Advertising myths and public warnings mix in 19th century prose
A rambling column contrasts strong advertising with poor quality goods like fake Cascarets and warns buyers to beware substitutes. It cites Richard Croker on cost of living in New York and includes quips about schooling, religion, and a joke about Adam and Eve. It ends with health pitches for Dr. Pierce’s Pellets and generic cautions on reputations.
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Cascarets
Richard Croker
New York
Mr. Croker
Paradise
New Year Resolve Puts Life on Fresh Path
Poetic exhortation urging readers to shed past inertia. Emphasizes each moment as new, calling for ambition, effort, and forward motion to craft a happier year. Cites Paul West in New York as the column’s voice.
How Felt Hats Are Made From Rabbit Fur and Beavers
The article traces hat making from early beaver hats in England to colonial America. It covers materials, including rabbit, beaver, nutria, and mouse fur, and describes shaping, blocking, and finishing using manual techniques and later automatic machinery.
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England
America
Great Britain
Assembly of
Virginia
Delaware
Carolina
Islandia
Pennsylvania
On the Punishment of Children in Early Thoughts
Excerpts warn against punishing children out of fear or anger and describe long term effects of such treatment. Noted voices from Success Magazine, London tables, and Chicago Tribune discuss child discipline and the impact of fear on future behavior and learning.
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Ita
London
A Race for Fun From Youth's Companion Stolen Text
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a humorous youth figure nicknamed the younger Dumas facing judgment over attempts at humor. A quoted line suggests critics mock his constant teasing and wit, with unclear references to "dear jadew" and a carried joke.
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Dumas
Jadew
Ten Million Westward by 1920 Prediction in Canada
A Toronto Star report cites a New York Commercial forecast that by 1920 Western Canada Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia could reach ten million people. It notes wheat lands, railway growth, rising exports, and claims Western Canada offers strong investment returns for farmers and settlers.
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Toronto Star
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
New York Commercial
Canadian West
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Canada
United States
Ontario
France
Doan's Kidney Pills Cited By Local Resident
J E Dunlap of Kennet Ma reports severe backache and swelling with urine distress resolved by Doan's Kidney Pills after doctor treatments failed. Advises remembering the name and notes price at 50 cents a box. Also includes a brief humor exchange about pitching a fog.
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Doan
J. E. Dunlap
Kennet
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Lilliputs kingdom tours show tiny Parisian realm
A Kansas City Star report describes the Kingdom of Lilliput, a miniature city in Paris led by King Blackfellow. M. Gerson markets tickets to see the Lions Hippodrome and theater, with a France recognition stamp and a miniature post office.
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Kansas City
Gulliver
Hinfedom
Blackfellow
M. Nicol Gergen
M. Garson Ia
America
M. Gerson
Kingdom of Liliput
Kingdom of Lilliput
Tom Thumb
Ely
Yeeng
Jmpever
Gernon
Chavalier of Merit
France
Clemenceau
Versuela
Turkey
Tigly
Holivar
Sarah Dernhardt
Forbes Robertson
Coquatin
Speek Ning
Aunt Jenny and the old slave era verdict of quality
An illustration in World's Work by Tooker T. Washington uses Aunt Jenny to expose racial bias in slavery days. White neighbors judged a new family by Aunt Jenny’s report on their character and status, a final decision on “quality.”
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Gouldn
Jenny
Tooker T. Washington
Dloubé
Jennny
Aesus
Strength of Kindness Shapes A Large Family
Tolnaw, mother of many children, faced gossip about her nature. Critics said she would spoil them, yet her loving approach fostered strong, virtuous adults. The children grew up united and devoted, viewing her as the central guiding figure in their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peple
Beransa
Fraternal Spirit in Hoosier Pride Debate
The Indianapolis record brags it sells more books in a month than some eastern cities do in a year, a boast the Cleveland Plain Dealer dubs a local pride. The Detroit Free Press notes the claim is about pride, not literary merit, and comments on Hoosier writers debating together.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Indianapolis
Coli
Detroit
Indianapolia
Where Gallantry Ceases in a Woman's Right to Expect
Fragmented excerpts reveal social comedy and gender roles as conversations unfold about gallantry and yielding seats in public transport. Other fragments show a traveler awaiting Aunt Emma and a child pleading to stay awake with a father's song. The piece contrasts professional and tradesman views.
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Eddy
Emma
Europa
Enidie
Papa
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