How Paris Gets Its Name
A Pittsburg Post summary notes Paris origin from Gaulish tribe Parial and Parisii, burned by conquered inhabitants, Caesar built temple and wall on Lutetia site, town grew around the temple and became Paris. Catarrh ad claims a constitutional cure Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. Clinch ad asserts cure and offers $100.
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Paris
Paria
Gaul
Seine
Parial
Lutetia
Caesar
Jupiter
Parisii
Pittsburg
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
English and Scotch Golf Origins and Early Clubs
The article traces golf’s British origins with England’s Royal Blackheath tracing to 1008 perhaps by James VI, and the Edinburgh Burgess Golfing Society forming in 1785 with social aims. St Andrews, seen as golf’s alma mater, began in 1764, while the Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers established a Mus Scotland lake at Musselburgh in 177.
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Scotland
England
Royal Blackheath
James VI
Knuckletone
Edinburgh Burgess Golfing Society
St. Andrews
Company of Edinburgh Golfers
Musdalburgh
Best Medicine in the World for Colic and Diarrhoea
Mr C L Carter of Skirum Aja extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best cure after severe attacks. He credits half a bottle of the 25 cent size for personal recovery and notes continued relief since first use. Sexton Bros. sell the product.
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C. L. Carter
Skirum
Aja
Chamberlain
Sexton Bros
Tooth worship across cultures and relics in shrines
The text notes teeth and tooth-like relics in various cultures, mentioning Buddha's tooth in an Indian temple, monkey and elephant teeth in Olugelean belief, a shark tooth among Malabar Islanders and Tonga, and a Siamese claim to a sacred monkey tooth lost during conflict with the Portuguese, along with gold and gems.
The Doctor Away from Home when Most Needed
Disappointment arises when a family physician is away during cramps colic cholera and diarrhoea outbreaks. A ready bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy provides prompt treatment and may save life. For sale by Sexton Bros.
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Sexton Bros
Elderly Undertaker Ends Joking Crowd Encounter
A crowd at Elev enth aircet and Grord avenys witnessed two high school boys mock an older Black man. he responded calmly, producing a card and revealing he is an undertaker. One boy paid the sting with a quip about bad luck as the exchange ended quietly.
A Scientific Horse And a Patent Remedy Pitch
An English traveler recalls a coachman calling a horse “scientific” as a joke, then an advertisement touts Dr Shoop s Restorative for dyspepsia heart kidneys and nerve weakness. The piece touts samples and a free health book from Racine Wisconsin, with a sales note that Sexton Bros sell the medicine.
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Wis
Sexton Bros
Red tape and new discovery claim sweeping cures
A post office buyer seeks string with stamped envelopes and wrappers but is refused by a clerk. Amid global chatter, a wave of praise for Dr King’s New Discovery is touted as a universal remedy for coughs, colds, and lung woes, with Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Mass. endorsing its relief. Trial bottle offered free by Sexton Druggist.
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Ancastle
America
Dr. King
Julia Ryder Paine
Truro
Mass
Sexton
Floral Love Message From South American Custom
A faded item describes a South American courtship ritual involving laurel magnolia petals marked with a message. A lover writes on a petal, places it in water, and within hours the writing becomes visible, signaling affection. The piece also advertises Dr. Shoop's Headache Tablets with claims about relieving pain.
Grave digger thanked for burial loan in old Scots tale
An elderly farmer directs the parish gravedigger where to bury him and offers ten shillings as payment. The grave digger, moved by unexpected generosity, accepts with gratitude and insists it would be a pleasure to dig the grave for nothing.
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Sandy
Postmaster Sells Remedies in Cherryvale Store
Mr. I. M. Hamilton, postmaster at Cherryvale Indiana, runs a general store with patent medicines. He endorses paoneatheriens Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable staple, saying it never fails to satisfy and is worth having. Available for sale by Sexton Bros.
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I. M. Hamilton
Cherryvale
Ind
Sexton Bros
Norway Scenery Critique by William Peters
In International Studio William Peters condemns Norway scenery as picturesque yet vulgar, arguing scenes of Sladers and midnight sun, whale fountains, andchildren in bright dresses border on Christmas card sentiment rather than art. He questions what counts as picturesque and invites examination.
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Norway
Sladers
William Peters
Art Critiza
The First Rose Legend of Gullstan
An ancient tale says the first rose arose at Gullstan to rival the day moonlight. The lotus ruled long until the Mowers grew weary, desiring a queen who revels by night. The rose appeared, chosen queen of flowers, born with nightingale song and white petals stained by blood of a thorn.
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Ross
Gullstan
The Charming Woman and Electric Bitters Claim
Plain women can possess rare charm through health and vitality. Electric Bitters restore strength, nerves, eyes, and skin, promising a beautiful complexion. Sold at Sexton Bros. druggists 50c guaranteed.
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Sextoi Bros. Dreggistt
Washington's Nickname Origin disputed claim
A quotation miscrediting William Blakepeace Thackeray with naming Washington as the city of magnificent distances is challenged. The phrase is traced to John A. Corwine of Bellefontaine, Ohio, a 1840s figure who reportedly spoke of the capital as he observed the House chamber during a visit to the national population. The brief remark, though, became widely cited in the New York World.
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Washington
Wiliam Blakepeace
Thackeray
Joho A. Corwine
Bellefontaine
Logan County
House of Representatives
Corwing
New York World
Chamberlains Salve heals burns swiftly says Mrs Mytton
A Hamilton Ontario woman praises Chamberlains Salve for rapidly soothing a knee burn on her daughter and healing the wound. She calls it wonderful and notes the salve’s instant pain relief. Sexton Bros. sells the product. Also mentions Dr Shoops Health Coffee samples and a trivia exchange.
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Chamberlain
Robert Mytton
John St
Hamilton
Ontario
Sexton Bros
Remarkable Healing Report From Port Byron New York
Amos F. King of Port Byron declares Buck Jen's Arica Salve cured a leg sore after more than 80 years of suffering. The ad claims a guaranteed cure for all sores by Sexton Bros Druggist for 25 cents. A quip about a mistaken identity and archaic usage concludes the item.
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Port Byron
N. Y
Amos F. King
Jen
Sexton Bros
A Memorable Day and Dr Shoop Pills Promoted
An old time ad extols Dr King’s New Life Pills for headache and biliousness with claims of keeping bowels tight. It notes price 25c at Sextons Drug Store Marengo and praises Napoleon as a “war charger” while promoting Dr Shoop’s Magic Ointment for piles with quick relief and magical disappearance of symptoms.
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Dr. King
Sextons Drug Store
County Court Proceedings and Summons in Wisconsin Case
The circuit court case Wand County Mary J Jolene plaintiff vs James S the defendant State of Wisconsin. You are summoned to appear within twenty days after service to defend the action. If you fail judgment will be rendered against you. Plaintiff's attorney P A Williams. P O Adgreys Marshfield Wood Co Wis.
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Hareseith
P. A. Williams Plaintin
P. O. Adgreys
Marshfield, Wood Co Wis
State of Wisconatt
HaDete
Stephen
Coke Erick
Warren Witaees
Ora White
Dan Brown
Sam Rod
Jessie Papans
Don Arnold
So Staw
Wisconsin
Herman Ratmthun
Boos
Jan. A
Miyors
Jas
A. Kuyes
A. Heyer
Burton F
Brown
Burton
State of
Onmstead
Buxton
Abraham
M Johnson
Zimmerman
Berita
State of Wisconsin
Juba Hrandel
Boul and
Balt
Hurton 'E Brown
Charles Hardis Wit
Coony Baem
Wiscoonsu
John Warren
Ansault
Battol
Peps
Burton L
Brown Justion
Annie Schifhauser
Pater Saoure
Eas
Ureoa
Gloen Oer
John Gariies
Bray
Nick Tomphy
Bas- Press of
Burton B
Jene Justis Oid
Ly Sault and Battery
State of Wheames
Jobn Warren
Foes
Burton L. Brow
Justice
Annie Schathauser
State of Wickeqwain
Walter Ora Fees
Barton
Alexandria Eiselensled
Witnews Ue No
Fred Staley
Adul- Paes
Brown Tugucgee
Hhee
Jon Cochran
Arees
Burton DL
Brown Justice
Stava
Albert Nawonteth Pees
Burton I
Brown Justis Brn
State of Yapronain
Henry J. Stumpt
Lester
Mike Dalen
Ernest
Fiat Bendeiin
Jobo
Annie
Yamauest
Pani
Burton L. Brown
Aul Taggart
Angual
Stobby
Albert Hooil
C. Widores
Charles
Ms “ Marla
Porary
Weygeanett
Henry Zim Fes
Robere
Brockmiro U
Edmond Peorz
Fred Ruel
Pomatoville
Wisnass
Henry Hackdytth
Albert Kepllon
Eee
Burton Rowed
Justics
Ames Chariie
Joan Kujawa Witaway
Theo. Sprung
Matt Bender
Frank Macticoskh
Backer
Wiscousin
George Backer
Joseph Mith
Jacob Ale
Tostice
Donaberty
Thomas
Elber
Geo
Frank Ts
Ort Ostenee Wienenn
M. B. Wood Ysichen
Simpson
Julius Fees
B. Halee Destizenz
B. Herrick
L. Steveny
Gua
Ben
Bente
Seward
Lot
Marghfield
Dave Narebfield
Wis
Gohnrma
Eggenrecht
Louis Hi Hs
Fred
Board of Public Works
Wood County
Christian Rounebberger
Pisin
Rev
Curite
Susan M. Curtis
George J. Reynolds
Louise Reynolds
Wood
Marstlaid
Saheodemane
Ae Tollowa
Tare
Wionk
Omaha Yand Company
Marshfield
Sian Welch
Sheri
Edwards
Jaboutt
Ama
Woon County
Nicholas Schiefer
Nharesa Schaefer
Nicholas Schaefer
Nestata
Sheresa Schaefer
Grand Rapids
Lima
Marshfet Times
Garane Feee of E. HL Melko dust oF Dicer
Legal notice from State of Wiccanstny Mi filed by Garane Feee of E. HL Melko against Dicer E. ANDIEWY with Biateiie Attorney. Proceedings seek resolution under local statute and court action. Details limited in readable fragments.
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State of
Wiccanstny
Mi ‘Dias
Garane Feee
Melko
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Milwaukee Carpenter
Milwaukee carpenter T Sanborn reports long kidney trouble relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says frequent attacks, stumbles, and pain ceased, enabling steady work and a life-insurance medical test passed. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY, sole US agents, promotes the remedy.
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Doan
T. Sanborn
Carpenter and Wheelwright
Harmon St
Milwaukee
Wis
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buiato
New York
United States
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Sete Goter
Igorm
Eimer
Tosephine Krupka
Ephen
Interprater
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Innost T. A. T
Fred Tialerl
Zampine
Apts
Launeberg Witoesa
Walter Sommers
Joe Feldman
Rand
Wwistona
Roy Stringer
Dehotel Kee Pees
Elon Toy
Chas
Mike Dolan
Brockman
Jona Whier
Zimmermen Aa
Owen Calee
Aig
Mike Coreau
Hugh Hecrurtins
Afyrie
Mike Jukon
Tomas
Beamer
Paltaar
W. Pyauderbroeck
Wisness
Max Urbonoski
Wor Durrick
Boorman
Noticiny Haveby
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Tlem
Sixth Street
Oly
Marshfield Wis
Pleckenstein
Wid
Conway County
Cabtoria Boers
Chas,h.fletcher
Fine Woolens
Louis Hahn
John J. Mettelka
Marshfield, Wis
Carr, Ryder & Adams Co
Dubuque, Iowa
Wiscontin Business University
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