Wonderberry credited to Luther Burbank as universal fruit novelty
The Wonderberry from Luther Hurbank is touted as a universal plant that grows in any climate and bears abundant berries all season. Seeds are sold to growers and home gardeners with three months to fruit, and John Lewis Childs of Floral Park is cited as introducer and promoter offering agent opportunities.
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Luther Hurbank
California
Burbank
John Lewis Childs
Floral Park
Luther Burbank
John Lewis
Boy confronts harsh talk over spending money
In a heated exchange, a boy named Bobby argues with Mr. Tyten about being lectured on spending. Tyten recalls his own youth and lack of spending money while insisting the boy should learn thrift. Grandpa is invoked as a confidant.
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Mr. Tyten
Bobby
Ostarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward For Cure
A printed notice touts a cure for Ostarrh with a $100 reward for any case that fails. It claims a constitutional treatment that reaches the disease through the mouth and surfaces, destroying its foundation and restoring health. The offer is from E. SENSEY & CO., Boston, with a warning against unproven claims and a promise of the payout.
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Ensey & CO
Toles
Embargoed ships, crimes, and notable deaths in brief from Bremen to New York
A busy week with 5000 plus emigrants sailing from Bremen to the United States, a bank robbery in Carrier Oklahoma, and a German steamer wreck near Punta Migoles. Other items include a death of Thomas Dougherty in the UK, Roosevelt invited to Berlin, Tennessee’s prohibition law, and naval parade plans. Also reported are a jury verdict of murder in Vineland, burns and gas leak deaths in New York, and various political resignations and crimes across the U.S. and Europe.
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Bremen
United States
First State
Carrier
Oklahoma
Vangard
Tacoma
Punta Migoles
Pope Isla
Ladronen
Ner Toes
Messina
Thomas Dougherty
Grant
Trowbridge
Roosevelt
University of Berlin
Tennessee Senate
Patterson
National Shoe Wholesalers’ Association of the United States
Boston
Naval Division
Birle Railroad
Goshen and
Suffern
North River
Jersey
Rheumatism Cure Claim Sparks Medical Debate
An old note discusses a claimed rheumatism remedy popular among physicians. It prescribes mixing one half pint of whiskey with Toris compound and Syrup Sargaparilla Compound, taken in tablespoonful doses before meals and at night. Toris compound is said to be from Globe Pharmaceutical Co., Chicago, with other ingredients available from druggists.
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Globe Pharmaceutical Co
Chicago
Unclear dialogue fragment with playful exchanges
A brief quirky exchange features Mr Dude and Miss Sly discussing resemblance and a joke about shaking a carpet, conveying a light conversational beat without clear context or event.
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Dude
Miss Sly
Sore itchy skin cure proves relief for toddler case
A Tennessee mother reports her two and a half year old daughter suffered a painful skin eruption on the hips and upper legs in October. After two doctors failed to help, Curleura Remedies allegedly cleared the condition in two weeks by February, with the child remaining clear at age fourteen.
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R. R. Whitaker
Winchester
Tenn
Power Drug & Chem. Corp
Bolo Tropa
Boston
Grape-Nuts Advert Theme From Early Mornings
A vintage Grape-Nuts advertisement extols morning rituals and work vigor. It links proper nutrition to steady effort and health, citing testimonials and the slogan There’s a Reason while urging readers to read Road to Wellville in each package.
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Arch of Health
Wellville
Home Cure for Eczema Proves Quick and Calming
An eczema remedy promises rapid relief using wintergreen thymol glycerine and a wash known as the BD1. D Proscription or Olofhobet Compound. Made by the D. D. Co of Chicago this treatment is said to soothe the itch instantly with few drops applied.
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D. Dd, Co
Chicago
Funny Paper Dish Highlights Domestic Banter
A humorous vignette from The Bellman describes a mock recipe for a dish called funny paper. It mentions three mothers in law two Irishmen one German and one or two tough kids plus a coon, stirred with Hithe spice and ginger and garnished with drawings. The piece suggests roasting the dish though poaching is not uncommon.
Cough Cure Cited With Pine Compound and Whiskey Mix
An article promotes a home cough remedy using half an ounce of Concentrated pine compound, two ounces glycerine, and half a pint of whiskey mixed for doses every four hours. It notes druggists can supply ingredients and stresses airtight labeling. The piece also references other advertising copy and a moral quip about excuses for crime.
Likely Not Fila-Doee Fred Kime Confusion
Fragmentary dialogue questions paternity and family ties between Stella and Fred Kime. The exchange centers on whether a man is the father and who supports a mother. The text shows uncertainty and relational speculation without clear conclusions.
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Fila
Fred Kime
Stella
Fies
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Dodds
Jeuma Terry Lae
Guaret
Carters
Neptune
Ah Co
Troy, NY
Emcnet
Vale
William Barker CO
Troy, N. Y
Salzer
Salzer Seed CO
Box W. LaCrosse, Wie
Photon
Avenue
Hopkins Portrait Company
Beverance
Los Avotioe
Cam
Frederick H. Osborne
International Panic Note Company
New York City
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Mr. Cleveland
White House
Standard 611 Company of
Indiana
Sandia
San Francisco
J. Walter Wilson
Henry Boas
Conlan
John Harmon
Ohio
Cin- Chonati, Hamilton & Dayton
United States Vircolt
Tairten
William Colter
Longmount
Colo
Jon Bently
St. John
N. D
Johne A. Ince
Comedio
Eewin Booth
Barrett
McCullough
Adelaide Nelgon
Clark Morrin
Mra
John Drew
Sheepehead Bay
Mr. Ince
England
Turin
Petit Parisienne
Catherine Elkins
Murphy
Hamilton
Buck” Cottongame
Kentucky
Pariah Arnet
Arnet
Cottongame
Himlord
Hope
Ark
Mann Headstrom
Roby
Texas
Headstrom
Je Son
John HF. Woodbury
Coney Inland
Cutiura
Helen Bentley
Los Angeles
Grandma
Seattle
Mia
Smith
Johnnie
Jane
Chicago Tribune
Spohn
Goxheon
Ind
Billy
Mer
Ike
Lemont
Office Boy
New York Herald
Murine
Castoria
Olt de Samuel
Alxores
THE
Centaur Company
New York
Bears
Syrwsfigs
Evard Senna
Bowen Aumnele
ONG
Wovercomng
Habia
Permanen
Oy Tee
California 1c Syrup Co
Asorna W. N. U
Galt Lake City
Ig. Go
Ilveror
Agenia
Putnam
Tr Tree Bookiet
Monroe Drug CO
Gumae
Areemean
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