Peculiar Bluff and Cure Tales From Old Cafes and Ads
A disjointed clipping recalls a cafe chafing dish bluff with a lighted alcohol lamp and a crab steam pan setting. It then shifts to patient testimony from Mrs. Betsey A. Clawson praising Dodd's Kidney Pills for inflammatory rheumatism, detailing a five year suffering and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Betsey A. Clawson
Clawson
Dodd
Amusing Punch Sketch of Drunken Bounder Not Drunk
A two act theatrical spoof shows a drunken bounder not intoxicated, retreating from influenza while critics remark on American humor. The dialogue features Lord Algy Tosher and Josher, with punch lines about a railway elation and a misread joke that delights the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.tal
Lord Algy
Jack Josher
Rob Boller
Jack Jouber
Bob Koller
Bruh
George
Algr
Boundar
Tosher
Postum Coffee Restores Health and Sleep in Cartersville Letter
A Cartersville reader praises Postum as a healthful coffee alternative after indigestion and nerve trouble. The writer credits a favorable result to Postum, noting improved sleep and well being after trying the beverage and adding cream. The letter, attributed to the Postum Company of Battle Creek, Michigan, concludes with a promotional hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reegariah
Cartersville
Postum
Toland
Posimum Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Cripps Carrier Chapter Continues Amid House Mystery
Hardenow enters the old house and finds open windows and a bare dining room. Esther consoles ailing mother while a hidden danger and a fire rumor swirl around the Cripps family and a mysterious awakening in the mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardenow
Russel
Whanswerer
Felow
Efe
Fragmented Victorian suspense scene with a rector and a doomed woman
Hardenow, a rector, enters a dim bedchamber to find a doomed scene and a beautiful unconscious woman. He confronts fear as a bell tolls and a mystery man approaches, while the corridor holds a tense, eerie silence.
Where is the West or a State of Mind
The piece argues the West is not a fixed geography but a state of mind reflected in speech and attitudes. It contrasts regional identity with geography, noting cosmopolitan influences and a sense of Western character beyond the original thirteen states. It questions provincialism and hints at cultural borders versus physical boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Hardenow
Ile
Warde
Wei
EL Wadder
Hoston
Cleveland
Chicago
Colorado
Gascada Mountains
Pacific Coast
Esare
South End
New England
Toston
Washington
Cont Cassin
Trosen
Tokio
Baron Rosen
Aliex
Aaron Rosen
New York
Notable Chicago Labor Figure and Journalistic Mentor Passes
The notice honors John G. Driscoll longtime secretary of the Associated Teaming Interests since 1902 who died this year. born in Oswego Minnesota and raised in Chicago. It also salutes William F. E. Cramer Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin editor for 65 years noting his blindness and deafness yet steadfast editorial influence. It mentions other public figures and a Doan’s Kidney Pills testimonial from Lebanon Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Driscoll
Chicago
Driscoll
Oswego
John C. Driscoll
Heowas Eductoral
Wis
William FE. Cramer
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin
Tells How She Recovered Health With Pink Pills
Mrs C H Davis of Carmel Maine recounts severe sick headaches fainting and bearing down pain before using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. After several boxes her health improved dramatically and she feels young and strong again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Davis
Flech
C. H. Davis
Igen
Carmel
Maine
BR. F.D
Williama’ Pick Pille
Fragmented Night Ride Ends With Mixed Signals
A young man riding an elevated train conceals a lighted cigarette amid teasing exchanges with a companion. Surreptitious acts amuse a nearby woman as missteps lead the couple to unintended station progress and eventual disappointment. One observer laments the likely reaction of the girl once she learns the truth.
Yellow Art and a Rant on a Kidnapping Suspect
The Baltimore American prints a curiously tangled, humorous critique about a rumor mill surrounding a kidnapper case. The column riffs on familial nicknames and social connections to question who possesses the information.
Allen's Foot Ease Free Sample Offer
Advertisement offers a free sample of Allen's Foot Ease powder by writing to Allen 9 Olmsted Le Roy N Y. The powder relieves tired sweating hot swollen feet and helps with corns and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Corna
Haniona
The Proper Word Scene Exchange
Dialogue exchange shows Clara-I and Minnie debating a word choice with humor. Inside a playful script fragment, they joke about saying a phrase and the modern preferred term. The brief skit hints at language etiquette and social repartee.
Triaperata and the Weary Father Riddle
Fragmentary OCR text shows a dialogue about a child and a father. Names and places are unclear. The piece references a remedy and a learned man, with a tone of parental guidance. No clear event or outcome is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eWon Smimdor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marrring
Colonel's Town
Cripps
Véicé
Harde
Hein
Rangel
Hugh
Esther
Lome
Gallen
Luther
Wonman
Etty
Irving
Beckley
Thia
Hipba
Sevier
Tie
Tien
Thomas Pardenby
Larry C. Cains
Uanamsa Canal
Ated
Apeaker
Ile Honsee
Loni T. Colle Collins
Bert
Wapping
Conn
Wan
Northweatery University
Chicaga, Fighowere
Wheaton
Peancia Hoandricks
Equitable Life
Thentanes
New York State
Lotis Fb. Varn
Myraeuse
Tenn Maror
Hendricks
Legislatuve
Sania
Port of
Islend Avas
Albany
Esasfrvater Pl’ Gates
Wiendike
Tanuand
Woash- Lagi
W. Walla
iTebanon
Abe
Doan
Koster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
W. EE. Cramer
Ten Ehcks
Diane
Wonitsu
Tommy Fighlin
Tone
Sadie
Baltimore
Clara
Minnie
Triaperata
Barta Kenneds
Millelile
Deed Peer Somre