Whimsical Commons Tales From Global Pastimes
Odd anecdotes recount a Frenchman convicted of murdering his mother in law and a Kruger era tale of dividing property with elder and younger brothers. Included are curio vignettes about clergymen, baseball legend Pete Browning, and a lawyer at a rich funeral, plus notes on ancient jewelry finds and proverb-like advertising wisdom.
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Adnand
South Africa
Kruger
Dibs Churet
Stacius
Doerop
Amd
Words of Wisdom and Worthy Thoughts from Sermons
The piece reflects on Jesus as a central moral example, noting his poverty and widespread influence. It includes reflections on Moody, charity, and love as Church needs, with sermon excerpts and a survey of various church affiliations and properties.
Pink Pills for Pale People Reported Helpful in Indiana cases
Article relays claims from Idaville Indiana that Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People improved health in several patients. A farmer says pills restored appetite sleep and energy after years of digestive and bowel trouble. The piece cites local testimonials and notes the pills are sold at 50 cents a box with a six box lot.
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Indiana
Jeneral
Ind
Idaville
Wills
Detrest Real
Mra. Javiiea Mider
Monticello
Dr. Wiliams
Dr. Williams
D. S. Droke
Mr. Drake
Cale
Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Aix
Eight Cattle Dead Near Snake River Bluff
On the Idaho side of the Snake River across from Asotin County eight dead cattle were counted after being driven over a bluff to their deaths.
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Idaho
Snake River
Asotin County
Grain-O Opts as Coffee Substitute in Plain Talk
Try Grain-O ask your grocer today to show a package of GRAIN-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. It has the rich seal brown look of Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and gentler on sensitive stomachs. Priced at 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers.
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Poole
Brighton
Varna
Mahmoud
Vjafee Khosrow
Abdhillal Effendi
Tam
Nhosrow
Malinao
Paint Removal Tip From Old Household Note
Equal parts of ammonia and turpentine will remove paint from clothing regardless of dryness. Saturate the spot two or three times, then wash out in soap and water.
Testimonial for Piso a Cure for Consumption
John A. Milter of Au Sable Michigan writes that his life was saved by Piso a Cure for Consumption in a letter dated April 21 1895 praising the remedy.
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John A. Milter
Au Sable, Mich
Philosophy Triumphs Over Present Misfortunes As Hair Lapses
Philosophical reflection notes that present misfortune can overcome philosophy, while past misfortunes may be overcome by it. The text then promotes Halls Vegetable Sicilian Lar Renewer as a remedy for graying hair, and oddly references fourteenth century armor as heavy enough to require aid to rise after a knight falls.
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Catler Peter Browning
Amerienga Associa
Cranks of
Louisville
Browning
Pete
Mrrowning
James Payn
Dre
Fiage
Ashore Og Hae
Dashur
Simmonds
Tuairmany
Pole
Out Bhderty
Spurgeon
Storton
Lis
William Dentote
British Museum
Dentonote
Telegraph
Gospel
Living Pictures
Gan
Dh Bendon
Dapan
Davai
Ak Spreles
Spibat
Tesuscilrist
Oso
Tie
Tenade Longelf
Stutt
Lardo
Gin Che
Moody
Dwight I. Moody
Tls
Ladies’ Home Journal
Amdo
Kore Cine
Ife
Church of Good
Church Statiaticn
Universalists
Socre
Reformed Presbyterian General Synod
Independent Churches of Christ
Disciples of Christelaam
Eyangelial Adventists Rase
Eluven
Chirely of
Testis
Latter Day Saints
Reformed Presbyteriga Odierch
United States
Canada
Bourks
Channcey Giles
Linnaeus
Wien
Litcieus
W. MM. Smith
Glenn
Bile Mair
de Klay
Lidist Atehst
Polindelphia
Mrs
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