French fishing fleets of St Pierre and Miquelon described
Gustav Kobbe notes St Pierre and Miquelon as France’s last North American relics with two governors and French police. He contrasts their large vessels and zigzag trawling method with American practices, then shifts to consumer ads for Chamberlin's Coke Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and a local drugstore notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Newfoundjod
St. Pierre
Ai Miquelon
France
North America
Gustav Kobbe
St. Nicholas
Earned Ftils Dinner From Tramp Fraudster
Mrs Blvins and her husband discuss a tramp who begged for a meal and money. He feigned fits to earn dinner and lodging, then spent the 25 cents on booze. A child in the nursery was amused by his fits, while the family debates the ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivins
Barred Plymouth Rocks Eggs for Hatching Offered
A notice from W. M. Taylor at M. Kibben, Ga, 15 invites raising chicks this year. Barred Plymouth Rocks lead, offering fertile eggs at 150 per dozen, 80 for 2.50. Agent for Young's Poultry Powders, Liquid Lice Killer, and Columbia Incubators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
W. M. Taylor
M. Kibben
Young’s
Columbia
Family seeks remedy as son’s vice ends in tragedy
In Tsing-Kiang-Pu, a King family son led a depraved life with gambling and opium. Fearing public shame and ruin to kin, the father and uncle strangled him with ropes by graveside, while neighbors watched, to save the family’s honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsing-Kiang-Pu
Yamen
North
China
Antiseptic Ad Promises Quick Relief From Injury
An old advertisement urges using Dr Tichelor antiseptic for wounds. It touts surprising effectiveness and offers the product for 50 ets at local druggists.
One More Shock in Hindu Punch Quips
A vignette from Hindu Punch mocks medical battery with a patient asking if another shock is needed and the doctor replying only once more while planning to send the bill. The line blends dark humor with satire on medical costs and care.
Sample Dr Tiche- Nor antiseptic offered for free
A brief note urges readers to request a free sample of Dr Tiche- Nor antiseptic from Sherose Med Co. It promises quick action for injuries or colic and stresses not wasting the sample if already received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Tiche- Nor
Sherose Med
DeWitt Pile Scaids Noted In Local Record
Fragmentary OCR notes reference DeWitt and Scaids in a local record. No clear event or date is readable, but the names appear as issue of interest in the page segment. Further readable details are not present in the surviving text.
Ivory traders and local raids in early Stanley region
Journal excerpts describe ivory value rising with Arab contact, natives trading elephants for beads or brass, Ki Bongo’s settlement after Stanley’s passage, and Tippu Tib’s forces gathering along Stanley Falls amid raids. A separate notice mentions dyspepsia relief with Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kibongo
Stanley
Tippu Tib
Stanley Falls
K. J. Grave
Century
Elephants Used in War in Akbar Era and Modern Indian Forces
The text notes elephants in India serving as beasts of burden for artillery and cites ancient uses in battle. It states the last regular combat use may have been 1601 during Akbar the Great's campaigns subduing Deccan kingdoms and founding the Mohammedar power in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akbar
Deccan
India
Local remedy touted for wide range of illnesses
W. W. Mayhew of Mertoh Wisconsin endorses Icons der One Minute as a harmless quick remedy. The ad claims immediate relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe and throat lung diseases including pneumonia. Mothers and children are cited as supporters. Dr W L Carmichael is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Mayhew
Mertoh
Wis
WL. Carmichael
Prince Napoleon’s Irish Visit Ends With Witty Exchange
A famed tale recounts Prince Napoleon known as Pion Pion visiting an Irish city. The mayor, mispronouncing French, is answered in idio matic English. The piece ends with a testimonial for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers from W. E Lake of Happy Creek Virginia praising their quick, nongripping relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Napoleon
Pion Pion
DeWitt
W. E Lake
Happy Creek
W. L. Carmichael & Co
They Didn't Punctuate
A description notes ancient scripts lacked punctuation and uniform letter sizes, with no word or sentence separation. As a result readers faced difficulty in interpreting ages and distinguishing sentences, names, or matters within old histories.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Local Official
Prothonotary J I Carson of Washington Pennsylvania praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as an excellent remedy for stomach trouble claiming it divests what you eat and will cure. Dr W L Carmichael & Co. advertise the remedy. Separately, the Mussulman art museum in Algiers opens in a public garden setting with numerous antiquities already on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Shipman
Bearesley
Minn
Diting
W. L. Carmich
J I. Carson
Washington, Pa
Mussulman
Algiers
J J Thornton Wagon Purchase Offers Freight Advantage
A buyer who purchases a wagon from J J Thornton gains a five dollar freight advantage due to the wagon being produced in Georgia, reducing overall freight costs for the shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Thornton
Georgia
No To Bac Advertisement Touts Quick Tobacco Cure
An old ad touts No-To-Bac as a quick cure to quit tobacco, claiming it makes weak men strong. It promises a booklet and sample for free, with a 50 cent or 81 price and delivery from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Southern Railway Pullman Cars to Cities and Regions
Pullman sleep and library observation cars run between Atlanta, Chattanooga, Macon and New York. Connections at Union Depot Atlanta for north, east and west routes. Also at Jesup for Jacksonville, Tampa, Savannah, Columbia, Washington and beyond. Officials Franks, Gannon, Culp signers.
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Puis
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Pullman Library
Macon
New York
Union Depot
Jesup
Acksonville
Tampa
Savannah
Columbia
Washington
Franks. Gannon
J.m.culp
Mgr
U. M
W.A. Ture
S. H. Hardwick
P. A
Ee Bay
Brunswick
Everett
Hazlehurst
Lumber City
Fastman
Empire
Sata's Ly
Hawksville
Annes Sees
Occehran
Uda
Fiovilla
McDonough
Woah
Anooga
Memr Eigen
Louisvile
Eeeres
Ava Ae
St. Louis
Air Line
Chcinnati, Q.&ca
Avania
Jay Ar. Firmingham
Ilia “ Mempxzis
WU Fanaas City
Ashilton
Ion Washilvion
Atlantaie Hale
Karses Cit
Wieimphis
Lda
Upa
Birmingham
Aclanta
Cincinnati
Uoa
Bi. Louis
Louisvill
Memphis
Tia
Ar- Atlanta
Mevonough
FigVibae
Cochran
Hawkinsvile
Asfercees
J. Dot Pro
Lumber City Hkuziehurst
Seefeeneve
Pullman
Jacksonville
Fla
Louisville
St Louis
Kansas City
Memphia
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Chamberlin
Worcester Enterprise
Wwich
Lave
W. A. StarRoup
Popomoke City
Maryland
Kinvilla Drug Co
San Francisco Examiner
Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co
Ely
S. S
Jon Malley
Wisth Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Addn
Southern Railway
Car Hoad Farm
Farr
Dixby & Thornton
Mr. Lerece
B. Spencer
G. P. Cushing
North Abn
Mass
Jery King
Wedderburn & CC
J. T
Cssc
Dicamieta
Eiyesee
Pagrerd Ek Aheges
Tasecess
Sewin Machine
Regina
Continental
St. Louis, Mo
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