Elephant and mouse tale shows why small foes frighten giants
A Buffalo Express reprint explains in playful terms how a mouse or rat can unsettle an elephant, illustrating the improbable authority of tiny creatures. The piece contrasts fear, anatomy, and battlefield dynamics to argue why even a massive animal fears a diminutive foe. A May 22 1900 note from Buchanan Michigan advertises Grain O coffee substitute, with a 10 year old child endorsing its use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Buffalo Express
Buchannan, Mica
Genessee Pure Foon Co
le Roy
Fannie Williams
Puritan Migration and British Isles Population Debate
A fragment from a London Times letter contrasts Puritan settlers of 1620 with modern English speaking communities across the Atlantic. It claims a 40 million British Isles population context and asserts that free institutions and reform are valued, while Conservatives warn progress is dangerous and reform, not tradition, is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Atlantic
England
London Trath
Pooling Wedding Gifts Becomes Popular Courtesy
The London Chronicle notes a shift toward pooled presents for brides, citing Lady Randolph Churchill’s friends who combined to gift a pearl and diamond tiara. The piece argues pooling saves wasted items and strengthens a social circle of friends who are often interconnected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Randolph Churchill
London Chronicle
Eye Specialist Dr Sadler Opens Capital Office in Johnstown
Eye Ear Nose and Throat expert Dr O W Sadler of Pittsburg has moved his practice to the Capital Hotel in Johnstown. After selling his Pittsburg interest, he offers local service with 28 years of Pennsylvania experience and no charge for a first consultation before December 17 2001.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Sadler
Pittsburg
Capital
Johnstown
Capital Hotel
Sadler
Pennsylvania
Laxative Bromo Quinine Remedy Ad Claims One Day Cure
CNB reports on an advertisement claiming that the signature on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine is the remedy that cures a cold in one day with bold assertions and brand emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Public farm sales posted for Conrad Zener estate
Public auctions advertised at three Indiana County farms in November 1900. Conrad Zener's late farm near Marchand hosts sale on November 15 offering horses, wagons, machinery, crops, and tools. November 16 sale continues with household goods at Marchand residence. Additional sale on November 8 at Shadrach farm includes cattle, horses, farm implements, and produce. Descriptions list items and terms. auctions conducted by named administrators and local auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Zener
Marchand
Mahoning Township
Indiana County
North Mahoning Township
John Zenur
Jacop M. Abner
Shadrach
Green Township
Dixonville
E. A. Barber
5. S. Gipson
Youth's Companion 1901 Volume Promises Noted Contributors
The 1901 volume of The Youth's Companion will feature Theodore Roosevelt on The Essence of Heroism and other works by prominent figures such as Frank T. Bullen W. D. Howells Noah Webster Paul Leicester Ford and a treasury of travel and lifestyle pieces. New subscribers receive 52 issues for 1901 plus remaining 1900 issues, free calendar lithographed in color, and the Puritan Girl calendar offer from Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
Frank T. Bullen
W. D. Howells
Paul Leicester Ford
Noah Webster
Companion
Boston
Mass
Hall's Catarrh Cure ad promises $100 reward
How's This, We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, D. We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believed him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm, Wust & Truax, Warpine, Kinnan & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c, per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Wust & Truax
Wholesale Druggista
O. Warpine, Kinnan & Marvin
Two-Horse Tread Power for Sale in Brushvalley Pa
Bargain sale of a two-horse tread power described as almost new. View at residence one mile west of Mechanicaburg on the Homer City road. Contact Gro R Stewart Brushvalley Pa. Also notes on cold cure tablets and weekly fish sale by Frank H. Daughery with local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicaburg
Homer City Road
Gro. R, Stewart
Brushvalley, Pa
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. de Bussy
Rossetti
Damosel
Paris
Victor Hugo
Beethoven
M.de Bussy
Bright
Jennie C. Reichard
Springtown
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
W.J Moore
Homer City
Parkwood
Armstrong Township
Jersey
Gearhart
T. E. Wacuos
Rva
Pillsbury
Bury
Indrana
THE
Ulrici & Escalante Medicine CO
Water Street
New York City
N.Y
J.C. Moooore
Saltsburg
Penn
Penn Run
Renn Run, Pa
Frank H. Daughery
G. Groft
Chambersville
Work & Son
Wheeler & Wilson
Eldridge
Paragon
Vindex
Norwood
China
Brilhart
Tele
Jardinieres
Roger Bros
Welsbach
Philadelphia & J. &. Ounkins
S.ca
PEA Medicine CO
Cleveland
Daucherty Bros
Thompson
Edison
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