Sockless Jerry Simpson Denounced in Kansas Verse
A New York Sun verse extols Jerry Simpson of Kansas praising his sockless feet as a symbol of rugged honesty. It mocks rivals and rails against protectionist talk, claiming Simpson will rise by sheer rhetoric and unshod roots. The piece blends satirical lines with era political theater.
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Jerry’ Simpson
Jerry
Kinley Bill
New York
Kansas
Mister Ingalls
Simpson
York Sun
Ida Morris and the doomed mate in a hurricane rescue
A windswept sea tale aboard a ship bound for New London recounts Ida Morris, a delicate 19 year old passenger, drawing admiring attention from Second Mate Bill Wynd. A white squall hits, the halyard securing the mast loosens, and the mate clings to a saved position as the crew fear a fatal fall.
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Soship
Gyufl
New London
Ida
Fough
Bill Wynd
Ida Morris
iSke
Nam
Bill
Mie Fj
Sandwich Island
Jes
Miverynan
Maiden Ida Saves Shipmate Then Weds Bill Wynd
A shipboard rescue unfolds as Ida Morris clinging to halyards frees Bill Wynd from a fatal sweep. He descends safely. both are hailed as heroes and later marry. The tale sits among other notes on tea, pipes, and river lore from the era, with a Globe Democrat echo of the era’s voice.
Elder opposed to tobacco confronts smoker at church
A second Baptist elder, strict against sin, accosted Tim Thomas for smoking a strong smelling pipe. Tim replied that his breath would be left behind in heaven, then passed on peacefully as the elder watched in dazed distress. The scene at a church meeting was described as painful to witness by the Washington Post.
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Second Baptist Church
Tim
Brudder
Thomas
Pradder
Washington Post
Southern Antidote for Malaria
A Southern tonic claims Simmons Liver Regulator provides reliable immunity from malaria symptoms. It asserts faster action than talomel or quinine without harmful effects. The ad touts popularity and effectiveness for those living in the South.
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Simmons
South
Mothers E Mothers Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad
Fragmentary ad text touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething and diarrhea in children. The jumbled lines mention soothing the child softening gums and relief of pain but are unclear and incomplete.
Proposals and puns from a bygone society looking abroad
A collage of colorful clippings notes women’s rights quirks, pension ideas for Sabbath-born sons, and a Brooklyn bridge fantasy for women only. It mentions a New York Times quip about millionaire letters, remedies for rheumatism, and a satirical verse about Tar and a fighting nag, reflecting playful society chatter of the era.
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St. Louis
Brooklyn
Kentucky
The
New York Times
Trains Schedule Change at Union Station 1891
The Travelers Register notes that beginning Sunday January 11 1891 trains will run per Central Standard Time with departures from and arrivals at Union Station South Illinois State.
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Union Station
South Ilinois
Sauti Ie
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Washington
Paidelphia
New York
Djiddam
Columbus
Richmond
Chicage
Vincennes
Cairo
Puilman
Our
Illinois Street
Kentucky Avenue
Trians
Free 10 word liners in Tue Sun columns offer help
The Tue Sun invites readers to place free or low cost 10 word notices for three days covering want ads for male or female help rooms and real estate. Readers can submit by telephone mail or in person at the Tue Sun building 9 E. Chicago Street.
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Haa
Tae Sun
Taw Sun
Chio St
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Ateanta
Ind
Chinere Herd Remoady Company
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Mrs. Maaya
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Herb Hemady Company
Washington Street
Indianapolis
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Paris
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Grand Opera
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Traveler’s Register
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Chicago
Chicago & Cincinnati
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Cincinnati
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Virginia Ave
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Mading Square
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Medical and Surgical Institute
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