The Negro Poet Paul Laurence Dunbar Portrait
The Bowman presents a portrait of Paul Laurence Dunbar the negro poet and quotes verses from his poem The Song and Ala Song. The verses speak of toil rest and resilience as the speaker finds joy in singing despite hardships and misfortune with lines about labor blight and burdens yet concluding that life is more than tears and all is well.
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Bowman
Paul Laurence Danbar
Negro Peet
Ty Howes
Colo Y
Diastra
Aden
Eran
Woman's Club Debates Over Speaking Time
In the club a dispute arose over limits on debate. The majority passed a resolution setting a three hour speaking time for each woman on any single question, aiming to curb extended discussions and enforce order.
Slanting Verses and a Humble Jive Correction
A brief fragment shows a playful exchange between a female admirer and a Moderna Author. The exchange centers on style and method, noting a joke about performing by peat versus by a typewriter, captured in a Buitala Express context.
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Buitala Express
Simple Farm Lawn Care Drives Home Savings
Rural World stresses that small expenses on a tidy lawn can greatly improve the appearance of a farm home. Even modest, well kept lawns with short grass boost curb appeal and may pay back the time and labor invested, with or without large plots or elaborate design.
Culverts and Roadwork Urged by Local Note
A jagged, fragmentary note urges building culverts properly and spacing them adequately to prevent water runoff from damaging roads. It hints at civic duty and reform while containing garbled phrases and stray quotes about delays and elevating the masses.
Woman's Nerves and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A distressed caller describes hysteria, nervous exhaustion, and mood swings linked to womb troubles. She cites improvement after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges others to seek Mrs. Pinkham's expert advice. Testimonial from Mrs. Luye P. Puarr supports the remedy's efficacy.
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Kota
Biuirov
Vind
Lydia
Shan
Mas
Luye P. Puarr
Wemleysburg
Ure
Lydia E. Pickham
The Wonderful Kava Kava Shrub Discovery
A sensational claim touts Alkavis from the Kava Kava shrub as a universal cure for kidney and urinary disorders. The ad-style piece cites East India origins, alleged hospital cures, and testimonials from ministers and doctors. It promises a free Alkavis treatment by mail to readers suffering from kidney or bladder issues.
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Alkavis
Ganges
East
India
South America
Milaria
York
Pantha
KC. Weod
Sears
Ais
Weil Jenat
AleAvis
James Youn
Kens
Oltun
Ale Fou Atiaeeim
Pawerd
Prose Fragment Echoes Wild Speech About 76 Split
A masked exchange quotes Fuddleman claiming to be wild and fiery while arguing about the spirit behind the split of 76. Soberly counters that the speaker may have taken a “Many” but not as many as claimed, in a Boston Daily reference.
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Fuddleman
Boston
Winchester quality dominates world firearms market
The text extols Winchester products noting vast production, reliability, and consumer trust. It mentions strong demand and the company’s standing against rivals, with emphasis on durability and high quality. References to a catalog and distribution hints at broad reach and continued sales success.
Generalship. Attic dialogue on revolution and a call from Washington
Fragmented overheard conversation centers on Harold and a broken revolution. Two voices argue about responsibility and a telephone call from Washington Ster hints at political stakes. The text is partial and cryptic but implies personal fallout amid larger upheaval.
Catarrh Cure Claims Purported Rapid Relief
An old advertisement touts Cheney Bros claims a herbal remedy for catarrh provides fast relief. It emphasizes internal tonics and a patent method, urging readers to order from Toledo based distributors. The copy targets general health improvement and lists a price, promising noticeable results.
The Bloomer Girl
A fragmentary humorous note on Miss Bloomer kneading bread, joking about domestic duties and attire with a closing line that the two never spoke again. The text satirically hints at social roles and attire in a dated, wry tone.
Kidney Care Ad Promises Free Lava Kava Sample
Sufferers from kidney and rheumatic troubles are mailed a free sample of the Lava-Kava Shrub tea, touted as miraculous and grown in the East Indies. The ad credits the Cure Kidney Care Co. of New York and claims impressive medicinal and emetive properties.
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East Indies
Caureh Kidney Care Co
York
Permse
Fortune Seeking Emigrants and Skincare Claims
A garbled advertisement promotes fortune seeking emigrants and a facial cream regimen. It touts use of Tosterowe's Stomach Bitrocr and other tonics to ward off fever and malarial water, endorsing a medical aura and claims of skin improvement through powders and creams. It names Dr Pelty Ganraye and mentions cosmetic brands and treatments, presenting a sensational blend of health and beautypromises amid convoluted prose.
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Tosterowe
Vins Grental Crone
Felix Gait
Annalysia
Ara Evelali
Seu
Duane
Pelty Ganraye
Vsti Bhak
Yuaes Vanes
Pauly
Gonrand
Fragmented Notice on Divorce Suit Among Other Items
The readable text references a divorce suit and related remarks about a person described as shy. It mentions attention and attire in a fragmented fashion, with unclear names or dates. The source is missing coherent details to confirm participants or outcomes.
New Coffee Alternative Sold As Grain Drink
A new preparation called WRAIN-O, made from pure grains, replaces coffee in grocery stores. It is said to calm stomachs and taste similar to coffee, costing about a quarter less per package. Children may drink it without distress, with packages priced at 25 cents.
Fragmented 19th Century News Snippets
A garbled collage notes chemical trade shifts, a shopper's price skepticism, Piso Cure claims, naval speed for the Iowa battleship, a 19th century medical claim, and a UC gift total near 5.9 million dollars. The text mixes adlike lines with scattered facts from 1885 sources and era advertisements.
Wise Man. Sriver Bleyelist wheel query aims for best
The reader asks what kind of wheel is best and the reply suggests the wheel the person is riding. This exchange shows a local humor tone in the Somerville Journal reflecting reader banter about bicycles.
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Sriver Bleyelist
Bleyelist
Somerville Journal
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