Swindled stamps reveal costly woes of a New York widow
A New York Herald piece recounts a widow once living in luxury who, after her husband’s death, faced dire poverty. Her late husband’s estate included 125,000 Columbian stamps whose value plummeted in the panic, leaving the widow unable to cover debts. Attempts to redeem or exchange stamps with the Post Office failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
New York Herald
Iso
New York
Theoret-Ender
Arfet
Ilfet
Harlem
Hally
Colum
Queen, Cyclist Clash Over Bicycles Near Palace
A monarch known as the king of Ruritania bans cycling near the palace, fearing disruption to court life. His daughter enjoys riding, but royal anger leads to strict rules and long restrictions, ending with a cyclist challenging the queen who finally departs after being revealed as sovereign.
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Ruritania
England
The English Trade in Toads and Market Prices
The article notes toads cost six pence per dozen and are touted as highly effective for ridding gardens of slugs. It describes evening toad catchers along streams and hedgerows collecting many toads and selling them to florists and private gardeners for pest control.
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Hampstead Heath
Tramps Target Graves In Western Kansas
In western Kansas a troubling rash of grave desecrations has been reported with criminals robbing newly buried corpses. They exchange clothing with the dead and reseal the graves, delaying discovery and causing widespread alarm among communities.
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Kansas
Gabriel
Catarrh cure firm promises hundred dollar reward
The senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo pledges one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The affidavit dated December 6, 1900, sworn by Frank J. Cheney, notes the testimonial campaign and addresses marketing claims. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claims blood and mucous membrane reach. Sold by druggists at 75c. Hall's Family Pills also promoted.
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F. J. Ney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A.D
Frank J
A. W. Gleason
Notary Hall
F. J. Cheney &O
Drugziats
Ultimatum and Lassie Dish Up Classic Tastes
A Washington Star excerpt describes a couple where the wife, an accomplished musician, faces a clash over music choices. He notes her departure from favorite composers, while she laments practicing daily and the cook's dislike of Wagner and Liszt. She jokes about learning Wearin of the Green by tomorrow.
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Andr Hosch
Phrate
Washington Star
Through Trains to Pacific Coast and Curious Snippets
Period ad snippets describe Union Pacific freight and passenger routes with six to fifteen hours to western points like Lake, Helena, and San Francisco. The page repeats quips about Christmas gifts, teething syrups for children, romantic lines, and a phonetic advertising cadence.
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Pacific Coast
Union Pacific
Theludden, Lake
Butte
Helena
San Francisco
Sacramento
17Th St. Corner
Curtis
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Hesbeed
United States
State OF Ohio
City OF
Lucas County
George
Piso
Kline
da. Riese
Arch St
Philadelphia
Bane
Ayer
Ferry
Pat
Sam
AY Manilla Roofing CO
Amdes, Sede
BO Sanko
Moraneo
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Jong
Recan
Joan
Don
Enon
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