An American Poet Guard and Paris Anomaly
A Paris correspondent highlights M. Paul Dupin a 63 year old railway guard who self taught music and now composes though never trained. He loves hearing his compositions played by his 12 year old daughter who received a piano as a gift. Also noted is a famed astronomer’s caution about a potential dark star collision and ensuing planetary upheaval, contrasted with mainstream scientific views of Earth’s age and stability. The piece also praises U S naval hospitality abroad, comments on Amherst college dinners, and recounts a Chicago rent dispute where a judge honors sentimental value of a worn wedding ring. Finally a Cleveland invention promises meat curing with electricity, and Alaska copper prospects with the Monanza mine showing rich ore bodies and high copper content.
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Paris
M. Paul Dupin
Reanes
Rennes
They Make Almost Everything Except Free Lunch of Cupcreia
A fragment hints at a satirical or instructional note about Cupcreia, noting broad production or offerings while joking that free meals are excluded. The text remains unclear on date or author, but suggests a regional or industrial context with emphasis on scarcity of complimentary provisions.
Turn About Fair Play
A lighthearted tale from the Seattle Argus about a newly married man who divides his salary unevenly, keeping more for himself while his wife manages on less. The humorous exchange ends with the wife questioning how she will live on two dollars weekly.
Child Suffering Terrible Plight From Itching Gore
A short notice reports a child enduring two months of dreadful itching and irritating humor. The little sufferer remains in a terrible plight, with medical concerns highlighted and calls for care.
Child Healed From Hives After Cuticura Use
A six year old girl suffered two months with severe hive outbreaks and itchy sores from scratching. After trying doctors and multiple remedies, daily Cuticura Soap baths and Cuticura Digiment applications relieved the symptoms and cleared the disease. Mrs. George L. Fridhoff of Warren Michigan reports in 1908. Pottoe Drug & Chem, Corp, Boston.
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George L. Fridhoff
Warren, Mich
Pottoe Drug & Chem, Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Doctor’s Plaster Trial Fails to Cure Chest Pain
Doctor Monk asks if mustard plasters relieved the chest pain. Ostrich replies that they did not help much, admitting he has eaten only five of them.
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Monk
Curious Prayers and Sermon Preludes in Church History
A writer notes varied prayers by laymen and ministers, including a lay petition asking God to be with them in upsittings and down risings, and a minister translating a Latin sentence. He recalls a long pre-sermon prayer in nonconformist churches, where one clergyman, mid dilemma, quipped that he would relate a little anecdote to the assembly.
Mexican Boy Accused by Little Girl in California School
A California public school pupil Mary accuses a Mexican boy of striking her. The teacher questions Joe, the only Mexican boy, who denies the charge. Mary then directs blame to another dark-skinned boy, noting he is very tanned, highlighting bias and misidentification.
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California
Joe
Mary
Less Meat Advice from a Family Physician
A letter from a New Mexico reader illustrates a shift away from meat for strength. After dyspepsia and nervousness, the writer followed a doctor’s advice to eat less meat and greasy foods and found relief using Grape-Nuts cereal as a key part of meals. The letter lauds Grape-Nuts for health gains and credits Postum Co. with the endorsement, urging readers to consider the product as a health aid.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Dainty stock collars supplant embroidered linen collars in fashion
The article describes a shift in ladies neckwear from embroidered linen collars to dainty lingerie lace and embroidered stocks. It highlights various collar styles from high stiff stocks to low broad Dutch collars, and details cravats and bows designed to pair with high lingerie stocks, emphasizing youthful throats and refined embroidery.
Paris fashion includes peacock feather headpiece trend
The rise of everything Byzantine inspires the peacock craze with eye feathers used in embroidery and peacock blue green tones. The newest fashion is a jeweled peacock head and neck ornament worn at the front of the coiffure. It is popular in Paris and may or may not catch on in America.
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Paris
Styles in belts for summer wardrobes and belts
Belts become a key accessory as women mix shirtwaists and duck skirts with matching ties and hats. Embroidered belts in linen, satin, and corded fabrics offer plain white or colored options, with jeweled centers and floral motifs. Fancy belts feature brass, raffia, or corded silks, while practical wear favors sturdy white leather buckles and washable designs.
In Vogue A New Notion In Shoes and Day Wear
A fashion note outlines patent leather with tan tops and pearl buttons for shoes. Corduroy and other fabrics rise for early spring promenade costumes. Day wear favors many buttons and braid on velvet gowns. Sleeves stay tight though some models show upper short sleeves. The bolero returns with soutache embroidery over lace guimpe under the dowdy coat.
Backache Is Kidneyache Says Nurse Thompson Watkins
Thompson Watkins a professional nurse from Parsons Kansas declares back pain often signals kidney issues. She reports relief after using Deans Kidney Pills, noting fewer twinges and regular kidney secretions. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Reeve
Thompson Watkins
St. Parsons, Kans
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N, Y
Secretary Tests Dictated Confession for Novel
An author dictates a passionate confession to his young lady typewriter who pauses, asking if it is to be included with the rest. The moment reveals a cheeky edit to his literary labor and hints at romantic tension in the office.
Lewis' Single Binder 5c Cigars and Factory Note
Historical ad fragment notes Lewis' Single Binder cigars priced at 5c and mentions Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois. It includes a parallel motto about duty and happiness. The readable text preserves a promotional tone with brief trade details.
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Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Til
Woman's dress sewn from postage stamps astonishes readers
A local tale recalls a woman named Mrs. Desham who fashioned a dress entirely from post age stamps, prompting thoughts that stamps are meant for mail and not attire. The anecdote showcases quirky fashion history and the paper's lighthearted look at unusual outfits.
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Benham
Relieved Eyes by Marine Remedy Sold by Physicians
An 1890s ad claims red weak weary watery eyes are relieved by a marine remedy known as Murine. It touts Druggists selling the product with statements about eye pain and relief after use.
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Columobia Arena
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