California Syrup of Figs Sold by Druggists at $0. Per Bottle
Fragmentary text mentions a California fig syrup product widely sold by druggists at regular price per bottle. The surrounding content includes garbled phrases about health benefits and assistive functions, but no clear events, dates, or people are identifiable. The readable line emphasizes the product and price point as a typical old newspaper notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Szanaerica
Namire
California
Elaborate Elk Gown and Miscellaneous Paraphernalia
Fragmented excerpt describes a decorative elk motif gown with tucked front, small sleeve tucks, silk buttons, and a patterned text mix of fashion notes. It veers into unrelated items including patent remedies, gloves, perfumes, and shipping notes, ending with perfume and violet plucking references.
Blockade Runner Greyhound Stalked by Warship Chase
Miss Ellen Jones and Lieut Smith amid a dramatic naval pursuit as the Greyhound flees through the Atlantic with Commodore Paulding and the Wamengo in close pursuit. Smith warns of capture while Ellen asserts control over the prisoner's fate aboard the ship.
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Mlien
Captain Evers
Air
Smith
Stennies
Miss Ellen
Pight
Evers
de Cane
Fern
Welsow Veanal
Elda
Capleib
Enon
Jari
Lodkavis
St. Lawrence
Rbins
Greyhound
Paulding
Ayul
Jivere Pow
Martiard
Brooklyn
Ble
Enoura
Mr. Whither
Marie
Tonk
Hatry
Mitch
Ellen Jones
Boyt Little
Buc-Ander
Ropner
Tisaily
Ellen
Stepper
Ben
Leamer
United States
Wamezo
Har
LT O
Geers
Simith
United Brains Zunboat Wampeze
Maprain
Fee
Hyers
Halliards
Confederate Captain Refuses Surrender in Naval Action
Smith in Confederate uniform holds Greyhound in harbor skirmish with U S Wam ego. Lieutenant Dillingham demands possession, but Smith identifies as Thomas Teeckman Smith of the United States Navy and resists. The standoff ends with no immediate capture as the scene pauses.
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Mr. Smith
Dillingham
Smith
Tam
Dittingham
United States
Jaying
United States Navy
Fearder
Aneway
Thomas Teeckman Smith
St. Lawrence
United States Schooter
Diktingham
Important Race and Native Black Endurance Beliefs
A rebuked Indigenous stereotype cites Aboriginal endurance under hardship, noting alleged differences in thirst, hunger, and long riding, and claims about decision making and gambling behavior. The piece quotes the Australian Cor Boundon Standard describing perceived traits and market choices among black workers.
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Australia
Binack
Tariff Debate Shows Deep Senate House Tug of Words
Congress debates tariffs and lumber and petroleum duties with speakers from New York Georgia Louisiana and Illinois. Senate discusses Payne bill finance procedure and press restrictions while Philippine trade leaders lobby for or against free trade. Adjournment follows a long day with no set closing time.
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Sénate
House
Vréeland
New York
Bonnter
Bacon
Full Committee On Finance
Orme Committee
Aldrich
Senate
Hin
Gnanea
Tate
Ous
Tabla Ocanpo de Leon
Sindh
Pressad
Ansdoll
Louisiana
Light
Mississippi
Cinvlan
Alabama
White
Tie Sion
Nist Park
Fragmented overheard chat at Houston party
A garbled exchange from a Houston party report shows two guests mishearing compliments about headwear and facial features. The dialogue suggests confusion and light humor amid social chatter.
Telegraphic Briefs From A Scrambled Note
Three men were killed in an explosion at the piano of the harbor. A president in New York declares defense measures. The rest of the text is garbled with unclear names and dates making specifics unreliable.
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Posten
Han
Bocoris
York
Armadillo and ornithorhynchus highlighted by museum lecturer
A museum lecturer discusses a fine armadillo specimen noting its horned shell and defense by curling into a sphere. He also mentions the ornithorhynchus as the missing link between bird and beast in a quick tour of curiosities.
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Sisa
Abs Kidney Pill Claims Cure For Back Aches
A Rochester Indiana woman reports strong relief from kidney related back pain after using Deat's Kidney Pill. The testimonial notes prior universal suffering and lists symptoms including weakness dizziness and joint swelling. The ad promotes 50 cent boxes from Foster Milburn Co and mentions a Baghdad oil concession by British capitalists.
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Deel Reiter
AL Watking
Fulton Ave
Rochester
Ind
Child Feeds Entire Box of Cuthura Ointment to Baby
A New York reader reports a three year old aboard a ship ate an entire box of Cuthura Ointment spread on graham crackers to cure a cold. The claim notes the product is safe to eat and outlines humorous epilogue about electrical weight loss schemes.
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New York
Cuticure
Atlantic
Avery Sheredient
Totter Drug & Chet, Corp
Bole Prope
Cuitcurs Remedies
Boston
Felapheng Gure
Healty
Nikola Teste
Tedld
Herbert Weaver
Phila
Beavey
Bis
Herbert Heaver
A Choice of Hirils
A landlady asks whether to send her daughter to a cooking or music school. The boarder prefers cooking for its quieter, less noisy outcomes, noting cooking may be more fatal in its results yet quieter than music.
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Pertumisa
Queth
Willeiten
Holland
Paris
Boarder
Coffee Substitute Transforms Ailing Sister’s Health
A letter describes a sister secretly replacing coffee with Postum, leading to renewed strength, better complexion, and restored vitality. The writer credits Postum with nerve support and health recovery, urging readers to try the cereal drink.
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Pastum
Mije
Doatum
Tadok
Phys
Wellville
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