The Little Mother on the Stagecoach Flight
A stagecoach ride during a November gale becomes a perilous journey as Creek warriors attack. Captain Lowell helps guard a feeble old woman, a young man named Arthur Comstock protects her, and Helen Comstock reveals love and loyalty. Lowell is revealed to be the maid’s other suitor, and heroically aids all. Three months later, Lowell is celebrated with a feast as Helen and Arthur wed with approval.
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Captain Lowell
Prithee
Arthur Comstock
Comstock
Marion
Thunder Hawk
Arthur
Lowell Colmstock
Lowell
Marlon
Helen
Sarah
Helen Comstock
Self-made Man Troubled by Constant Self-Talk
A compact critique notes that the central defect of the self-made man is a habit of perpetual talking ghon, undermining practical action and steady progress. The piece emphasizes caution against overbearing self-assertion.
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Ghon
Queer Human Nature in a Mountain Farmhouse Visit
A traveler recalls a hitching summer in the Alleghenies with friends who stopped at a hillside farmhouse for a meal after a climb. The owner kept a hymn only mood, while the nearby family graveyard lay neglected. The tale ends noting the farmer’s kindness and the speaker’s uneasy reflection on human nature.
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Allegheny Mountains
Barty
The Truth About Edgar Allan Poe Death From a Sty Friend
A Chicago doctor disputes sensational claims that Poe was drugged and killed by ward heelers. He asserts Poe died from a stomach ailment after periodical sprees, notes Virginia pride, and recounts how Poe was buried in a Baltimore churchyard after a printers' subscription.
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Agar Allan Poe
Virginia
Ife
R. D'Unger
Chicago
Poe
Baltimore
Baltimore Patriot
North Street
Potters’ Field
Thomas Sulzer
Baltimore American Composing Room
Fayette and
Greene Streets
Surgeon links leg crossing to appendicitis in men
A medical claim suggests that sitting with one leg over the other, especially the right leg, restricts digestion and can cause stagnation and stretching of the appendix opening leading to inflammation. The theory notes a higher male incidence and explains rapid progression from undigested food entering the vermiform appendix. Even waiters are mentioned as affected.
Manly curiosity in toy store windows sparks nostalgia
A observer notes many grown men pausing in a toy store window, amused and reflective as they gaze at childhood items. He muses that the interest shows a younghearted spirit despite age, suggesting happy days linger in adults who still savor youthful things.
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Mr. Biffier
House plans spark debate over study space
A French tale notes a husband and wife arguing over a new house plan. The wife favors a design with a study, while the husband wonders where he would fit a study since he does not smoke. The exchange highlights differing views on private space in a home.
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Bel Hiyself
Cloak Purchase Sparks Billing Confusion
Maud and Harry discuss a cloak cost discrepancy. Maud hints she paid the higher price, while Harry is charged the extra ten dollars, shifting the overage to him.
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Maud
Harry
Honest men praised for truth in a policy debate
A brief reflection notes that honesty in public affairs is valued and that a straightforward approach helps a community navigate policy choices without deception. the remark credits a man for candidness and suggests trust in plain dealing.
Art of Dressing Properly
A cheerful piece urging neat appearance and proper outfit habits for girls. It warns that untidy look comes from poor how-to rather than bad garments, stresses removing shop alterations and choosing fit, and notes dressing as a key to showing one’s looks. Also promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy and local Druggists Emmert & Burrell.
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Chamberlains
Emmert & Burrell
Relationship Between Childlike and Christlike Figures
A note reflects on the enduring bond between the childlike and Christlike characters, a relationship that persists throughout the kingdom of God as described by R. J. Campbell.
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R. J. Campbell
Medicine advertises Foley kidney cure remedy
An old advertisement promotes a kidney cure by Kunz & Co and F. Jung. It claims a universal disease remedy with a guaranteed money refund and a price of 60 cents. The copy mentions H. J. Moogk and a White Mark Foley reference.
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Foley
Medicine Gauran
H. J. Moogk, Kunz & Co
Yankee Products Shown At South African Mines
American refrigerating machines and pumping machinery, a dynamite plant, 150 miles of railroad laid with rails on redwood sleepers, and American water lines are among the Yankee products visible at the South African mines.
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California
It Hits the Spot Foley Honey and Tar Ad Claim
An old advertisement promises quick relief for severe cold sore throat and chest congestion. It asserts that Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate soreness relief and a warm healing sensation, endorsed by H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
German Literature Keeps Expanding Classic Editions
Germany remains highly prolific in publishing historical novels with Birkenhard reaching edition 164 and Stheffel’s Trompeter von Sakkingen achieving edition 237 reflecting strong national readership and publishing pace.
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Germany
Great Britain
United States
Birkenhard
Stheffel
Shoes feel larger with Allen's Foot-Ease powder
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after shaking Allen's Foot-Ease into them. The powder relieves tightness, bunions, bunioned nails, swollen feet, blisters, and hot, aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. Free trial by mail. Ce Allen S Olmsted Le Roy Noyo. The Katlirive describes balloon shaped huts built from bent tree branches and native grasses.
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Allen
Ce Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Noyo
Grain-O listed as a nourishing coffee substitute for children
Health claim ad promoting Grain-O as a grain based drink for children instead of tea or coffee. It compares Grain-O to coffee in taste and promises health benefits from its use. Sold by grocers at about 15e and 2de.
Ideal Gulf Coast Winter Retreat Advertised by Rail Line
The text extols a warm gulf coast getaway along the Louisville & Nashville line from Mobile to New Orleans offering mild climate, pure air, hunting and fishing, first class accommodations, and moderate prices. Through cars from northern cities via the L N line to Florida points are highlighted. Written by J. K. Ridge ly, N.W.P. A, Chicago.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
N.W.P. A
Chicago
Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted as Cure All
An advertisement argues that proper digestion yields strength and success. It claims one or two Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals cure dyspepsia indigestion biliousness and stomach ailments and enhance vigor and ambition. Dr. R B Strong of New York endorses the remedy as highly efficacious.
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Dodd
R. B. Strong
New York City
American Journal of Health
Midland Route Tourist Car service resumed Chicago to San Francisco
The C M and St P Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service with a Friday 10:35 p m departure from Chicago and a Tuesday arrival in Salt Lake City, offering a day in Salt Lake City and connections through Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and San Francisco with detailed leg times and transfer points.
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C. M
St. P. Ry
Midland
Chicago
San Francisco
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Col. Mid
Salt Lake
So. Pac
Salt Lake City
H. Hearrorp
G. P
T. A
Double Daily Trains to Florida on The Southern Railway
Winter season showcases superior schedules with through sleeping cars from Cincinnati to Jacksonville and St Louis to Jacksonville. Double daily trains from Cincinnati and Louisville via Queen and Crescent route and Plant system. Kansas City Jacksonville Limited travels thirty eight hours. Maps and schedules offered free by agents.
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Southern Railway
Southern Resorts
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chattanooga
Jesup
Plant System
Jacksonville
Knoxville
Asherville
Savannah
North Carolina
St. Louis
L. E. & St. L. Railroad
Air Line
Kansas City
Birmingham
Atlanta
Florida
South
Tribune Promotes Republican Vision of Prosperity and Reach
The New York Tribune advocates Republican policies and party unity while praising its broad content range. It touts strong circulation across the nation and a plan to support the 1900 campaign with the Tri-Weekly and Weekly editions, highlighting affordability and informational value for readers.
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New York Tribune
Alfatta
Boda
Tha Tribune Dosktag
Cleveland
Ad Valley
United States
Ibs
the Tribune
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Washington, D
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