War reporter's cautious glance at far East news
The piece discusses war coverage, censorship, and public distrust of timely reports. It laments readers' fatigue with sensational edits and questions the true cost of wartime losses, noting shipping damages and immigration effects while referencing state records and historical context.
FUNSTON TO SUCCEED GRANT
A historical report outlines Funston’s anticipated succession of Grant amid Civil War era military movements. It notes captures, troop maneuvers, and regional actions involving volunteers and posts near urban and port locations, with emphasis on strategic positions and leadership changes.
Michigan Democratic Convention Chooses Ticket Amid Strife
The Michigan Democratic gathering selects a state ticket including governor and attorney general amid factional tension. Observers note party leaders, delegates, and a heated debate on primary reform as the convention proceeds with speeches and voting at Peters Hall and related sites.
Humor of the Week Oddities and Witty Word Art
A collage of jokes and comic snippets from the era features puns about friends, philately, weddings, professors, and public notices. The light, jokey pieces reference familiar columns like Losing Faith and Other Things and mix satire with foibles of daily life.
Kern for Governor ticket nominated at Indiana Democratic convention
At the Indiana Democratic State convention the ticket headed by John W Kern for governor and officers including lieutenant governor and secretary of state was nominated. The platform endorsed the national party’s principles and pledged loyalty to Parker and Gilded hosts, with a focus on labor rights and conservative principles.
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Bad Man Rebuked at Poughkeepsie Jail Scene
Roy Rolfe Gilson recalls a tense moment near the post office in Poughkeepsie. A small girl stumbled on the sidewalk near the county jail, drawing a jeer from a prisoner. She retorted with a fiery, age defying rebuke, calling him out for his derisive laugh.
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Still More Evidence on Dodd's Kidney Pills Cure Claim
Bay City reports Mr. F. Henley asserts Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his rheumatism after sixteen years of suffering. He tried many medicines and doctors but found greater relief with Dodd's Kidney Pills. Henley says the pills remove uric acid from blood via healthy kidneys.
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A Stingy Woman inplaymenc
A fragmented stage dialogue depicts Mrs Goodsant deemed stingy by inplaymenc Agent and Dolestie as she resists spending on kerosene. The exchange hints at sparing behavior and mockery over fuel costs, with a minor hint of an attempted stove incident.
Red Cross Ball Pine Whitening Claim
An advertisement promises Red Cross Ball Pine product will whiten clothes. It uses bold claims about removing yellow stains and restoring brightness with a 202 package size.
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The Fork Fad Sparks Opium Habit Alarm
Loam warns that opium habits spread as women of high class are seen entering opium joints. Parker dismisses it as fashion folly, noting diners seek methods to eat soup with a fork, and criticizes ta dtics of fashion.
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Notre Dame Lady Promises Cures For Various Ailments
Old notice offers free instructions for a remedy claimed to relieve leucorrhea ulcerations and related female troubles. It invites sufferers to send a letter to a Notre Dame address requesting the treatment and further guidance.
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Wrong Office Turns To Matrimonial Relief Agency
A reader seeks a parry to a supposed rich claim but is redirected to a matrimonial office. The clerk directs to the International suing Agency two doors left. An advertisement for Atenas Foot-hase promises relief for aching burning feet and shoe-related issues at local druggists.
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Pumpkin Pie and Curious Remedies Rush Through 1901 Ad Copy
Fragmentary text suggests a 1901 advertisement page with references to pumpkin pie, Old Lady lore, various patent medicines like Vico's Cure for Consumption, Winslow's Syrup for Children, and Led Cross Ball Blue. Also mentions a Niagara Falls trip promotion, a note on printer paper, and household tips, all in a garbled, old newspaper spot.
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