Kentucky horse trade tale ends in riches for Bob and Dan
A pair of youths in a Kentucky county scene imitate a horse deal provoking laughter. Uncle Dick recounts Ole Bob Hummock and his son Dan outwitting a chaser in a famed horse trade turned lad’s trick. Dan’s whitey hoax leads to a publicized venture, a Sensynatty horze store, and possible penitentiary time or riches.
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Kentucky
Dick Wamble
Bob Hummoeck
Uncle Dick
Ole Bob
Ole Bov
Glaeseya
Squire Clyre
Squire Jollywood
Dan
Bob
Whitey
Ole Whitey
Critter
Ckey
Hummock
Bob Hummock
Qola Bob
N. Y. News
Odd Bits From The Era Of Curious Feats And Frauds
A roundup of odd stories includes a Union Pacific offer of $2000 for a passenger to shoot a train robber, political operatives in New York boasting hireable thinned voters, a Bombay gorilla bending iron and shattering wood with a bite, and a Providence court display of a sixteen page letter where the term darling appears repeatedly. Also noted is Elberton Georgia’s oversized mouth curiosity, the Solano ferryboat’s vast length and freight capacity, a Ty ler Texas elder’s will dividing wealth among Southern births on March 8 1883, a California Newfoundland dog guarding a grave, and a literary anecdote about plagiarism fears involving a female author and Maupassant’s Strong as Death shared in similar plots publicized by Bourget.
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Union Pacific Road
Heeler
New York City
Bombay Zoological Gardens
Elberton
Straits of
Carquinez
Bernicia
Porta Costa
Tyler
Texas
California
Sadie
M. Bourget
Revue Des Lettres Et Des Arts
Maupassant
Fragmented Victorian gossip and notices in a late 19th century column
A collage of remarks on John Bright, royal fashion, and social life. It recalls Bright's will for cemetery maintenance, comments on Empress and Princess of Wales hats, notes about Edgar Saltus and an Italian trip ambiguity, Mrs. Harrison's public life frustrations, a Sandringham visit mishap with Miss Ellen Terry, and local ads for jewelry, mothers remedies, and pants made to measure.
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John Bright
Lord Beaconfield
Hs Queen
Rochdale
Russia
Aistar
Princess of Wales
New York
Edgar Saltus
Ais Soing
Narragansett Pier
Edgar Fawcett
Italy
Harrison
White House
Mr. Irving
Ellen Terry
Sandringham
Misa Terry
Portia
Mercy
Miss Terry
Ladies Fashion Trends Highlight Summer Attire
The season favors little underwear in large ribbed varieties, Burmese silk with floral designs replaces brocade in rich summer costumes, and is styled with shot taffetas. Velvet silk and lace blend in multi fabric outfits. The Figaro styles remain popular with long silk gloves trending. Barritz gloves offer rough wear durability. Yellow stitched white threads look lighter than darker shades.
Cincinnati Team Sees Captain Change Amid Mixed Form
The article notes frequent captain changes for Cincinnati as both league and association clubs show varied strengths. It cites Cleveland, Boston, and New York as strong league performers, while St Louis, Brooklyn, and Baltimore lead the association. It also praises Snyder and Charley Saycer for their impact, while criticizing earlier Cleveland play.
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Cincinnati
Association
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
New York
Plitstura
Yudisgapolis
Shineton
St. Thouis
Athletico
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Kansas City
Columbus
Louisville
Snyder
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rats
Imuier
Pine Sus
Tom Loftus
New Blood
Clevelands
Charley Saycer
Charley
Secret for $1.7 reads in Brooklyn ad reply
A Brooklyn man answered a sensational ad claiming educatour gas pills 75 percent. He received this terse reply by mail Burn kerosene. The item sits among warnings about cigarette smoking linked deaths and odd legal notices.
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Brooklyn
Teres
Frank Moore
Bath
Portland
Oragon
Connecticut
Paresis Panic and a Dartmouth Discovery
A national alarm over paresis as a dangerous disease, its spread and impact fuels calls for action. The piece cites Allen McLane Hamill and praises Paine's Celery Compound from Dartmouth College as a guaranteed cure, endorsed by nerve and brain experts and marketed nationwide.
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Worth
Estebtia
New York
Constantis
Allen McLane Hamill
Dartmouth Collen
Paine
Ani
Virtue and Merit Articles Highlight Blair Treatment
Indianapolis readers are urged to investigate outstanding claims about health reform acts. Testimonies from Mrs. J B Kennedy of Kalamazoo and Henry Broom of Brichswood praise Blair Treatment for catarrh and nerve disorders, claiming lasting relief and renewed health. Office hours listed. mail requires sending stamps.
Drunkenness Can Be Cured According to Medical View
A historical note asserts that alcoholism, described as a depraved appetite, can be positively cured through specific methods. The statement reflects a medical or moralizing stance from the period, framing the liquor habit as curable with treatment.
Haps Royal Specific for Drunkenness Advised Sale
An old remedy named Haps Royal Specific claims to treat drunkenness with or without patient knowledge. It is said to work for chronic and acute drinkers, suppressing liquor appetite while taken. Sold by Ward Brothers at 40 East Washington Street for two dollars per bottle with mail order service.
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Ward Bro
Washington-et
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