The Order of Nebichadnezzarites Satirized
A Jasper News piece ridicules a supposed cure all called the Order of Nebichadnezzarites. It describes members eating and moving on hands and knees to claim health benefits, notes speculation whether it is satire or a real reform scheme, and lampoons gender and fashion constraints in its premise.
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Order of Nebichadnezzarites
Change the New Year to Begin in May
The writer argues for starting the year on May 1 rather than January 1. He notes no real shift between December 31 and January 1 and rejects the artificial dawn of the new year. He claims spring arrives when thoughts, behavior, and habits shift, favoring May as a natural start.
Paul Doumer Praises American Library System In Lecture
French statesman Paul Doumer, back from a lengthy U S visit, toured the United States with keen eyes and a thoughtful spirit. Speaking to university students he lauded Washington’s congressional Library as the finest organized and regulated library in the world, a high compliment from a man of literary culture.
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Paul Doumer
United States
Union
M. Doumer
Congressional Library
Washington
To Be Lovely A Calm Mind Masks Beauty Flaws
A writer argues true beauty comes from mental state not diet or exercise. Anger jealousy worry and distrust erase charm. he urges women to cultivate cheerfulness, kindness, and gaiety. The Indianapolis Star warns that good nature makes one lovely and joyful.
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Etris
Indianapolis Star
Wrapper 15 leads rebellion at the Nations
In a dramatic shop floor tale at the Nations a floor-walker battles lost status while Wrapper 15 and Wrapper 16 rise. Miss Taylor, head of stock, regains respect as Wells is called to account. Wrapper 16 confesses forging the petition that reshaped power, ending with a new balance and Promised higher pay for 15. Desert telegraph plan teased for Africa.
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Mr. Wells
Miss Fleming
Miss Taylor
Ariting
Mias Taylor
Mr.Wells
the Nations
NOW SHES MAD MEETS INDIA HUNTING MONTHS CATCHEM
Dialogue fragment shows tension between two characters. Mr Huntem vows to travel to India to hunt for all months while Mine Catchem laments being forgotten. Huntem responds that only a fierce elephant could erase their bond.
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Mr. Huntem
India
Simpler talk and kitchen observe in prejudice dialogue
A fragmentary scene shows Mrs Kawser asking about Johnny the grocer’s clerk and Bridget recalling an exchange. Mrs Crossway jokes about tying an ununtieable knot on packages and trains. The dialogue hints at social tension and domestic banter.
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Gonluy
Kawser
Johnny
Crossway
A Hard Language to Understand
Jeremiah Curtin, living in Bristol Vermont, is said to master 70 languages. He might try asking a London bus conductor a question and give up after the conductor repeats the answer a dozen times.
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Bacon
Jeremiah Curtin
Bristol
Egbert
London
Umea
Dean's Kidney Pills Restore Relief From Backache
Swainsboro Georgia merchant Coleman testifies his kidney condition and backache eased after taking Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports long term relief and renewed energy. Foster Milburn Co. distributes the remedy, 60 cents per box, sold by all dealers.
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Dean
John
Coléman
Swainsboro
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Tainted Money and the Gentle Robber Tale
A fragment from The Gentle Robber recounts a clash with an archbishop as a robber vows to fund church walls with eight hundred bags of gold. The robber justifies violence against resisting men, claiming devotion to the church and willingness to serve.
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Mioney
Apss
McClure
Cheney Co legal notice and medical ad from Toledo 1888
State of Ohio city of Toledo court summons demands payment of one serntvonas portals AILS cure by opulent remedy. Cheney & Co. attorneys sign today December 1888. Advertisement for Catarrh remedy Bend for free trial and pills for constipation.
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Toledo
CaTannn
J. Cheney
A. D
W. Gleason
Halle
Caterrh
Sunshine the Great Disinfectant
The article extols sunlight as the best disinfectant and urges letting sunshine into homes daily. It warns that without sun exposure for hours, rooms become uninhabitable and carpets and hangings may fade, prioritizing health over shade.
Home Laundering With Starch Promises Quality Finish
An advertisement extols using smooth iron and Defiance Starch to launder shirt waists at home. It claims proper stiffness, less wear, and satisfaction from a starch that does not stick to the iron, noting quality mirrors the user’s affection.
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