Curious old dollar bill legends attract attention
A garbled clipping recalls a passing dollar bill with strange marks and notes. Stories tell of a $5 bill allegedly linked to a 19th century cautionary note, the tale of a Car ticket, and a $2 bill bearing cryptic inscriptions. Various anecdotes claim the bill saved lives or carried hidden messages across cities and years.
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Wits
Dawun
Aero Tranos
Aeasta Tereloping
Pittsbore
Haetoer
Wash- Jagon
Reuben Meldleman
Jines
Geneorales Livery
Boston
Mass
Beune Dammary
Enggie
la Salle Street
Old Vienna
Erooth
Waxhingti Street
Chicago Tribune
Yoni Py
CastoriaN Cure Promoted Across States In 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement touts Castoria as a universal remedy for infants and adults. It claims the product relieves croup, coughs, pneumonia, and throat and lung ailments, promising widespread distribution by druggists for free trial and listing numerous local distributors across Indiana and nearby towns. The tone mirrors period patent medicine promotions with testimonials and price notes.
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Otto
Daugherty
Indiana
J.C. Rugh
Penn Run
P. Sterimgeer
Teringers
Hawes
Cherrygee
W. Gromley
Hillsdale
W. L. Freek
Purchase
BR. N. Parks
Marpen Center
J. C. Cuddy
Atwood
Erea
Vlumville
B. FL McHeary
North
M. G. Miller
Blainsville
R. L
Orarge
West
Lebanon
Thos. Hart
Clarksfeeorg
Cma Moe
Pseans of Rowdyism in Music Hall Verse
Contemporary Review condemns music hall songs for their poverty of topics and lack of genuine sentiment. It critiques their moral low standard, vulgar humor, and insincere patriotism, arguing lyrics and performances ride on spectacle rather than poetry.
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Moek Valentine
Montage House Misstep Revealed Before Completion
The late dowager Duchess of Buccleuch made Montage House famous for her entertainments. Near completion the project found no means of reaching upper floors, and an added grand staircase disrupted the layout, a flaw long remembered by designers and readers of Figaro.
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Duchess of
Free medical book offered by Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
A Philadelphia Times column promotes the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo New York. Dr Pierce and staff claim to offer free distribution of The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser after selling 600 000 copies, now providing 500 000 free copies with postage paid. The work is touted as a comprehensive medical library for both married and single women and men.
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Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Butialu
N.Y
Pierce
The
Buffalo
N. Y
People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
QWU
Healing claims for Dr Salm aid patients from Indiana to Kent
A series of testimonials from residents of Indiana County and nearby areas praise Dr. Salm for cures in diverse ailments. Mrs Mary Dickin reports renewed vitality after treatment. Lizzie Allison and Martha Carney describe restored breathing and stomach health. Other accounts mention eye surgery, epilepsy, and general bodily recovery, with contacts suggesting ongoing care and free consultations.
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Tawe
Dy Saimi
Salm
Mary Dickin
Blacklick
Indiana County
Shin
Dr. Salm
Martha Carney
Indiana
Parkwood
Runkle
Joe la Coan
Vasc
Joan D
Mier
Kent
Alice
Fertilizer Lot For Sale At Warehouse Rear Lot
A car load of fertilizer suitable for vegetables potatoes oats and corn has just been received and is for sale at the warehouse located on the rear of the seller's lot.
Landis & Co promotes postage paid cigars by mail
SESE ety Reasutes to send seven two cent stamps to help pay postage packing etc and we will mail a box of Non-Nicotine Midget Cigars Only one box to one address Address LANDIS & CO Shippensburg Pa.
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Sese Ety
Landis & CO
Shippensburg
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Oxford St
Brooklyn
Carol Martyy
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New York City
Enwin I
Parpes
125Th Street
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Tre Centarr Company
Murray Street
New Yor
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Moritz Salm
Penn’a
ISDS
Kittanning
Reynolds House
Apollo
Chambers House
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Ife
Setin
Todaive
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Blairsville Intersection
Salam Thad
Rebecca Wealey
Sabm
Sal
Ankeny
Columbus
Ohio
the Normal Department
Rowe College OF the
Pennsylvania
International Business Practice Association
D. I. Rowe
Johnstown
A. G. Glenn
Frank Douglass
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J. J. Tinkcom
Wm. P. Tinkcom & Bro
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J.J. Tinkcom
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Work & Young
Indiana, Pa
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R. J. Beck
Point Street
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Tremont Range
Philadelphia St
G. T. Hamilton
Queensware
Erica
J A. Loughry
Whiwity
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