Patents list issued last week to Northwestern inventors
Northwestern inventors were granted patents for a range of devices including an ironing board by Aquila Deschambault of Marshall Minnesota and a milk cooler by Edward G. Fullerton of Montevideo Minnesota. Other patents cover a rotary engine a prospector’s pan a separable hinge for awning blinds and storm sashes a multiple mandrel attachment for phonographs a weeding hoe and a photograph holder or easel. Merwin Lothrop Johnson handled the patents.
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Aquila Deschambault
Marshall
Minn
Ironing Board
Edward G. Fullerton
Montevideo
William N. Greer
Watertown
Tool
Peter Kahellek
Breckinridge
William H. Moore
Deadwood
N.D
Prospector
Charles BE. Peterson
Minneapolis
Edward C. Quimby
Arthur B. Robinson
Dickinson
N. D
Fred D. Williams
Cooperstown
N. C
Peter
Hill
Winona
Merwin, Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St. Pau
A Sad Case About Reputation and Divorce
A woman named Aurora laments a failed life with three divorces and looming alimony. A friend suggests portraying herself as still young to preserve public reputation and freedom from taint. The dialogue hints at social pressures and personal cost.
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Aurora
Chicago
Times
Herala
Alien's Foot-Ease Powder Advertisement
Do your feet ache and burn push into new shoes with Alien's Foot-Ease powder. It eases tight footwear and cures corns bunions swollen hot and sweating feet. Available at all druggists and shoe stores 25c. Sample sent free. Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Addres Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Trouble in the Neighborhood Word Duel
A fragment shows two boys trading insults in mock seriousness. One threats violence over a petty quarrel while the other boy from Boston vows to consult lexicons for any offensive meaning and return with punishment if needed.
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Boston
Chicago Tribune
All in the Family Ends Mourning in Unrelated Twist
In Philadelphia the line of kinship reveals Rosenstein the pawnbroker has died. Spendy mourns as family ties connect unlikely relatives, shocking the household with an unexpected uncle.
Cure a Cold in One Day Bromo Quinine Tablets
The advertisement claims one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states a full refund from every jruggist if the remedy fails to cure, and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box.
Looking to the Future in Goldthwaite Widow Tale
A Brooklyn Life excerpt notes a widow showing strong interest in old Goldthwaite investments. She believes acting now will secure the principal later.
Reflections on Evil Causes and Suffering
A short aphorism attributed to a philosopher notes that evil events stem from evil causes and the pain we endure arises from our own actions. The remark links moral accountability to the consequences we experience.
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Aristophanes
Quote from Charles Dickens on focus and action
A noted quotation emphasizes prioritizing clear tasks over distant visions. It urges diligent attention to present duties and practical steps rather than speculative future goals.
THAT TROUT AFFAIR
Grimsby receives a box of brook trout from Johnson and plans to surprise his wife. The odor and suspicion grow as the fish go from Grimsby to neighbors, Robinsons, and beyond, with everyone unsure who will eat them. The tale ends with a chain of gifts and refusals as the trout spread through the community.
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Grimsby
Johnson
Catskills
Worth Street
New Jersey
Cornelia
Fred
Katie
Robinson
Mr. Grimsby
Trout Surprise Frustrates Neighbors In Odd Parcel
A New York Tribune tale recounts Mrs Hill sending trout to the Grimsbys after a curious odor from a basket surprises Jim and his wife. The scent prompts lighthearted plans to rehome the fish, with neighbors debating the trouts true freshness and origins.
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Hill
Jim
Grimsbys
Grimsby
Riches of the Transvaal Diamonds Unearth Wealth in 1898
Consul Macrum reports Transvaal diamond output for 1898 at 11 025 carats valued 8 867 pounds. Total 22 843 carats worth 43 730 pounds with 12 283 from alluvial diggings and 10 560 from pipes. Largest stone 38.5 carats. average values vary by district and formation.
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Transvaal
Great Britain
Macrum
Pretoria
R@stfontein
Kimberly
Jagersfontein
Orange Free State
Schuller
Montrose
Mosquito Bravura Says One Million Mosquitoes Could Weigh a Pound
A lecturer defending vivid talk on heathen lands claims a million mosquitoes could weigh a pound while attacking critics who say he spoke of a single large insect. He insists the pests would crawl on logs and bark and alarmed listeners demand clarification.
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Central America
London Amusement Venues Reach Half Million Sightseers
The article notes about 550 to 600 London amusement venues, including 450 music halls, offering for half a million sightseers. Direct employment tops 150,000 with wide indirect work for tradespeople. Britain totals exceed £6,000,000 in investment, employing about 850,000 and seating 1,250,000 spectators.
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London
Crystal Palace
The
Albert Hall
Great Britain
Despondent Teen Tries Suicide Over Palmist's Prediction
Villa Ada Jones sixteen daughter of Wesley and Mrs Jones of Middletown New York attempted to cut her throat in a field near her home after a palmist predicted she would be disappointed in love. The report notes many women who look attractive from behind may fail to meet expectations.
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Middletown
N. Y
Baltimore Sun
Villa Ada Jones
Wesley Jones
The Power of Little Things in Our Budget of Fun
A humorous verse tale contrasts a father’s wisdom about little things with a boy who learns the lesson after a sting. The piece reflects on wit and irony through short sayings and comic observations.
Bravery Tested in Family Tension Expressed in Quotation
A Philadelphia North American excerpt centers on a dialogue where a character claims courage when supported, while another notes a lack of bravery when her father is present. The exchange highlights familial dynamics and personal restraint within a social scene.
What Did She Mean Henri Ally Sloper Dialogue
In a fragment from Ally Sloper the two characters discuss a plan to visit a ruined castle this afternoon. Henri suggests the walk will be enjoyable, and Rose muses on having a purpose for the outing.
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Henri
Rose
Ally Sloper
Why She Was Anxious
A wife frets as her husband returns from fishing. She fears the fish shops may close before he reaches town, while he reassures her with affectionate humor. The anecdote appears in the Philadelphia North American.
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John
Philadelphia
North American
What I Like About A Frank Man
A dialogue between a woman and a man reveals a playful exchange about honesty and bluntness. She praises frankness while he plans to reveal a truth he has withheld, noting a visible mark on her nose as a moment of light humor.
Uncertain Last Song Sparks Witty Exchange
A hostess asks for praise of Mise Dorays' final performance as a bored nobleman doubts it is truly the last song. The exchange blends baronial humor with a hint of theatrical timing.
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Mise Dorays
The Corn-Fed Philosopher Quips on Early Raises
A wry remark attributed to the Corn-Fed Philosopher in the Indianapolis Journal notes it is only the very young husband who rushes to inform his wife about a salary raise. The quip captures a humorous take on pride and timing in wage news.
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Indianapolis Journal
Old Man with Wooden Legs at Door
A visitor arrives at a house seeking entry as the mistress dismisses the request. The exchange features a polite yet firm refusal from the mistress to the man at the door.
Throggins Courtship Mixup Ends With Engaged Eldest
The dialogue reveals Throggins intended to wed the youngest daughter of Mrs Kicksley but, unexpectedly, becomes engaged to the eldest instead. The exchange attributes the confusion to Mrs managed fault rather than his own.
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Throggins
Millionaire plans Europe trip with fortune intact
A multi millionaire debates fate with his spiritual adviser. He insists money survives after death and will be used in Europe, replying that he cannot take it but will travel abroad with his wealth. The exchange underscores a paradox about mortality and wealth.
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Europe
Secret Drinking Prompted Family Feud in Kentucky
A city cousin calls a Kentucky relative contemptible for drinking privately to avoid treating others. The exchange frames a clan dispute over drinking habits and social expectations within the family.
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Kentucky
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Promises Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a healthful laxative that cleanses the liver, tones the bowels, purifies blood, and boosts brain function. It urges purchase from druggists in various sizes and notes authentic tablets bear the letters CCC while warning against frauds.
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United States
Sterling Remsco
Chicago
Montreal
Can
Recumbent Posture Mix Up Stuns Two Neighbors
An elderly woman seeks a recumbent posture for medicine as advised by a doctor. Puzzled by the term she asks neighbor Mrs. Smith, who confesses she once had a posture but has lost it. The tale reflects a comic misunderstanding from Tit-Bits.
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Bell
Walnut St
Canton
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs
A. Tolle
Hilton St
Philadelphia
Wm. V
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Cure All Stages
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages. The medicine is taken internally and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease's foundation. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any unrecovered case and invite testimonials. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Enyagie
Britannia Still Rules The Waves In World Tonnage
Feilden's Magazine reports the world total at 27 673 528 tons with the United Kingdom and colonies owning 13 988 508 tons one half. After British empire deductions the UK holds 12 826 924 tons, far ahead of the United States 2 465 387 tons and Germany 2 453 334 tons. Norway ranks fourth. A Baltimore and Ohio brakeman who saved a passenger train receives a $50 check, and Engineer Hagerty is awarded a gold watch and chain for saving lives by acting quickly at Connellsville.
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Britannia
Uncle Sam
Feilden’s
Lontiiu Mail
United Kingdom
America
Germany
Norway
Baltimore & Ohio
John Egerty
Connellsville
Hagerty
Safe Wart Removal Method Cited From Journal
The text advises a chromic acid solution two drachms per fluid ounce of water. A wood sliver is dipped and touched to the wart, with repeats possible daily or every one or two days for several applications. It notes some warts disappear without treatment and mentions charms’ claimed efficacy.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Straight Across the Sky
Mrs Bender scolds as Mr Bender jokes about the moon. The exchange centers on a lawn intrusion and a quip about the moon leaving a straight path. Chicago News report captures a domestic moment with humor and urban wit.
The Savage Bachelor Quips About Cruel Spaniards
A brief Chicago style quip features the Savage Bachelor retorting that horrid Spaniards are cruel as a five year old boy. The exchange appears in the Indianapolis Journal with sharp, satirical tone.
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Indianapolis Journal
Drunken Cats Fight Ends in Three Deaths
In Greenup Kentucky a back room brawl among thirteen cats at N Bergineven's saloon erupted as a tavern keg of beer fueled their riot. A large tomcat led the quarrel and the fracas left three felines dead and others wandering home drunk and exhausted.
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N. Bergineven
George Motes
Anth
Greenup Ky. Democrat
Advertisements Offer Amusing Bargains and Trusted Goods
Read the advertisements to enjoy the publication and uncover excellent bargains. Advertisers are reliable and deliver what they advertise for buyers seeking value.
Court-martial judge none trust in own convenience
A Washington Star excerpt quotes a French court martial judge saying they could act for their own convenience since the public would not place faith in their words, arguing acquittal was a matter of conscience. The exchange highlights tension between duty and practical self interest.
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Washington Star
Woman Alters Tactics Amid Counterfeiting Frame
A cautious woman weighs risky moves inside a perilous situation. She contemplates a feigned illness to escape danger while navigating the fraught aftermath of a counterfeiting scandal. Her intent is to outlast a threatening environment without yielding to death.
Swansons Rheumatic Care claims vast public savings
The ad extols Swanson's 5 Drops as a cure for Acute and Chronic Rheumatism Sciatica Neuralgia Asthma La Grippe and Catarrh. It claims the remedy saves money, offers a trial bottle and samples, lists prices 1.00 and 25 cents, and seeks agents for Swan son’s Rheumatic Care Co at 164 Lake Street Chicago Illinois.
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Swanson
Rheumatic Care Company
Lake Street
Chicago
Yankee yokes spark Mexican adoption of US oxen gear
An American farmer near Guadalajara demonstrates modern yokes from the United States to Mexican neighbors. Curiosity grows as oxen work better under US yokes, leading to widespread adoption in the region. The tale ends with a quip on strength in the neck.
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Guadalajara
Republic
United States
Mexico
Parisian journalist weighs risk of apology with pistols
A Washington Star quote depicts a Parisian journalist preferring direct confrontation over apology, stating they would rather meet with pistols than risk losing temper near the other person. The dialogue conveys a sharp stance on handling perceived offense.
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Washington Star
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Spendy
Carle
Ayer
Leos Buckingham
Giats
May & Co
A. J. Tower
Mass
W. L. Douglas
Aten
Boas Gest
L. Douglas Shoe CO
Brockton
Sewell Nursery CO
Lake Oly
Max
DR. Arnold
Nathan Pensionsford
Washington, D. C
H-Yola
Piso
England
Papa
Pril
New York Press
Yankee
Johnm Smy
Olsur Montthiv Grocery Brice
Virginia
Arta
U. S
Otersburg
Hubinger
Ted
Promi San Nare
Bors Cate
Lerther
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