Refusal to Help a Young Widower with His Children
A brief note indicates a mainchance refusal explaining there is no viable support or provision available to send or assist the widower’s children. The text reveals the speaker’s hesitation and lack of funds or opportunity to respond to the family needs.
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Pure Laxative by California Fig Syrup Co
Ad touts Syrup of Figs as a safe, effective laxative free from questionable substances. It claims the product originates in California and acts on the kidneys to relieve headaches fevers and constipation. It warns buyers to avoid substitutes and mentions a $1 bottle price.
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California
Lions Taming Methods Race Back to Early Training
A historical piece describes lion training for public performances, noting captives are often unsuitable and that training begins around nine to ten months. It covers methods, from building trust to collaring, riding acts, horse compatibility, diet, temperament, and risks to handlers in early attempts.
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Nubia
Abyssinia
Darling
Minnie Questions Sharp Talk to Beggar in Novel Scene
In a humorous quip from Texas Siftings Minnie asks why a sharp rebuke was given to a beggar. Mannie replies that the beggar may deserve aid yet interrupted during a moment of lament about a dying character on a rich man's doorstep.
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Minnie
Mannie
Texas
The Bee as an Upholsterer in Bright Leaf Circles
The bee acts as an artistic upholsterer lining its nest with bright colored flower leaves. It selects leaves with vivid hues and cuts them in exact circles as precise as any compass could craft.
Diverse World Hints From Late 19th Century News Clipping
A collage of notes: Southern California lava formations resemble an inverted cup in a saucer. a Vienna millionaire funds eternal light for his vault tomb. Captain McDougall forecasts Lake Superior trade soaring to 20 million tons yearly. Russian Mount of Olives tower to offer sea views. rare book sale in London yields 895 dollars for a 1602 Virginia voyage account and 545 dollars for early Massachusetts laws. Plymouth England adopts a self recording target with steel rings and electric circuit indicators to show hits instantly.
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California
Vienna
McDougall
Lake Superior
Mount of Olives
Jerusalem
London
John Brewton
Virginia
Massachusetts
Plymouth
England
Parson Hunt Ends In Pledge And Flight
An old courtroom sketch captures Josiah Flint recalling a raid during March Century reporting a parson pursued after taking a wife and stealing a woman. The judge probes for favorable notes about the prisoner as a witness testifies to a rammed escape and larcenous theft.
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Parsons
Josiah Flint
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Prowers County Colorado
Public notice that C O Atkins as successor in trust will sell at public auction on April 18 1904 at 2 PM at the Prowers County courthouse all property described in the deed of trust from James E Long to secure a $400 note with 10 percent interest. Sale proceeds to satisfy the indebtedness and costs. the trustee John A Clough has refused to act.
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Wuerens
James E. Long
Prowers County
Colorado
John A. Clough
C. O. Atkins
South Peace
6Th Princips Meridian
I. C. O. Atkins
Court House
Army
Avtrep Barrers
Colorado Savings Bank
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