McGroarty’s Irish Visit Reflections and Reunions
Michael McGroarty returns from County Cork recalling Ireland’s changes since he left. He recalls old neighbors in Queenstown and Fermoy, meeting Mary Cronin and Dinnis Sullivan, and notes shifts in Irish life, humor, and customs. He jokes about dyspepsia, prisoned memory, and the vanishings of old manners, while recounting social scenes with familiar figures like Sir William Fine and Father Hugh.
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Michael McGroarty
Ireland
County Cork
Mr. McGroarty
Queenstown
Maurice
Waterford
Jack Robinson
Martin
Serra
Qeen
Fermoy
Mary Cronin
Dinnis Sullivan
Dinnis
Cork
Mary
Poe
Bat
Har
Ehuya
Michael
Sera
America
Ruffin
William Fine
Mr. Pine
Thare
Johno
Sir William
William
Wiliam
Hugh
Cascock
Beretta
Apology from Minnesota Sentinel editor mocks duties and patrons
A humorous relic shows a small town editor apologizing to readers for past mistakes while listing countless duties from hunting news to folding papers. The fragment also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla, urging readers to buy from druggists as a trusted medicine.
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Minnesota
the Sentinel
Furniture fashions in Egyptian oak and rattan styles
The Philadelphia Record notes furniture trends with yellow Mexican mahogany and rattan, bagdad portieres misnamed, sixteenth century oak parlor pieces with oxidized metal trim, and bamboo and Oriental rug infusions. Demand rises as New York buyers import designs. denim blue jeans, lace handkerchiefs, and ornate upholstery appear in markets nationwide.
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Mexico
Grand Rapids
United States
Home made trousers joke and baby bath advice
A collage of humorous quips about home made trousers and Christmas mischief with a baby crying over a locket, plus medical advice on baby bathing and wool undershirts. Advertisements tout Cole's Carbolic salve and Dr Jordan's lung renovator as cures and remedies.
Vaults Promote Safe Deposits and Guarded Money
An advertisement extols SAFE-DEPOSE vaults as the only vault of its kind in the state with day and night guards. It markets reaping of money, bonds, wills, deeds, abstracts, valuable trunks and packages storage services and related protective measures.
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Polleaman
New Bank Begins Business in 1889 With Conservatism
The bank, with paid-up capital of 300,100 dollars, organized under the National Bank Law, opened for business on Monday, December 16, 1889. It invites those seeking standard banking accommodations to start the new year with this institution. Office Medford B Wilson, President. Josephus Collett, Vice-President. Wm. D. Ewing, Cashier.
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National Bank
Medford B. Wilson
Josephus Collett
WM. D. Ewing
Swift Specific Co Offer Sparks Health Treatment Inquiry
A mailed solicitation from Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Ga requests recipients send their name and address to receive an informative treatise on blood and related diseases. The item emphasizes health topics and invites participation through a postal request.
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Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Eighth City Citizen Claims Swift Remedy Cures 30-Year Eruption
A prominent local figure, Vat, now absent, credits Swift's Specific with curing a skin eruption that plagued him for three decades after trying many remedies. Rosext Cizge, Drugeist, Falls City, Neb.
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Vat
Swift
Falls City
Neb
Money Saving Tips From Smart Shopping
A brief note extols saving money by seeking the lowest prices and best quality. It urges careful buying and a little planning to accumulate enough in years to buy a small home or build a healthy bank balance.
Furniture bargains in House Furnishing line attract shoppers
Shoppers are urged to compare options for furniture and house furnishings with the aim of finding the best prices. The message promises savings and positions the source as a top place to shop for value in home goods.
Chinese Medicine Promises Cure for Ill Woman
A woman describes severe illness and weight loss improved after taking Gun Wa remedies sold by a Chicago or Indiana based Chinese physician. She endorses the treatment, notes others fear it, and claims medicines led to weight gain, better sleep, appetite, and overall health. The ads claim cures for cancer, rheumatism, and nervous disorders with free consultations and home letters.
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Gun Wa
Sue
Indianapolis
Anie
Indiana
West Washingtonist
Herve Bean Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Browning & Son
G. H. Werahan
M.D
Amsterdam
N.Y
D. R. Drour & Co
Chicago
Drigeists
Mdence
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McGroarty
Hood
Oddities OF Lifez
St. Louis
New York
Peter Baur
Pottsville
Maine
Aaron Trexler
Schuylkill County
Ringtown
Newark
Rogers’ Royal
Roger
Royal Remedies, CO
Boston
Mass
Walta
Ion de Tuane
TaRsUm
Johnny Dumpsey
Mrs. Dumpsey
Bil Peck
Pask
Darling
Puck
St. Jerome
K. K
A. Fletcher & Co
Safe Deposit
Jons
Tarrington
The
Capital National Bank OF Indianapolis
East Washington St
Wen
Scott's
Scott
Wren
Jane James
Boancke Street
Anusenenth
English’s Opera House
Pugean B
Harrison
Virginia Ave
Traveler's Register
Union Station
South Oilinois Street
Sou
Indianapolis Union Station
eNailo
Amungs City
Sicket Office
Jackson Place
Ageinsylvana Lines
Avia
Central Standard
Pittsburg
Balti J
More
Washington
Hitadel Ra
Louisville
Loudavile
Vincennes
Sairo
SusRay
Wumdawa
Loutis
Iails
Iadavapelis
Et Louis
Poyt
Inter Esstla
Verre Haute
Drew Sir Louis
Aim
Vite Waute
Greaniastie
Eira
Irs and Information Aphiy
Ithe Colubany
R. Cering
Enher Agony
Jefferson-Florence Comedy Company
Sheridan
Rivals
Pan
Joseph Jefferson W. J. Florence
Edwin Varrey
Frederick Paulding
George Frederick Nash
George W. Denham -Josep
Viola Allen
Ge. Paves UN Ewe
Agnes Miller
Anusem
Aneshaensel & Strong
Pennsylvania - Street
Deniecon
W. Washington St
Indianapolis, Ind
Levelard
Cincienat
Chigalg & ST. Lois
Chien
Need
India
Gaston
Benet
Meridian
Cleveland
Wagner Palace
Springfield
Big Four
Cincinnati
Cairo
J. H. Martin
D. P
Eyeleaet
Virginia-ave
Pursell & Medsker
Carl
Oly
Washington-st
Bouse
Barnes’ New Special Gash and Credit Store
North
Pennsylvania Street
May
Eydor
Malydor Mpg. CO
Lancaster
Ward Bros
Washington St
C.B
Mayhew, Optician
North Merléan St
M.&d
Rogers
Lilly "& Stalnaker
East Washington Street
U. Sh
Alsen
Warden Surest
Are
Fis
Etriet
Evans Chemical Ge
Fadle
Orrhgsa
Gleet
Bett
M. Dy
Bryce
DE. Sw
F. Earhart
East
Washington-ét
Pete
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