Amusing Fragments From Various Local Notices
A collection of humorous snatches and anecdotes from small papers, including marriage rumors, odd quotes, and light misfortunes. Items mention Cambrisborough, John Rightbower, a miner’s journal, a Ledvenworth man’s lie, a carpet store Brussels joke, a lazy young man, and various brief vignettes about editors, telegram operators, mill girls, and a mother’s remark in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambrisborough
Marrie
John Rightbower
Ledvenworth
Brussels
That Boy and the Big Soul Behind the Mischief
A reflection on a boy who causes chaos yet hides a generous heart. The piece argues mischief stems from a restless spirit and urges patience, gentle guidance, and love to nurture his potential and prevent harm. It contrasts harsh judgment with a plea for supportive care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heela
Noisy Taas Frolic Referenced in Local Notice
A fragmented OCR text from a local page mentions a playful Taas in a home school or neighborhood setting. It warns to watch over him and notes a time tied to a NOA dodcats, implying a protection or community alert within the home school or neighborhood.
Diamonds and gems guide from Harper's Bazar fashion notes
Fashion notes discuss diamonds as solitaires worn close to the ear, crown settings to hide metal, and preferred lobe placements. It notes straw-tinted stones valued by connoisseurs, a $5,000 yellow diamond at the Duke of Brunswick's gate, and rubies called pigeon's blood. Sapphires and rose pearls described with various mounts and price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Connonseurs
Duke of Brunswick’s Gate
Harper's Bazar
Pianos and Organs and a Curious Local Mystery
Advertises fine new rosewood pianos at 3300 and walnut organs at 125, plus second hand pianos 150 to 200. Notes Totepo Ohio in a case of mistaken identity where a missing man’s corpse was found near docks, inquest held, later the man returned. Also promotes Dr Waxzen’s Vivzearn Birryns as a universal remedy with strong claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed's Temple of Music
Chicago
Totepo
Ohio
Waxzen
Pleasant Purgative Pellets advertised for health claims
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce s Pleasant Purgative Pellets as a cure all for stomach bowel and blood cleansing claim to prevent disease and save doctors bills. It mentions use of four to six pellets weekly or one to two doses and promotes Gro F Gantz Co baking powder with praise from Eastern States sellers and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Sra Foam Baxma
Gro. F. Gantz & Co
Netospaper Reporter
J. Walker
California
Sierra Nevada Mountains
WaArxrer
NEW York Fireside Companion
Prospectus
New York Firesite Companion
Newsdeniers
Ly Oliver Optic
Joan E B. Williams
Tony Pastor
Petroleum V. Nasby
Clara Percy
Lucy Randall Comfort
Mr. Bumner Stay
Petroleum VY
Nasby
Zrey
Eseee Munro
Girls and Boys OF
America
Hmuro
New York
Munro
United States
Post Office
George Munro
Beekman Street
P. O. Box
Wilhoft Tonic and hotel ads from 19th century notices
An aggregation of historic advertisements touts Wilhoft’s Anti Periodic Fever Tonic as a staple in New Orleans clinics and praised by physicians. It also includes promotions for Sherman House Chicago, Warwick Collar ads stressing dress and comfort, and general fashion advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhort
Charity Hospital
New Orleans
Wilhoft
Warcock, Fin,ar & Co
Drucaisis
Sherman House
Chicago
Sheridan Cavalry Condition Howerdig Good Judgment
Fragmented historical clipping notes discuss aphetic remedies and living conditions for humans and animals. It references Johnson's duodyna mintment adapted to family medicine for coughs colds and lung ailments and mentions agricultural societies debating horse and cattle care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luere
Wye
Johnson
Sieridan
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Nto
Terre Haute
Gazélia
Rome Sentinel
Fis
Lowell
Central Station
Bob Masters
Detroit
Giitouthy
Tue
Noxinwestern- Horsa-Narr Co’s
Nafi
W. E, Blis3 & CO
Toledo
Business and Teleg Pi College
Kalemazoo
Mich
Horst & CO
Nassaustreet
Ool
Guaseviie
Brencll
Hanover St
Bos de
Bob
G. Webber & Co
Sarion
Cowen & CO
Eighth Street
Tillsels
Booth
T. P. Childs
Troy
Miami County
AION
Avery
Onstan
Rample
Stan
Fred
N. Welegraph Institute
Jancaville
Liv
Ingstony
the Times
B. B. Russell
Boston
Mass
the Miller and Millwright
P. Miller and Amivrantenenta Takolt
Tmeson de Gault
Cincinnati
Union
Dvo
P. Sanborn
Monroe St
Walll ST
Wall Street
New Yorke
AMERIGAN FARM _JOURNAL
Locke
Jon
Bee
W. Madison &T
Naara
Desalas Mt
Rae
Es Ae Iq Machine Co
Ine
John Kern
Market &T
St. Louis
Eer Beh
Irs
Marder, Lusee & Co
Chicago Type Foundry
Marder, Luse & CO
Chicago, Ill
Fort I
Avery American
Atsight
Fortiers
Ereachers
Crs
Bhippers
Buleamen
Tamon
Poe
Uaa
Ton Globe
Eee
Ocean
Nets
Nation
the Bell
Atiatanilon
Ibe
Cales
Sumne
Richmond
Gray, Sons
Coielle
Fostpald
Moni Magasies Rox
Sorage
L. Bhorey
Iromatiela Treet
Eo Opt
Mkwecarbi
Smaith
SMITH
Bazaar
Crancers
A. Burdette Smith
New York City
Gera Pat
Meycfour Siallon
Pees Aka
Pen
Portpal
P. Hall
Galyand
Jreuralgio
Einen
Tribune
F. Ena
Fireside Publishing Company
Newt
Manus ET Ank & CO
Dearborn
A. N. Kxloga
Jackson Bh
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