Happenings of World Briefs on March 20
Global brief items report Miss Willard memorial day in Criesco Sunday and a Norfork drowning accident. Tom Ryan KO’d Green in 18th round in San Francisco while Joe Leiter orders wheat exports from Cin-caco. European gold shipments bound for America and a Madrid to New York air of news. A mixed bag of fires, deaths, and political notes across towns such as Wells Norfolk Krakow and Chigago.
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Miss Willard
San Francisco
Tom Ryan
Green
Cincaco
Joe Leiter
York
Europe
Wells
Norfolk
William C. Wahimey
New York
Maine
Depew
Clevelanp
Gatling
Sepuam
Mass
John P. Maynard
Wie
Okla
Isadore
Placides
Cranksrona
W. Va
Grafton
Hontincrox
R. H
Ohio River
Caxton
Dominic Taylor
Diebold Safe and Lock Company
Iw York
Bremerhaven
la Champegne
Lfe
Lattle Rock
Hartzell
William K. Elliott
CuicaGu
Samuel F. Leopold
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Transportation Company
Mar. Leopold
Germany
Yukon River
Chcaco
Akin
Illinois
Glucose Sugar Refihing Company
George
Social Dreams Dented by Ocean Punchline
An 19th century Indianapolis Journal quip features an oyster lamenting the knife end of a plate and a hoped for place in society. The cartoonish line mocks social climbing through a nautical egg and tongue in cheek. The brief jokes at class aspiration reflect period wit and urban manners.
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Indianapolis Journal
Antis saloon league urges Indiana county unity against licenses
An earnest appeal from the Anti-Saloon League of Indiana urges county residents to oppose liquor licenses. The broad movement argues liquor ruins families, fuels crime, poverty, and degradation, and urges citizens to join, fund, and press judges to deny licenses. It outlines goals to enforce laws and build public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AntiSaloon League
Indiana County
Indiana
Tippling
Anti-Saloon League of
Comamittes OF
Castoria ad promises easy digestives for constipated bowels
An old advertisement touts Castoria with claims to regulate bowels and cure constipation forever. It mentions price ten cents and twenty five cents, a note on Drug G.C. tail and refund by druggists. The fragment cites signatures and a generic product claim common to periodads.
My Tante and My Uncle and the Caper of Money
A humorous note from London News explains why pawnbrokers are called My aunt in French and uncle in English. It recounts a tale of the Prince de Joinville needing money, pawned a gold watch at his aunt, and the phrase spreading to Mont de Piete. The piece contrasts French and English customs with playful generalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tante
Prince de Joinville
Louis Philippe
Bourgesis
Adalaide
Mont-de- Piete
England
Coshman
London News
Grain-O Grain O drink advertised as coffee substitute
Grain-O is advertised as a nourishing drink for children and adults that mimics the taste of coffee without its injurious effects. It aids digestion, strengthens nerves, and is not a stimulant, selling for 15 and 25 cents, with a note on cost compared to coffee. An Archie Brown of Willet Pa is listed for particulars along with some farm equipment ads.
G. C. C. Cascarets Candy Cathartic Claim
Advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant medical discovery that cleanses the system and supports the kidneys liver and bowels. It promises to dispel colds cure headaches fevers habitual constipation and biliousness with boxes priced 10 25 and 50 cents, sold with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascarets
Kret
Notable Rise After Clergy Urges Ten Cent Pause
A Philadelphia clergyman urged his congregation to refrain from placing cents in the collection baskets as they burdened the treasury. Despite the warning, the following service saw seven times the previous offering. A 6 1/6 percent of parishioners reportedly shifted to donating a cent rather than a silver coin. The Church Economist reviewed 1897 totals from the Church of the Strangers, noting an overall collection of 9459384 dollars excluding envelopes, with distribution details to follow.
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Philadelphia
Church of the Strangers
The Paper Makers Wasps At Work On An Old Rail
In early summer a man observes wasps gathering gray wood fibers from an old rail. They transport loads to a beech sapling nest by a brook, wet the fiber, and form a seamless thin sheet that builds the nest. The busy workers continually add tiny pieces, expanding the structure through collective effort.
Indian Herb Rheumatism Cure Promises Relief
Letters tout a herbal remedy from James Anderson of Indiana Pa claiming cure for rheumatism after two weeks and complete recovery with continued use. Messages also advertise a home treatment for uterine troubles and a free circular, plus a real estate ad for a four room Indiana Pa house and a Castarets candy cathartic sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMurran, Wasamweron Co
James Anderson
Lizzie A. McCmurray
Indiana
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Daugherty Bros
Mateer & Ranika
Elderton
B. Beringer
Beringer
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Castonria
Anti-Saloon League
Castoria
Archie Brown
Willet, Pa
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indi- Thdi- Indiang
Ana
Ane
Act
Aco
Graceton
Rughagit
Black
Smit
Blairs
Blairsville
Cokeville
Smith
Feal
Blacklid Jannees
Rugh
Homer
Blatrsville
Saltsbury
Paulton
Allegheny Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
Leavy Buatrsvilee
Pittsburg
Altoona
Picrssure
E. Avenue
Smithfield Street
Watt
Western District
Fifth J
BL. Hutchinson
J. R. Wood
Allegheny Valley
Rk. R
Niagera Express
40 & X
West Penn Junction
Kittanning
Titusville Express
Buffalo Express
Emilenton Accom
Emilenton
Pittabar
Junction
Corry Accom
City Oil City
Kittanning Accom
Pittsbur
Sheshet
Emlenton
Oil City
Arives
Titusville Caves
Southern ‘Express
Gil ‘Guy
Hmiento
Saris
Obseisie
Emmlenton
Poe
Corry
Kittanni
Penn Junction
Pittabure
David McCargo
Jas. P, Anderson
New York Sun
Agnew
Elmer W. Allisson& Co
Mas. J
Weaver
Glen Campbell
Fourth Ward
Progress Office
West Oak Street
Reepe
Samuel
Natal
Ad. Stellang
Chicago
Montreal
Can
Chew Lange
A.C. Moyer & Co
Balto
Ac Co
Rds
A. C. Cravener
Daugherty
United States
North Carolina
Ww. S&s. Daugherty
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