Tradition of the Rose and the Harm of Vanity
A fragmented excerpt blends an old tale about roses without thorns and tribal delegates, rising from a legend about protection and justice. It shifts to a reflection on daily habits, manners, and courtesy, arguing true courtesy must become second nature and guide social behavior.
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Circle Magazine
Count Andrassy Fingerprint Joke Noted at Council Debrief
The Neue Presse recounts a humorous incident about Count Andrassy famed for his oiled hair. After a key Austrian ministerial document passed the council, the president joked that Andrassy had read it, noting the imprint of his fingers on the page.
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Count Julian Andrassy
Buda-Pesth
Neue Presse
Count Andrassy
Council of Ministers
The Goat Rule in Switzerland and a Parlor Swap
A fragmentary passage discusses Switzerland placing goats before humans and penalties for harm to goats, alongside a tangential tale of a boy and a goat. It then shifts to a chat about an etching gift from Dubley and a rearrangement of pictures in a parlor.
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Browne
Fragmentary Victorian note on marriage and wishes
A fragmentary dialogue mentions Mrs. Wedderly Calghing and Miss Elderleigh, noting marriage and a lone ungranted wish. The text plays with domestic wishes and a reference to a pup and a husband.
The Rebellion of Jackie and a Fourth of July Fancy
In an 1880s style scene set in Oldtop a freckled boy named Jackie rebels against strict dressing norms. His cousin James resists authority as the Fourth of July celebration looms and a bet over clothes leads to a tumble in the street.
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Permanent Affiliation and a Past Life Hint
The fragment speaks in a gossip tone about a past incident where ridicule occurred two years ago and hints at a belief in past life connections influencing current events and relationships.
The Judge And did this man do you bodily harm
A fragmented report from Cleveland clarifies a violent incident where the victim recalls blows to the face and references a landlord sentiment. The sparse wording suggests a local crime inquiry with limited details available.
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Cleveland Laaiter
Endorsement for Deans Kidney Pills by Missouri Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace At M Light of Rolla Missouri a member of Knights of Pythias endorses Deans Kidney Pills and recommends their use. The pills cost 60 cents a box and are sold by all dealers, Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York distributes them.
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Rolla
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Proud in her poverty tale from immigration era
United States immigration commissioner Frank P. Sargent recalls a Swedish woman in Washington who, after her husband lost work and rent fell behind, refuses a landlord’s demand for a kiss, saying she and her husband are too poor to pay but not to kiss.
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Oyster Bay
Ange
Washington
Frank P. Sargent
United States Commissioner of Immigration
Awful Effect of Eczema Saving an Eye with Cuticura
A mother recalls her one and a half year old daughter suffering eight months from eczema. After three doctors failed, an eye specialist declared the eye lost. She used Cuticura Remedies costing 1 and child improved in three days, with sores cleared in a week though eyesight could not be restored.
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Oswego
Frank Abbott
Fulton, Oswego Co
Tests of Bravery and Everyday Courage
A humorous dialogue contrasts courage across genders via a professor and a witty remark on ice cream sodas. The piece ends with a homiletic note praising how great men grow wiser with age and the sunset of years enhances their soul.
Women Earn Charm Through Health and Lydia Pinkham Remedy
An old advertisement extols health and charm of a lively woman and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for nervousness irregularities backache and related female complaints. It quotes testimonials from New York readers and invites contact with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance and advice.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Yakkham
Lynn
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Sensible to the Last Phrase From a Dying Patient
An old Scotch lady died suddenly after a doctor was summoned. He found her unconscious and, upon arriving, calmly took the guinea she had prepared and whispered Sensible to the lat as he pocketed the fee.
Allen's Foot-Ease Foot Powder Delivers Rest and Cure
A historic ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as indispensable for millions. It claims relief for tired feet, antiseptic healing, and the ability to cure while you walk. The promotion cites over 90 000 testimonials and urges buyers to demand the original foot powder.
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Allen
Indian cautions against firewater in automobiling
A man warns about the danger of firewater as an Indian respondent notes the risk, especially the kind the paleface pours into his automobile. The exchange underscores concerns about alcohol and driving in a Western setting.
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