High School Social Yields Funds for Room Decor
A Tuesday reception and social by the high school students drew about 250 guests to three third floor rooms. Net proceeds of 70.90 will finance new pictures and cheerful decor for the school space, with donors sustaining light expenses and grateful organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames F. I. Winsor
R. PD. Welch
Benj. Davis
Hl. BD. Butterfield
Ruth Richards
Walter Seaman
Rex
Ross Rathbun
Warneta Ferris
Louise McGovern
Florence Winsor
H. G. Nichols
Mandolin Club
Beck
With
Welch
One Minute Cough Cure Ad Highlights Cold Wave Warning
The notice warns of sudden cold changes and possible hoarseness and heavy coughing at home. A Madison Georgia reader testifies that One Minute Cough Cure restored health, claiming it cures coughs colds lagrippe bronchitis pneumonia and throat and lung troubles.
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KE. H. Wise
Madison
L. 9
Gale
Petroleum in Place of Coal Debate in London Heat
A drive seeks legislation to replace coal with petroleum in London. The city suffers fogs from unburned coal particles drifting from chimneys, harming business and health.
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London
Large Apple Shipment From Saxonia Sets Record
The Cunard steamship Saxonia sailed from Boston on Monday carrying 28,508 barrels of apples. This enormous consignment is claimed to be the largest single shipment of apples ever sent from the United States on one vessel.
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Cunard
Saxonia
Boston
Cream Balm for Nasal Relief Sold by Ely Brothers
A brief advertisement explains Cream Balm placed in the nostrils relieves and soothes the nasal membrane without drying or causing sneezing. Available in Large Size 50 cents and Trial Size 10 cents, from Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street New York or by mail.
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ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office
The list of uncalled letters as of December 10 1902 notices addressees including Mrs Chapin Miss Alice Nellie Wite and J Wyckman with two F T Daly and W H Sping. Callers should say advertised and if unclaimed in two weeks mail will be sent to the dead letter office.
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Mitchell
Mae Eek
M. William Eae Chapin
V. Daly
F. T
Evans Johnie D. Hupferchmidt
J. Johnston
HW. M. MacLellan
J. J. Moore
Wm. Pierson
T. J Rosberg
A. H. Ruan
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised for War Wounds
Soldiers from the last war praise Bucklen’s arnica salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds corns sore feet stiff joints burns scalds boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. It cures of no pay and costs 25c at S. H. Scallin’s drug store.
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S. H. Scallin
All In One Man's Hands in Gun Mount Design
The Engineering Magazine notes that ship gun mountings and coastal fortifications are designed to concentrate control in one man enabling him to direct and fire on demand. This arrangement seeks to maximize efficiency and rapid response in targeting and firing.
Pingponglet For Flatlet Debuts As Miniature Game
A saleslady touts pingponglet as the new miniature table tennis game for apartments. A skeptical customer notes its small size, while the judge calls it a compact toy designed for flat living.
Looks vs worth in a sharp San Francisco quip
A San Francisco Bulletin quip contrasts appearance with value, noting a boss named Brobbinson is said to be worth $300,000 while board appraisers would value him at about 29 cents based on looks.
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Brobbinson
Board of
San Francisco Bulletin
Mamma Comment Sparks Notable Nose Shame Observation
In a playful exchange from the Indianapolis Sun, Elsie notes that people redden when ashamed while wondering why Uncle George blushes only in his nose. The quip captures a public humor moment from a family scene.
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Elsie
George
Indianapolis
Foreign to His Belief Dialogue at the Old Castle
Mrs Oldcastle remarks to a hostess that her husband Josiah is not an altruist. The hostess counters that Josiah believes things happen as they do now, suggesting a practical rather than generous nature.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Mother Gray's powders, used by a New York nurse at the Children's Home, claim to cure feverishness teething disorders and digestive issues while destroying worms. Over 30,000 testimonials say they never fail. Available at druggists for 25 cents. Free sample. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Portrait of McKinley Sells to New York Dealer
B. J. Greenhut of New York has purchased what is described as the finest life-size portrait of President McKinley. The president sat for the painting shortly before his assassination. Greenhut was a close personal friend of McKinley.
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McKinley
B. J. Greenhut
New York
President McKinley
Mr. Greenhut
Mr. McKinley
Elk in Philadelphia Zoo Chases and Beats Companion
An elk at the Philadelphia zoo chased and beat its herd mate after jealousy over peanuts. The fragment hints at a broader note on humane traits and a mention of Rocky Mountain Tea by S. H. Sceallin.
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Philadelphia
Kappa Pi Phi to stage rural school farce in benefit show
The Dakota University Kappa Pi Phi society shifts its planned Monday play Scenes from a Rural School to Saturday at the Mitchell Club hall. The 8 pm one hour entertaining event precedes a basket social with several auctioneers including Dr Dundass Will Seaman Will Barber and Mayor Silsby aiding the auction. Admission is free and all are encouraged to attend for a worthy athletic benefit.
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Kappa Pi Phi Society
Dakota University
The
Athletic Association
Mitchell Club
R. F. Dundass
Will Seaman
Silsby
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Governor Atkinson
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal digestive aid restoring stomach strength and blood health. It includes Gov. G. W. Atkinson of West Virginia endorsing the remedy after trying several bottles and recommending it to friends.
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G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
L. O. Gale
Automobiles and Dust Increase Urban Particulates
French scientists report that cars raise far more dust than horse drawn carriages with one automobile stirring up as much dust as twenty carriages. The study links rising urban dust to automotive activity and notes broader environmental implications. The piece also notes Earth’s rotation is slowing due to tidal friction, making days roughly half a second longer than in 1802.
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Earth
The Gray Jackass Inn Tale and Pitt's Witty Exchange
A village inn once named the Gray Jackass changes its sign after Napoleon's fall, rivaled by a new Gray Jackass business name. Pitt remarks on the "Excellent Arrangement" as he jokes about wine and headache while in Parliament. An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment for piles at 50 cents.
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Duke of Wellington
Pitt
Treasury
Parliament
Bringing It Home from Horace Mann Speech
An old quotation highlights Mann’s dedication speech for a reform school building. He argued that spending on the facility is justified if it reforms even one boy, replying that one boy is worth the cost whether it is his or another’s.
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Horace Mann
Mann
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Warm Dry Feet
Foot powder claims to cure chilblains swelling sweating sore aching damp feet. Available at druggists and Ishoe stores for 25 cents.
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Allen
Ishoe
Caribou in Newfoundland Enthrall Visitors
Thousands of caribou roam Newfoundland creating a striking landscape. A note promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as producing indescribable pleasure and energy in the system. No reliable data or corroboration provided.
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Newfoundland
Rocky Mountain
Massachusetts' Smallest Town Gosnold Defined
Massachusetts smallest town Gosnold is described as a cluster of land spans starting at Wood's Hall near Cape Cod's right arm and stretching seaward to the Sow and Pigs reef.
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Massachusetts
Gosnold
Wood’s Hall
Cape Cod
Bargain clothing and shoe sale with deep discounts
The store advertises wool and cotton garments for ladies and children at deep discounts, including vests and undershirts with drawers, overshirts, and a range of men’s and women’s shoes. Prices highlighted from 25c to $4.25 with 25th sale freebies and a bell notification.
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Alexandria
Monte Carlo
Sharade & Crook
Pingree & Smiths
Vogue
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Ely
Mother Gray
S. H. Sceallin
Dean
Ferguson
Nale
Santa Claus
Fergenson’s
Slzes
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