Christmas Tree Land in Canada Told by a Golden Haired Girl
A narrator recalls childhood questions about Santa Claus and Christmas trees. While visiting northern Canada near Lake Joseph Ontario, he meets a golden haired girl who explains how Santa gathers small trees for children without trees, delivering toys and books to chimneyed homes. She pleads that Santa not miss any child next Christmas.
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Papa
Santa Claus
Grand Trunk Railway
Canada
Georgian Bay
Lake Joseph
Ontario
United States
Where Soldiers Are Infext
The piece notes soldiers seek the safest place under fire near breached fortifications and gaps in naval battles. It explains wounded tend to be placed in breaches and sailors prefer gaps still hot from splinters over fortified bulwarks.
What He Taught in Escalation Lessons
Mr Parvenu and his wife discuss a young man who tutors a woman, guessing he teaches a fading science. The wife jokes the tutor gives lessons in escalation and education, while the old man worries about high charges.
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Mr. Parvenu
Chicago Post
Gold standard affirmed amid German silver debate and world-wide policy
The piece argues for the gold standard against bimetallic pressures in Germany and abroad. It notes Reichstag discussions on coinage, gold stock figures, and global adherence to gold, while dismissing silver demonetization fears and praising progress since 1896 in sustaining gold as the basis of monetary policy.
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Reichstag
Germany
United States
Gage
Reichsbank
Russia
Prices and Wages Amid High Iron Costs
The Chicago Tribune argues that while iron and steel prices surged, overall price levels did not double. It notes 200,000 New England textile workers received a ten percent wage increase, compares meat and other foods, and says wage growth lags price rises but is widening while employment remains strong.
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New England
Chicago Tribune
McKinley Defends Trusts and Calls for Action
President McKinley says the Republican party advocates restraint on monopolies and praises the anti trust law already breaking up large combinations. He urges Congress to pass further measures to protect the people from corporate greed as calls from rival papers note.
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McKinley
Republican Party
Congress
Troy Times
Bryan delays possible Nebraska senate appointment
Albany Journal notes that William Jennings Bryan may be offered the Hayward seat by Gov. Poynter but resists. It argues his acceptance would jeopardize a presidential bid, as national votes could clash with his partisan rhetoric. The piece predicts G. H. Hitchcock’s likely appointment and cites Bryan’s strategic silence.
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United States
Hayward
Nebraska
William Jennings D Bryan
Poynter
Bryan
United States Senate
William Jennings Bryan
Arkansas Expands Push for Senate by Jones in South
The piece argues Governor Daniel W. Jones seeks to succeed James H. Berry as Arkansas senator and backs expansion of commerce and U S control of the Philippines. It notes Berry opposes expansion and praises Jones’s political tact while highlighting Arkansas’s awakening business interests.
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Daniel W. Jones
Arkansas
Jamesh. Berry
Congress
Berry
Jones
South
Philippines
Chicago
North
Gov. Jones
Morgan
Alabama
South Carolina
Col. Bryan
N. Y
Political drift and Bryan in early campaign chatter
The passage surveys political commentary on William J. Bryan and McKinley era issues. It cites opinions from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat Cincinnati Commercial Gazette and Indianapolis Journal about Bryan’s relevance, wages in New England, and looming electoral strategy. It hints at currency trust and Philippine policy as campaign ammunition.
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United States
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan
Indianapolis Journal
Shown in the Shops Dry Goods Ad Highlights
A Dry Goods Economist listing features blue stationery, silk and crepe de chine fabrics, feather bows, silver link girdles, red flannel waist shirts, ermine furs for children, neckwear, satin waists with crystal buttons, children reefers, school waists, damask velvets, silk mufflers, and white satin bodices. The piece ends with winter health advice from The Independent urging ventilation, cool sleeping rooms, removing outer wraps indoors, and rubber footwear in snow.
Beautifully illustrated Cuba and Puerto Rico panini al in press
Cuba and Puerto Rico themed paninial by W C Rinearson, G P A Queen and Crescent Route, Cincinnati, now in press. Send your name with a 2 cent stamp to receive a free copy when available.
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Cuba
G.P. A
Queen & Crescent
Cincinnati
Puerto Rico
Grain-O: A Coffee Substitute That Helps Sleep
Grain-O is pitched as a non-stimulating drink that nourishes and cheers without keeping you awake. It resembles coffee in taste and appearance and is recommended for adults, nervous individuals, youths, and children as a daily beverage to replace coffee. Available from grocers in 15 and 25e sizes.
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Coles
Caneda
Western Canada
J. Wrougtpor
Curler
Brevenn Point
Wit MV
Moinnes
Morrill
Datroast
Osly Oaven
Bad Axe
James Grieve
The Typewriter Invention and Stomach Bitters Endorsement
A statistician claims the typewriter created 600000 jobs but omits its health costs. The ad urges sedentary workers to use Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters to ease dyspepsia and confinement strain, noting its curative in past users.
Not Good Kickers In Porto Rico Veranda Toss
A Washington Post anecdote recalls a Porto Rican merchant struck by a bull on a street in Ponce. He escaped with minimal injury after the bull tossed him onto a hotel veranda where he favored being tossed outside rather than teased on the veranda.
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Senor
Washington Post
Catarrh Cure Offer Promises Free Trial Pack
An advertisement touts Dr W Blosser Catarrh Cure with a free trial pack to applicants. It claims spray inhalation and internal remedies cure many ailments and purify blood, offering one month’s box for $1.00. contact 113 Broad St Atlanta GA. praises internal treatment over local applications.
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Agen of
Hal
Hall
I. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Connoisseur Ads and Quack Cures in Brief Snippets
A collage of vintage quotes and ads notes from Collier’s Weekly and Philadelphia Record. It cites connoisseurs defining quality, winter hand care, a divorce quip about Maude and George, Kemp’s Balsam cough remedy, a jewelers joke, Ally Sloper dialogue, and a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Elvira Hurry Up as Brother Reports Waiting
The stout caller asks for Elvira to hurry, while the little brother offers to relay the message. The exchange ends with a pragmatic hope for speed to reduce the wait.
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Elvira
Somerville Journal
Sleeping Car Line Route to Jacksonville via Louisville and More
Double daily service from St Louis to Jacksonville Florida runs through Louisville Lexington Chattanooga Atlanta and Macon. For information contact R A Campbell G V P A St Louis Mo.
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St. Louis
Jacksonville
Fla
Louisville
Lexington
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Macon
R. A. Campbell
G. VP. A
The Great Test Is Willoughby Winks a Companionable Fellow
Detroitree Press reports on Willoughby Winks with focus on his social grace during whist games noting he remains agreeable and personable even in play.
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Willoughby
Detroit
Ree Press
Lane's Family Medicine Advertisement
Lane's Family Medicine claims daily bowel movement is essential to health. It says it acts gently on the liver and kidneys and cures sick head ache. The price is 25 and 50 cents.
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Lane
Court acquittals in London prompt repeated appearances
A misaniker a phrase appears with court outcomes in London where the subject was twice acquitted. The item appears in the Chicago Evening News. The text also features ads and quotations on various local topics and products.
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London
Chicago Evening News
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Moses
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Independent
Collier’s Weekly
Eliza. Parker
Nell
Maude
George
Philadelphia Record
Ally Sloper
Pansion
The
Florida Air Line
Auto-Machine Works
Southinton Street
Atchison Hobe
Chicago Daily News
D. Buchmueller
Minnesota
Butte
Texas
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Eve Vane
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Omaha
Catle
Ieee Ee Q Harney
Quumley Ieee
Aix
Alekel
Stein Wind
Cere
Oolt
Reeves
Ceee Craven
Washburn
In- WA
Serge Buoo
E. Csey
Ccc Ce En
Normington
Remington
Regina Music Box
Pia Star Ma
Omar Betera
Continental Tobacco CO
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Virginia
Trea Cata
Jogi
Chaffin & CO
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Iowa
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