A Postponed Dinner by a Calfornian
A Californian recalls how a Chinese servant Ler Yuen handles a hungry tramp at the kitchen door. The hobo asks for food, but the servant asks if he prefers flesh and calmly replies to call Friday, ending the encounter with a closed door.
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Iis
California
Ler Yuen
Uwee
Harper’s Weekly
Terrible Scaly Eczema Cured by Cuticura Remedies
A reader from Liscomb narrates severe eczema affecting the chest face neck arms and legs. After trying Cuticura Remedies the eruptions cleared, with no return five years later. The testimonial from Huifna BE praises Cuticura for skin diseases. October 1, 1905.
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Wilson
Liscomb
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Catarrh Cure Ad and Humorous Vignettes in One Page
An 19th or early 20th century vignette page mixes an advertisement for Hall s Catarrh Cure with a string of humorous exchanges. The ad touts a constitutional remedy from Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and promises a $100 reward for any cure failure. The jokes cover doctors patients dogs crabs fishers and a New York man with a 19000 overcoat.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohilo
Address
J. Cheney & CO
Drugeists
Low Round Trip Rates to Mardi Gras Carnivals
Low round trip rates to Mardi Gras celebrations announced for New Orleans Ja Mobile Als and Pensacola Fla via the Nickel Plate Road. Tickets on sale Neb 21st to Beth inclusive. Full information on rates routes limits and stop over privileges available from agent C A Melin T J A Fort Wayne Ltd.
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Mobile
Als
Pensacola
Fla
Nickel Plate Road
Beth
C. A. Melin
Fort Wayne, Ltd
California
Washington
Fort Wayne
Ind
Worth Knowing and Curious Ads From Cleveland Leader
A collage of short notes and product claims appears from the Cleveland Leader style page. It cites Allcock's porous plasters as original and genuine and notes various cures and remedies. It also mentions military service statistics, pancake flour, and a cottage ad seeking a lady groom.
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Not In Demand and Sharp Wit Across Pages
A jumble of comic snippets and quotes from various newspapers. Notable lines include Belle described as mannish and enmeshed in male attire, a remark about never losing a man’s heart, and a joke on political speech and re election by a practical wife.
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Congress
Washington Star
Ambitious Farm Lad Seeks Town Life And Finance
A farm youth tired of rural life wants to move to the city to become a lawyer or financier. His father dismisses the idea, joking that jail could be found by stealing a pig locally, avoiding a costly move to town.
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Lesa
Chicago News
The Judge and the Grinny Chorus of Jests
A fragmented page shows quips and snippets from jokes and dialogues as people swap lines about age, pride, and double lives. The text features lines attributed to a judge and various speakers including Estelle, Eileen, Mabel, and Jimmy with playful banter and practical jokes.
Cabinet Women Shape Washington Society This Winter
Mrs. Roosevelt and wives of Cabinet members form the social core of Washington. Mrs. Fairbanks will sit at the right of the President’s wife, with Mrs. Root and others in a defined order. The First Lady hosts weekly gatherings, favors light gowns, and Cabinet women appear at formal receptions with limited refreshments.
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Roosevelt
Secretary of State
Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Charles W. Fairbanks
the Daughters of the American Revolution
United States
Root
Fairbanks
New York
Bonaparte
Washington
Baltimore
Taft
Cortelyou
Witchcock
Metcalf
Simulated War Story Ends In Flight Of A Recruit
The tale from the Christian Endeavor World recalls Dr. J. L. Thomas of Washington who opposed warfare. It features Simpson Andrews who joins the army and, during a mock battle, flees after the general urges duty as in real combat, crying that he is reenacting actual warfare.
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J. L. Thomas
Washington
Christian Endeavor
Simpson Andrews
Simpson
Andrews
Townsman Quarrel Over Missing Umbrella
A lighthearted exchange shows Towne and Browne arguing about a stolen umbrella. One man claims he actually bought the item while the other objects to the fuss, reflecting small town street theater.
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Philadelphia Press
Quotations on plagiarism and brave romance misquote
Fragmentary dialogue from a Washington Star item ends with a wry remark about authorship and romance. The text portrays a debate over plagiarism and the ethics of a man who marries for money.
Doctor-Backed Cure Prompts Pitts to Claim Recovery
Pitts of Skowhegan Maine recounts a decade old illness with severe back pain night sweats and fainting spells. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills for his recovery and states he has been well for three years. Also noted are travel rates to California and a remark on radium affecting electric fishes.
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Mr. Pitts
EB. Pitts
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Courtroom Jest From Virginia Judge
A Louisville Courier Journal piece recounts a Virginia judge known for strict ceremony and witnes s readiness. During a hearing the judge asks why James Brown should not be there. A witness replies there are two reasons: Jim died last night and the Jim is still dead.
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Booth Lowrey
Virginia
Hhis
Jmmnes Brown
James
James Brown
Jim
Louisville Courier Journal
Postum Wins Converts by Quitting Coffee
A Northwestern state leader recounts drinking coffee daily caused headaches and nerves. After switching to Postum Food Coffee and reading The Road to Wellville, both she and her husband quit coffee. She urges others to switch, citing improved health and fewer grip spells.
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Northwest
Pays
Wellville
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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