Inside nerves and remedies in old advertorial prose
A collage of promotional claims for Dr. Shoop's Restorative and free books, listing symptoms and deep ailments tied to stomach and heart nerves. It includes a Civil War veteran anecdote, a Boston office anecdote, a Me. man praising Electric Bitters, and a lemon trade quip from the New York Sun, all in a nostalgic late 19th or early 20th century tone.
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Dr. Shoop
Racine
Wis
Sexton Kros
Aptocer
Herittle
New York Sun
Do Not Neglect the Children Remedy Advertisement
A vintage notice urges immediate care for a child’s first diarrheal symptoms and recommends Chamberlain's Colic Caecera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil as directed, sold by Sexcon Bros.
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Chamberlain
Castor
Sexcon Bros
Great General Prepares for Action in Wartime Scene
A stylized wartime tableau shows a grand general in prilliane uniform with glittering sword and patent feather boots, moving toward the action. An orderly nearby confirms that moving picture machines are ready as the general proceeds into the scene set in Milwaukee Sco tine.
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Milwaukee
Dr Shoop Health Coffee Imitation Ad Card
Freelsample offer for Dr. Shoop Health Coffee Imitation claims it mimics Old Java and Mocha in flavor without real coffee. Made from toasted grains malt and nuts, prepared quickly and sold by Rose Bros.
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Dr. Shoop
Dr Shoop
Sitte Eit
Oy Rose Bros
Punishment of the Dagua described as torture device
An obscure historical account outlines a water torture in a vat where a prisoner floated with water rising and a scoop to bale out inflowing water. Endurance dictated delay of death by immersion, with relentless, exhausting effort to resist the inevitable fate.
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Venien
End of the eighteenth century ballad controversy
A fragmented excerpt notes a ballad by Lily and Lindsay attributed to Alice or Anne about a tragedy and the mystery of its author. The piece references David Rizzo and claims of a genuine late century origin, sparking debate and prize offers for uncovering the true author in Cornhill Magazine.
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Robin
Ald
Rolin Gray
Lily & Lindsay
Anne
Sae
David Rizzio
Cornhill Magazine
Abajo Vuelta Abajo Cigar Claim From Havana
A cigar salesman from Havana touts Abajo and Vuelta Abajo cigars as the world’s finest. He says Vuelta Abajo crops are bought two to three years in advance, yield 85,000 cigars annually, and the cigars can fetch up to 3150 a box or 1.50 each. He notes fake Vuelta Abajos exist but true cigars possess a unique powerful yet delicate aroma.
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Havana
New York Press
Eat Leaf and Eat It Slowly
A brief discussion on eating methods and digestion notes that people often chew poorly and swallow too quickly. It cites Horace Fletever and his nutrition books, highlighting that both children and adults fail to use their teeth effectively, leading to undigested food and waste.
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Horace Fletever
Oxford Honors Duke Wellington with Doctor of Civil Laws
A fragmentary notice recalls the University of Oxford awarding the duke of Wellington and principal officers the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Laws after his victorious campaigns. One distinguished officer declined the honor, citing his preference for service over profit in the wars.
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Duke of Wellington
University of Oxford
Oxford
Fragmentary Carlyle quote on tradition and memory
A fragmented paraphrase discusses tradition as a vast magnifier in memory and imagination. It suggests worship and human heart reside in tradition, with mentions of darkness and a dull monumental cairn, reflecting Carlyle’s tone about enduring belief.
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Taumin
Wien
Iduaraner
Arundel
Carlyle
Seemingly random aphorism talk on persuasion and tyranny
A fragmented passage mixes quotes about violence and persuasion. It references a “secret pride in every Duran heart” and notes that force can compel action but not respect. The tone resembles opinion or aphorism rather than a straight news item.
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Duran
Hazlitt
Proud Daughter Impresses Octave at Our House
A mother reports Octave, a professor, visited today and heard her daughter play the piano. He praised the performance, while the neighbor’s rude remarks contrasted with the general admiration.
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Octave
Tom proposes letter plan to Rim with two replies
A fragment shows a dialogue where Tom asks for a response to Rim and a plan to answer it in two letters. One speaker promises a liberal answer from God and indicates another letter will follow. The passage conveys intent but lacks external context.
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Hogeless
Tom
There Never Was An Angel Who Wouldn’t Cook For Love
A Nashville era line reflects on devotion and cooking for a beloved, contrasting angels shedding wings with practical affection. The quip frames romance in domestic service as noble, weaving a romantic ideal with home life.
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New Orleans Picayune
Street Car Etiquette in Rio de Janeiro Observed
A traveler recalls strict class rules on Rio street cars, where first class bans large parcels and only lap satchels are allowed. The conductor directs him to transfer to second class, prompting a choice between mingling with workers or riding in a tilbury. Brazilian social codes are described as rigid and aristocratic in origin.
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Nulea
Rio
Albert
Ale
Imig Firma
Rio de Janeiro
Tilbury
Yenura Ego
Brazil
Napoleon Iroes Hints of Dark Temperament and Illness
The account describes Napoleon as highly sensitive to weather, with headaches and auditory illusions. It details twitching limbs, irritability, and unapproachability, plus bouts of violence and destructive behavior. Dr Cabanas notes Paulie’s similar temperament. The text cites a low pulse rate around 30 to 35, never above 55, contrasting with normal 72.
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Josephine
The Eagle’s Sight And The Bond Of Mated Pairs
The text extols the eagle with remarkable vision, noting its near straight flight to distant objects and the durable, distant cries of eaglets. It describes strong eye structure resisting sun glare, long steady flight, and exceptional fidelity, with pairs often returning to the same nest season after season if undisturbed.
Juror Questions Exemption At Pennsylvania Inquest
A juror in a Pennsylvania town objected to serving at a local inquest claiming to be a general manager of a major concern. The coroner consulted “servis” and ruled no exemption exists except for idiots imbeciles and lunatics, prompting the juror to seek relief.
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Pennsylvania
Morgan
Success Magazine
Walnuts from Walnuta Reach France
Foreign readers learn of walnuts, a secular diet element in parts of France. The Pedseuls pair them with bread, replacing meat in diets. Nuts yield oil cheaper yet similar to olive oil, used to flavor dishes. In some prisons, inmates crack walnuts and press kernels into oil.
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France
Ain
Devotion to Flowers Cited by Christian World
A World of wonder extols flowers and their quiet aid to humanity praising pansies violets roses and lilacs as gentle helps to good in mankind. The Christian World lauds how people grow in character through cultivation of beauty and devotion.
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Waran
Towers
Exercising Dogs After Meals
After meals avoid strenuous exercise for dogs. Do not let them romp immediately after swallowing dinner. Give a short wait and discourage active play until digestion progresses.
Hin Mixed Miss Backbay Praise for Henry Jares Style
The Chicago Tribune notes Jares for clear, bold epigrammatic mastery and reserve force while praising Walsh’s fastball superiority over Cahokia. The piece blends literary appraisal with baseball critique, highlighting individual talents.
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Miss Backbay
Henry Jares
Cahoklna
Walsh
Chicago Tribune
Measure Meant For Groceries Ends At Scales
A butcher warns his wife against using the neighboring grocer who lent an old pair of scales yesterday, prompting questions about trust and fair dealing in a small market.
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