First Balloon Ride Turned Rescue Into Aeronaut Career
A New Hampshire boy, left orphaned young, recalls his Fourth of July balloon ascension thirty years ago. He tumbled into the ropes, dangled from the drag rope, and, after a perilous ascent and a daring climb back to the basket, joined the balloon's crew and became an aerial entertainer and aeronaut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
W— Daily Tribune
Mr. Raymond
New Hampshire
Terra-Firma
Webb Donnell
Morning Naval Rituals and the Flag Sails Aboard
The text describes a naval morning ritual at eight o'clock where three drum rolls and bugle calls cue sailors and officers to face the stern with bare heads. The flag rises from the peak as all eyes lift, and a shared exultant thrill accompanies the unveiling of the stars and stripes.
Columbia fair on wheels of fire and nation up to date
A poetic notice extols Columbia as a modern, spirited symbol of progress. It frames her century as a blazing achievement and notes widespread acclaim across the nation for her forward march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Fair
Scorcher's
Weathered man laments, new plan to face hunger
A weary man admits he cannot keep the wolf from the door as he and a companion discuss the failing household. The woman jokes that if the cook cannot scare him away, they will replace her, noting the cook is not a good one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yle
Chicago Post
Colony
A Large One Illogical Exchange In Lark Panel
A humorous exchange unfolds with a character recalling being called a colossal ass by Bilkins. The conversation shifts to a mock quarrel involving a mother-in-law and a gloomy mood, ending in a playful lark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yle
Aene Bilkins
Considerate Doctor Dialogue Fragment
A brief dialogue sketches a doctor and patient discussing the poor condition of belongings. The exchange hints at concern over damage and time, with a light, humorous tone.
Protection and trusts in sugar tariff debate
In the senate a clash over trusts and monopolies centers on the sugar schedule. Senator Pettigrew pressed an amendment to block trusts by enabling citizens to sue for free importation when prices are controlled. Hoar called it folly, the amendment failed 35 to 82, and the piece notes trusts arise in free and protected trade.
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Senate
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Tillman
South Carolina
Lindsay
Kentucky
Sugar Trust
Great Trust
United States
Hoar
Allison
American Cotton Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Detroit Journal
Political opinions echo in newspaper clippings
A collection of editorials and quotes critiques figures like Bryan and McKinley on free silver and protection. The notes reference Washington State and Iowa opinions, with remarks from Kansas City Journal Detroit Journal and others. The piece notes expectations for the new revenue law and tariff principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Washington Stat
Tom Teed
Kansas City Journal
Detroit Journal
N. Y. Tribune
Iowa State Register
McKinley
Chicago Post
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Mattoon Gardener Credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Recovery
An elderly Mattoon resident named William J Winningham describes long suffering from nervousness and kidney related issues. He credits eight boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring health and normal urine flow. He urges others to try the pills, noting their blood and nerve benefits and availability from doctors or by mail.
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Mattoon
William J. Winningham
Illinois
Winningham
Ashboro
North Carolina
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Widow Runs Shop After Sudden Death of Husband
A poor northern village shopkeeper becomes a widow when her abusive husband dies suddenly. A sympathetic visitor notes the stoic calm of the wife who jokes about finding money in the till, reflecting a comic relief amid tragedy.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Show Value Worldwide
North and South America beside Guatemala the West Indies Australia and even Europe are fields of usefulness where Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has shown value as an antidote to malaria and a remedy for dyspepsia constipation rheumatism neuralgia biliousness nervousness and loss of appetite and sleep. Inhabitants and medical men have spoken in no uncertain tones concerning the efficacy of this household remedy.
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South America
Guatemala
West Indies
Australia
Europe
Pat's London Holiday Impresses Priest With Scar
Pat returns from London and recounts a holiday visit to his priest. A question about his most striking sight yields Pat’s answer a brick from a scaffold striking him on the forehead leaving a deep impression.
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Pat
London
Vaith
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort and Savings
An 19th century style advertises Allen's Foot-Ease powder for relieving painful swollen feet bunions and sweating. It claims instant relief from sting when wearing tight or new shoes and promotes comfort in hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 26c trial package available by mail from Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
Listen to the telephone girl refuses to listen
A Detroit Journal snippet notes a telephone girl choosing not to listen to a man, highlighting her professional focus and personal boundary. The piece introduces Grain-O a coffee substitute praised for stomach comfort costing 15 and 26 cents per package, marketed to children and coffee drinkers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
Gravity, brains, and the apple fall tale
A garbled item praises Prof Braintank Newton for discovering gravity from an apple and mocks a rival claim. It cites a quip about energy and marriage and references The Journal and Atchison Globe with unclear attribution.
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Braintank
Newton
N Journal
Dinner Speech Delivers Humble Pie Menu
At a post dinner moment, a handsome, commandingly dressed man stands to speak as guests await. He humorously notes puddin' is gone and lists pie varieties including rice, tapioen, plum peach, apple-cream, and mincerlemon, prompting light chatter.
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N.Y. Journal
Netween Seed Time and Harvest Farm Investment Ad
An old railway promotion urges farming in South Dakota within a day from Chicago. It highlights bountiful crops and offers class farm Janda for sale at $10 to $15 per acre with nearby markets. Inquiries directed to Goo, UW, Neafford, G P A, Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
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New York
Minnesota
Ji Factory
Chicago
ST. Louis
Omaha
ELOG
South Dakota
Goo
Neafford
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Old Colony Building
Fourth of July Excursion Rates on North-Western Line
On July 3 4 and 5 the North Western System will sell excursion tickets at low rates to points within 200 miles of selling station and good for return until July 6 inclusive. Apply to agent Chicago and North Western Railway. Quote from Atchison Globe.
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North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Mora's Misfortune Delays Return After Powder Rag Loss
In a Detroit Tree Press note, Mora endured a rough evening after returning to town late. She mislaid her powder rag on the road and could not fix herself up to be fit for travel or company.
Star Tobacco Advertising Slogan From Chicago Record
An old Chicago Record quote extols Star Tobacco as the best and lasting chew. The ad contrasts enjoyment with habit and suggests tobacco can be a lingering, inexpensive pleasure for a husband and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Chicago
Wall's Catarrh Cure and other quotes from 1904
A collage of short sayings and ads including Wall's Catarrh Cure offered at 7 cents. The clippings reference philosophical quotes, a recommendation for Pixo's Cure for Consumption by K D Townsend J Howard Wis, and assorted editorials about reform and life as a conundrum from various papers.
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K. D. Townsend
Howard
Wis
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England
Washington
Columbia
Freedom
R. E. de Reef
N. Y. Ledger
United States of America
Soonover
Outidone
Victor Hugo
Wall
Price
Washington Democrat
Rousseau
Atchison Lobe
N. Y. Weekly
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Cleveland
Michigan
Wright
Military Academy
Prerskile
N. Y
Tor
C.J. Wright
A.M
Frederic Grant Gleason
Chicago Musical College
Central Music Hall
Ill
F. Ziegfeld
Ene
Byrup
de Senton
Tennessee
NashVille
Bonn
L. Bro E
Dearborm Street
Omicago
Np Lied
IM Faste CO
State St
Kikbart
Philip T. Dol
Ll. H. Green
Atlants
J.B. Harris & CO
Pike Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
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