Poor Hubhard Jr Philosophy in a Book Form
The anonymous modern humorist behind Poor Richard style almanac entries has forged a book from the cream of these magazine alternates. Published by Henry Artemus Company in Philadelphia, the work compiles wit wisdom designed to banish thebine devila from readers surroundings.
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Benjamin Franklin
Richard
Henry Artemus Company
Philadelphia
Hie Plthy
Saturday Evening Post
Hubhard Jr
Fitchburg Doe In Red Suit Attracts Noted Attention
A doe used in advertorials for a brand of tobacco in Fitchburg drew considerable attention. The animal wore a red suit, a tall stove pipe hat, and carried a cob pipe in its mouth like a veteran slicker.
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Fitchburg
Misplaced chase of happiness and earthly wealth
The piece argues true happiness comes from the heart rather than material outward gains. It emphasizes inner wealth as the real value and criticizes relying on external things for joy.
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Earth
Village in Itself All the Necessities of Country Estates
Broad way Magazine explains country houses as self sufficient small villages. The estate centers on a large residence with suites for family and guests, plus carriages, stables, outbuildings, a dairy, garden, conservatories, and even an automobile house and repair shop. It notes farm facilities, kennels, water systems, and separate residences for staff, all forming an expansive, costly complex.
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Ilonaire
Broadway Magazine
To Balance. Pupils Prove Dog Balance Theory with Tongue Trick
A classroom scene unfolds as an inspector tests a dog lesson. A sharp student answers a dog’s tongue hangs out to balance its tail, prompting the teacher to groan at the clever explanation and the risk to his scholars' reputations.
Peculiarity of Hair in Barber Shop
A woman with two children asks a barber to trim only the right side of their hair evenly, noting uneven length previously. The barber explains hair growth is uneven, saying most people have faster growth on the left side, though it’s more noticeable on oblidron’s heads.
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W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Douglas
F . L. Diringehae
W.al.douglas
Mas
Seminole War Survivors and Judge Lewis Featured
The piece notes Watrona Nova Scotia survivor Madison Horn claiming elder status as a Seminole War survivor. In West Pun Honeh Pennsylvania Judge Andrew Jackson Lewis, 49, born in South Carolina, bears scars from service in a South Carolina regiment against the Seminoles and Civil War duties.
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Watrona
NS. St
Noni Madison Horn
West Pun Honeh
Pla
Andrew Jackson Lewis
South Carolina
Judge Lewis
Geala
What the Women Wore and the X ray Deaths
A Maryland Ocean City visitor recalls sensational fashion habits like shirtwaists and no hats among residents. The report notes Dr. Weigel of Rochester died from an X ray related disease, the fourth such fatality, with mystery surrounding the cause though linked to life principles. he led the Rochester Academy of Medicine and the American Orthopaedic Society.
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Ocean City
Weigel
Rochester
Chistian
Thomas Edison
Boston
San Francisco
Fleischman
Weber
Rochester Academy of Medicine
American Orthopaedic Society
Bard and farm folk collide in sly verses and jokes
A city bard spends a rural week reading lines by kerosene light while a farmer greases boots and asks where the gal is. A Cleveland party features iced hens and ten chicks for a six year old, and a youngster jokes that Uncle Henry loafs and fishes.
Fateful Irish Talk On Jury At Cambridge Trial
In Cambridge Massachusetts during the famed Fastman trial two Irish men on a street corner debated the jury. One explains that if the best lawyer is present you are innocent but with the worse lawyer you are guilty reflecting local sentiment.
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Fastman
Cambridge
Mass
The Monster Coffee Replaced by Postum Cure
A former coffee addict describes relief after switching to Postum. He details severe symptoms from coffee including insomnia headaches and digestive issues, and credits Postum with restoring sleep, steadier nerves, and improved handwriting. Ten days on Postum is claimed to bring sound sleep and renewed health, urging readers to read The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Wellville
Thirst Was First Thought At Hotel Workers Meet
John C. Risley of Detroit spoke at a New York convention of the International Society of Hotel and Restaurant Employes condemning the Uppitg system. He said the public wrongly believes waiters earn wealth from tips and compared ignorance to a chaotic parliamentary meeting overheard at a politics gathering last April. He recalled a young man shouting Order during the frenzy.
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John C. Risley
Detroit
New York
International Society of Hotel and Restaurant Employes
Gald
Bad Eczema Cure Promises in Chicago Ad Vignette
A testimonial claims Cuticura soap, ointment, and pills cured a severe eczema after three months of failure with Chicago physicians. The snippet includes the name Mrs. Florence B. Atwood and date October 2, 1905, with a witness.
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Chicago
Florence B. Atwood
Crilly Place
Berger
Cigar Maker Proposes New Name for Patch Cigar
In a casual remark, a cigar maker jokes about naming a new cigar in the Cabbage Patch era. He considers Corbet Friend and asks for a suggestion as many characters in fiction are inspiring new names. He proposes calling it Mrs Wiegs.
New York Builders Invest Heavy Daily in Housing
Builders in New York City invest $500,000 daily in land and new houses for apartment dwellers, signaling a large ongoing effort to expand urban housing stock and accommodate growing demand.
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Duilders
New York City
Chickens Drowned In Storm Heartrending Confession
A suburban mother learns her eight year old left in charge during a thunderstorm. Six chicks die after the storm, the boy confesses they died happy, hoping to soften the reckoning. Publicized by Harpers Weekly.
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Mainton
Harpor
Footprints or Tracks Rivalry Sparks Family Lesson
The father delivers a moving peroration about footprints on the sands of time. The son interrupts with a boast about leaving tracks from his 900 horse power racer, questioning whether he should leave footprints or tracks like a working man.
Important to Mothers Proclaims Caution Over CASTORTA Remedy
A cautionary notice urges mothers to carefully examine every CASTORTA bottle labeled for infants and children. The message stresses safety and proper use of medicines and remedies for young ones.
Allen's Foot-Fase cure for hot feet and swelling
Restore comfort with Allen's Foot-Fase used for hot sweating and swollen feet. Sold by druggists at 240 with no substitutes. Trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmeted Le Roy N Y. Includes assorted quotes and teething syrup note.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmeted
le Roy
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