Lottery Winner Bellis Confident In December Prize
Mr Bellis, a skilled machinist and family man, reveals he won part of the Louisiana State Lottery December capital prize. He invested $3 for three 40th part tickets and collected $15,000 at the American Exchange Bank after seeing the winning numbers. His wife supported the decision despite initial opposition and calls the lottery honest and beneficial to health and hope.
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Bellis
Mr. Bellis
Louisiana
American Exchange Bank
St. Louis
Star-Sayinga
Witnesses Chaos in Southworth Murder Case
The eleven principal witnesses faced questioning by Assistant District Attorney Golf as the case unraveled after Mrs. Southworth’s death. District Attorney Fellows hinted at sensational evidence suggesting Pettus aided the supposed wronged woman, while Pettus supporters vow to expose the truth to vindicate her memory despite her death. The improvised exchanges among Witte and Pettus defense teams reveal deep animosity and confusion over motives and compatibility.
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Mrs. Southworth
Saiol. Fellows
Pettus
Stephan Pettus
For the Ladies and Diamond Necklace story
A blend of social advice on beauty and character argues women should cultivate minds over looks. It notes attractive women come from wit and manners, not just appearance, and cites examples of plain women winning favor. The piece also recounts decorating the White House and cultural notes on etiquette abroad.
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Selene
Praertey
Crnie
Anti-Swearing Association Formed in San Francisco
A manager laments excess swearing at a downtown wholesale grocer and helps found the Anti-Swearing Association of San Francisco. Members vote on nickels per oath, plan monthly collections for a charity fund, and hang silent boxes in stores. Sworn substitutes like good gracious gain acceptance as the group hopes to curb cursing by New Year’s.
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California
FIO Syrup CO
San Francisco
Coureville
Yon
Nickie
Sid
Ben Francisco Chronicle
Jones
Mags
Anti
In A Nutshll The Good Die Young Applies To Chickens
A miscellany of quips on manners and phrases including a joke about a stovepipe elbow trouble and the ocean greyhound as a possible improvement on the old sea dog. The piece parodies language and mentions a New York man named Bupjo and a Seattle or coastal band joke. A Washington letter recounts Colquitt telling a missionary tale with a former slave Gabe who reads the Bible and struggles with biblical names.
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New York
Chicago
Fosdick
George Hopkins
Turnbull
Roosevelt
Noel
Havemeyer
Fred Wilson
Mra Burke-Roche
Ann Stephens
Fred Gebhard
Ms. Hopkins
Madison Avenue
Bupjo
Antarctic
Noah
Boston Courier
United States
Colquitt
Georgia
Saya
Washington
New York Tribune
Gabe
Mars Colquitt
Gaber
Isaac
Iease
Jacob
Joseph
Boston mocks California millionaire over residence joke
A witty remark contrasts Boston with a California millionaire who recently moved there and misspelled aquaria. The piece notes society favors those who can spend money and back a million-dollar check, highlighting lavish influence.
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Boston
California
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure With Internal Treatment
A dubious ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a money back offer. The piece also contains fragmented lines about Oregon poetry and a comic exchange between Mamie and Minnie. The overall text appears as a patchwork of testimonials, commercial copy, and stray dialogue.
Woman's health ad promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
An advertisement urges women to slow down and seek lasting cure for chronic ailments with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It warns against expecting instant results, touts perseverance, and offers a 100 page health booklet mailed for ten cents. Address World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.
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Mede Tcal Association
Main St
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce's Pellets Sell in Drug Stores for Liver Cleanse
Patent medicine advertises Dr. Pierce's Pellets as a single daily dose to regulate and cleanse the liver stomach and bowels with sales through druggists across local markets.
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Witte
Penelope Peachblow
Tom
H. Pemberton Wytt
The
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Boston Times
Adam
White House
Washington Monument
Ington
Dimcult
Sweden
Holland
Spain
Byria
Cvat
Paris
Great Corporation
Stuents
Oitepal Eng Se Rast Ore
SwEanina Orr
Nickle
Franklin
Bes. Franklin
Sam
Mr. Franklin
Pat
France
Ben
Joshua
America
Martin Luthor
Dr. Bull
Grover Cloveside
Salvation Oil
TD Drive
Iepublican
Thomas Nast
Phink” Publishing Company
Broadway
N. Y
Uncle Gabe
Fed
Cilieney & CO
Toledo
Divygulets
Oregon
Farmora
Bend
Oregons
Minnie
Mamie
Artise
Gaocer
Sodho
Saleratus
Bar
Castoria
Mrs. Hashcrott
Mr. Willings
Scott
Meise
Dr. Kline
de. Kline
Arch St. Phila
Dobbin
Bay Teagan
Tangill
Cunie
Paragon
Ind
Davobe
Samuel Seeplom
Devesars
Dasbass
PL Co
Ely
Baluc
Euturrh
Perry
Alent
Sins Hess
D.G. Deewidaun
Boyton
Warren Bt
Yellowstone Park
Capetein Boutelle
First Cavalry
Harris
Massachusetts
Boutelle
Mammoth Hot Springs
Lower
Eyser Basin
Interior Department
Beavis
Cavalry
Mr. Biase
Ditto
Beaton
Rte
Kline
Northern Pacific
Ten Price Railroad
Jasin
Washinaton
Mane
Horen Nighi
UA Sornican Ad
Rt Artion
Beares Bey San
Raperiebes
Uomenney Bageh Ona
Upennaa
Barve Coth Arde
Oindanane
Sion
Freusirans
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