Baby’s Kisses and Apache Escape Tale at Mason’s Ranch
A traveler and a young Mexican guide Manuel Garcia evade a Apache raid after stalling with a lifelike horse dummy ruse. They reach Mason’s Ranch at sunrise, barely escaping, with the attackers later destroying their two horses.
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Nug Aration
Mesuesa
Mason
Victoria
Manuel Garcia
Manuel
New Mexico
Arizona
Tre
Ous
Miaison
Nutt Station
Two Dogs and Some Geese in a Ranch Tale
A humorous cracked memoir describes a fat near sighted dog named Roxy and a clever gander who trap the dog between gate lines. The dog endures a series of pecks and a long chase before dying of old age. A pug later tries to challenge the geese but is thrashed in a pond chase and flees to shore.
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Senor
Manuel
Jess
Roxy
Dame
Rory
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Endorsed for Colds and Coughs
An old ad touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a remedy for colds leading to coughs and bronchitis or pneumonia. It promises relief with three bottle sizes and urges readers to consult physicians and follow directions.
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Ayer
Mason's Brown Tablets Promise Quick Constipation Relief
Advertisement claims Mason's Brown Tablets relieve constipation bilious liver troubles and dizziness. It promises improvement of dull head circulation and an all around health boost with a claim you will be okay in the morning. The price is ten cents.
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Mason
O. K
Alason
Keith's Chestnut Street Theatre Picture of Modern Grandeur
The Public Ledger recalls Mr. Benjamin Franklin Keith hosting a view of his new Chestnut Street Theatre noting its lavish design and urban ambition. It highlights Keith's rise from modest beginnings to a theatre empire built on decorum, discipline, and family-friendly entertainment, contrasting with less reputable venues.
Keith’s new theatre celebrated for clean, uplifting fare
The article lauds manager Mr Keith for banishing indecency from his Chestnut Street venue and building a refined, luxurious theatre admired by Philadelphia’s leading citizens. It argues the public rewards managers who maintain decency with success and wealth. It also mentions tips on aging gracefully and staying active into old age.
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vaudeviNe Theatres
Keith
Ion
New
Chestnut Street House
Philadelphia
Brr
Emperor Menelik Becomes Temperance Reformer
Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia has banned the sale of intoxicants in his realm. He imposes heavy penalties on any violator as he moves to curb noble drinking excesses.
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Emperor Menelik
Menelik of
Abrissinia
Hasecome
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Acknowledged by Readers
Miss Bollman and Miss Coleman praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for kidney and womb troubles. They say the tonic eased back pain and fatigue, restored strength, and improved health, with Coleman urging others to write to Mrs. Pinkham for guidance.
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Karl Coleman
Lydia FE
Pickham
Peruna Urged By Satisfied Users In Catarrh Cure Claims
Thousands of women quote testimonials praising Peruna for curing chronic catarrh. Advertisements and word of mouth spread the remedy’s reputation as a treatment. Miss Jeanie Driscoll and Jennie Driscoll share positive experiences, urging others to seek Dr. Hartman’s guidance for catarrhal affections.
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Katherine Danvier
13Th St
Milwaukee
Wis
Peruna
Jeanie Driscoll
Putnam Ave
Brooklyn
Jennie Driscoll
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Why and What Become Names for Mary's Kittens
A child named Mary loved asking questions and her mother suggested naming two kittens Why and What. The names captured Mary’s fancy but the lesson remained unclear as Mary later asked why Why is named Why.
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Mary
That Awful Boy Jones Revisited In London Tale
London Black and White retells the old Queen Victoria episode of a barber’s apprentice who entered Buckingham Palace repeatedly. He slept in royal rooms, shared food, and saw the queen, prompting a privy council hearing and his eventual disappearance under state protection.
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Buckingham Palace
Palace
Royal Apartments
Privy Council
Mercury in catarrh cures warns against unsafe ointments
A dated critique warns against mercury based catarrh salves and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a safer internal remedy. The ad style mentions testimonials and a 75 cent price per bottle while noting other health products and random observations from the period.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hors Sonnda Reflects On Faith And Humble Healing
A reflective piece counsels unredeemed readers to seek healing in humble herbs rather than pride. It emphasizes living the Christlike image, resisting enmity, and finding life in faith beyond reason. The text contrasts religious praise with imperfect practice and notes individuals face death alone.
Man with Colt Eyes Takes In a Lost Girl
A New York Evening Post tale recounts a benevolent stockman who volunteers to care for a troublesome orphan girl. He compares her eyes to his farm colt and ends up adopting her with his wife, finding happiness and a stable home.
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New York Evening Post
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Opsy
H.H. Green & Son
Box B
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Peru
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Webster Place
Brooklyn, N. Y
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Brockton
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