Pickpocket’s Fish Glue Pearl Goes Bust for Him
A pickpocket known as Hoot chases after a pink pearl pin believed valuable, tailed a man through Broadway and a park, then loses the prize to a fake glass pin after Cooney exposes the scam. He laments his loss and plans to rest, condemning hard work and ransom plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverstein
Donegan
Silverset
Dreu
Silwin
Toko Dt
Hollowee
Verstein
Broadway
Jen
Pearl
Sey
Cooney
Chagang
New York Sun
Exclusive Washington Hospital Reception Plan Backfires
A Washington woman sought to host a private charity reception for hospital nurses. She invited the institution’s nurses by leaving invitations at the door, suggesting they attend in their uniforms and caps. The nurses refused, prompting awkward tension and ending her social visits to the hospital, leaving Mrs Z. socially ostracized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sarge
Mrs Z
Mrs. Z
The Homeliest Man in Indiana Invites Free Kemp’s Balsam Trial
Advertisement invites all readers to visit any druggist for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs. The remedy is guaranteed to cure or relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. Price 23 cents or 50 cents.
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Asearets
Tive
Erin
Naturalresulta
Sterling Remedy CO
Chicana
New York
Excursion to Washington Honored by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a ten day low rate excursion to the National Capital during Congress. Departures from Pittsburg are February 17 March 17 April 14 and May 12 with round trip tickets priced at $9.00 from Pittsburg.Travel options include a special train at 8:00 a.m. or a train at 10:10 p.m. Parlor cars, coaches and sleeping cars are provided with limits on usable trains. Tickets available at Union Ticket Office and Union Station with full information from Thomas Watt, Passenger Agent Western District.
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Washington
Capitol
Congressional Library
National Museum
Monument
Congress
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
National Capital
Pittsburg
Union Station
Pennsylvania Limited
Union Ticket Office
Fifth Avenue
Thomas Watt
Western District
Smithfield Street
Indian Herb Rheumatism Cure Endorsed by Patient
Lizzie A. McMurray of McMurray Washington County Pa writes of recovery from rheumatism after using a herb remedy. She reports severe stomach distress before treatment and says she now feels as if she never had rheumatism. She recommends the cure and directs readers to contact James Anderson Indiana Pa for circulars.
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McMverray
Washington Co
James Anderson
Lizzie A. McMurray
Indiana
Dress Reform For Babies Inventions Bring New Garment Set
The latest dress reform for babies features three garments worn together. A high neck princess slip of flannel or crepe, a sleeveless companion, and a nainsook dress fasten at the back with three buttons. The abdominal band is sheer and loose, leaving the feet bare.
PILES PERMANENTLY CURED BY LO MO REMEDY
Advertises Lo Mo to cure piles in five days with a money back guarantee. Claims success regardless of duration or prior treatment. Price 75 cents per bottle, available through druggists or by mail to Harry Logue Williamsport PA. Also promotes Cascarets candy cathartic for constipation with a 25 cent price.
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Harry Logue
Williamsport
Agnew
M. Barkman
Binghampton
Occupation for Women Breeding Angora Cats Up for Profit
The Wonxin's Home Companion argues Angora cat breeding suits young women with pet care interest and some business sense. It notes cost ranges from about 25 to 100 dollars to start, with a simple kennel setup and essential care, highlighting the angora as hardy and affectionate despite public misbeliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Arissey
Wonxin
Cgne
Free to Suffering Women Claim Cure for Uterine Troubles
A woman recounts years of painful periods and other gynaecological issues and claims a simple, safe home treatment cured her without doctors. She offers free instructions and a mailing address for Mrs. J. S. Weaver in Glen Campbell Pennsylvania to receive the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Weaver
Glen Campbell
Fire drill for Cambridge boys trains future firemen
A Cambridge Manual Training School program teaches boys firefighting basics to build coolness, courage, and promptness in emergencies. They train with complete apparatus, learn hose splicing, ladder work, and life-line drills to stay fit and ready when no professional crew is nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
A Vanishing Type of Quaker Dress in Philadelphia
Thomas Wharton argues in Lippincott's that Philadelphia Quakers are losing their distinctive orthodoxy as old garb fades from streets. The piece notes scarce broad hats and drab bonnets, questioning whether youth still adhere to strict rules while pondering causes from waning control to the lure of freedom.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Wharton
Lippincott’s
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Claim
A humorous old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a wonderful medical discovery that cleanses the system and cures various ailments. It promises gentle, refreshing relief for kidneys liver bowels and digestive issues with prices five and ten cents per box and a guarantee to “curse druggists.”
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Everts
Mach Shceeas
Pa Rk
Salvoria
C.C. G
Daugherty Bros
Willie
Papa
Chicago Post
London
Elmer W. Alliston& Co
Davin
Dr. Pierce
T.leda
Michael Bennett
Lodinns
J. B. Hinds
R. M. Morris
Fred Selig
C. W. Rink
Herrick Building
Court House
PENNA
Philadelphia Street
APPLE
A. H. Apple
Indiana County
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
SAS Spove
Myers & Bros
G. T. Hamilton
Rossmayne
Indiana Mills
Rossmoyne Roller Flouring Mills
Frantz Bros
Rossmoyne
Emi
Elmer W. Allison & CO
Indiana, Pa
Peal Medicine CO
Cleveland
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