The Will That Drove Two Lovers to Love
Marion Harfield and Cecil Lynes defy money in a will that bars marriage until forties. A letter from the aunt reveals a plan to save her from despair by letting Marion wed for love, keep the fortune, and prove worthy of trust. The lovers marry, unity wins, and the aunt’s plot succeeds as Marion and Cecil pledge devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Cross Hartfield
Mr. Harfield
Marion
Papa
Mr. Warfield
Marion Harfield
Cecil Lynes
Cecil
Mr. Har- Geld
Beiraid
Hatfield
Mr. Bliss
Marion Cross
Marina
Lion and Horse Tug of War Forces Compared
A mangled passage discusses a lion and a strong horse pulling against each other. It suggests the horse could back the lion more easily when facing opposite directions, while a lion applying force from behind could overpower and pull the horse down if aligned in the same direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi Thse
Beaser Marriage Markets Among North African Berbers
The New York Sun describes Berber marriage markets in Morocco and Algeria where girls and widows are paraded for sale to the highest bidder. Dressed in painted, jewel laden costumes, the willing or reluctant brides are examined by suitors as elders officiate, with prices set via a chant and crowd approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Africa
Morocco
Algiers
Tonis
New York Sun
Cough remedies praised in early 20th century ad
The State Commander from Lincoln Nebraska endorses Dr King s New Discovery for an obstinate cough in children noting relief in two days and offering trial at local stores Tom E Hildebrand Wm I Moore Mitt G Miller Blairsville. Dr Agnew s Cure promises heart relief in 30 minutes and is sold by S G Hartman. Kidney and bladder pains are claimed relieved quickly by The Great Sovereign American Kidney Cure sold by Hetrick Bros Indiana Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Tom E. Hildebrand
Indiana
Wm. I. Moore
Homer City
Mitt G. Miller
Blairsville
Agnew
G. Hartman
Hetrick Bros
New York Miracle Cure Claim Attributed To Pink Pills
A New York Tribune report recounts George L Hommedieu’s fifteen year struggle with locomotor ataxia and a near final prognosis. After trials with doctors and Manhattan Hospital, Pink Pills for Pale People reportedly restored his strength and mobility within months, with sworn statements from colleagues. The piece promotes the pills as a general remedy for nerve and blood conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
the Tribune
George L’hommedieu
L’hommedieu
Edward Houghtaling
W. 134Th Street
Hudson, N. Y
N. J
Allen
Yorkville
Pratt
Lewis A. Sayre
285Th Avenue
Sayre
H. E. Melville
Deeds
Seal
Robert W. Smith
Marchal & Smith
Geo. L’hommedien
Manhattan Hospital
Dr. Williams
L’hommediew
Rosr. W. Surry
W. H. WoopouHtLt
New York County
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Brockville
Ontario
Discharge from the Ear Can Be Cured by Dr Saddler
A medical advertisement warns that ear discharge can worsen into polypoid tumors and brain infection, risking death. It cites Dr Saddler, ear nose and throat specialist at 804 Penny Avenue Pittsburg, and a cured patient, Mr Charles C Dryden of Mt Washington, after six weeks of treatment in 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadler
Penny Avenue
Pittsburg
Chas. C. Dryden
Re Street
Mt. Washington
Saddler
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Heimgang
Ateceple Tecuth
Thes Lear
Luther
God's Acre
Beaser Marriage Markets
Knights of the Maccabees
New York
Miracle
The
New York Tribune
S.J. Telford
Indiana, Pa
Swan & Simpson
Jane Ohn H. Pierce
J. M. Cunningham Building
Philadelphia Street
John L. L. Getty
John S. Fisher
Samuel Cunningham
R. M. Wilson
Handol
A, C. Watson
Frank Keener
Wartsson & Keener
Harry White
Lrans
L. Stewar
Stewart & Clark
Philadelia Street
Ijan
H. Tomb
Farmers’ Bank
Jet
Stuchus
A. W. Taylor
OHN P. Elkin
Elkin Building
Eorge W. Hood
Hetrick
Ljan
M. Jack
D. B. Taylor
Jack & Taylor
Ohn N. Banks
Philadephia Street
Samuel
Cunning
Clark
Nixon Building
Sixth Street
Walker Smith
Central Hotel
Daniel Sexton
W. H. Clawson
Indiana House
J. W. Clements
D. H.S. Durrett
Indiana,Pa
Church Street
U. P. Church
B Churchill
M. McMaster
Justice OF the Peace, Conveyancer & Scribner
Philadelphia
Seventh Sts
Seren Ooy
J.C. Landfair
Center Township
First National Bank of Indiana Co
W. J. Nugent
A. Thomas Hogan
H. B. McFeaters
Quaker City Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of
J. Baughman
D.S. Robinson
Hail Clark
D. O. Brown
Wm. I. Sterrett
Jacob Garman
Zach. Books
EF. B. Gilpatrick
H. E. Clark
E. H. Griffith
J. M. Work
John F. Cox
W. S. Brady
L. D. Ross
E. Dennison
W. H. Buterbaugh
J. C. McMillen
T. E. Douglass
Paul Stiffler
P.H. Stiffler
W. E. Jamison
Adm’r
H. B. Grannis
D. B. Henry
D. M. Henry
J. B. Carson
John O’ Neal
Samuel Sheffler
J. C. Cameron
David Taylor
D. L. Ross
Nancy Gartley
Joseph F. Johnston
William Ray
Peter Henry
Isaac Goss
Wilson Goss
John M. Nickle
Adm
Augustus Fetterman
J. Elder Peelor
Cc. S. Apple Jeweler & Optician
Miles
Dr. Miles
J. H. Brilhart & Son
the Atlantic Refining Company
Pittsburg Department
Atlantic Refining Company
Vicinity
J. F. Barnes
Wheeler, ‘Wotaspa
N. O. Molasses
Harry Sanford
Penters Alley
Grain
Gotton
Real Tele
Herman Cohen & CO
Beaches and
Erekera
Broadway
Cty
South Fifth Street
Phiadelphia Pa
Hoke
C. W
Reading
Gates
Savannah
E. B. Sutton
Ways Station
Wheeler & Wilson
Sor ‘Anciiromais
M. F. Sharretts
Mana, Pa
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