Ballooning Fable Ends With Ballast and Badazzi
A rambling first person account from a balloon trip mixes danger fantasy and comic mischief. The narrator recalls dawn landings, encounters with workers and police, and tossing advertisements, sodas, and a malted milk bundle toward ships and crowds while reflecting on the reckless thrill of flight. He finishes by collecting $80 and heading to Fortress Monroe to join a fleet, leaving two balloon men bound for a whistle post.
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Santiago
Ceyera
Bob
Bob Evans
San Francisco
Bo Evans
Delaware
Wilmington
Fortress Monroe
W. G. Chapman
Great Britain
Snakes Hear By Vibration And Scented Tongues
Snakes lack external ears and hear through body vibrations felt on their scaly skin. Their tongue probes for sound vibrations with a highly sensitive network of nerves. Their vision is keen at detecting moving objects according to St. Nicholas.
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St. Nicholas
Glass Headstones Offer Eternal Fame And Photo Embedding
Inventive Pittsburg unveils glass headstones that embed the deceaseds photograph along with an epitaph. The new mortuary device promises a blend of commemoration and durability, letting images accompany names beyond death.
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Pittsburg
Iceberg Fears Eased By Captain’s Calm Remark
A nervous passenger on an ocean liner asked the captain what would happen in a collision with an iceberg. He reassured her by saying the iceberg would move right along as if nothing bad occurred, leaving the woman visibly relieved.
Genealogical Trees and True Fame Quote
A Midwestern editor reflects on legacy noting that lineage alone does not create greatness. He argues that sustained fame comes from thought and deed, not pedigree, highlighting the enduring value of personal achievement over social lineage.
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Skobeteff
A fatter of Taste Doctor Praises Buttermilk Early
A physician lauds buttermilk as life’s elixir, warning that delaying intake dulls its perceived benefits and flavor. The piece emphasizes early consumption as key to realizing nourishing effects.
Defiance Starch Promises Finer Laundry Finish
A pitch extols Defiance Starch as a solution to overused starch in Rome laundry work. The copy claims Defiance can be applied thinner due to greater strength, preventing paste buildup that hides fabric beauty and worsens wear. It aims to persuade readers by comparing stiffness and appearance with rival brands.
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Rome
An Ambitious Mother. A janitor, a bachelor, a daughter’s fate
A witty anecdote from Everybody's Magazine where a wife suspects a janitor's interest in their eldest daughter while denying the idea of a duke. The exchange highlights social pretensions and playful marital banter.
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Leverybody's
One Hundred Dollars for Uncured Catarrh Cure Claim
Fraudulent claims tout one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh by Ball's Catarrh Cure. The text lists mis-spellings, counterfeit names, and implaus testimonials, urging readers to trust dubious products and offering large rewards for cured cases. It parrots patent medicine style with nonsensical phrases and generic advice.
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Ball
Peruna Advised for Sudden Cols and Colds
St Josefa Micin Sept 1901 A testimonial from Miss Helen Sauerbier states a sudden cold led to catarrh but after using Peruna within three days the phlegm loosened, appetite returned and by nine days health was restored. The ad promotes Peruna as an old reliable remedy for colds and urges women not to be without it.
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St. Josefa
Micin
Lg Perona
Helen Sauerbier
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