimist counters with the adage that as long as there is life there is hope, urging not to be discouraged.
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Skin and Blood Ailments
An advertisement extols Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for pimples scrofula ulcers and skin eruptions claiming it cleanses the blood removes aches and swellings and even treats cancer with guaranteed results. It asserts thousands cured including deep seated blood poison and cancer cases.
Our Guarantee for Botanical Bloom Balm Cure or Refund
The ad promises a guaranteed cure from Botanical Bloom Balm when the label directions are followed. If no cure results, the customer receives a prompt refund without argument.
Botanic Blood Balm advertised for universal use
Botanic Blood Balm is promoted as safe to take with Botanic Ingredients. It is claimed to cure dyspepsia and strengthen weak kidneys and stomachs. The ad offers free samples and home cure directions, and lists Elkhart stores Houseworth Bros and Fenton's Drugstore as local sellers. Blood Balm Co. of Atlanta also invites letters describing troubles for free medical advice.
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Sivok Og Foj
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Elkhart
Houseworth Bros
South Main St
Fenton’s
S. Main St
Express
Belief in Sea Serpent Reported by Belgica Naturalists
Belgi ca expedition naturalists told the Zoological Society of France they believe the sea serpent exists not as a myth but as a pinniped mammal. They estimate a 200 foot creature resembling plesiosaurus with head and neck a quarter of its length, and the animal dwells offshore while pursuing fish.
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Belgica
Zoological Society of France
Valuable Time Saved by Pain Balm
Chamberlains Pain Balm is an antiseptic liniment that speeds healing of cuts bruises and burns and prevents blood poisoning. When applied it reduces duration and danger of infection. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
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Chamberlain's
Houseworth: Bros
Rest Needed for Jewels to Preserve Brilliancy
The note explains that jewels need occasional rest to maintain their sparkle. It cites diamonds and rubies among those requiring pauses to retain luster.
Three Ace Jim Faces Four Ace Jack in Grizzly Gulch
In Grizzly Gulch a tense standoff unfolds as Three Ace Jim meets Four Ace Jack. Jack reveals a gun and demands the terror’s departure after declaring their ace pair superiority. The Cedar City business call offers an exit as the crowd disperses.
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Grizzly Gulch
Kentry
Grizzly ‘Gulch
Cedar City
From Soldier to Monk Prince Edward of Schoenburg-Hartenstein
Prince Edward of Schoenburg-Hartenstein, born 1863, left an Austrian cavalry career at age thirty to become a monk in Emmaus monastery Prague. Once a notorious Vienna rake, he rode from the field to the cloister and adopted strict monk life from a first day. The reason for his renunciation remains unclear.
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Prince Edward of Schoenburg-Hartenstein
Emmaus
Prague
Vienna
Coal wealth seen in Rhodesia with Wankie fields
Secretary Jonees of the British South Africa Company visits Rhodesia and predicts an inexhaustible South African coal supply. Initial Wankie output is about 300 tons daily, rising to 1000 tons once railway transport for heavy machinery is available. He rates Wankie steam coal as among the world’s best, rivaled only by Welsh coal. He notes copper and zinc deposits, plus strong agricultural prospects with modern farm machinery.
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South Africa
Jonees
British South Africa Company
Rhodesia
Wankie
Jones
Safe door and wedding scare halt Isaacs ceremony
Isaac Isaacs faintly stopped his wedding as he realized he had left the safe door wide open. The groom urged to proceed but ignored by friends and family who reassured him the valuables would be fine.
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Isaac Isaacs
Isaacs
Ikey
Isaac
Reversible: A Student Seeks Book in Building Rooms
A student sent with a boy to check rooms for a missing book. He received a list of room numbers to guide the search and returned with the book found in room 12. The narrator recalls asking about room 18 and reflects on the exchange.
Brothers Doubt Father’s Workload Tested by Mc Nichol
An elderly brother pair disputed who could work more and asked their employer Mc Nichol to have their father prove who could do as much. The elder and younger brothers claimed their father could do the same amount of work as both of them together. Mc Nichol instructed the father to come in the morning while the two sons stayed home.
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McNichol
Mec-Nichol
Philadelphia Ledger
Accord ing to His Folly on a City Hall Train
A young Japanese compositor aboard a city hall bound train near the Mail and Express building is taunted by a confrontational passenger who asks if he is Chinese or Japanese. The Japanese reply with a sharp返ference, asking what sort of “key” the taunter is, then the aggressor departs at City Hall station.
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City Hall Station
New York Mail and Express
Women Work In Male Attire At Kew Gardens England
Women gardeners at Kew Gardens work in male attire as a condition of employment. A young woman now heads the herbaceous and Alpine plant department. The women complete a two year course of study at Kew.
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Kew Gardens
England
Kew
Woman’s signature on check sparks cashier’s quip
A tired cashier laments women’s bank book habits and recalls a large signed check. The teller recalls a note on a check reading Your loving Carrie, illustrating anxieties about female banking in the era.
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Carrie
Nervous Nerve Pills Promised to Rebuild Health and Vigor
Mrs. S Vance of Goshen Indiana credits Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills with restoring her nerves energy sleep and general health after nervousness loss of sleep and fatigue. She calls the medicine superior for nerve and general tonic needs and recommends it to others. The pills are sold at 50 cents a box through dealers or from the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
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S. Vance
North Main Street
Goshen
Ind
A.W. Chase
A.W. ‘Chase
His Little Flirtation Tale from New York Times
Abe Hummel laughs at a mild joke about an actor friend who refuses to give up his seat. A striking woman in the crowded car uses a playful line to tempt him, saying his seat offer could boost his little flirtation.
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Abe’ Hummel
New York Times
Dangerous infant disease cure advertised for diarrhea
An old advertisement touts a cure for a severe infant illness. It promotes Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil as directed on each bottle, claiming a certain cure. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
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Houseworth Bros
Consolation Visits Fall Short For Bereaved Widow
A West Philadelphia widow recalls a minister’s visit after her husband’s death. When asked if the minister offered comfort the neighbor notes, he did not. he told her her husband was better off, a remark the widow found unhelpful.
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West Philadelphia
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Nevada,c
Kodol
W. W. Layler
Hilliard, Pa
Phonograph
Monk
Fresti
Gough
Goughs, Colds and Group
Houesworth Bros
Indianapo
Issiness University
Europe
America
Williams
Cleveland
S N. Weaver
Lexington
Ave
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