Trade joke on Australia and half continents in Bloomington
A street scene in Bloomington features a man bragging about his broad sores when a stranger seeks to buy an undivided half interest in Australia. The dialogue escalates with jokes about buying continents and Africa rights as others listen during a trade dicker.
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Dunham
Grand Rapids
Minnie’ Jones
Hilladale
Hilledais
Julius Roemer
Muskegon
Marquette
Nelson & Matters
Michigan State
Oakland
C. H. Henry
Big Rapids
Henry
Michigan Military Academy
Orchard Lake
New Orleans
Bloomington
Australia
South America
Africa
Poeta
Esa
Mal
Acupuncture and Cauterization in Cholera Treatment
A North China Herald piece reviews Chinese acupuncture and cauterization for cholera. It describes elbow puncture with blood indicating recovery, abdomen puncture as a last resort, and recounts cases with bloodletting as crucial. It notes mixed efficacy and cultural beliefs on healing salients.
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North China Herald
Tts
Nature
The Ice Chute Tale Of A Warm Water Swim
A first person reminiscence recalls a Vermont visitor calling a local spring a swimming place near Charley Elting's. The narrator describes ice water, a warm air, and a rock, then recounts a boy plunging in and the hearty cheers that followed. The scene ends with reflections on shared childhood mispronunciations and a burlesque chorus from the shore.
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Vermont
Burr
Charley Elting
Bud Peters
Bud
Bud Perera
Aal
W.r-Horns
F. J. Lurdette
Burlington
Hawkeye
The Head Question on Roads and Rail Blockades
A discussion of Western road closures affects commerce and prices. It cites Illinois and other states where mud seasons halt travel for months, urging practical state action. It notes France and England road-building as models and hints dairy pricing impact from better transport. An unrelated item from Litchfield, Conn. mentions a woman seeking a boy and his sister visit amid malaria concerns.
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Rand
Tilinois
Ronda
Actice
France
England
Chicago
Litchfield
Conn
Epohliald
Baxtreet
New York
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Deca American
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Grand Traverse County
Kalamazoo
Torch Lake
Roscomaton
William Killa
Fort Gratiot
Galesburg
Port Huron
Genoaee
Farnpaugh
Nick
Miss Pattersom
South Bay Ity
Calumet and Heels
Loren Perkins
Coldwater
Toledo
Legg & Smith
Charles Brayley
Au Sable
Farmer O'Connor
West Branch
Brayley
East Saginaw
Barnes
Mt. Pleasant
W. J. Boyce
Lapeer Cousty
Ucase
Hudson
Grand Ledge
Echoes Board
Parson
Jackin County
Portland
Frank Wallace
Maple Grove
Fales Mnobertion
South Haven
University of Texas
China
Saratoga
Rael Kyi
Ae Hosa
Schoch
Nander
Firat
Xapr
Washington Market
Julius Engleman
Elgin Watches
Eerade
Roehm & Wright
Watcars
Woodward Ave
Opera House
Detroit, Mich
Gsole
Pater, Phillippe &Q.’S
Orange Judd CO
Daid W. Judd
Broadway
Hughes
P. C
B. Sherman
Cook & Donovan
SHHUS
Spicer
Richard Butler
Tramont House
Gua Throvitas
Thomas Spaper
Calhoun County
G. S. Barrett & CO
Barrett
Thos
Rollinson
Jook Ljuly
John H. Bentley
Pres. Marsedlat
Wu. B. Church
Mutual Aid Association
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