Oriental Potentate Faces Food Crisis Themed Tale
In a humorous tale Omar Kalid encounters street murmurs over high corn prices and scarcity. The prime minister proposes relief by shifting to potatoes turnips beans carrots and onions but reveals a royal beheading policy left 100 000 citizens foodless. The piece ends with a tongue in cheek note about Dr Thomas Kelectric Oil as a cure-all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwins
Omar Kalid
P. M
Pervia
Persia
I. M
Turkey
Hassim
M.ouad
Untimed Messages Spark Cable Calendar Jokes
In a exchange from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph Mrs Gaswell jokes that Minister Conger omits dates in messages to save cable time while Mr Gaswell suggests Chinese Boxers stole his calendar. The quip reflects urban humor over diplomatic dispatches and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gaswell
Conger
Cable
Mrs. Gaswell
Pittsburg
Meekton Questions Golf Habit As Henriet Ta Plays
In a short exchange from the Washington Star, Mr. Meekton says golf is his favorite game but he never plays it, noting that Henriet ta is the one who plays. The remark highlights a humorous contrast between stated preference and actual practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Washington Star
Manages Sells Liniment Remedy for NEL RALAVIA
A brief notice from A. S. McDonald and Co. Richards announces Minards Liniment as a remedy for Nel Ralavia, claiming immediate relief and addressing Dear Sirs.
Franchises grafiana described in Detroit Journal note
The Detroit Journal notes describe a franchise method with a deliberate grip between the triin and forefinger and a small Buger extended, contrasting with a standard gi form A franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
Why the Parson Got Sardines
An Attebison Globe report notes a somber tale of grief as a local woman hosted her preacher for Sunday dinner. When she went to slaughter the chickens they had escaped and stores were closed, adding a peculiar twist to the day.
Aas to Squinchy Character Sketch Quoted
A Chicago Tribune quote depicts Squinchy as a versatile figure with a habit of borrowing money, noting his varied peg tale when he seeks loans. The remark frames him as a colorful, inconsistent storyteller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Currency Exchange Fragments and Prices Listed
A garbled note lists various currencies and exchange values including Reichsmarks Austrian Gulden Holland Guilder Francs Russian Roubles and Finnish Markkaa. The line also mentions a price drop for Wendy with a 50 percent reduction and references addresses in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alloway & Champion
Main Street
Winnipeg
Reichsmarks
BOM Holland Guildera
Svhieliene Eee
Markkaa
Prices for farm product goods and meats in local market
The listing shows Manitoba wheat at No. 1 hard with 8349c grade, flour prices for Ogilvie’s Hungarian patent at 2.30 per sack, and Lake of the Woods Five Roses brand at 2.30 for patent 2.15. Ground feeds range from 21.50 to 28 per ton, with various oats, barley, corn chops, oilcake, and meal prices. Hay, dairy, eggs, vegetables, dressed meats, poultry, hides, wool, and Seneca root also priced. general market firmer with root at 8c for choice, 30-32c typical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Fort William
Ogilvie
Gilenora
Lake of the Woods
Fortune favors the bowled as a drunk claims luck
A humorous exchange notes that fortune favors the bowled. A drunken man explains with a smile that he is less likely to be hurt in an accident than a sober middleman, asserting the idea with confident humor.
Fragmentary Rail Visit Reflects On Elevation Delays
A clipped OCR fragment describes a slow ascent to an elevated railway, mentioning a long pause at the stairs and a sense of fatigue. No clear names or dates are present to identify individuals or a specific location.
Gleanings and notices from far and wide
A miscellany notes brassage of ship propeller shafts costing salvage, bulk wine transport to tank cars in France, a New York ad seeking a stenographer who can cook, and a housekeeper skilled in shorthand. It cites historical leprosy facts in France and Europe and a Berlin conference remark by Professor Virchow. San Francisco limits billboard height from July next year due to contracts. The Thistle order is described as ancient and noble, with the Earl of Hopehead among its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
New York
Louis VIII
Europe
Virchow
Berlin
San Francisco
Order of the Thistle
Earl of Hope
Taming the Reins and Fast Pacers Across Tracks
A collection of horse racing notes and times from multiple tracks. Highlights include Barny Reaper trotting in 2:40 at Dru buque, Jim Lee pacing at Springfield, and Leewes and Britannia producing notable performances. The report also notes long-time pacer Wert and the aged bay stallion Maroldson with recent times, plus a Kansas City pony sale and myriad stakes mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coarter Journal
Neadville
Wilkes
Barny Reaper
Drubuque
Jim Lee
Springfield
Leewes
Falfaran
Galesburg
Tommy Britton
Rickball
Story
Minnesota
Kansas City
Connor
F. Clay
P. C. Kaos
Pittsburg
Wert
Dr. Feek
Brunet Island
Boralma
Massachusett
Charley Herr
Scott McCoy
Omaha
Cath
Dubuque
Maroldson
Pittsfield
Montreal Cars Rebranded After Rail Consolidation
The consolidation of two sleeping car lines required a months long repaint and renaming of 720 Wagner and 52 Pullman cars. The first renamed sleeper changed from Java to Pattaya, with 40,000 locks replaced and extensive linen, towel, and glass updates to reflect the new ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clicgo News
Ward Wagner
Wagner Company
Pullune Company
Java
Pattaya
Parmelee's Pills Featured In Rural Trade Conversation
In a humorous exchange a gentleman orders a waterproof and a description hints at Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as liver and stomach aid. A Missouri Indiana note from Mr J L Price of Shoals, Martin County endorses the pills as best medicine for fever and ague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmelee
J.L. Price
Shoals
Martin Co
Ind
Uncle Hiram and Jehungy City Boy Quarrel in Flat
A humorous exchange shows Uncle Hiram scolding Jehungy City Boy for proding the farm animals. The boy defies as they argue over chores and authority in the flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
Jehungy
Travelers' Icebreaker Hints and City Etiquette
A brief dialogue contrasts two travelers in major cities. The first asks about making acquaintances in unfamiliar places while the second describes social behavior in New York and Chicago, noting following crowds in New York and avoiding them in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Fragmentary OCR of Philadelphia news item
Fragmented OCR text hints at a Philadelphia story with references to highwaymen knights and a doubtful prose line. Readable facts are minimal. no clear names dates places or outcomes present.
Census Echoes Stir Debate on City Growth
Fragmented prose recalls a debate on census accuracy and urban growth. Mentions Chicago, St Louis, Detroit, Washington, New York with hints of population pressure and civic pride. References to commercial appeal and shifts in urban ranking amid unclear quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Detroit
Washington
Iaitmere
Battin
Father Learns Daughter Requests Extra College Costs
The exchange shows a father and son discussing college expense requests with the son noting extra costs beyond an initial $40 and the father expressing reluctance over paying more for unnecessary items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewk
Bor
Fiat
Hopeful Cure From Dr Williams Pink Pills Declares Relief
Mrs. Wise of Bridgewater Nova Scotia details years of uterine trouble pain and weakness that left her unable to work. After trying doctors she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills taking six boxes and now advocates them for other women. The pills are sold 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 by the Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
N.S
Joshua Wile
Wile
N. S
Dr. Williams
Fragmented Talking Leads to Fatigue in Conversation
The narrative shows Sven talking for long periods until the girl grows tired and sleepy. She struggles to discern whether it is this week or last, and the clock seems to mock her protest. Eventually the exchange hints at a limit to endless talk and a wish to go home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anuntel
Oman
Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Estar Promises Relief
The notice claims the remedy cures most consumptive cases and all throat and chest ailments. It asserts it promotes easy expectoration, removes phlegm, and gives diseased parts a chance to heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickle
Notable floods and river flood heights quoted
A one inch thick sheet of water over one acre weighs 101 tons. The Tugela river can rise 40 feet in a night after mountain thunderstorms. The Hwangho flood between 1850 and 1890 caused 30 to 40 million deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugela
Hiwangho
China
Parmele’s Pills Provide Relief for Colic and Kidney Trouble
Lefargeville New York resident J W Wilder reports severe colic and kidney attacks eased by Parmele’s Pills. He claims other remedies failed and praises the medicine as the best he has used, asserting it cleanses and purifies the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wilder
J. P
Lefargeville
N.Y
Parmelee
Salada Tea Introduces Green Teas in Lead Packets
Tea merchants claim Devion and Tedia Green Teas will displace all Japan teas in Canada as Salada Tea Company rolls out sealed Lead Packets. They tout these as the most delicious green teas offered to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devion
Tedia
Canada
Salada” Tea Company
Free Press
Winnipeg
Wilfrid Laurier
Charles ‘Tupper
West
Vice Press
Gadaine Wine Promises Relief For Frail Health
The notice touts Gadaine Wine as a remedy for chronic despondency weak vitality and poor sleep claiming it strengthens digestion and blood flow. It cites Toronto firm Nori p Lyman and a Philadelphia Record passage about a large time ball in Philadelphia set to help mariners synchronize their chronometers daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nori P& Lyman
Toronto
Philadelpha
United States
Fourth Street
Hughes
Branch Hydrographic Office
Tidewater
Naval Observatory
Washington
Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers
One Sided Understanding Mentioned in Plain Dealer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a sensational remark about a wealthy Skiboo girl potential marriage to the Duke of Manchester. The witty line notes the duke’s presumed unawareness and frames it as a humorous social aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skiboo
Duke of Manchester
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pall Players and Summer Girls
In Winona Lake Indiana the Assembly Review notes two youths, Sarah Lye and Billy, discussing seasonal entrapment as they speak in a fragmented exchange about confinement and future plans for the summer period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lye Gir Blihe
Billy
Winona Lake
Ind
Assembly
One Handed Dollars Reward for Cure of Catuth
Advertisement fragment offerings a reward for a cure by Hiali's Catarrh Cure from F CHENEY CO Toledo. Mentions F dn Cheney for years and a trust in their business. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and sold by druggists. testimonials claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiali
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Gatcd
F. Dn
Cheney
Wrst & Truax
Holesale Drugg
O. WaLpixee
Kixnan & Marvin
All Drugg
Iestimonia
Tree Hall
Good Girl to Make Love To Cartoon Encounter
A humor item recounts a girl choosing a flavor at an ice cream shop. The attendant notes she hesitated so long she cooled off and left without ordering. The proprietor asks what was the matter.
Doctor Reports Partial Success With Winter Patient
A Philadelphia Catholic Standard and Times item notes the doctor’s winter treatment of a strange patient yielded partial success and that the patient has paid half of the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Catholic Standard and Times
The Second Knockout Speech Incident
An orator with fierce brow and shaggy hair asserts his unpopular views and recalls being struck in the head by a brick ten days earlier while speaking publicly. A heckler from the crowd questions why he resumes talking before regaining his senses.
PERT PERSONAL SNIFFER NOTES AND WEEKLY GOSSIP
A collage of brief captions from newspapers comments including Mr Whitney vs Mr Keene over horseflesh and the Gould family pride in Castellane. The sultan of Turkey is praised for money sense while Washington Star notes pragmatic views. William Waldorf Astor urged to consider Madagascar as a residence. San Francisco Examiner hints social circles. New York Hall of Fame managers may lift Fitzsimmons’ name onto the list.
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Whitney
Keene
Boston Herald
Gould
Castellane
Turkey
Washington Star
William Waldorf Aster
Madagascar
San Francisco Examiner
New York Hall of Fame
Fitzsimmons’ Nari
Minard's Liniment Sale Amid Warm Weather Dialogue
A fragmentary dialogue depicts heat waves and icy heartache as characters Mildred Glen and Van Alstyne Van Bragh debate affection and the price of ice in a strained romantic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Glendowe
van Alstyne van Bragh
Straimer
Household Tips From An Old Newspaper
Handy hints for home care include using Minard’s Liniment for dandruff, unbleached canton flannel for dishcloths, and saving paper bags for gloves. Salting water speeds a double boiler, hot soda cleans dirty pans, limewater cleans stubborn jars, and milk receptacle care benefits from pursing bottles.
Minard's Liniment Cures Burns and More
A lighthearted dialogue exposes a misread local feature about a summer place. The city editor mistakes a frame house for a marmle marble mansion, prompting the reporter to propose a playful correction about the structure and material.
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Nookash
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Hamiota Herald
Hamiota
Man
Omar Kagiff
Thomas
Teddock
A. S. McDonald
Dodd
Aloway
Main ST
Osler, Hammond & Nanton Brokers, Etc
Dominion Bank
SN. W. T
Mie
Ledbridge
Montreal Stock Exchange
Winniper
Montreal
Fortune
Sal
Vage
Pet Revis
Pouchkerepede
Gell Starker Taylor
Cork
Torcana Reliance Cigarla
Toscana
Gutsun
Priners
Probalis
Knights of the Read
Ladelphia
Nort
Awerican Tor
Mal
Manhattan Island
Lake Michigan
Rosten
Sven Later
Bier Cay
Stockholm
THE
Albert Toilet Soap CO
MFRS
Royal Academy Publishing Co
Dr. W.8. McLaughlin
Yonge Street
Pall
Gidene
Pet
Golden Seal
Golden Seal Medical Co
Winnipes
Ontario-Manitoba
Specialty Co
Ont
Diamond Hall
R_yrie Bros
Yonge and
Adelaide Sts
Pert Personals
Tee
Minard’s
Minard
Dandruff
Winard
Liniment
Newrelela
Paper of the West
Nakes, Roelsson & Black
Thos. Lee, Winnipem
J. Sadlier & Co
Anche
F. Free
F. L. Cook
W.G Ellworthy
Pears
Addreas
Wm T. Gibina
Greta Exchange
Winsnipee
Buokiets
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