Pink Pills Said To Save Life Of Beaton Auctioneer
A Boston area interview reveals Mr Frank T Beaton an auctioneer and appraiser at 285 Washington Street suffered a sudden paralysis that faded after weeks. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring nerve function and overall health, noting a return to walking talking and cheerfulness after years of weakness.
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Frank T
Beaton
Washington Street
Ware
Jome
Boston
Willams
Edicine Co
Schenectady
Embarrassing Popularity Of Duke Of Wellington
The Duke of Wellington faced extreme popularity that embarrassed him as crowds intercepted him daily. Fans hoisted him on shoulders and asked where to carry him, prompting his quip Carry me home carry me home, leading to being brought home repeatedly after leaving.
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Duke of Wellington
A King's Plaything Hearts History of Playing Cards
The article notes that playing cards entered Europe around the Crusades to amuse Charles IV of France, who was troubled in spirit. It explains the hearts suit was once called Caesars and symbolized ecclesiastics in early card design.
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Europe
Charles IV
France
Descriptions of heat in deep mines and underground temperatures
An excerpt discusses extreme underground heat in mining districts 3000 feet deep, noting water rising from the wells at high temperatures and the Comatock lode showing rapid temperature increases. It compares temperatures ten miles below with near absolute zero above, reflecting dramatic thermal contrasts described in Popular Science Monthly.
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Alma
Bay City
Comatock Lode
Hell
Stia
Popular Science Monthly
First Leopard Encounter in Jungle
In Longman's Magazine C T Buckland recalls stalking a leopard on a hillside near Chittagong. A twig crack revealed the beast on a tree branch. Buckland shot and killed it at close range, fearing a deadly leap. He notes leopards are ugly dangerous beasts and cites a recent report of one killing over a hundred fifty people in eighteen months.
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C. T. Buckland
Longman's Magazine
Mr. Buckland
Chittagong
Pardon Given to Auburn Burglary Convict Harry M Griest
Harry M Griest, jailed in Auburn for burglary, was pardoned by Governor Morton just before his release date. The reason cited was unjust petty persecution by state prison officials. Col Ashley W Cole noted Griest had testified against prison authorities and faced ill treatment. The pardon lifted him from impending discharge and removal from clutches of custody.
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Harry M. Griest
Auburn
Morton
Ashley W. Cole
Ghent
New York Sun
The Mean Thing at the Dance
Maud recalls catching Mr Jinks as he fainted at the dance after suffering from the grip. Ethal confirms his illness and jealousy touches the scene in this brief dialogue fragment from Scribner’s.
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Maud
Mr. Jinks
Ethal
The River Lining courtroom banter echoes truth
A lawyer apologizes after earnest efforts to beat the system fail as a convict coolly predicts a two year and a half sentence with good behavior reducing time and avoiding jury duty, revealing blunt, ironic dialogue.
Bicycle purchase debate hints at payment and pride
The Statesman style dialogue centers on It Depe Wheeler and Sprocket discussing whether a bicycle will stay, noting payments whether outright or installment shape the outcome. A woman's proudest boast is implied in the fragment.
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Depe Wheeler
Sprocket
Yookerw Statesman
Alarm Clock Riot Ends With Drenched Gadget
A Washington uptown resident with a loud alarm clock caused a morning uproar. Neighbors, a whistle-blowing policeman, and startled occupants joined the commotion as the owner tried to silence the clock. He then doomed the device by submerging it in water and now employs a new wake up boy.
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Washington
Hoatetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted for Nervous Strain
In this workaday world stress and anxieties wear down brains and nervous systems and daily press columns report such collapses. Fortify the system when exhausted with Hoatet ter's Stomach Bitters, a helpful medicine for the weak, worn out and immune. In rheumatism, dyspepsia, constipation and malaria it is recommended.
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Hoatetter
Worth the Admission. Balloon jump costs 26 cents
Farmer Makestraw jokes about taking Mariah and others to Squashtown next week. A faller named Professor Flybirh plans a balloon ascent followed by a jump with only an umbrella for a parachute. Mrs Makestraw asks if it’s free. he says it costs 26 cents per person but warns the umbrella may not be stronger than typical sales.
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Farmer Makestraw
Mariah
Squashtown
Professor Flybirh
Nickel Plate Excursions to Niagara Falls on Sept 21
Nickel Plate road announces Niagara Falls Excursion for September 21 with tickets to Chautauqua Free offered to Niagara Falls Excursion purchasers. Toronto travelers pay $1 extra. Agents urged to provide complete excursion information and travel details.
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Chautauqua
Niagara
Ickel Plate Road
Toronto
Ambition and Travel Notes from Niagara Falls Line
A fragmentary notice mentions a $1.00 rate added to the Nic Pate road schedule near Niagara Falls, with a trip to Toronto. The source also notes a train schedule focus and a line about very young people imagining ambition as the sole path to greatness.
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Nic Pate Road
Niagara
Toronto
Ball's Catarrh Cure Taken Internally
Ball's Catarrh Cure is taken internally for symptoms described. Price listed as 78 cents.
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Ball
Prioa
Nickel Plate Excursion Offers to West and Northwest
The Nickel Plate road announces an excursion program with reduced rates to Niagara Falls and western regions. Agents report details on train times and pricing for trips September 21 and September 24, inviting travelers to secure information locally.
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Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
Nickel Plate
To Pointé In
Nickel Plate Road Changes and Southwest Route Notice
Railway notice states the Nickel Plate road has gone southwest on September 4th. Enquiries for details should be directed to agents for particulars.
Syrup of Figs and the Pure Laxative Remedy
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative. It claims gentle action on kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them. Sold by druggists and labeled California Fig Syrup.
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California
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