Salzer Seed Co Offers Prize for Name of New Oats
The Salzer Seed Co claims its oats are top among 300 varieties per USDA tests. Farmers report test yields near 200 bushels per acre and expect higher in 1895. The ad notes Salter seed grown in Texas and the South, potatoes at $2.50 a barrel, and 35 packages of early vegetables for $1 postpaid with 10 cents postage for a free catalogue.
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Salzer Seed Co
United States Department of Agriculture
Salzer
Salter
Texas
Great South
John A. Salzer Seed Co
LaCrosse
Wis
W.N.U
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers 100 Dollar Reward
An old advertisement features Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio with a 100 reward promise for incurable satarrh. It cites testimonials and endorsements from Cheney West Truax Walding Kinman Marvin druggists and promotes internal consumption. The ad notes price 73 cents per bottle and claims the remedy cleanses blood and mucous surfaces. It ends with a moral line about weighing feelings.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinman & Marvin
Gentle Corrective Pellets for Liver and Bowels
A detailed promotion for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets highlighting mild, natural regulation of the liver stomach and bowels. The text stresses small sugar coated pellets, use as laxative or cathartic, a free sample offer, and urging readers not to substitute with cheaper imitations. It mentions costs per vial and a Buffalo New York address for trial samples.
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Weatm’s Dispensary Median Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Monts de Piété: Historic Pawn Institutions Across Europe
The article traces the long evolution of monts de piete from medieval pawn schemes in Bavaria and Franche Comte to their Italian origins under Savonarola in 1495. It notes early French and Spanish implementations, European spread by the 17th century, and the shift from priestly to secular management while preserving aims to shield the poor from usury and support charitable institutions and hospitals.
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Bavaria
Perugia
Savonarola
Italy
Europe
France
Avignon
Netherlands
Francisco Piquer
Mont de Picte
Madrid
Milk safeguards and odor transfer from volatile substances
A historical note explains that milk near turpentine or other strong smells quickly takes on the odor. It warns to keep milk away from volatile substances and from sick rooms, as milk can disguise the taste of certain drugs and should not be consumed after exposure.
Bruce County man wills marriage vow limits to death
An Australian husband argued that his vow to “till death do us part” ended at his wife’s death, thus he refused funeral expenses. The court ruled the obligation ends only after the undertaker’s bill is settled, affirming duties persist until payment is made.
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Australia
A Young Diplomatist Birthday Question
A nine year old girl from Amsterdam avenue calls her father to her bedside to seek birthday gift advice. She asks what would be best for him to give her next week, revealing a charming early family moment.
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Amsterdam Avenue
Texas
Hidden Fortune Unearthed from Old Wardrobe in Pittsburg
A Pittsburg family removing an old wardrobe after fifty years uncovered 75000 dollars in bank notes and government bonds hidden inside. Authorities advise consulting lawyers and bank officials for proper handling and potential claims.
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Pittsburg
One Letter Off Dante Club Meeting
A witty exchange reveals a character nearly lied about attending a Dante club gathering. The joke hinges on altering a single letter in a title to disguise their actual plan, offering a light moment of misdirection.
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Dante Club
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Arapahoe Street
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Tucker
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Solde Bogue Lead CO
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Velty Works & MF Co
Littleton Flour
Will Bey
Pompeii
Dora Thorne
H. 8
Stowe
Th Marvel
Bulwer Lytton
A. Conan Doyle
Bertha Clay
Bill Nye
J. W. Riley
MW. E. Holmes
Harrison Book CO
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Chicago
W Fowler Seothiow
Idealuang
Davis
Hs Villa
Hood
Pari
Hamar F. Prrraxo
Wioterry Hood
Ingihie
Mper Ierean Ap YY
Joan Carle & Sons
Colchi
Colches
Spadin Boot
Ely
J. C. Olmsted
Tor Ely Brothers
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Fashington
Pohen
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