The Great Hangchow Bore of Hangzhou Bay
The Hangchow bore, a renowned tidal surge from the Pacific, roars into Hangchow Bay and the Yangtze river, eight to nineteen feet high, driven by strong currents. It reshapes sand flats, powers a long embankment system with a 20 foot high mud buttress, and draws tens of thousands to temple ceremonies at Haining to honor the Spirit of the Sea.
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Hangchow
Ching
Pacific
Hangchow Bay
awift-Nowing
Tsienfang
Hangchhow Bay
Talentang
Pelentyny River
Ames
Haining
Yelentang
Ehangchow
Mayhad
Nace
Tian
Lim
Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Bloom To Dana of Dropsy
A 14 year buffered sufferer named Dana from Lewiston, Kansas, describes severe swelling, headaches, chills, and back pain. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills, swelling reduced, backache eased, and health fully recovered. The testimonial urges readers to remember the brand when kidney issues arise. Poster-Milburn Co. distributed.
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Mia
W. FR. Cody
Tenth &T. Lewleton
Kaho
Saya
Doan's
bNc
Poster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Fragmented Humorous Snippets From a Scattered Page
A collage of quips from imagined court and society chatter anchors a page full of gnomic witticisms. Rows of mock dialogue reference judges, politicians, and social types with satirical asides about manners, crime, and fate. The piece blends jokes, puns, and fragmentary captions in a late 19th or early 20th style parody.
Not Hla Buslages and the shut-in movement oddity
A fragment discusses a friend’s peculiar look when questioned about his role in the shut-in movement, with skepticism about his character and the phrase No Wonder used to describe the situation. The line hints at confusion and possible misquotation about a person connected to the movement.
Disfiguring eczema cured by Cuticura remedies praised
A 1910 reader claims severe eczema left her covered in scales and crusts yet healed after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She recounts misdiagnoses by two doctors and testifies the products cured her after months of suffering, urging others to try the same. A second testimonial from Mrs F L Marberger also credits Cuticura for curing years of infant skin trouble.
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Inip Mattle J. Bhatter
F.D
Dancy
Miss
Slater
F. L. Marberger
Dreberaville
Althouth
Cuticura
Boston
One Man Not Wondering In A Fito Vil Age
A fragmentary tale depicts a man named Jamie in a garden using a small spade. A neighbor jokes about his simple tool and remarks on the family, prompting Jamie to respond without lifting his head. The scene hints at a strained or ironic exchange within a rural community.
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Fito Vilage
Jowile
Jamie
Poe Dr. Pierce
Friendship or foe in a baffling pair
A cryptic note questions true ties between two figures described as friends. One is said to lend the other motley, but the lines blur as to which is witch, leaving the relationship unclear and the reader pondering motives and loyalties.
Cream of Rye and Household Cures Ad Jumble
A garbled ad page promotes Cream of Rye for health and breakfast energy, Hamline Wizard Oil for hospitals, and Mrs Winslow’s soothing syup for children. It references saving price, grocery purchases, and home health remedies amid confusing phrasing and stray numbers.
Home Life of the Settler from Wisconsin to Alberta
A Wisconsin woman secured a Canadian Government certificate to ride to Edmonton with a reduced rail fare and plans to reach a Pembina district homestead next spring. She notes abundant wild fruit, a flourishing farm family, and a large cattle herd with 100 chickens, yielding 39 pounds of butter weekly as they settle into Alberta’s climate and promise. The piece also mentions government letters praising the settlement program and a brief note from the Detroit Free Press about a child’s view of a new stepfather.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Roliway
Edmonton
Alberta
Tirte
Pembina
Castoria Advert Claim Claims Safe Remedy for Children
An old advertisement asserts Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children, urging parents to trust the product with the signature and noting “In Use For Over 30 Years.” The line repeats the promotion of Fletcher's Castoria for child care.
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Misa Pechis
Diuffer
Mathers
Castoria
Fletcher
Celebrated Basso Quips About Windows During Sing
A celebrated basso recalls Herr Growler singing as a hostess glances toward windows fearing the panes would be shattered. The exchange highlights a theatrical moment of tension and humor.
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Herr Growler
Murine Eye Remedy Ad From Old Newspaper
An old advertisement touts Murine Eye Remedy claiming relief for red watery irritated eyes and tired eyelids. It markets a compounded formula by a Chicago company, urging readers to buy at local drugstores and eye sellers.
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Eytt
Brug
Graia
Drogeivta
Murray Eye
Saya
Asaptig
We and Sue
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
Ottumwa Iowa woman writes of decades of female trouble relief from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after trying many doctors. She credits improved health and urges others to seek its aid, noting the company offers confidential advice from a woman.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hansret E. Wameier
S. Ransom Street
Conalder
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E
Pinkham
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mites
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Wu Tan Su
Haring
Nangchow
EPA
HI Hangchow
LTRE
Acroppington
Bernyppington
Wall
Scrappington
Gus
Clarense
Georgie
George
Sin
Aura
Harper's Razor
Sorghum
Gay
OSU
Puck
Henderson
Henpeck
PONT
Western
Canada
Detroit
Carter
Ted Furtite
Brown
Butehon Hills
Mexico
W. N. Uy
Sioux City
Dieensary Medieal Association
RLV
Pierce
Pres
N.Y
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W. Li
Douglas
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