The Householder Arouses Aisle Of Packages And Banter
A man and a woman argue about a chaotic delivery of packages and forgotten items. He defends his actions while she scolds his memory and notes the missing screen, nuts, olives, and other goods. Their humorous exchange ends with playful reproach and boasts of his memory.
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Gertrude
Ben
Bennie
Bea
George
CM Forset
Odechire
Chicago Daily News
Rome
Judge von der Meden
Hamburg
Pianever
Zurich
AlJl Hallows
Fragmented 19th Century News Snippets Across Topics
A collage of misread and garbled notes covers miners, liquors, exploration, royalty, postal duties, horse racing, platinum, whaling, British infrastructure, health shocks, indigo, auctions, crime, and census data. It cites Frederic A Cook, the Marquis of Breadalbane, George Vaughan, and others while noting London and New York facts, ground values, and a rambling mix of events and figures.
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Breadalbane
Great Britain
Manhattan Island
New Bedford
Oae
New York City
United States
Canada
VOC
GGA
London
Glasgow
George Vaughan
Northampton
Enyghtnd
Java
Chinese Girls as Slaves in 19th Century Plaures
A London News quote condemns oppressive ideas about female servitude and rights. The undated excerpt lists dramatic titles used in provincial tours such as The Branded Woman and The Female Swindler, reflecting sensational depictions of women and social control.
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London
London News
Not Wooden Ones Ile-Chess Adds No Attractiveness
A Detroit Free Press remark questions the popularity of a game among women and states a preference for real men to entertain. The tone suggests a playful but gendered jab about games and social roles.
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Detroit Free Press
Slow Trains in Spain Challenge Time and Travel Pace
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Spain’s slow rail service limits travelers. Trains run 15 to 18 mph, with outdated roadbeds and cautious engineers, making efficient cathedral or gallery visits impractical. A Madrid to San Sebastian trip becomes a full day, underscoring a bureaucracy of time and distance.
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Spain
Philadelphia Ledger
Stince
Meadrid
San Sebastian
Senert
Sid
New York
Philadelphia
Madrid
Rey
Mohammedan of Letters and the Soft-Trade Letter Box
A parable-like sketch shows a Turkish style speaking booth where a man of letters reads letters from veiled wives. The scene ends with a quip about a sister and a line about Whiskeriteh and a water reservoir. The Cleveland Plain Dealer line closes with a wry remark on women and wealth.
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Lefere Hin
Almroon
Effendi
Almoon
Alinoon
Tam
Baby Healed By Cuticura After Years Of Sores
Mrs Egbert Sheldon of Woodville Connecticut describes a year and a half battle with severe sores on her baby. After trying two doctors the child’s hands were tied at night to prevent scratching. Two months of Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured the sores and left the child strong and healthy.
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Cutiura
Egbert Sheldon
Woodville
Conn
Park Visitor-Osheer Stops Traffic In Gate Crash
A Chicago Tribune excerpt notes a park incident where visitors complained about speeding autos near a busy pedestrian area. A park policeman responds firmly about stopping vehicles to protect children and swans, while addressing disruptive behavior and vandalism.
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Osheer
Chicago Tribune
Crimson Gulch Poker Game Turns Fatal Warning
In Crimson Gulch, Three-Fingered Sam warns against overbearing help after two lead citizens were lost in a poker game incident. The benevolent man argues for lending a hopeful hand, highlighting the town's wary mood and unclear motives.
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Sam
Crimson Gulch
Washington Star
Allen's Foot-Ease and Foot-Base Advertisement
Ask Your Dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes. It rests the feet and cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and ingrown nails. Allen's Foot-Base for new or tight shoes. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. Sample mailed address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Sampe
Allen S. Oliosted
le Roy
Niagara Falls Excursion and Side Trips by Nickel Plate Road
Readable fragments describe a August 20 excursion from Niagara Falls via Nickel Plate Road with stopovers at Chautauqua Lake and side trips to Thousand Islands, Toronto and Montreal. Includes address for Aventor and A Melin, Ft. Wayne Indiana, and local church anecdote about Bishop Merrill. Also contains a testimonial about Postum coffee substitute and the Battle Creek company.
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Niagara Falls
Nickel Plate Road
Chautauqua Lake
Thousand Stands
Toronto
Montreal
Aventor
A. Melin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
The Polite Burman and the Horse in Burma
A Burman driver bows and apologizes after a pony ridden by an Englishman bolts into a holiday cart. The Burman driver calls the rider thanking him and notes the earl should not have been there. The episode contrasts preserved local courtesy with the incident.
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Burma
Is Not Compulsion to Read NYC Mailings
A reader dismisses recent New York City mailings as unreadable and troubling. The crude sentiment questions why one should read such material and expresses strong skepticism toward city communications.
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New York City
Tye
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Tole
Frederick A. Cook
Stevens
Covent Garden
London Mail
Aimes Broadhurst
Barnum & Bailey
Washington
Harper’s
Rosinski
Portsimouth
Leslie's Weekly
Witis
Olsline
Verkras
Fnon
Herouaster
Elvattel
Mohammedan OF Letters
Suisage Lo Cleveland Plain Dealer
Merrill
John Marshall
Herun
Postum
Slice
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Httle
Wellville
C. S. Crane, G. P
T. A
ST. Louis, MO
Chicago
Fostoria
Findlay
Cleveland
Buffalo
Boston
Thru Pullman
Trav
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