The Ants and Oddities From 1899 to 1900
A survey of varied notes: The Ants society in France with 20,000 members aims to aid the poor, a perpetual calendar design, U.S. pig iron lead in 1899 at 13.5 million tons, Brazil discovery stamps planned for 1900, and the Austrian crown photographed. Also: efforts in copper hardening, Ellis Island roof garden plans, a Sedalia marriage contract dispute, 1899 Kansas City building permits record, fleas at the Metropolitan Opera, a trick with handcuffs, naval marriage allowances, New York riding academy expansion, and teacher salary comparisons in New York State normal schools.
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France
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Brazil
Independence
Republic
Ephraim Latullo
Iis
Kansas City
Swell Society
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Devery
Red Rats Haunt New Orleans Tenant In Odd Tale
A young man recounts renting a three room suite near Hotel Royal and spotting two large red rats on a cistern and in a back alley. After weeks of worry he learns they were dyed rats used by German dyers on a prior floor, a prank that explains the bizarre sighting. The landlord confirms the prank and the man decides to stay, finding the rats decorative now.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Hotel Royal
Teachers Worth Less Than Janitors and Firemen in State Schools
In an economic assessment the article argues that teachers receive lower financial value to the State than janitors and firemen within normal school buildings, outlining budget priorities and implications for public education funding.
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State Normal School
Vermont Sugar Myth Rebutted by Davenport Sugar Trade
The article claims Davenport Iowa produces more maple sugar yearly from yellow sugar with vegetable flavorings than all Vermont maples could ever yield. It notes currant jelly is made from apple cores and parings after evaporation with glucose sugar acid coloring and flavoring added.
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Vermont
Davenport
Iowa
Photographer Victimizes Girl With Harmful Image
A photographer is accused of producing a picture that harms a girl by pressuring her to resemble it, causing lifelong unhappiness and self-image issues. The Detroit Journal notes concern over media portrayal and the lasting impact on young subjects.
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Detroit Journal
Dixon Banters Over School Wages and Names
Oversight asks about his son Peter earning his wage at school. Dixon jokes that naming him King Salt Peter would remove the need to earn it. The exchange shows light family banter with a play on names.
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Dixon
Peter
Walt
King Salt
Georgie's Gab Pa Goes Skating with the Boys
A Chicago Times-Herald reminiscence in which a father recalls skating in a park with family. He jokes about aging while performing flashy ice tricks and a humorous mishap with a young onlooker, ending with a quip about making a will and honesty about potential challenges.
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Paw
George
Chicago Times-Herald
Dog Seeks to Sell Beloved Companion in Modest Offer
A man walking with his son admires a German laborer's dog and offers to buy it. The owner refuses, saying the dog is not for sale despite the modest bid, and notes the dog’s value lies in its tall owner’s return at eight.
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Yaas
Louisville Courier-Journal
Peruna Promises Cure for Chronic Catarrh
A friendly endorsement from John Evans of South Wabash Indiana touts Peruna as a systemic remedy for long standing catarrh. The letter claims past grippe cures and urges readers to obtain Dr Hartman’s free catarrh books from the Peruna Medicine Company in Columbus Ohio for natural health restoration.
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Polly J. Evans
John Evans
South Wabash
Ind
Pernna
Dr. Hartman
Perunia Medicine Comepany
Columbus
Ohio
How She Knew
A Washington Star quip notes a theater audience remark about a beautiful girl who is deaf, observed as she sat through a French farce without blushing, illustrating social wit about hearing and reaction.
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Washington Star
Grain-O product touts as coffee replacement
An advertiser promotes Grain-O as a pure grain beverage offering rich mocha like color, claiming it suits children and adults with easy digestion. Priced 3 cents to 5?0 per package, it is sold by grocers and positioned as a cheaper alternative to coffee.
Preacher Evades Law with Deer Carcass Shipment
A eastern state preacher hunted deer in this area, killed one, could not ship it home, cut up the carcass and packed it as personal baggage to beat the railroad company and the law. The incident was reported by exchange.
Cascade of Claims for Cascarets Candy Cathartic
A fragmented advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a universal cure for constipation and a tonic for liver stomach and blood. It emphasizes ease of purchase via newspaper ads and asserts strong sales and patient trust without citing clinical proof.
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New York
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Ellis Island
Newark
Navy Department
Philippines
Manila
Rough Riders
Brooklyn
New York State Normall
Executive Chamber
Department of Public Instruction
Georgie
Pupp
Little Albert
Albert
Yung
Pracktus
Peruna
Mreg
Polly Evans
Fon
Haya Ott
Peliz
Balzer Sa
Onlea
Philadelphia
North American
Boarder
Fort Wayne
Eagle
Central Passenger Association
Buffalo
Chicago
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