Veteran Cored' Khiaiwek and the wooden leg mishap tale
The fragment recalls Abraham Sprawls a Georgia veteran who lost a leg in combat and was run over by a train after a mishap at Wiregrass. His son cried for damages as rescuers lifted him, only to discover the cut wooden leg. The piece ends with a jab about luck and a segue to improvements in flying machines and a pitch for Hostetters Stomach Bitters.
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Khiaiwek
Abraham Sprawls
Wiregrass
Ora
Tia
Atlanta Constitution
Hostettar
Oldest English Linen Drapery Firm in Shefford
The Sign of the Croune in Shefford Bedfordshire claims to be England s oldest linen drapery business dating to 1600. For over 300 years it has been in one family line and since 1750 Gator & Sons have operated in the original building maintaining the legacy of this ancient shop.
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England
Shefford
Bedfordshire
Gator & Sons
Handsome Pictures Four Plagues of American Game
A feature on four porcelain plaque paintings by Muville depicting American wild ducks pheasants quail and a camp scene. Original plaques cost forty thousand dollars and will be distributed free to Elastic Starch customers through J C Hubinger Bros Co with purchases of three ten packages.
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Muville
7. C. Mubinger Bros. Co
Perskaxors
Oereguine Oe
Burs
Inary Tech
Jarrah
Orie
Eary
J. C. Hubinger Brot
Spaniards, mules, and rumors cited in Detroit Free Press quote
A short man dismisses the Spaniards at Matanzas and jokes about their plight while the other man laments the situation, noting it is too bad and deserving of sympathy. The exchange highlights grim humor about hunger and war.
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Matanzan
Detroit Frea Tress
Hails Catarrh Cure Advertised as Constitutional Remedy
An old tract promises a constitutional cure for ailments claiming price at 73 cents. It asserts memory boosts prosperity and steadies aging, attributing these claims to Tractantius. The fragment presents promotional language typical of patent medicine advertisements from a past era.
Grand Army reunion draws vast crowd and lavish decorations
The thirty second annual G A R encampment in Cincinnati drew over 200000 visitors with crowds clogging streets and sidewalks. A 15000 seat Camp Sherman tent was full as elaborate electric light displays lit public squares. Commander in Chief Gobin arrived from Camp Alger and visited Camp Sherman while labor day parades rolled. Prayer was led by Rev David T R Magre.
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G. A. BR
Cincinnati
Camp Sherman
Gobin
Camp Alger
Camp Meade
Pennsylvania Depot
Grand Hotel
Byrne
David TR. Magre
Barker for President Wynddie of the Road Nomination at 1900 Convention
The Populists at Cincinnati adopted a referendum driven ticket with Barker and Donnelly as nominees amid riotous scenes. Delegates from multiple states withdrew as fusion supporters clashed, and the convention resolved that nominations for all offices proceed by initiative and referendum or petition.
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Wynddie
The
Road
Wharton Garker
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Sagnatina Donnelly
Baconian
Lreeam
Butler
Worl
Friends
Messrs
Barker
Donnelly
Balters
Joseph Talmer
Unis
Wings
Ollie
Indiana
Michigan
Keine
Hiscouri
Tennessee
Veterans Parades and Ceremonies at Government Square
The article describes a Civil War veterans event with Major Joseph W. Wiehies and General J.P. Irehin, featuring marching crowds, arch dedications, and social receptions at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and Grand Hotel. Veterans from Spanish American War to Civil War gather in patriotic celebration, amid political meetings and river excursions.
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Weal Adveelite
Joseph W. Wiehies
J.P . Irehin
Ace Eeplares
Charce
Copetain
Ti. Sampson
Mou
Lincoln
Loyal Legion
Woman's Relief Corps
Mans
Ua Letfier
MidNinter
Flint
Mrs. McAkinley
Central Avenue
Dreyfus to Be Retried Amid Cabinet Accord in Paris
Paris reports a provisional release demand and agreed revision plan. New War Minister Linden backs trial under secrecy, guiding conditions for a new French court hearing. Dreyfus to be moved to a naval vessel and taken to Paris for a confidential retrial at Chemin de Midi prison. Public trial is uncertain due to international tensions. The note also cites sharp changes in U.S. gold reserves, with a peak around 1920 million dollars and earlier benchmarks.
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Paris
Alfred Dreyfus
Lek
Dyerfus
Nlinden
Aand
Caine
France
Dreyfus
Chece de Midi
Nehaiy
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Ad and Testimony
A promotional appeal describing displacements of the womb from daily tasks and stressing quick action. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy, offers free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, and shares a testimonial from Mrs. Many Benet of Bay City Michigan praising relief from female health issues.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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Chicago
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Kaw
Catatogue
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Kien
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McCoy
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Luther Fa
United States
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Tansare
Col. Wexey
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Feddiem
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James Pyle
Sapolio
John W. Riorris
Washngton, OG
U. "B. Pension Bursen
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