A Yard of Plaster Please Snags a New Year Jest
In Buffalo home for the holidays, Myrtle Hatch and May Lovejoy test Professor Debeau’s hoarseness remedy by applying plaster to their mouths. They joke with brothers about snoring, then later Zachariah Hatch considers trying it to stop his own snoring during the New Year’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B.,cram
Borgeh
May Lovejoy
Buffalo
John
Myrtle Hatch
Zacharah Natch
Myrtle
Edward Hatch
Rochester
Hatch
Debeau
George
May
Wardly
Sommos
Miss Louvejoy
Edward
Niutch
Match
Mars
Slateh
Edwhard
Mother
Mar Hateh
Eyal Fuather
Tlatch
Isinghiss
Crazy Glue Night at the Hatch House
Edward and George hatch a prank using plaster to glue mouths shut at the Hatch home. The midnight ruse triggers a chaotic homecoming as the Hatchets and relatives confront the fiasco and end with a second, merrier supper after cleansing with hot water.
It Hits the Spot It Soothes Cold Sore Throat
An ad touts ToT and Tar as a remedy for severe cold throat and chest soreness. It promises quick warmth relief and healing, with a guarantee from H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Rare 1822 five dollar gold piece found in New York shop
The 1822 gold five piece once thought to be two in existence now has a third example located in a New York money changer’s shop. The other two were believed to be in Philadelphia and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Doctor from Agnew Praises Foley's Honey and Tar for Pneumonia
Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases during the past month with good results. The endorsement comes from H. J. Moogk of W. I. Jungkunz & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. I. Jungkunz & Co
Deer parks and noble estates on the market drift
The article notes that pride in deer parks among English nobles keeps many estates from being sold, implying that without this pride more properties would recently have appeared on the market.
Grain-O replaces coffee in groceries to aid sensitive stomachs
A new preparation called GRAIN-O made from pure grains is now sold in stores as a substitute for coffee. It is gentle on delicate stomachs and costs about 4. Some packages priced 15 to 25 cents. Also noted are soda lakes near Ashcroft with borax and soda crusts suitable for washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashcroft
Allen’s Foot-Ease promotes cool feet for wheel riders
Five claims promote Allen’s Foot-Ease powder for wheel people. It says the product keeps feet cool prevents sweating increases endurance and provides relief for smarting hot swollen and aching feet. It also claims to cure ingrown nails with a sample offer and lists Allen S Olm sted Le Roy NY as the address. A second item notes a natural soup mine and a paint mine found in British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
August Flower touted as cure-all in old advertising
An old advertisement extols Green's August Flower as the largest medicine salon in the civilized world. It claims the tonic cleanses the system, halts fermentation of undigested food, and stimulates liver and nervous action to relieve dullness, headaches, and aches. Sample bottles advertised at Emmert & Burrell's.
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August Flower
Emmert & Burrell’s
Holiday Rates For C M St P Railway Tickets
The C M and St P railway sells round trip tickets at one and one third fare for journeys within 200 miles on December 28 29 24 25 30 and January 1 with return valid until January 2 1900.
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C. M.& St. P. Railway Company
Tlinois Central R. A
Quaint New Year Customs and a Gentlemenly Duel
A long feature on diverse New Year traditions from Scotland Japan China and France plus a dramatic tale of Mayors Mahoney and Drake meeting halfway between Juba Hill and Dog Creek. The episode ends with a courteous exchange and a gunfight that concludes with mutual respect and best wishes for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoney
Dog Creek
Drake
Juba
Hafill
A. B. Lewis
Leap Year Mischief Sparks Romantic Misreadings
A playful snippet centers on a young couple in a leap year misunderstanding. He warns about heedless moves while she points to the calendar. The dialogue bounces between flirtation and arithmetic as misreadings of dates and leaps collide.
Two Official Calls The Gentlemenly Rival Mayors Observe New Year
A long running feud between Juba Hill and Dog Creek flares again as Mayors Mahoney of Dog Creek and Drake of Juba Till plan New Year visits. Mahoney vows a courteous gesture despite past hostilities.
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Dog Creek
Juba Ill
Juba Hill
Juba
Pete Mahoney
Joe Drake
Voice Restored For Hutton Man By Honey and Tar
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana says he had not spoken above a whisper for months until Fo ley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is reported to be widely used by speakers and singers. H J Moogk W F Juogkunz and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Ingerson
Hutton
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Juogkunz
Monkey theft and near ejection test Keppel crew
Admiral Sir Henry Keppel once hid a pet monkey aboard a ship in a captain's cloak bag and kept it in the midship berth scuttle. The animal later reached the captain during a dinner, was suspected, and then spared after the marine’s reaction revealed Keppel as the culprit. Also advertised are Chamberlain’s remedy, Chicago railway excursion deals, and winter gulf coast travel notices along the L N line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Keppel
Gig
Keppel
Double Daily Fast Trains Via Florida Announcement
Public notice promotes two daily fast trains to Florida with travel agents listed in Louisville Washington DC and related offices. Names included are C A Barren W A Tours W H Taxter and role titles. Agency locations cited Louisville and Washington.
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Florida
Southern Railway
Southern Resorts
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chattanooga
Jesup
Plant
Jacksonville
Knoxville
Asherville
Savannah
North Carolina
St. Louis
L. E. & St. L. Railroad
Air Line
Kansas City
Birmingham
Atlanta
THE
South
Midland Route Tourist Car resumes Chicago to San Francisco
The Midland Route Tourist Car resumes service between Chicago and San Francisco with a Friday 10:35 p m departure from Chicago and a Wednesday arrival in Chicago. The eastbound schedule departs San Francisco Saturdays and returns the following Wednesday. Passengers can spend a day in Salt Lake City en route.
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OC. M
St. P. Ry
Midland
Chicago
San Francisco
C. M
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Col. Mid
Salt Lake
R. G
W. Ry
So. Pac
Salt Lake City
Chisago
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C. Ke, Cram, M.D
Mr. Sateh
Eva
Hateh
Kya
Mr Hatch
Velkin
Mhdward
British Columbia
Scotland
China
Japan
Europe
Cevennes
Leonard Htierington
Mayor Drake
Sam
Bat
Chamberlain
Emmatt & Burrell
Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
J. K. Ridgely
Cant, A. Hi, Bogardus
Brights Disease
Elkhart, Ill
Dodds Medicine Co
Bright
Dodd
M Presant
Ollfegirrdlaeg
Dodds Medicine O
J.C. Beam
Adams St
C. A. Barren, Trav. Pass
Ouisville, Ky
W. A. ‘Tours
Passr
Washington, D. C
H. Taxter
Pasar
Louisville, Ky
REL Railys
Fala
Peres
Leer
Illinota
Traina
Antices
Edunday
Sanday
Trom South
Madison
Pasasager
BiBipae
Aima
Creops
Dodgeville
Pasewsani
Sheidagg & & Northwestern
Freaport
tNo
V. Holder
Dons
Paggenger
Beliwasn
Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Pointe
Milwaukee
Paggenaer
Council Bluffs
Wreshs
Milwaukear
Rock Island
Rea Western
Dubuque
Iepois
Bt. Paul
Des Moines
Jones and
Ress
South Freeport
Cago Limited
St. P. & KE. C. Limited
No & Express
Brewster
Brewster Housa
Daatination
Joe Fa
Lord
Pasa
Agt
Forreston. Porrestanie
Sass Vscessres Anes
Forreston
Rocky Mountain
Erica
Peorter
Peoria
Hot Springs
Ark
Denver
Cale
California
Oregon
Ghkagorae
James Sharlton
Alekss
LL. C
Park Street
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