Traveling salesman tale from eastern Pennsylvania trip
A traveling salesman recalls a rough ride to a county seat on a poor horse, joking about trading the animal for 30 days and a vague prison mention. The story weaves in farm characters Sam Woolridge and James Haggin, with odd local scenes and a mocked doctor in a small town.
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Ganse Voort Street
Pennsylvania
Amile
Mintor
New York
Sam
Lexington
Sam” Woolridge
Phoenix
Woolridge
James Fr. Haggin
Elmendorf
Janes
Mr Woolridge
Sam Woolridge
Valise
Versailles
Pleasant Prospect. Cigar purchase sparks warning
A reader notes a faulty cigar burn that sours the mood and risks sickness, advising caution about fast burning tobacco products and suggesting a long smoke may lead to regret. The fragment hints at a warning or moral about a poor quality item and its effects.
Not a Party Gain in Chicago Politics Says Harrisonism Endures
The piece argues Chicago has never been a strictly Democratic city, citing historical presidential results where Democrats won narrowly or decisively only at limited times. It highlights a Harrison faction misaligned with national Democrats, noting its collapse as voters shift to Republican tickets while still reflecting complex local party dynamics.
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Chicago
Tilden
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Harrison
Democrate
Republians
Socialiste
Harrigan
Hia
Pryan
Lacs
Tariffs and the Economic Outlook in Wartime
An Indianapolis News summary notes rising business signs with last month receipts near 20 million and treasury income 13 million above February. World’s Work symposium of 700 business leaders urges optimism while debating protective tariffs and the need for revenue. Underwood tariff seen as protective though not ideal for the general public.
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Treasury
C W. Barron
The
Wall Street Journal
Indianapolis News
Commission's Opportunity and Republican Dilemma
The West enjoys prosperity while other regions improve. The trade commission backs business, seen as aiding a new era of prosperity. The Republicans face choosing a candidate who unites Roosevelt and Progressives with regulars, a feat unlikely if Roosevelt refuses to back a reformist or if Democrats remain in power.
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West
Roosevelt
Soothing weed boosts morale amid frontline stress
Wartime dispatches report soldiers finding comfort in tobacco and cigarettes under fire. A Fifth Signal Corps tribute praises Geo. Sir Philip Chetwode as a smoker calmly directing troops while shells strike nearby. Elsewhere, German front lines receive rationed tobacco and chewing tobacco as morale items.
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Motte
Geo
Philip Chetwode
Seret A. Wowler
Fifth Signal Corps
R KE
Fhorst
Gewal
Mrs Trullinger Rebounds After Mayr Remedy Cure
Mrs. Trullinger of Norborne Missouri suffered months of digestive tract derangements and terrible pain. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy she regained strength and could work all day. She credits the medicine with permanent relief for stomach liver and intestinal issues and notes improved well being through summer and fall. Ad claims guarantee and druggist purchase.
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Trullinger
Norborne
Mayr
Rome
Adyr
Hair care claims and quirky ad snippets in uneven pages
An assortment of vintage ad copy and comic snippets discusses Cuticura hair products as remedies for dandruff and scalp irritation, plus free samples offer. The page includes various jokes and truncated discussions on fashion, automobiles, insurance, and oddities, reflecting eclectic 19th/early-20th century newspaper fillers.
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Cutieura
Dept. XY
Boston
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Apecle
Netty
Detty
Betty
Hetty
Roland
Oliver
Jay Town
Ecorver
Fatima
Sen, Ake 5
Wrigleys
WM. Wrigley JR. CO
Nesner Building
Cloudland Flats
Parker
Indianapolis Star
London
Greene
California
Yonkers Statesman
Merine
Waters Eyes
Mall
Merine Eye Remedy
Ubicaga
Diigible
Eph Wiley
Great Service Organizationg
Sud Everywhere
Standard Oil Company
Trolana Comporation
U.S
Canada
OtLaws
G. A. Cook
West 6Th Street
Kansas City
Missouri
C. J. Broughton
West Adams Street
Acura
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