Mrs Todds Three Flights Front Mystery of the Phantom Globe
Mrs Todd's lodging house harbors a strange haunting in the top front room. Tenants hear a whine from a gas globe that seems to play a keynote of a requiem. John Knox medical student discovers a roof wiring setup causing the eerie sound and resolves the mystery with a tuned globe swap.
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Mrs. Todd
Norge
Ipast
Jane
Mali
Knox
Mrs. Toda
Todd
Yang
Ia Arena
Dy George
Stais
Odd lines in urban drug and cigar shops
The piece notes drug stores becoming general retailers with unusual items. A store near Columbia University profits selling crackers to students, who prefer it to grocers despite higher prices. Cigar shops branch into watches, a surprising diversification for such retailers.
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Columbia University
Dismembered Body Found South of Kenosha in Woods
A mutilated man’s body was found on Jobs Riley farm six miles south of Kenosha. The head arms and legs were missing and the thorax opened with heart lungs and bowels removed. The body lay mummified and dogs had begun to feed within days. A revolver with an empty chamber and a purse with about two dollars were found nearby. Identity and cause of death remain unknown amid speculation.
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Kenosh
Jobs Riley
Kenosha
Sick man wants change as patient feigns bed rest
A Syracuse businessman, sick with pneumonia, resists bed rest and teases his doctor to return to business. After a night shift, the patient greets the doctor at the door, offers to switch roles, and urges the physician to lie in and let him go out with the medicine bag.
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Syracuse
Cure at City Mission Ailing Woman Improves After Treatment
A city mission recounts treating a young woman with scabies incipient paresis and rheumatism. After bathing with Cuticura Soap Resolvent and applying Cuticura Ointment she recovered enough to seek work in five weeks. The note, dated March 22 1907, is signed Laura Jane Bates. Madame says the girl’s music has progressed.
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Laura Jane Bates
New York
N. Y
Death and Deafness Cure Claim by Cheney Co
An advertisement claims deafness can be cured by a tonic remedy from CHENEY & CO. It asserts mucous tract inflammation causes deafness and promises a $100 reward for any uncurable code. The offer is for Jigorative pills and a promised circulars mail order.
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Ibly
Ila
Dearing
Nloe
Bien
Hans Cater
Cura
PJ. Cheney & CO
Drugeiats
Princesses Cnet
Forrampla
Mills
Estis York
Lipwird Stresty
Philacription
Measles notice and ad for artificial flowers in era text
The excerpt notes health reporting rules for measles in Wayne PA area and a post card from a parent informing Ephraim has measles. It also mentions demand for artificial flowers in New York City, with notes on production and market scale. The fragment includes brand names and assorted product ads from a historical period.
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Wayne
Philadelphia
Boards of Health
Leary
Ephraim
Harper's Weekly
New York City
New York
Legend of Magpie and Roblin Inspires Peasant Rite
A French legend tells how peasants pierce magpies with a thorn for every thief caught as a tradition. Two birds alight at the cross after Jesus died. the magpie gains golden adornments while a gray robin receives a crimson breast from a drop of blood, linking the tale to sorrow and guilt.
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Magpie
Roblin
France
Jesus
Witness mocks council as thief confession debate
A satirical exchange features Councilor Sealingwax and a witness who admits a thief is employed, mocking the idea of hiring dishonest people for legal aid. The passage then touts Argonaut as a rheumatism remedy, describing a home mix of whiskey, Toris Compound, and Syrup Sarsaparilla.
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Sealingwax
Argonaut
Brazil Accepts First Batch of Japanese Immigrants
Brazil has received its first batch of Japanese immigrants under a nine month Agreement with Japan. Seven hundred one under the Arrangement. Within two days all were at work on the coffee plantations. Additional shiploads are expected to arrive regularly.
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Brazil
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