In Search of a Lodging Amid Homebound Fare
A home loving farmer flees west seeking shelter for the night after a hard day’s work. He clashes with a close fisted employer who insists on burning the eddle ait. At dawn the stay is unsettled and the man asks for money to pay for lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faruer
Nan
Philadelpha Teehoer
Fartyer
Matilda Jane Harkins
Morgan Evet
Papa Uarkins
Matilda
Grther
Econobeltsville
Horsebick
Cuupebeltsville
Justice of the Peace
Harkins
Ee Wonen
Otter
Jod Belioa
Edo Wyehkton
Ian
Matti
Inca Eirele
Matile
Federal
Lontseilte
Lone Star
Pretty Dome
Ride House
Schoeliel
Nat Lochtan
Nat
Aie
Tentius
Caen
Andy Lawman
Tris
Drother
Martihta
Countain
Maanuel Thudson
Kentucky Hills
Hudson
Prankfort
Blue Grass
Phidsea
Matias
Paige
Nine Husbands Holder Captures headlines of tragedy and endurance
The article chronicles Matilda Jane Ayres of Kentucky noted for nine marriages without divorce. It recounts elopements, violent deaths, and a string of spouses from Morgan Evet to Nat Lochman, detailing escapes, jail, lawsuits, and her eventual quiet widowhood amid mountain life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Jane Ayres
Taylor County
Kentucky
Wito Ds
Plice
Mason Ayres Pelier
Aes
Mars
Remudee Wiel
Modern City Life and Tenement Housing Deterioration
A fragmented analysis discusses tenement life in modern cities, linking urban decay to child welfare and social neglect. It argues the city’s vitality depends on housing, family contact, and access to open ground, warning of a descent toward deeper poverty if reforms fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiels
Wwe
San Beranetyco Chronicle
Napoleon’s Little Friend at St Helena
A memoir note recalls Napoleon Bonaparte’s light moments with children during exile on St Helena. He amused two Balcom daughters with games and geography teaching, gave fruit to a sergeant’s daughter, and even planned a gold watch gift, while sharing drawing lessons and a playful, protective companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonapart
St. Helena
E. L. Jackson
Napolenon
Betsy
Moscow
Julia
Emperor
Jehn
An Old Man's Tribute to Kidney Pills
Sidney Justus of Moen Tor, Ohio, credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing a ten year kidney ailment. He describes severe back and hip pain, rheumatic pains, dropsical swelling, and painful urinary passages, noting relief after half a box and a permanent cure after three boxes. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, price 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Sidney Justus
Moentor
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Not Guilty In Paris After Train Accident
A young woman recounts a train collision in Paris where a bystander is struck. An old man at the scene expresses concern for damages while authorities and a lawyer respond amid confusion and a suggested case of liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Teok
Tie
Neo
Albiiah
Cuticura Soap Promoted for Skin and Baby Care
Beautiful skin and soft hands are promised by Cuticura Soap. The advertisement lists uses from cleansing scalps to soothing sore hands, rashes, chafings, and irritations, claiming its role in toilet and nursery care with Cuaticura ointment as a helper.
Warry’s Threat Amid Simple Family Scene
A daughter sobs that Warry will strike and insists they will not eat biscuits. the frightened mother questions the threat as they discuss marital strain and fear of conflict in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warry
Summer travel booklet offer on Nickel Plate line
Cool Boute in Warm Weather. Send for a booklet listing lister Summer Boarding Mousses Camping and Fishing Grounds Hotels and other attractive places on the Nickel Plate Road line. W. A. Sherer T. P. A. Pt. Wayne Ind. or J. F Horner G. P. A. Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
W. A. Sherer
Wayne, Ind
J. F Horner
Cleveland
Ohio
Bet
Not Ba Geeat. First Excursionist Niagara Falla Example
Fragmentary note describes two excursionists and a playful exchange about a self inking dating stamp for 78 conte. The address line mentions Lock Box 319 Fort Wayne Indiana in garbled form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falla
Pature
Fort 1
Wayne
Indians
Dr Williams Pink Pills Tackle Dyspepsia and Indigestion
A San Francisco resident credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with ending years of indigestion pain insomnia and irritability. The ad cites eight boxes as a cure plus improved sleep and complexion and notes the pills are available through druggists with a diet book offered by the Dr Williams Medical Co Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
France
Joseph Gaysson
Aix-les-Bains
Larkin Street
San Francisco
Dr. Williams Medical Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Notable Health Claims and Oddities in Rural Advertisements
A collage of 1900s era ads and notices featuring health tonics like Dr Caldwell’s laxative syrup, Allen’s Foot Ease samples, and various cures for digestion, coughs, and ailments. Also includes light fare, travel offers, and a Belgian sexton school note, with humor about questions to a traveler and a brief rail promo.
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Mary
Dodd
Europe
Yellow Diligenes
Brieg
Iselio
Nicevue
Ston
Sierre
Loueche
Martigny
Sto Bernard
Miysel
Merseana
Tlasen
Poatam Co
Battie
Mitch
Noreone
Gadbernm
Adair
Vascelline
Otter Matilda
Heo
Tive
Shire
Alti
Bob
Morgan Adair Ellicv
Matias E Eilet
Modern City Life
Baylson
P Nave
Wenarringee
Mae
Allen
Alien S. Olmsted
le Ray
Corus and
Hanlon
Sete Boe
Chautanque Lake
Fort Wayne
Ind
Guy
Worat
Pise
Cung
Colte
Oscar Teipp
Big Rock
Brussels
Belgium
Jagus Wavlern
Cularrh
Curad
David Keannedy
Winslow
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