That Woman's Fault and Simple Medicine Oddities
A young wife mocks a neighbor as a chatterbox over the fence. An advertisement promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a cheap digestive aid for the poor. A remark on women's rights echoes in a domestic farming scene. A rich uncle explains capital with a joke about giving money to his nephew.
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Parmelee
Philadelphia Inquirer
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Offer
One hundred dollar reward offer for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers Walding, Kinnan & Marvin affirm Cheney's honesty and finances. Hall's Cure taken orally, claims to work on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Fr. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F.J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Depths of depravity question quoted in Washington Herald
The Washington Herald quotes a pessimist asking if depths exist to human depravity and an optimist claiming no man routinely opposes the home team, framing a debate on moral limits and loyalty.
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Washington Herald
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Pazo Ointment Ad
Advertisements promote Pazo Ointment claiming cure for itchiness bleeding and protruding piles within six to fourteen days or money back. The piece also includes satirical verse from Harper’s Weekly and mentions Minard’s Liniment.
Ambassadeur Constans Says Ghost Drives Him From Turkey
The New York American reports M Constans long time French ambassador to Constantinople claims a Turkish ghost haunts his home at the Red Palace. Attacks on his wife, strange bed tilts, and spectral thrashings are described along with four embassy staff deaths, as he vows to leave Turkey.
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M. Constans
Turkey
Red Palace
Hbavastel
Ypsolant
M_ Constans
Constantinople
Itigo
Pierre
New York American
First rainbow trout hatchlings thrive in New York aquarium
The New York aquarium notes a dozen rainbow trout, among the species, hatched in its model hatchery four years ago. The largest reaches about sixteen inches and two pounds. Eggs came from Wytheville Virginia hatcheries and from McCloud River California sources, reflecting a thirty year west to east spread.
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New York Aquarium
United States Fish Hatcheries
Wytheville
United States
Fsh
McCloud River
Shasta County
California
Sacramento
New York Sun
Practicing For the Cotillon Remembered Dancer Greenway
Edward M Greenway recalls practicing cotillion skills in old days. He notes no formal lessons, but describes guiding partners through crowds and training with sheets tied to a chair to simulate trains and crowded dances.
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Edward M Greenway
Cotillons
San Francisco Chronicle
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Fight Melancholy and Liver Disorder
Advertisement proclaims Parmelee's Vegetable Pills cure low mood and melancholy linked to a disordered stomach and torpid liver. It claims rapid relief and broad usefulness in thousands of cases, urging readers to use the remedy for healthful stomach action and overall relief.
Holloway's Corn Cure Promises Root Removal
An old courier-Journal ad touts Holloway's Corn Cure claiming to remove corns by the roots. The snippet features a rustic boast about a new thought Sanquet and curves in speech.
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ourier-Journal
Holloway
What I would like to be horse driver says schoolmaster
A schoolmaster told his class for an essay topic I would like to be a horse driver. His bold wall text declared that driving a horse means sitting idle all day, feeding at night, and completing work by the end of the day, with pay on Saturday and Sunday free.
Nell and Belle Question Nell’s Engagement and Promises
Nell questions if her boss Nell is engaged to the girl Belle suspects. Belle notes he has stopped giving gifts and wonders if he has been shaken or promised marriage.
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Nell
Belle
Unclear Portrait in Local Verse
A fragment describes a woman whose appearance is described bluntly and unflatteringly. The lines suggest crowds watching her approach, with the poet hinting at a plain look and lack of stylish attire while noting attention from spectators. The poem centers on perception over fashion.
Blood Making Tonic Provides Cure for Anemia
A historical remedy touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as the best treatment to restore rich red blood and cure anaemia caused by weakness or illness. A Brooklyn woman’s daughter improved after three boxes, with claims the pills saved her life. Available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
D. Estabrook
Brooklyn Road
N.B
Gertrude
Dr. Williams
Opera critics spare Scribe as music deemed not his
A Cleveland Leader note recalls scribes who hissed an opera yet remained unfazed since they knew the music was not authored by the blamed figure.
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Cleveland
Minard's Liniment credited with curing lumber worker
A Yarmouth man reports Francisco Leclare, injured when a tree fell in January, was treated with Minard's Liniment to ease pain. After using three bottles, he recovered from hip bruises and extensive body bruising and returned to work.
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Minard
Sauveur Duval
Elgin Road
L’islet Co
Que
Magistrate admonishes prisoner over repeated court visits
A stern magistrate scolds a prisoner for returning to court after a prior directive. The prisoner insists delay was due to a policeman's disbelief. Tit-Bits reports the exchange in a terse courtroom vignette.
Quote Exchange on War Rations and Time
A Yonkers Statesman fragment remarks that Alexander the Great reportedly ate a common soldier’s rations. The response notes the soldier’s potential lack of reward and the broader theme of hardships in honesty and poverty. The Houston Post quip ties time and labor to a grim truth about work.
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Bill
Alexander the Great
Jill
Yonkers
Dr A W Chase Kidney Liver Pills Ad Headline
Skeptical reader told to stop blaming the stomach and turn to Dr A W Chase's Kidney Liver Pills for indigestion and constipation relief. Claims thorough cleansing of liver kidneys and bowels with a first dose proving benefits and a restored appetite. Box 95 cents from Edmanson Bates Co Toronto Ont.
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A. W. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co
Toronto
Ont
THRONES AND RULERS ACROSS EUROPE IN STRAY STORIES
In Stray Stories the article traces tangled lines of European thrones. It notes the German emperor’s throne as a reflection of a rumor about England, cites Amadeus of Sardinia and his ascent under Charles, and mentions Victor Emmanuel II as his heir. It also recalls George I of Greece and a 1830s insurrection that briefly put Prince Albert on the throne with a failed bid by the young monarch.
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Nany
Engand
Victoria
Italy
Trove
Sardinia
Nanu
Alexander
Kingdom of
Savoy
Spain
Eople
Amadeus the
Brome
Sicily
Amadeus
Germany
Buries Vi
Charlies
Procedal
Charles Sicily
Victor Emmanuel II
Greece
Gieorge I
Orho
Precious voices and fatness go together in opera
A New York Press piece notes a humorous trend that many singers, both male and female, are described as plump or heavy while voices remain powerful. It lists several famous singers in parallel with f at figures and compares tenors and basses, ending on a quirky image of De Cisneros.
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Letrazina
Norlica
Melba
Caruso
Schumann. Heink
Lehmann
Brunechild
de Reszkes
Trignoli
Eames
June
Patti
Fremstad
Kirkby-Lunn
Geraldine Farrar
de Cisneros
New York Press
Candy for the Battleships and Navy Bonbons
The article notes thousands of pounds of high grade bonbons supplied to Admiral Evans fleet during the Pacific voyage. It states candy is no longer seen as childish and is encouraged by medical corps and commissaries to aid men, especially in hot climates, as a nutritious energy food reducing alcohol appetite.
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Admiral Evans
Pacific
Medical Corps
Philippines
Kent, a frank young lady who spoke her mind
A poem notes a young woman named Kent who always spoke plainly and sincerely. Despite her fearlessness, she faced shunning from others by common consent.
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Kent
The Malice of Woman and Mame Natural Hair Comment
A fragmentary remark questions if a woman named Mame wears her own hair naturally, claiming to defy anyone to tell it from her real hair and asserting a curtis Kate wears natural hair. The brief presents a heated, unspecified social exchange with unclear context or speaker attribution.
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Alarry
Curtis Kate
Judge Booth and Cowboy Toothache Duel on the Prairie
A New Mexico judge suffers a roaring toothache and a Texas cowboy proposes drastic relief. After a comic exchange the cowboy insults the judge, they chase and shoot until the judge stops firing on the prairie, leaving the pair in a wary peace and the judge boasting of relief.
Veil and Army Case From Satin and Silk Wadding
A delicate project describes making a versatile storage case from satin and cotton wadding to hold veils or act as a portable Army case. Instructions cover fabric sizes, assembly, hems, pockets, ribbon bindings, and scented storage to preserve nets or veils for weeks.
Curious English-Indian battle music box from Tipu Sahib
A life sized sculpture at the South Kensington museum shows Tipu Sahib with a tiger gripping England. The tiger roars as attendants move arms and voices shriek, revealing four rows of pipes inside the tiger and ivory keys of French or British origin.
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South Kensington
London
Tipu
Tippoo) Sahib
Mysore
Seringapatam
India
England
Tippoo
Learning to Walk
Instructions for infants learning to walk advise delaying forceful walking attempts until around eleven months. Tends to use a movable tender for support and a leading strap to prevent falls and guide steps, with short practice periods to avoid fatigue.
In the Home: Comfort and Practical Furnishings
The passage outlines creating a real home with a warm fire, readable books, and low shaded lighting for reading and sewing. It favors comfortable chairs, avoids stilted furniture and loud decor, and supports a walkable carpet. It notes tobacco smoke and dust are not essential issues and stresses cheerfulness, mutual accommodation, and moderation over spotless upkeep.
Vaccinated Rifles Stir in Damaraland Amid Stamp Drive
German West African officials once ordered stamping and registering all native firearms, sparking discontent. Lieutenant Eggers, in Damaraland, calmly vaccinated cattle against rinderpest years earlier and now offered rifle vaccination to ensure accurate shooting and safety for owners. Damaras crowded to have their guns stamped.
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Eggers
Damaraland
Damaras
It’s Sometimes Lie That Amateur Theatricals Rehearsal
The scene describes an amateur theatricals rehearsal where a heroine questions audience hearing. A professional trainer reassures performers that those at the back can hear the prom pter and remain connected to the play.
Absentminded Sir John Burden Sanderson and a laboratory lunch
The text recalls Sir John Burden Sanderson as notoriously absentminded and notes much of the surrounding anecdotes are fabrications. It mentions a La Bruyere tale about boiling a watch with an egg and hints at a laboratory lunch involving a frog followed by thoughts of a sandwich.
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John Burden Sanderson
Newton
la Bruyere
Using His Voice
Dialogue shows Eliza and Cloe discussing Sam reportedly earning money from his singing voice at the opera and by calling carriages. The exchange highlights Sam’s earnings from performance and services.
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Eliza
Sam
Cloe
Friendship Sparks Help as James Helps In Task
James extends aid in a local task, showcasing friendship and community spirit through practical support and cooperation.
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James
Nursery Dishes With Storybook Figures For Children
Nursery dishes provide entertainment for kids with cups plates pitchers bowls and mugs featuring storybook girls and boys in current costumes. The plain grounds range from yellowish brown to cream or white and borders or large side panels display the characters. Children enjoy milk served in a cream mug showing a fairy tale girl guiding mealtime guessing the stories to fit the characters.
Curl Hair Quickly using a rolled newspaper method
The method requires clean hair and a damp comb through it. Roll hair loosely around a perfect cylindrical newspaper, pin ends, and let it dry for a half hour. The key is only lightly dampening the hair to avoid long drying times.
Young Theodore Roosevelt Becomes Little Guardian
Success Magazine recalls a childhood moment showing Theodore Roosevelt pledging to protect his mother while his father traveled. The anecdote illustrates early signs of his sense of responsibility and leadership.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Theodore
Ted
Success Magazine
A Surgical Carnival
Oak Lake Manitoba residents travel to Winnipeg this week for operations by Dr Burnham returning from abroad.
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Oak Lake
Man
Burnham
Winnipeg
Steamship Names Playful Exchange Over Vessel Titles
Office humor shows steamship men exhausted of names ending in ic. A witty retort suggests Gastric and Dyspeptic as possible titles, plus a cheeky idea for a family vessel named Paregoric.
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