Fragmented clipping covers varied facts and trivia
The passage lists diverse items from fire protection in Rome to a woman judge in San Luis Mexico and a nine man whale mouth in Alaska. It notes quicksilver mining low in 1021, Columbus earnings, Florence Nightingale birth, and stock exchange milestones.
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Akutan
Alaska
Parfa
Q. W. Barron
Saga
Jerusalem
Freud
Columbus
Florence
Nightingale
Derbyshire
England
Amsterdam Stock Exchange
Constantinople
Great Britain
New York
Going Tiger Hunting by Mrs Seton in India Tour
Mrs Ernest Thompson Seton of New York and Greenwich has hunted tigers in India after five near fatal adventures. The wife of the famed naturalist and writer recently left London where she was visiting before resuming her tiger hunt.
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New York City
Greenwich
Conn
London
India
Seton
Grace Gullatin
New York
First U S Military Execution Linked to 1778 Plot
A 1778 conspiracy by British officers and loyalists to end the war aimed to kidnap Washington and seize supplies. Thomas Hickey, a guard, exposed the plot and was hanged June 27, 1776, the army’s first military execution. The piece also mentions a courtroom debate about arguments and anger management.
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U. S
New York
Washington
William Howe
Thomas Hickey
Motor cars replacing horses, says Herbert
In a wry Harvard Lampoon line, Herbert notes the growing shift from horse transport to motor cars, asserting no doubt the vehicle era is advancing everywhere.
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Herbert
Harvard Lampoon
Qualifications for Christian Service
Reverend John C. Page of Moody Bible Institute Chicago outlines the standards for Christian service. The article presents criteria for teachers and workers in ministry, emphasizing faith, doctrine, character, and dedication to God’s calling.
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John C. Page
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
The Bondservant’s Duty and Call to Service
The sermon urges Christian surrender to Christ as bondservant, credits purchase at Calvary, and outlines four key qualifications for service: thankful prayer, continual intercession, desire to give spiritual gifts, and readiness to go. It stresses debtor to the gospel, willingness to endure, and boldness to preach, with exhortations to live sincerely and serve today.
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Paul
Jesus Christ
Christ
Calgary
Cross
Satan
God
Christ Jesus
Gosp
Heidelberg
Tanlac testimonials tout health benefits and weight gain
Over 100000 testimonials from men and women claim Tanlac improves health and weight. Endorsers include Mrs D J Uritehard of Cleveland and Judge George P Wagnes of Belleville, with notes on increased appetite, strength, and vitality. Sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
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Cleveland
Ohio
J. Fr. Taylor
Memphis
Tenn
Tanlac
Mary Schumaker
Racine
Wis
George P. Wagnes
Police Magisrate
Belleville
C. K. Sellers
Springfield
W. E. Perry
Heart of Another Color Funeral Tale in Red Waistcoat
A Sunglund county sexton scolds the grave digger after a funeral for wearing a red waistcoat. The exchange ends with a quip about hearts and color. The piece closes by promoting Brandreth Pills for health, claiming they purify the blood.
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Sunglund
Robert
Father and Son Penance Joke in Corner Exchange
A boy jokes that only the father was perfect when asked who the only perfect boy was. The boy hints the father was perfect in his youth, prompting a moral moment through humor.
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Johnny
Diamond Dyes Product Promise and Simple Dye Guide
A vintage appeal urges shoppers to insist on the Diamond Dyes brand. It promises easy directions in every 15 cent package and warns to refuse substitutes, with guidance to dye or tint clothing and textiles at home using any color from the drug store.
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Fletcher
Speech praised as best thing I have done at club
A Chumley recounts praise after his speech, noting hearty congratulations from members. One guest told him, as he sat down, it was the best thing he had ever done. The tone is celebratory and personal.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
John. W. McLain
Wisconsin St. O
Chumley
Cole's Carboli Salve Promises Quick Easing and Healing
Advertising copy touts Cole's Carboli salve as quickly relieving burning skin diseases and leaving no scars. Claims full medicine chest necessity with 30e and 0c prices from J. W. Cole Co. Rockford Illinois.
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Cole
Drugetats
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford, Ill
Allcock's Plaster Advertises Headache Remedy
A Boston Transcript item features an advertisement for Allcock's Plaster promoted as a simple, safe cure for headaches and pains from cold or over exertion. The brief note contrasts attitudes about aging in a colloquial exchange.
A Fair Guess on Scenario Writers Ideas Circulation
Quotation from the Boston Transcript questions where scenario writers derive ideas. It humorously suggests writers obtain ideas from each other, implying a shared source of inspiration among creators.
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Boston Transcript
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