A Soldier’s Quiet Courage and a Desertion Trial
In a barracks poker game Private Flynn swears he would desert rather than face Leavenworth, while Jackson warns of duty if a prisoner escapes. The unit recalls Jackson’s nerve in past crises, and Flynn later marries a laundress, earns a court martial and a fine, then seeks funds from a hospital orderly who runs a small bank.
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Flynn
Leavenworth
Jackson
Tommy
Sergeant Sperker
Little Coulee
Martin
Jack
Sperker
Reveille
The Tragic Turn of Flynn and Jackson at Leavenworth
Flynn, a prisoner, plots an escape with his guard comrade Jackson but is foiled. Flynn dies in a fence climb after Jackson fires, sparking a court martial that clears Jackson. Jackson later confesses he shot his chum to enforce regulations and dies in an asylum, leaving wavering thoughts on justice and reward.
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Flynn
Sperker
Jackson
Kidney cure claim and strange water vow tale
A lengthy testimonial touts Kid-ne-oids as a cure for kidney and back trouble with a Columbus Indiana man claiming rapid relief after spending little on the remedy. The piece adds a second anecdote about Joshua Reddick who avoided water for thirty years after his wife’s death, living a dry life as a prairie immigrant and farmer.
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Jseph Osbourn
Jackson Street
Columbus
Ind
H. J. Moogh
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
Joshua Reddick
Lesler’s Station
Reddick
Pennsylvania
Where He Got the Labels on the Traveling Suitcase
A young man boards a Fourteenth Street car with a leather suitcase covered in travel labels from Dieppe Havre Ostend Bremen Cherbourg Liverpool Yarmouth Naples and lines from Constantinople to St Petersburg He claims to have bought the labels for half a dollar at a New York money exchange and says he has never been farther than New York This odd scene leaves several passengers bewildered and disembarking at the Wrong theater.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Dieppe
Havre
Ostend
Bremen
Cherbourg
Liverpool
Yarmouth
Naples
Constantinople
St. Petersburg
Podner
Washington
New York
the Battery
Chamberlin's Cough Remedy praised for quick relief
The ad extols Chamberlin's Cough Remedy as a superior cold treatment offering fast relief and permanent cure. It guarantees easy lung expectoration and prevention of pneumonia with a pleasant safe formula sold by Emmert & Burrell. It notes English observer remarks on nickel's magnetic nature and misbelief about iron magnetism.
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Chamberlin
United States
Emmert & Burrell
Waraday
August Flower Sold As Urgent Cure For Indigestion
The text touts August Flower as the universal remedy for indigestion and biliousness once common in households. It notes minimal medical access and claims the product cleanses the system, regulates the liver, and eases headaches and other pains with few doses. The Massachusetts board of health is cited for spending about $160000 over 16 years, examining 110000 samples, and pursuing 1400 prosecutions with $33000 in fines.
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Emmert & Burrell’s
Massachusetts State Board of Health
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted Amid Cautions
A short note warns readers about counterfeit salves and extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the original and an infallible cure for piles and skin diseases. The piece also mentions an Egyptian washing method where men slap clothes on riverbank stones, creating a pistol-like noise.
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DeWitt’s
H. J. Moogh
Egypt
Nile
Banner Salve and Early Risers Advertisements
Chapped hands and cracked lips claim relief from Banner Salve marketed as the most healing ointment. A steel back support with T head and shoulder straps is described for cotton pickers. De Witt's Little Early Risers are touted as a modern cure for constipation and liver troubles.
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Banner
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
de Witt
H. J. Moogk
Folly of night itching piles and old time remedies
Advertisements promote Dean's ointment for piles at 50 cents from Emmett and Burrell. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is touted as a safe home remedy for accidents. Burdock Blood Bitters claim to purify blood and invigorate the system, with Emmert & Burrell as sellers.
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Dean
Emmett & Burrell
Dr. Thomas
Emmert & Burrell
New Zealand Parliament Building Noted as Largest Wooden Structure
A Newcastle edition notes the parliament building in Wellington New Zealand claimed as the largest wooden structure in the world. A bill has been introduced in New York to abolish common law in strings in that state.
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Wellington
New Zealand
New York
Allen's Foot-Ease in Gloves and Shoes Ad
A reader praises Allen's Foot-Ease for use in gloves to absorb perspiration and protect gloves. It also softens new shoes and keeps feet cool. Physicians are urged to note its purity. available in stores for 25 cents with free samples. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York. Also notes Athos railway progress and Montana women voters.
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Allen
Adress Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, N. Y
Grand Excursion to Old Mexico via Chicago & Northwestern
A special train journey from Chicago on Tuesday January 30 1900 led by Mr. J Grafton offers a dining car, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and major Old Mexico points with all expenses paid. Limited space. early securing advised. For pamphlets write or call Chicago & Northwestern Ry agents.
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Old Mexico
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
J. Grafton
New Orleans
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Grain-O health drink advertised as coffee substitute
Grain-O sold by grocers promotes digestion and nerves and is suitable for children and adults. It is a non stimulant health builder priced about 25c per package, four times the cost of coffee, with 15cc servings.
Harriett M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Studio 149
Harriett M Burbank is identified as a piano teacher at Studio 149 West Street. The fragment notes a location and occupation but lacks further context or dates.
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Harriet M
Burbank
Weat Street
Beod
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