The Wine Expert and Its Rugged Training
A profile of the wine expert detailing a rigorous ascetic regimen, disciplined senses, and precise tasting methods. It covers the duties across wines, whiskies, and brandies, including the need for temperance, the use of varied glass shapes, and the practice of testing without swallowing. Quotes from a New York hotel source illustrate expectations for wine pairings and sensory skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imad
Champagne
France
Garonne
Burgundy
Dauphiny
Reims
Sauterne
Barsac
Preignac
Bommes
Ile
New York
New York Tribune
Charter amendment feature explained by Duzno
A Los Angeles Herald paraphrase states the board of education may, in emergencies, hire or dismiss any teacher or department head. The note emphasizes broad emergency powers to replace staff as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wantanno
Duzno
Board of Education
Los Angeles Herald
Bad Cold Relief Promoted by Chambertsin Cough Remedy
A 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts Chambertsin's Cough Remedy as effective for loosening a bad cold and soothing throat irritation. The Gra pum Drug Co. sells and favors this remedy for quick cures and healing properties.
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Chambertsin
Grapum Drug Co
Details of Early Firework Compositions and Construction
The excerpt describes signals and a decorative rocket used on duty. It lists precise ratios for niter sulfur and charcoal, and explains the rocket’s construction: a paper case rolled around a wooden form, pressed, then choked with twine. A copper mold shapes the packing, a plaster cap seals the top, and a paper pot and cone with tow finish the assembly.
Cartowner Defies Police After Name Erased
In Irish country districts owners’ names on carts aid regulation but invite pranks. A sergeant confronts a man whose name was rubbed out. the man insists the cart is his and quips that his name O'Reilly remains known, undeterred by the officer's claim of obliterated letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Bhoys
Constabulary
O'Reilly
Liverpool Post
The Pearl Cutter Reveals Delicate Glasses And Gloves
The lapidary described wearing delicate kid gloves and oversized magnifying glasses as he works on a pearl. He explains perspiration and acid droplets can discolor pearls and details a process of peeling away outer and possibly inner skins if acid has penetrated.
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Philadelphia Record
John Chalvers Telegram and London Cannibal Prompts Outcry
John Chalvers a missionary friend of Robert Louis Stevenson sent a telegram home joking about exchanging a gross toma hawks and butchers knives to make friends with New Guinea cannibals. London reacted with ridicule as the Rochester Post-Express notes the telegram’s incongruity and suggests such items would not appeal to the tribes.
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John Chalvers
Robert Louis. Stevenson
England
Jonesa
London
New Guinea
Rochester Post-Express
Chalmers
Insurance Against Accident Profitability
A London Tit-Bits note calculates that if the entire country insured against accidents at £4 per person for £1,000 death benefit, total premiums would reach £149,746,868, with £14,908,000 paid in deaths and after expenses a sizable profit of £130,000,000.
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London
Excited Fisherman Confronts Country Hotel Keeper
An irate fisherman confronts a hotel keeper over an advertisement. The hotel advert promised fishing but the keeper insists the sign warned against approaching fishing, saying the phrase reads Fishing unapproachable.
Snowball Question Sparks Teakettle Boil Debate
A chemist extols chemical science noting snow’s heat. An onlooker counters with a playful query about how many snowballs it would take to boil a teakettle, highlighting the practical limits of scientific speculation.
Proposal Hint From Family Conversation
A fragmentary speech scene shows a person noting Papa's presence and a suggestion that it may be time to propose. The exchange hints at relationship intentions and social expectations without clear resolution.
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Papa
Local praise hides true worth among small circles
The remark notes that some men seem superior only within a limited circle, gaining stature because their peers are few. It argues genuine merit travels beyond local networks and exposes the bias of narrow acclaim.
What to Do Until the Doctor Arrives
A Monett Missouri parent recalls treating a child with cramp colic using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After a telephoned doctor, a first dose was followed by a second, and relief occurred before the physician arrived. Distributed by Graham Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Elzee
Monett
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Indiana consumptives embrace open air cure in winter
In Indiana, consumptives organize to live and sleep outdoors this winter. Robert E. Davis of Derby moved his bed to his front porch on January 6 and slept outside through the coldest nights. Some build one room frame cabins open on one side, while others sleep outdoors in summer and fall but plan to keep windows open indoors. The era sees a surge of open window nights as part of a cure involving cold baths, diet, and exercise.
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Indiana
Robert E. Davis
Derby
Ohio River
Best Liniment on Earth Claims and Copper Trend
A 1900 letter from J. M. McHany of Greenville Texas praises Ballard's Snow Liniment as curing rheumatism after six weeks in bed and recommends it for rheumatic, sciatic, or neuralgic pains. The note also mentions Royal Copper used in jewelry, rivaling solid silver in cost for cuff buttons and belt buckles.
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J. M. McHany
Greenville
Tex
Ballard
Rubin Ballard
Graham Drug Co
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic formula claim
An advertisement proclaims the tonic contains iron and quinine in tasteless form with a no cure no pay offer and a 50 cent price.
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Grove
Harrison portrait stamp sparks political speculation
A new 13 cent postage stamp will feature President Harrison. Observers connect the choice to the misfortune Harrison brought his party and the subsequent election of Cleveland.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Worm Destroyer advertising pitch and political comment
An old advertisement claims White's Cream Vermifuge kills worms and clears mucus, promoting a healthy body where worms cannot exist, priced 25c at Graham Drug Co. The text also notes a critical aside about campaign statesmen vanishing after elections and partisan press seeking explanations.
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Graham Drug Co
A Dangerous Month Breeds Coughs and Colds
A period of coughs and colds prompts promotion of Ballard's Horehound Syrup as fast relief. Salie by Graham Drug Co with customer testimonial from J. A. Anderson of Salt Lake City praising its effectiveness and urging others to try the remedy.
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Ballard
J. A. Anderson
West 5Th St
Salt Lake City
Ballara
Graham Drug Co
Free sample offer for Chamberlain's tablets at Graham Drug Co
A street notice invites readers to visit Graham Drug Co for a free sample of Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets touted as the best medicine. It claims the tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve appetite and regulate the bowels with a regular 25 cent box price.
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Graham Drug Co
Chamberlain
Dr King's New Discovery Promoted by Kentucky Druggist
Davis Kentucky druggist C T Smith touts Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as the fastest selling article in his store. He claims it cures when other remedies fail and cites mothers and physicians as supporters. Edgar Matthews Co guarantees satisfaction or refund. Trial bottles free with regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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C. T Smith
Davis
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Clearer Complexion
Advertising copy extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions blotches sores and pimples claiming it smooths the face. It also notes relief for chapped hands cracked lips chilblains and piles and directs readers to Edgar Matthews & Co’s drug store for a 25 cent jar.
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Edgar Matthews, &O'S
Lame back cures touted by Dr Kilmer Swamp Root
An advertising feature extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles claiming rapid relief for lame backs with millions of readers offered a free sample by mail. It notes a brochure and a discount druggist offer and ends with a brief tale of a blind mathematician from Brooklyn illustrating willpower.
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Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Swamop-Reot
Berlin to run municipal gas works and meat market
Berlin plans to manage a municipal gas works and establish a wholesale meat market under city administration. The move centralizes essential services, aiming to streamline supply and pricing for residents and businesses.
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Berlin
Ordinance Prohibits Unlawful Boarding of Trains in Graham
City ordinance aims to stop unlawful boarding or riding on any railway within Graham limits by nonpassengers. Violators face a fine from five to one hundred dollars, with the measure taking effect after legal publication. Mayor R G Granam and City Secretary Sam Dovpie sign.
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Navy
City of
Graham
R. G. Granam
Sam Dovpie
R. M. Summers
Young County
Texas
Ben Waters
W. P. Stinson
Sloan
McLaren
Notice to creditors for final settlement of Johnson estate
A. I. Johnson as administrator of Bb. Johnson and H. Johnson estates files in Young County Court a final account and asks to be discharged. The court orders twenty days publication in a Young County newspaper to notify interested parties to file objections by the January Term 1903. Hearing set for the second Monday in January 1908 at Graham Court House.
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State OF
Texas
Young County
A. I. Johnson
Bb. Johnson
H. Johnson
Young
Graham
Geo. McLaren
County Court of
Beauty product claims in 19th century ad text
An advertisement touts a product named Herbine claiming to purify and strengthen the bowels liver and kidneys. It asserts normalizing health, removing causes of yellow greasy skin and pimples blotches and blackheads. Sold for 50 cents at Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drug Co
Notice to Creditors in Estate of A P Hoge Deceased
Notice is given that original letters of administration were granted October 1 1902 by the county court of Young county to Filora L Hoge Admx of the Estate of A P Hoge Deceased Residents and post office address are Graham Texas All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal period to the administrator at the noted address
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A. P. Hoge
County Court
Young County
Graham
Texas
FiLora L. Hoge
Adm
Dee’d
Letters from Farmers Offer From Rock Island System
Advertisers seek letters from settlers in Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico. A $876 prize offers $375 in cash and transportation for letters describing experiences since settling the territory. Submissions should detail prior funds, first arrivals, and subsequent success. length between 300 and 1000 words. For circular details contact John Sebastian Passenger Traffic Manager Rock Island Chicago Ill.
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Rock Island
Arkansas
Indianerritory
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Southwest
John Sebastian
Rock Island Chicago
Ill
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JO. W. Akin
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W. Johnson
M. “Ferrell
J. W. Garranen
Cnas
Gant Gallaher & Gant
Physicians and Surgeons
Legrand
Graham, Y
of Square
A. Morris
Beckham National Bank
Pohlman’s
B. Garrett
Aso
Cabinet Orkman
Lynn & Matthews
Jarry
Weill
Cicero Smith
JO. C. Kay
Chas. Gay
A. A. Morrison
Ass’t
Graham National Bank
Capital
R.J. Johnson
J. W. Smith
Morrison
E. B. Norman
R. F. Axrwown
J.B. Nownis
Graham, Texas
J. M. Norman Cashier
G.F. Mrece
Ass’t Cashier
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Rashdiania National Bank
Rock
Anderson & Burns
North Elm Street
Homeseekers
Amarillo
Reno
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Jacksboro
Chic Agl
W. H. Firen, G. P
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Fort Werth
Turner
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James F. Ballard
St. Louis
Cve Wee
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Mern & Co
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Yost Muni & Co
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