Marry in Germany and the long paper trail
A Berlin correspondent recounts the burdensome German marriage laws for Americans. Prospective spouses must prove right to live, supply birth and baptism certificates for themselves and parents, and present witnesses. The ceremony unfolds with a crowd, a tense functionary, and a race for passports before a second English language rite. A health-minded tip follows: stand firm, raise the heel, and rest on the toe to ease mental strain.
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Germany
Berlin
Egypt
Manu
Catci
New York
Weasel and Rat Battle in Maine Store Bin
A Maine country store tale describes a weasel killing a rat in a grain and oat bin. The weasel stalked the rat with feints then pinned it by the neck and fed on the blood before the merchant and observer removed the carcass. Separate note mentions Chamberlain’s Pain Balm offered by local sellers.
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Maine
Pullman's Narrow Escape and Baron's Nose Tale
Cholly Knickerbocker recounts Baron Otto von Fritsch's Chicago episode as Pullman's nose nearly being pulled for a thousand dollars. The baron, Pullman’s exhibit head in Chicago, resisted after settling debts, offering to do it for half the sum but the prank fell through.
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Otto von Fritsch
George Pullman
Chicago
Pullman
Transportation
Cholly Knickerbocker
New York Recorder
Hood's Pills Cure Nausea Indigestion and Biliousness
An advertisement asserts Hood's Pills defend health against impure blood and disease, claiming Hood's ila is the weapon to drive away the enemy, restore bodily health for years, and cure nausea sickness indigestion and biliousness for 25 cents.
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Hood
Castoria Ad Preserves Children Health
An old advertisement notes Castoria for children as a trusted remedy with a familiar warning to purchase from all druggists. It mentions Miles' Merve Plasters at 25 cents and emphasizes universal availability at druggists.
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Merve Plasters
H. A. Arcuer
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N.Y
Rules for Skaters Precautions From Captain Johnson
Captain C W Johnson of the tug D L Libbey and Winneconne president offers ice safety tips for skaters. Advice covers throwing a cord and sinker to aid someone through a hole, staying upriver from currents, removing skates for self-rescue, avoiding calls for help without tools, and avoiding current-wracked ice. Also notes Johnson has saved 13 people from watery gravel.
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C. W. J:hnson
D. L. Libbey
Winneconne
Johnson
Oshkosh Northwestern
The Current French Craze Spurs Harsh Espionage Law Debate
The Paris spy mania prompts extreme legislation with a proposed death penalty for traitors and broad seizable clauses. Critics warn of trumped up charges over defense plans while some London papers urge foreigners to stay away. Also mentions Olive Blossom as a remedy sold to aid worn out wives and daughters.
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Dreyfus
London
France
Paris
Daugherty Bros
English Attitudes Toward Royalty Amid Political Limits
A London Spectator remark notes English affection for princes and princesses is confined to ceremonial roles. Public sentiment resists giving royal figures real political influence or funding, focusing instead on the sovereign and the succession rather than the broader royal family.
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London Spectator
Indian Herbs and tonics advertised in 19th century ad
The notice promotes James Anderson's rheumatism cure from Indiana Pa with a testimonial. It also markets Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin ailments and piles, sold by local dealers. American Nervine promises quick relief for nervous prostration and dyspepsia, touting a cheap trial bottle and safe patent medicine credentials.
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Herrick Bro’s, Druggists
Indiana
Hetrick Bros., Druggists
Jas. Anderson
E. Olive Howearth
Onberg, Indiana, Co
Hetrick Bros
Druggists
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New York Sun
Chamberlain
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
W. I. Moore
Homer City
R. N. Parks
Marion Center
Cholly
Pitcher’s Castoria
Captain Johnson
Pea Ridge
William Jones
Delano
Madison County
Ark
William
St. Louis
Democrat
Castoria
Princes and Princesses
Bucklen
Tom E. Hildebrand
Wm. L Moore
Milt G. Miller
Pennsylvania Railroad
A.m. m
A.m
Reed
Two Lick
Homer
Graceton
Black Li
Smith
Blairsy
Cokeville
Indi- India
Ana
Ans. Ace
P.m
Lee
Blacklick
Saliaburg
Paulton
Allegheny Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
Pittsburg
Altoona
Thos. E. Watt
Western
Fifth Avenue
Allegheny Valley R.R
Niagara Express
West Penn Junction
Kittanning
Titusville Express
Buffalo Express
Emlenton Accom
Emlenton
Kittanning Accom
Junction
Sccereees
Lasky Tiied
East
Brady
OU City
Ccceeeeneepeortene I
Sccen 'Emlenton
Day
Oil City
Kittannine
Pittsbu
Seans
Eaves
Poet
Cesceeeeenees
Siemans Anton
Penn J
Keneses Seaman
Jas. P. Anderson
Gen’ Paes
Agi
Daniel Marrry
D. D
New York City
Enowhs F. Parpze
1Th Street
7Th Ave
Tee Cexrace Company
Murnar Srager
New
Youn Cres
Royaity
Moritz Salm
Amercan House
Penn’a
Kittanning—Reynolds House
Tilt $ P.m. Apollo
Chambers House
Salm
Isaac Pierson
Bedford
Pierson
Dr. M. Sat
Eusas Zarve
Somerset, Pa
Cery
Drep
Jaxon
Coburn, Pa
Dr. Salm
Duxutan
Manorville, Pa
Hilliard, Pa
Columl
Noah Adler
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