Freezone corn remover and a street accident report
A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph snippet promotes Freezone corn remover with quick relief claims. It then narrates a sidewalk accident where a gentleman reports being struck by a motorcar, with conflicting witness notes about the vehicle number and the officer logging details.
Papes Diapepsin Promises Instant Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant relief for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the tablets cure stomach distress as soon as they are taken. The copy targets readers seeking quick, inexpensive relief amid a satirical newspaper note.
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Pape
No Pain From Kidneys Says Ad For St Jacobs Liniment
An advertisement argues kidneys lack nerves and backache stems from lumbago sciatica or strain. It promotes St Jacobs Liniment to rub on the affected area claiming rapid relief without skin burning or staining. A trial bottle is offered by a druggist.
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St. _Jacobs
St. Jacobs
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Fragmentary 19th Century Ad Snippet
A garbled fragment mentions a Mrs. Kasty and a temper problem with crockery damaged. It includes scattered echoes of remedies and household advice about pellets for headaches and indigestion. The text hints at sorrow and cleaning, with incomplete dialogue and stray phrases.
Evansville prankster tale shocks quiet Maryland town
Howard Frentke, a fourteen year old Central High fourth year, recounts a daring escapade in which he disguises himself as a girl and travels from Evansville to Terre Haute and Chicago. Police misidentifies him as a girl. he ends up in juvenile detention until his father arrives.
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Howard Frentke
Central “High School
John Pratt
la Salle Street
Chicago
John
Arnold
Howard
Evansville
Sister Marie
Terre Haute
John Smolinski
la Sallé
la Salle
Bonnie Lander
Yellow Kid Weil Says Barnum Was Right
Joseph Weil alias the Yellow Kid, once a famed con man, gives an interview from prison. He says Barnum was right about confidence games and warns honest men to beware of swindlers who promise easy wealth. He reflects on his own downfall and defends his treatment in prison.
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Joseph
Yellow Kid
Weil
Barnum
Oliet
Blewit
FoHet Penitentiary
Kid Weil
A. Oe
Chicago
Joseph Weil
Tale of Two Mothers and One Sailor Boy’s Grave
Two Riordan brothers, John Patrick aviation service and John J. battleship service, both vanished letters to mothers. John P Riordan died of cerebrospinal fever December 16 and was buried in Chicago with naval honors. A Panama Canal Zone letter hinted at late news, while Congressman Wood aided identification of the Chicago grave, linking it to Mrs. Catherine Riordan of Wilcox Avenue.
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Omiskey
Ind
United States
Navy
John Patrick Riordan
James Riordan
Comiskey
Newport News
John J. Riordan
Catharine Riordan
Wilcox Avenue
Chicago
Catherine ‘Riorden
Navy Department
Washington
Norfolk
Riordan
Panama Canal Zone
Tam
John
Wil R. Wood
Shippme
How a Baby Brought Woman Suffrage to Wyoming
A Wyoming tablet recalls the first territorial legislature meeting in 1889 and the first woman suffrage law. Esther Morris led a baby’s birth story as Mrs Bright’s neighbor helped push a suffrage measure amid partisan theater.
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Wyoming
Counell
United States
John Auten Campbell
Cheyemmne
Daughters of the American Revolution
Wiliam B. Bright
South Pass
Wye
Esther Morris
Bright
Territorial
Andoin
Meer
Jim
Territory
Selling Newspapers and the Newsboy Banter
The dialogue depicts a newsboy and a judge debating selling newspapers by shouting headlines. The exchange highlights old street sale methods and contrasts with affectionate, humorous banter over letters and pens.
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Napers
Last Straw Sparks Tragic Break in Lovelorn Pair
A dramatic scene turns fatal as a couple in love faces a final straw moment. She storms out in bitterness while he pleads apology. He follows, realizing the rift too late, with tensions rooted in repressed passion and sharp dismissal.
Within Us The Treasure Mine Of Self Worth
The note presents internal reflection on love and marriage, contrasting Stella's desire for lasting bonds with Bella's preference for short term notes. It frames personal choice as an internal resource, urging self reliance and present readiness.
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Stella
Bella
War and Workrooms Echo as War Binds Nation
The Kansas City Star notes a jokey army kitchen exchange about peeling potatoes while a soldier recalls a banker past as the war era broadens duties. Separately New York State Hospital data cite 3,995 more admissions after war began and hospitals housing 6,500 more patients than capacity.
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Prithse
Kitchen Police
Kansas City Star
New York State Hospital Commission
Realism Tested by Box Office Draw in Stage Debate
A dialogue on realism in theater centers on audience appeal and box office receipts as the true judge. Critics weigh free speech against excessive dialogue and performance economy.
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