Global Birth Customs From Many Lands Described
An article surveys varied infant care beliefs across cultures. It notes Gaelic, Scottish, Grecian, Turkish, Welsh, English and other practices, including rock the cradle for luck, amulets and mud charms, cradle tongs, books under pillows, and moon phase myths for newborns, highlighting ritual diversity.
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Ireland
America
Scotland
Enland
London
Roumania
Lower
Britfy
English butcher becomes knighted after Iowa tale ends
A young Englishman who started in Chicago as a laborer ends up owning Thro Oaks Castle after a fortune tale. He gains fame as a meat cutter and even testifies in a case about a cow assassination before returning to England and being knighted as Sir Lein. An unrelated note mentions Mexico posting phonetic post office codes and a New Jersey woman taking her first train ride.
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Chicago
Sorafcld Street
John da Veroint
Morbid backstage tale linked to Camille engagement
An anecdote from actor circles recounts a tragic incident tied to the Camille engagement at the Union theater. A New Yorker, distressed by a daughter’s misfortune, attempted self-harm with chloroform during a scene after the third act, recovered with coffee and care, and vowed not to return to the production.
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Clara Morris Ranmin- Ascen¢e
Feck
Morris
Camille
Union
O Achat
Armand
Camil
Nyvear
Ale
Herasher
Lis Bral
Abo
Central Park
Network Sun
A Puritan Farm Family and Shaped Character Politics
A faded moral essay contrasts a stern Pennsylvania farmer named Forbes with a compassionate mother and a clergyman. It argues harsh discipline harms children, likening a lamb to a sheep and urging patient, steady guidance. The piece notes progress from rigid rod parenting to nurturing growth in youth, invoking Youth's Companion style.
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Ol Forbes
Foiles
New England
Presbyterian Pennsylvania
John
Anal Willem
Hough
The Emperor Frederick in Freytag's Reflections
Gustav Freytag recalls Emperor Frederick’s deep affection for his wife with a view of her guiding influence. The text notes she ruled youth, advised on gardens and homes, educated their children, and shaped his judgments, while hinting at elements he could not wholly follow.
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Frederick
Gustav Freytag
Sleeping-Car Tales From An Old Road Conductor
A collection of humorous and chaotic incidents on trains and in small towns. An elderly passenger on a Frisco line surprises a young drummer during a midnight quarrel in a sleeper car, while Middletown youths stage a giant kite display and Terryville residents eye a dramatic skyward spectacle.
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Sean
Iys
Pallmas
Loula Globe
Frisco
Peirce City
St. Louis
Ron
Springfield
Oasaasio
Hae
Middletown
Terryville
Congregational Church
Hitbard's Rheumatic Syrup Claims Cure for Rheumatism
Witnesses including E Larzelora agant Mo Ih dh Ale Idon Mlob say diabetes Bright's disease was cured by Hitbard's Rheumatic Syrup. Mrs F F Jones of Prairie City Iowa reports three years of inflammatory rheumatism and kidney and fever troubles ended after using the syrup. She praises it as the most effective remedy and recommends consulting a druggist for purchase at one dollar per bottle or six bottles for six dollars.
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Fiostora
Larzelora
Agant Mo
Ale Idon
Mlob
Bright
Hitbard
F. Jones
Prairie City
Towa
Ribbard
Ix Far & Kurumatic
Iave Co
Jackson
Mivh
California
FIO Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Wille
New York
W.fe
No Feud There In Kentucky Feud Hype
In New Fortle Weekly dialogue Stranger asks about feuds in Kentucky while Young McCoy confesses ignorance and warns to avoid discussion. The exchange hints at tension and potential danger, with caution not to inflame local sentiments.
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Stranger
Kentucky
Young McCoy
New Forle Weekly
Beettu's Eutulsina Cure Shown By Dr. Hubert
Dr W A Hubert of Salisbury Illinois reports Beett's Eutulsina as a successful remedy for scrofula and related conditions in delicate children. He notes gratifying results and recommends the preparation to his patients and fellow practitioners.
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Wien
W. A. Hubbert
Salisbury
Til
Beett
Neglecting His Edugation in a Halting Dialect
Fragmented dialogue shows Aunt Su and relatives discussing a boy named Zeke and his schooling. The speech conveys concern that Zeke will not learn to care, referencing a parity loss and a promise of ongoing misbehavior. The scene captures a domestic exchange in a rural tone.
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Susan
Zeke
Svauan
Mind Sensation Experiments Reported at University
A fragment notes the University of Fennsylvnik biology department conducting mind process studies. It cites experiments to measure memory of sensations, duration to express a sensation, and time to receive an eye impression. Apparatus include weighted wheels, gibbet-shaped devices, iron levers, and pivoted hammers. Also mentions Q H Custie opening a store in Lancaster seeking a license.
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University of Fennsylvnik
Wight
The Kendal Bracelet Invention Of Mrs Kendal
A New York Sun essay notes Mrs Kendal’s clever necklace idea combining silver and gold bands each bearing a Shakespeare quote, with three strand chime bells. The narrator recalls a bracelet set for every letter of a name, praising Kendal’s latest stylish invention.
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Gonacie
Cymbeline
Tod
Coriolanus
Genevieve
Torsura
LT Ad
Kendal
Mra. Kendal
New York Sun
The Grave Gata Tired Yaownngs Beermingly
The text depicts invalids who wander feebly yet seek relief through a dubious remedy titled "piel The Wy" to ease digestion and nerves. It implies lifelong weakness and misguided attempts at treatment, with vague references to bodily ailments and ineffective cures.
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Anadis
Attack of Nihil Fils and a Nun Afflicted by Apoplexy
A self styled regatar visits a young nun with apoplexy. He declares the patient has an attack of nihil fit in the lat frontis and is doomed. The wife pleads, but Bolus laments the diagnosis, claiming the frontis is lost and the entire system deranged with swelling in parts and no hope.
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Bolus
Frank Johneye's Catarrh Cure Ad Taken Internally
A 19th century advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure promises internal bloodstream relief. Frank Johene y proclaims a remedy for catarrh via blood purification and systemic cleansing, with testimonial style and drugstore availability details.
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Bend Hall
Irene
Cuewey
Lincoln Marriage Record Recovered in 1842 Sangamon Journal
Libby Prison Museum adds a Springfield 1842 issue to its collection revealing Abraham Lincoln wed Miss Sarah Tod in a city ceremony. The notice lists the bride as the daughter of Robert Kading of Lexington Kentucky and notes Henry Clay era politics. Also a medicinal ad promotes Kemp’s Wheeze remedy and pneumonia cough cures.
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Abrahan Lincoln
Sangamon Journal
Springfield
Libby Privoy War Museum
Henry Clay
Wd Lincolme
Adv
N. W. Lalwards
Hey. C. Dresser
Abrahan Lincolln
Ssry Tod
Robert Kading
Lexington
Chiguga Vanes
Fearful Depravity at Dime Museum Clash
Fragment from the Chicago Tribune describes a confrontation where Frank demands pay and accuses the manager of lying about his height. The manager retorts that Frank is a conscienceless scoundrel and questions paying him for deceit. The exchange centers on honesty, deceit, and pay.
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Dime Museum
Chicago Tribune
Ribbard's Rheawatic and Liver Pills advertise cure claims
An old advertisement touts Ribbard's Rheawatic and Liver Pills as scientifically compounded remedies. It promises relief for headaches, constipation, and stomach issues, claiming suitability for both adults and children and asserting unique benefits over other preparations.
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Ribbard
Indian women in Lahore district join police in Sind relief drive
The Calcutta Indian Mirror reports that all Indian women in Lahore district volunteered to accompany police to Sind to aid in locating women delayed and sold as slaves. A sergeant accompanies them as district magistrates of Multan and Sukkur offer aid in uncovering slaves and kidnappers, with Kishen Singh named as a reputed slave trader. The piece notes a long history of the trade and current steps to stop it.
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Lahore
Sind
Thare
Anilhare
Multon
Sikkur
Siki
Kishen Singh
Aleged
Calcutta
Fadian Mirror
Dr Merne's Favority Prescription for Women Health
Advertisement claims a universal cure for female diseases with a money back guarantee. It promotes Merne's Favorite Prescription as restoring health and happiness for women, warning of widespread death yet asserting effective relief. It mentions "Little Liver Pills" and a guaranteed satisfaction clause.
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Merne
No Caise for Anxiety and Potent Medicinal Claims
Fragmented OCR text describes anxious patient dialogue about a strong medicine with claims of cures and dangers. Mentions an anxious patient, a doctor, and a line about a potion weight measurements in potinis. References a popular remedy for coughing and throat troubles and a misleading address in Oregon.
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Dathor
Monarbags
The Sailor's Daring and a Blood Disorder Cure
A dramatic scene of a man overboard prompts swift action while warning against delaying treatment for blood disorders. The ad extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for consumption and bronchial lung ailments, promising cure if used early and offering a free pamphlet upon request.
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Pierce
Golden Medical
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