Black Forest snakes spawn legendary 14 foot monster tale
A Wellsville man recounts a century old account of giant blacksnakes in Potter county near Young Woman's Creek. He recalls one 14 foot serpent and others 10 to 12 feet long, plus an Indian arrow head found in its lump, claiming the den is ancient and the snakes may be patriarchal in size.
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Potter County
Simon Kent
Wellsville
Charles Wolffling
Pike Mills
Mr. Compton
Old Woman's Creek
Blacksnake
Philadelphia
Honest man recalls a wife who valued rest and steadiness
A homely bent man describes Sally as a comforting, steady mother who favored rest after work. He cites her calm nature, lack of nagging, and habit of taking short rests, noting she raised their children to contribute and that rest suited her well.
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Sally
Mercenary Rabbits Quote by Yonkere Gaxotye
A fragment quotes Yonkere Gaxotye framing rabbits as mercenaries who seek marriage to secure an address, implying a cynical view of social motives. The line presents a provocative aphorism rather than a reportable event.
Porphyro Invests in Salvation Oj Bottle for Neuralgia
A fragmentary line notes Porphyro sees a pale face in moonlight. He learns it is neuralgia and gathers twenty five cents to buy a bottle of Salvation Oj for relief.
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Porphyro
The Cough Syrup Doctor and the Sunflower Quote
A quirky 19th century collection notes a proverb about a flower following the sun and includes a nod to Columbus Edison and Dr Bull with a claim of a legendary remedy. It also states Indian corn absorbs about thirty six times its weight in water from soil.
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Columbus
America
Edison
Dr. Bull
Mild climate and abundant crops described for Oregon
The notice touts Oregon as a host country for fruit grain grass and stock with a mild equable climate and abundant crops. It invites readers to obtain full information by addressing the Oregon Immigration Board in Portland, Oregon. It also mentions a Swiss watchmaker’s invention for the blind using twelve pegs to indicate hours, with one peg sinking each hour.
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Oregon Immigration Board
Portland
Oregon
Old smokers prefer Tansill's Punch in tobacco debate
Old smokers favor Tansill's Punch while makers of cigar railways claim heavy demand for iron protection. They note car wheels in the United States alone require over 2,000,000 tons, signaling strong industrial use.
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Tansill
United States
The Nation’s Foundation Lies in Family Health
A sermon-like passage extols the home as the nation’s foundation and links wife and mother health to national sunshine and prosperity. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female disorders and notes guaranteed satisfaction with a money-back promise. The ad mentions Hetherington & Nason of Dallas selling an engine and boiler setup, plus Davis & Co. offering nearly new machinery and remaining directories and memo books for two-cent postage.
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Hetherington & Nason
Elm St
Dallas
Tex
Sinker Davis & Co
Courage to Admit Fault Alters Public Impression
A call urges individuals to acknowledge past mistakes openly to shift public perception toward a more favorable view. The appeal emphasizes honesty as a path to regaining trust and reducing lingering resentment in social and professional circles.
Malaria cure praise and sales request from 1886 Florida dealer
A Florida letter dated September 7 1886 from J P Eprrson a general merchandise dealer commends Wills malaria cure noting a two month case cured by one dose and requests twelve more by mail along with advertising matter. The page also poses a quip about dangers of spring travel noting leaves shoot and bulrush emerging.
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Winuiston
Florida
Messrs. A. T. Shallenberier & Co
Rochester
Patevts
Mai
J.P. Eprrrson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proposes $100 Reward
Toledo proprietors of Hall's Catarrh Cure offer a $100 reward for any case of catarrh not cured by the remedy. Testimonials available on request. Sold by druggists.
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F. J. Cheney &O
Toledo
Hall
Fish Brand Slicker promoted for durability and weather protection
Farmers favor the Fish Brand Slicker for long wear and waterproofing. The ad touts low yearly cost, wind and water resistance, and durability compared with rubber. It warns against imitations and offers free catalogue from A. J. Tower of Boston, Mass.
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A. J. Tower
Boston, Mass
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Ita
Bradfield
Ely
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MOODY
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the History Co
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Cal
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Holly
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Leighton
Dr. Pierce
Cortis Pyetiswine Co
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Ulis
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Cook RemeDy Co
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W. N. U. Dallas
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Business College
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Saleratus
Ellouse
James Pyle
Owen
Pria Pr
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Congress
Chicago
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Retera Mall
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Baylor University
Waco
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Waco, Texas
The
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Dallas, Texas
Prospectus
U35s
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Bryant
Buffalo, N
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Ospinnell, Ohio
G. BH. Ingraham,m. D
Amsterdam
N. Y
D. RE. Dyche & CO
Drowista
H H. Kerr
Fort Worth
United States Patent Office
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