Veteran Lincoln recruit becomes famed veterinary surgeon
L J Clark of Warren Ohio joined early Civil War units after a Vicksburg bombardment injury. He recovered, practiced veterinary surgery in Chicago, suffered during years of weakness, then regaining strength to 190 pounds after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He praises the remedy and urges others to try it.
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Times-Herald
Chicago
Lincoln
L. J. Clark
Warren, Trumbull Co
Ohio
Vicksburg
Warren
Clark
7Th
Ohio Volunteers
Richmond
Hatch Post
Ashland Avenue
An Unwilling Pallbearer
A Frenchman in a boarding house misunderstands the term polar bear. He refuses to mimic a polar bear for a dead man, insisting he will not sit on ice and eat fish for anyone. The tale highlights language gaps and comical miscommunication.
Lane's Family Medicine Promotes Daily Bowel Health
The ad touts daily bowel movement as essential for health and mentions gentle action on liver and kidneys. It claims cure for sick headache and lists a price of 25 and 1e. It also advertises the Continental Limited train to Buffalo New York and Boston via the Wabash line.
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Lane
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Senate Debates Hawaii Annexation Amid Filibuster Tactics
The Hawaii annexation resolution dominates Senate action with White Pettigrew and McEnery speeches. Debate intersects Indian lands remarks and forest reserva tion. House moves on sundry civil and bankruptcy bills as district and territorial issues surface.
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Hawaii
Senate
Mitchell
Wisconsin
White
California
House
Court of Claims
Pennsylvania
Mr. White
Dem
Cal
Pettigrew
S. D
United States
Rawlins
Utah
South Dakota
McEnery
Committee On Conference
Congress
Turley
Tenn
Cleveland
Clay
Georgia
Roach
North Dakota
Caffery
Louisana
District of Columbia
Hobson
Hudson
Cardenas
Hodgson
Hugh McCullough
Manila
Thie and That Philosophical Quotes Collection
A collection of short maxims and quotes attributed to Cecil Shenstone Rowe Lyon Edwards Horace Mann and others. It mixes proverbs on simplicity wealth martyrdom memory and manners with an exaggerated figure for humankind.
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Shenstone
Horace Mann
Rowe
Lyon Edwards
Health tonic ad urges alliance and strength against disease
An advertisement argues that friendly ties with the United States and Rogland would deter enemies. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a health tonic that steadies the nerves and boosts appetite to repel illness.
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Allianes
United States
Rogland
Hostetter
Queer Fad Covers Furniture With Theatrical Costumes
The Philadelphia Record notes a fad in Philadelphia where residents cover furniture with costumes of theatre stars. Initiated by Mr. McCaffrey of North Seventeenth Street, his parlor suite showcases gowns of Ada Rehan Kate Castleton and Tauline Hall. Fans travel to collect authentic pieces and some boast parts of Lotta’s first costume.
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Philadelphia
McCaffrey
North Seventeenth Street
Ada Rehan
Kate Castleton
Tauline Hall
Lotta
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Ad and Passage Dialogue
An old advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as taken internally with a price of 75 cents. A quoted dialogue extols Dr. Fourthly as a powerful preacher, inviting the listener to attend his talks and noting choir members listening intently.
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Hall
Fourthly
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad pitches Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen nervous hot feet and tight shoes. It claims to cool, prevent sweating and blisters, relieve bunions, and provide rest. It cites over ten thousand testimonials and offers trial packages free for 25 cents, with a mailing address in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
An Easy Victory Storyline Echoes in Mock Courtship
A Chicago News quip frames a playful scene where a suitor reassures a mother that love will endure. He answers her doubt by noting the daughter ages not, since she mirrors her mother’s traits, delivering a witty bite about lasting affection.
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Chicago News
Kemp's Balsam Promises Fast Cough Relief
Advert from a historical paper promotes Kemp's Balsam as a quick remedy for coughs and consumption. It offers a sample bottle free and sells in 25 and 60 cent sizes. Urges immediate use to prevent danger from delays.
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Kemp
Nickel Plate dining car service and travel promos
An array of 19th century ads notes dining car service on the Nickel Plate Road starting June 23, La Carte meals, and a Summer Outing booklet. It promotes home-excursions, low rates via Nickel Plate, fast express trains, and trips to conventions with near-term travel details and contact cues.
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Nickel Plate Road
The
Nickel Plate Read
Lake Erie
B. F. Horner
Cleveland
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Chicago
van Buren Street Union
Rt. J. Iainson
Ind
Freebooters and the origins of fillbuster explained
The piece notes that the term filibuster derives from the French pronunciation of freebooters. It contrasts English adventurers on the coast with French professionals who favored the term filibustier, later corrupted to fillbuster. The etymology traces to indepen dent robbers known as freebooters.
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Filbustier
St. Nicholas
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C. L. Baker
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Les Puperior
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Sapolio
United States Navy
East and West Indies
Maine
Havana
Chicago Newspaper Union
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