Mutual Mills and Presidents Echo in Distant Portraits
A writer and various anecdotes recount how Henry Hill and Theodore Roosevelt met in Washington over the Northern Securities case and exchanged punchlines about the president. A child’s riff on George Washington and the cherry tree rounds out the humor with a playful family scene.
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Old Hutch Bid to Catch BurGLAR Turns on Clock Work
Chicago tale recounts Chief Simon O'Donnell proving a burglar could enter the home of famed trader Hutchinson without detection. Hutchinson wagered he would sleep through the intrusion. the chief staged a burglary using a latch key and a reformed former criminal. The thief entered, took two sheets and a mantel clock, then fled unnoticed until morning.
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Dr Williams Pink Pills touted as blood purifying cure
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills cure rheumatism and related ailments by cleansing the blood. It describes rheumatism symptoms and recounts a testimonial from Mrs Ellen A Russell of Auburn Maine, praising relief after treatment. The promotion offers a pamphlet and orders by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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The Holladay Case on the Atlantic
On a nighttime promenade aboard a ship bound for Havre, Mr. Lester and Miss Kerriball face a planned crime linked to Martigny and the Holladay family. A shadowy abduction, the peril of Miss Holladay, and a web of suspects unfold as they plot to trap the mastermind and rescue the prisoner.
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Pernape
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Martheny
Tery
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Paris
Miss Holladay
France
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Miss Keimball
Assour Martigny
Monsieur Martigny
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Cure for Dandruff Protocol with Egg and Bay Rum Tonic
A home remedy advises first washing hair with an egg and rain water mix, massaging into the scalp and rinsing. Drying followed by a bay rum tonic containing resorcin and cantharides is applied for two weeks with nightly massage to reduce dandruff.
Can Women Appreciate A Club In New York
A torper's Weekly note discusses a new Colony club in New York opened in a fine house with selective members. It weighs whether women will fund and use such a club, noting men largely support urban clubs while women may attend infrequently. the text cites Philadelphia clubs as a cautionary example.
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New Colony Club
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Philadelphia
New Colony
Micro-Drama-Graphs by Frank J Wilstach A collage of theatrical witticisms
A collection of brief aphorisms on drama stage life and critics. It juggles wordplay about actors, plays, vaudeville and Broadway with puns and observations on taste and performance.
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Frank J. Wilstach
Whimsical child prayers and family anecdotes from a late issue
A collection of short vignettes shows children mispronouncing prayers asking for bedtime mercy, clever responses to scolding, small ambitions, and playful exchanges with parents. The pieces capture domestic humor and tender moments within families, including a boy’s fearlessness around a bear and a shy girl’s bond with her father.
Peruna Believes Spring Catarrh
Anonymous letters praise Peruna for spring catarrh relief with claims of rapid improvement. Mrs N P Lawler from Pittsburg Kansas recounts a severe cold turning into catarrh and says after starting Peruna she recovered in two weeks and feels much better.
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N. Broadway
Pittsburg
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Humorous Exchange Over Spring Outfit and Portrait
In Chicago chatter Gunner notes a woman paid $400 for a spring outfit and a Bagster Sunday portrait. Cuyer confirms the husband also had a portrait, quipping it showed a pair in disrepair.
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Pure Fun Facts About Garfield Ten Laxative
Garfield Ten claims three interesting facts as a natural laxative made from herbs and guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drug Law. A schoolroom moment shows Freddy voice and the teacher correcting laughter as a smile breaks the mood.
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Garfield Ten
Meaning of a Homestead in Irishimmigrant Law
An Irish resident seeks guidance on homestead rights and land ownership. A friend explains the law’s intent, noting government willingness to grant land to a person who occupies and improves it for five years, avoiding starvation and death.
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