Animals and Mirrors in Oddities and Tales
A London News item surveys animals admiring their reflections, including a performing monkey and a Greek cook Cocoro who studied himself in mirrors. It contrasts dogs’ failure to recognize likenesses with creatures that enjoy self-view, and ties in a Park Row scene with references to Wilson and Carvalho amid a reflective social panorama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London News
Cocoro
London
St. James
Wilson
Molineux
Park Row
Carvalho
Man Reveals Love Crash In Fevered Missive
A tale from a New York Telegraph writer features Fredrick Linton arriving at a woman's home at 1 A.M. to see Nell and asking for Marjorie's address. Nell replies that she has gone out and cannot provide the address, leaving Linton anxious and moving to seek Marjorie.
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Fredrik Linton
New York Telegraph
Nell
Western Union
Marjorie
Fredrick Linton
Fred
Linton
Marriage of Margaret A Gillette and Ross E Mowery at Packwood
The ceremony took place January 31 1900 at the Gillette home south of the city with Rev J R Perkins officiating. The couple, both from Packwood area, received congratulations at a wedding supper before beginning their life together and plan to reside in a rented home for the coming season.
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O. H. Gillett
Margaret A
Ross E. Mowery
J. R. Perkins
Packwood Christian Church
Packwood
Jefferson County
Noble I Kiger Wed Nora B Cox in Wooster Parlor
At the bride’s parents home in Wooster on January 30 1900 Noble I Kiger and Nora B Cox were married in the east parlor with about fifty guests Rev Jonathan Lee officiating at 7 00 PM The couple received many gifts and the bride wore light silk while the groom wore black Both families and the newlyweds are well respected in the county The ceremony followed by a wedding supper and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Noble I. Kiger
Nora B. Cox
Jonathan Lee
the Baptist Church
M. Kiger
Lichty's Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
A promotional notice describes Lichty's Cough Cure as an established remedy by experienced chemists. It claims immediate cough stopping, temporary relief from throat and lung afflictions, and usefulness for croup and whooping cough. Sold by Bradshaw & Thoma in 25 and 50 cent bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichty
Bradshaw & Thoma
Grain-O Delivers Nutritious Drink as Coffee Substitute
Grain-O promoted as a pure grain health drink aiding digestion and nerves. It is non stimulant and suitable for children and adults, sold by grocers at 15 and 25 cents per package.
City Council Approves Quarantine Bill and Raises Officials
January 30 regular city council meeting notes payment approval for C A Herring’s quarantine goods for David Clark family. Treasurer reports show funds across general water bond road and sewer accounts with overdraft in sewer fund. Mayor reports 43 arrests and 615 dollars in fines, many uncollected. Council approves oak lumber bids, buys a Formaldehyde generator, raises city marshal and engineer salaries, and appoints new water light staff. Meeting adjourned to February 27 at 7 PM.
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Lamson
C. A. Herring
David Clark
County Board of Supervisors
Public Property
Committee On Water and Light
John Mohler
J. G. McQuisten
Wm. A. Lynch
Fragmented 1899 newspaper and notes on poultry ad
A mailed sampler notes a poorly printed 1899 issue of The Daily Midland News with Loyalist war content. It quotes the Monroe message of 1823 and comments on British victory odds. Separate ad copy promotes American Poultry Mixture claiming to double hen eggs and lists Terre Haute Indiana as origin.
Jefferson county teachers convention at Libertyville church
A Jefferson county teachers and patrons convention will be held at the Libertyville Methodist church on Saturday February 17 1900 beginning at 1045 AM with talks on opening exercises and sessions on teaching history school mothers meetings and parental care followed by general discussions. Executives invite all interested in educational work to attend. The article also notes Mississippi levee lengths and costs comparing to the Great Wall in scale and expense.
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Jefferson County
Methodist Church
Libertyville
Rhoda Davis
Ellen Peterson
Anna White
J. W. Dole
C. D. McClain
E. G. Quigley
Cora Ball
Katherine Mann
C. Springer
William K. Hill
Bookkeeper Fights Drafts With Feather Suspended
A Philadelphia bookkeeper keeps a feather hanging by a silken thread to monitor every breeze. When not at his ledgers he checks the thermometer and tracks any movement of the feather to locate the source of drafts. Those who know him say he won’t drink draft beer.
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Kinsley
Wilson
Fredrick Linton
Philadelphia
Chicago Chronicle
Geography Atlas Offered to Public for School Use
It is very large and specially adapted to school purposes. Every teacher of geography and every business office should have one. It will be sent post paid to any address on receipt of fifteen cents in postage stamps or coin. Address JOHN SEBASTIAN G P A Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sebastian
G.P.A
Chicago
Ill
No To Bac and Mull's Cough Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes No To Bac as a remedy to quit tobacco with a promise of strength and vitality. It also touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure as a quick relief product, listing prices and store locations in Chicago and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Bailey's Laxative Tablets Offer Quick Relief
Medical note touts Bailey's Laxative Tablets as a cure for Constipation Sick Headache Biliousness and Liver troubles. Active Cascara Sagrada claimed for genuine cures in chocolate coated tablets sold in ten and twenty-five cent packages by Bradshaw and Thoma with W J Bailey Chicago signature on wrapper.
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Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Chicago
Bradshaw & Thoma
Raven food promotes healthy poultry growth and cure
Raven food claims to cure chicken cholera roupe gapes and other poultry diseases. It purportedly regulates bowels blood and digestion, aids bone and muscle development and increases egg size. Sold by W. A. Warwick harness shop Fairfield Iowa with a money back guarantee.
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Raven
W. A. Warwick
Fairfield
Lowa
Cascarets Promote Beauty by Cleansing Blood
Advertises Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy to purify blood and liver, claim clearer skin and elimination of pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads, and bilious complexion. Sold in drug stores with satisfaction guaranteed.
Chicago Chronicle to Start New Electrical Engineering Course
The Chicago Chronicle will begin a new series of home study courses on Monday January 15. Professor Arthur E Watson of Brown University Providence RI writes an extensively illustrated two weekly article series on Electrical Engineering.
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Chicago Chronicle
Chronicle
Arthur E. Watson
Brown University
Providence
R. 1
First National Bank Pays Dollar Draft for Mull’s Cure
The First National Bank covered a dollar draft for Mull's Pioneer Cure, a precaution in every box. The bank paid the draft promptly when presented, ensuring the medicine’s assumption of value. Sold by all druggists.
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First National Bank
Petersons Drug Store Prescription Pickup Ad
Take your prescriptions and family recipes to Petersons drug store on S. S. square for drop off and service.
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Peterson’s
S. S. Square
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W. F. Dix
Mowery-Gillett
Kiger-Cox
the City Council
Cape Colony
Dennis Kilroy
Cradock
Daily Midland News
Karroo Farmer
United States
Great Britain
Iowa
Creston
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
American Manufacturing Co
President Monroe
Lizzie O. Locke
June Chidester
Mississippi
New Orleans
Toria
Rock Island Wall
Mull
W. H. Harvey
Coin
Financial School
ABC
Heritage OF Free Institutions
Fairfield Tribune
Stu
Hammon
the Tailor
Beauty
Agua
Leda
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