Oldest Man in America Isaac Brock at 115
The Makklannin Ponty man Isaac Brock is claimed to be America's oldest, aged 115, living with his son in Valley. He recounts a long life, once teaching at Bosque Falls, and shows a family Bible recording his birth 118 years ago. He credits Peruna as essential to health and long life, noting relief from colds, grip, diarrhea, and better appetite. A 1909 letter from Brock praises its benefits and asks for a free catarrh book.
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Shabby OCR Ad Mentions Deflagce Starch Price
An old clipped line advertises Deflagce starch with a price of 16 cents per ounce and a slogan about buying quality. The fragment also notes a phrase about a young father and arms, likely garbled context from an advertisement.
Advice From Her Father Story Delivers Laugh Amid Temper
A friend tells of a groom who asks to marry a temperamental wife after courting. The father vows to insure the bride’s life before granting consent. The suitor asks which company, and the father jokes you should pick a policy that pays for death by your own action, eliciting a grim pun about temper.
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Albatross Cake Walk Details Naturalist Describes Birds
A naturalist depicts the albatross dance called the cake walk seen in Laysan islands. Two birds bow and circle, glide with nods, peck, then one stalls and both bow before rising on toes and vocalizing. The scene is contrasted with human anecdotes of rigid obedience and ambition.
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Antiquity of False Teeth in Ancient Egypt and Greece
The article notes the ancient Egyptians used false teeth and jawbones with replacements, some teeth set in gold. It also states the ancient Greeks knew how to fill teeth with gold and how to craft false teeth.
Legal Lore: Uncle Ned on Civil Liabilities After War
An anecdotal postwar exchange features a former slave asking the governor if he can secure "peace" for a person who caused a death by his own actions. Ned replies he would assign the responsible party to pay court costs and support the child, illustrating a rural frontier view on liability and responsibility.
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Swamp Root Promises Health From Kidney Trouble
An era of health ads urges readers to try Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder relief. It cites testimonials a free sample offer and a coupon request while warning neglect leads to grave consequences despite promotional language.
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