Second Indiana Cavalry reunion set for Indianapolis courthouse
The regimental reunion of the Second Indiana Cavalry Association will be held at the Indianapolis courthouse during the State Fair on Wednesday, September 17. Comrades who served are urged to attend or write to Secretary Osbl Merrifield. Benard N. McCook, longtime colonel of the regiment, is named among notable leaders. Robert R. Stewart and Agat Over served with the unit in major battles of the Civil War.
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Second Indiana Cavalry Association
Indianapolis
OSBL
Merrifield
Indianapers
Benard N. McCook
Tebtune
Robert R. Stewart
Crl Agat
Cedars
Ag Shieh
Mrs Austin’s Hip Needs More Than A Stove Style
A fragmentary line suggests Mrs. Austin’s hip issue requires something beyond a simple range. The text hints at a medical or appliance debate but provides little context for full clarification.
The Tramp Ready for Any Job
A humorous sketch from Leslie's Monthly mocks a job seeker known as the gay cat who applies for work in many fields. The tramp confidently claims to have driven four in the past while bosses test him, revealing the comic misfit between his vague experience and real tasks.
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Leslie’s Monthly
A Faithful Friend Helps Man Find Relief
Lenox Missouri September 1. Mr W H Brown credits a friend for guiding him to Dodd's Kidney Pills after a year of backache. He reports pain relief after using two boxes and says he is as well as ever.
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Lenox
W. H. Brown
Dodd
Bertha Remembers Birthday Mystery
Tiella recalls Bertha’s 26th birthday question while Bertha herself notes she was only 18 at the time. The exchange hints at a unclear memory tied to a specific birthday.
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Bertha
Tiella
Sousa Band Concerts at Indiana State Fair
Sousa and a sixty‑man band will perform four concerts at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis next month as part of the gold jubilee celebration. The group recently toured Europe and returns with decorations for the director. Admission covers all fair events including two concerts daily.
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Sousa
Indianapolis
Indiana
England
Germany
Europe
State Fair
King Edward VII
Kings of German States Chance for Headlines Fade
The only times rulers of various German states grab the papers are when they die or lose their wits, a dry remark on limited press appeal for royal figures.
Local Hall's Catarrh Cure ad and endorsements
One hundred dollars reward offered for catarrh cure failure. Endorsements from West & Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo, Ohio attest F J Cheney's honor and firm finances. Hall's Catarrh Cure marketed at 75 cents. testimonials free. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and an unrelated jab about advice and prejudice remedies.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & Con
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Advertises Comfort
Foot powder promises relief for burning feet swelling or sweaty feet in new shoes. Claims to cure corns bunions and provide instant comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with free sample offers. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, Nl
Quote extols Piso’s Cure for Consumption as remedy
A letter from Mrs. F. Callahan of 114 Hall Street Parkersburg West Virginia dated April 16 1901 praises Piso’s Cure for Consumption as the best medicine for croppy children. The text also notes Min’s pessimistic life view linked to self acquaintance.
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O& Min
Women in Japan Rise From Social Subservience to Education
The article traces the historical standing of Japanese women, noting high status in ancient times then a decline under Confucian rule. It highlights recent reforms beginning about thirty years ago, with liberal education for girls and over 5,000 women working as instructors and more than a million girls studying in Western-mode schools.
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Japan
India
Siam
China
Korea
Onna Daigaku
Empire
America
Europe
Woman’'s
Fried Potatoes Spoiled Grand Duke Alexis Visit
A Paris street vendor recounted Grand Duke Alexis of Russia bought fried potatoes daily and was addressed as Your Excellency. The duke, amused by being recognized, paid a premium but never returned, offended by the mistaken courtesy.
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Grand Duke
Alexis
Russia
Paris
Mre Winslow's Soothing Syrup in Teething Cure
An old remedy named Mre Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims to ease teething in children by softening gums reducing inflammation and relieving pain. The notice mentions two bottles available.
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Mre Winslow
A Thing of Beauty in a Quiet Drawing Room
A concise reflection notes beauty found in drawing as a joy confined to the act of sketching. It emphasizes the humble pleasures of art within a simple, contemplative setting.
Red Cross Ball Blue Cleaner Ad
An advertisement pitches Red Cross Ball Blue laundry powder in a large two-ounce package priced at five cents offering whitening for white clothes and fabrics. The copy emphasizes beauty and cleanliness with a concise sales pitch.
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Crear
One Thing the Same In a Brooklyn Life Quip
A Brooklyn Life wit notes prices rising for life’s necessities. Mrs Wickler asks about cost of living and Mr Wickler counters with his salary as the unchanged item. The exchange highlights inflation concerns in a light social gag.
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Brooklyn
Unclear quote from Brother Dickey on race committeed death
Fragmented passage presents Brother Dickey replying with unclear phrasing about death by own action. The text lacks coherent facts, names, places, or events to establish a clear news item.
Fer-de-lance Extinguished By Mount Pelee Ashes
The fer-de-lance, long the pest of Martinique and feared for its deadly bites, was finally destroyed by Mount Pelee's eruption. Efforts to eradicate the snake failed as it spread inland, but the volcanic ash ultimately ended its threat. The article notes the snakes’ pair travel and their implausible spread beyond coastal areas.
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Mont Pelee
Martinique
Brazil
St. Lucia
Whisky Talk Sparks Cross State Whisky Debate
In a Washington Post item Rep Wheeler of Kentucky and Rep Kitchin of North Carolina argue over mash whisky. Kitchin recounts a Clinton county Ohio drummer story about a sad eyed man and corn whisky. The tale ends with a confident offer of support if needed.
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Wheeler
Kentucky
Kitchin
North Carolina
Clinton County
Ohio
Washington Post
Luncheon talks on keeping help
A Chicago Record-Herald anecdote recalls a luncheon where the hostess was a Smith College graduate. Guests included alumni of Wellesley, Vassar, Bryn Mawr, Northwestern, the University of Chicago, and Wells. The conversation centered on the difficulty of keeping help.
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North Side
Smith College
Wellesley
Vassar
Bryn Mawr
Northwestern
University of Chicago
Wells
Chicago Record-Herald
Jack predicts doubled income next year says he can self support
In a brief quote, Jack tells Detroit press that he expects his earnings to double in the coming year, suggesting he can support himself financially. The exchange reflects optimism about future income and independence.
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Jack
Ceme
Enoug
Detroit
Heese Press
Curious Pension Records Reveal Pathetic Letters and Bizarre Claims
The Pension Office files show letters intended to be pathetic that backfire. A widow describes her late husband’s bloated stomach and other ailments to reopen his claim. Other cases cite rustic illnesses from unventilated bricks and sandy Fort Monroe nights, affidavits by witnesses, and peculiar dependent certificates. A 1890 act denial stands in Susan Smith’s murder widow case.
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Pension Office
War Department
P. S
Fort Monroe
J. W
City Point
H. F
J. I
Congress
G. A
Samuel W. Downing
Alexandria
Secretary of the Interior
Susan Smith
Washington Star
Help keep the city clean spectacle stunt in town
A farmer type from Troosier stands before Perry's drug store. He uses a long spectacle case to display steel framed glasses and the message Help keep the city clean. He drops a cent into a waste paper box after reading the note.
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Jim Riley
General Granger
Perry
Indianapolis Journal
Rejoinder on Progressive Euchre Party Comment
A U. S. senator applauds or rebukes a remark about young women at a progressive euchre party. Miss Cayenne replies that the event resembled planning a route for an Isthmian canal, highlighting playful political banter.
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U. S
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Redd and Green Clash Over Domestic Incident
The exchange centers on a dispute about alleged violence as Redd defends the event as not cruel. Green insists on the cruelty claim, while both sides debate what occurred between the individuals involved.
Officer Questions Duluth Girl on Schooling in West End
A Duluth patrol officer visiting a West End family asked a twelve year old girl why she does not attend school. She said her husband prefers she stay home, and the officer suggested education would benefit her future. The exchange ended with the officer looking out the window.
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Duluth
West End
Time Is the Test for Kidney Cure and Relief
A letter from Geo Foot of Elgin Illinois endorses Dean's Kidney Pills as a lasting cure for backache and kidney related ailments first tried in 1897. The ad offers a free trial via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and lists the price as 50 cents per box.
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Geo. Foot
Addison Street
Elgin
Ill
Dean
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
It Would Cool Them Off Play Teaser Dialogue
Hewitt says it is too hot to go to the theater while Jewett insists the play will be a frost. The exchange hints at a light mood about escaping heat with entertainment.
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Hewitt
Jewett
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