Fat men in circles inspire a toga talk
The Baltimore American reports Col Julius Caesar Maj Brutus and Capt ure Anthony in a cafe discussing the Sixth ward while a portly man weighs in at a slot machine. Banter grows about fat men, togas, and business plans on the Appian Way as Shakespeare is noted for liberties.
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Julius Caesar
Maj
Brutus
Ure Anthony
Sextus Boozem
Baltimore American
Col. Caesar
Marc
Appian Way
Barber Story Sparks Laugh At Missouri Association
Sedalia attorney Henry Lamm amused attendees at a Missouri association reception recalled by the Kansas City Star. He improvised a speech, joking about a dry paper to be read later and a Texas joke about two dirty collars, ending with a Dutch barber miscue as the punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lamm
Sedalia
Missouri Association
Kansas City
Texas
Grove's Chill Cure Promises Malaria Relief
A vintage advert touts Grove's Chill Cure as containing iron and quinine in correct, tasteless form. It claims imitations lack the formula, asserts Grove's superiority, and offers No Cure No Pay with a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove’s
United States
Massive downtown fire devastates Pittsburgh block
A downtown blaze in Pittsburgh on June 23 destroyed eight buildings across a core block including Eichbaum Co. printing and Duff's college with $250,000 in damage. Spontaneous combustion started the fire, which spread to Exchange National Bank and Hussey building before private brigades contained it. insurance will cover losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Eichbaum Co
Eichbaum
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Duff's College
Holmes Electric Co
Exchange National Bank
Hussey
James Pratt
A. M. Murdock
First National Bank
Channel cut through Riningers neck near Jackson Neb
An armed band of 32 men from South Dakota cut a channel through Rininger’s neck at Bringher’s Bend in the Missouri River near Jackson Nebraska. The move aims to prevent spring floods and would shift thousands of acres of Nebraska farmland into South Dakota, causing great local excitement.
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Jackson
Neb
South Dakota
Rininger
Bringhers Bend
Missouri River
Elk Point
Union County
Nebraska
Wheat calamity in Minnesota and Dakota crops
The Times Herald reports crop expert Snow declares the wheat situation a national calamity after a two week tour of Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota. He estimates Dakota harvests at about 20 million bushels each and Minnesota at 25 million for a total of 75.9 million this year versus 200 million last year and 225.9 million in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Times-Herald Today
Snow
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Dakotas
Spring Wheat Crop Ruined by Drought Letters
Oliver Dalrymple, North Dakota wheat grower, reports to his son from Duluth on June 24 that two thirds of the spring wheat crop is destroyed by drought. He notes Grandin farm runs 60 plows and, unless heavy rains arrive, nearly all spring wheat farmers will begin plowing under their wheat next week.
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Duluth
Minn
Oliver Dalrymple
North Dakota
Grandin
Cavalry Bound for Manila and San Francisco
The war department reports units from the Sixth cavalry have departed Fort Leavenworth with 195 enlisted men, 189 horses, and accompanying officers for San Francisco. Separately, Capt Cabell led 63 men of Troop M from Jefferson Barracks to San Francisco, the journey announced from locations in Kansas and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Sixth Cavalry
Hospital Corps
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
San Francisco
Cabell
Jefferson Barracks
Russia urged to unite with powers over China danger
In St. Petersburg on June 23, editors and politicians agree Russia should join other powers in facing the Chinese question. They note Russia’s interests differ from the others and may prevent firm participation in hostilities against China once decisive action is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Russia
China
Meaning Dudes in Social Circles Sparks Philadelphia Bulletin Note
A fragmentary exchange shows Evangeline and Angelina discussing social familiarity with several young men, hinting at budding romantic or social entanglements as reported by the Philadelphia Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline
Philadelphia Bulletin
Answers for the anxious questions from readers
Glorianna asks how to dissuade a persistent young suitor with humor and fire. The column offers playful, retro advice including onion remedies and hatpins while noting harmless social boundaries. Other letters request guidance on piano keys, roach prevention, hair loss, toothbrush etiquette, and removing ink spills with acid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glorianna B
Westport
Glorianna
Bermuda
Waverly
Roland Park
Lucy F
Highlandtown
Catonsville
Prediction on Health Society Most Prominent Yet Unfixed
The passage cites a respected society delivering an undecided date for a decision. It promotes Hostetters Stomach Bitters as the cure for dyspepsia indigestion constipation biliousness and liver and kidney troubles urging a trial to prove its value to many believers and skeptics alike.
Maud Muller Caught In Rainstorm Flood
A Philadelphia Record item recounts Maud Muller taking hay and being drenched by a sudden downpour. The verse notes the rain as a perfect flood and Maud quips I guess my name is Mud.
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Maud Muller
Maud
Philadelphia
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Claim Card
Shake into your shoes, Allen's Foot-Ease relieves tight shoes and foot discomfort. Cures corns and itching feet, swollen, hot, sore or sweating feet. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Free sample by Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York. Woman will never win equal pay, says Cornfed Philosopher in Indianapolis Press.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Indianapolis Press
Jon Re
Rocky
Bipoes &Ll
Vera
M. Roberts’ Supply House
Minneapolis
Grand Trunk Railway promotes travel to Canada and the East
The Grand Trunk Railway System will serve travelers to Canada's choicest resorts and the East. For fares, descriptive literature, and general information, contact J. H. Burgis, City Passenger and Ticket Agent, 249 Clark St., corner Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. The quote about rich men and poor girls appears from the Atchison Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
East
J. H. Burgis
Clark St
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Yucatan Chill Tonic Improves Reliable Dose Tone
A brief advertisement for Yucatan Chill Tonic promising consistent medicine per dose. It claims pleasant taste and lists a price of 50 cents per dose. The copy emphasizes reliability and ease of use in a simple, period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucatan
Right Spirit quoted on brandied cherries for convalescence
A girl quotes Col. Stillwell noting he feared he was not strong enough to eat the fruit yet he thanked for the spirit of the gift. The remark appears in the St. Louis Republic.
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Col. Stillwell
St. Louis Republic
Teething Powders Praised by Nashville Writer
Mrs. A. G. Russell of Nashville Tenn praises Dr Moffett's Teething Powders calling it the greatest blessing to teething children the world has known.
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A. G. Russell
Nashville, Tenn
Officer Escapes Arrest Amid Modder River Bathing Incident
Sentinels on the Modder River forbade bathing and posted guards along the banks. A swimmer disregarded summons and, after emerging, argued he was an officer as a sentinel claimed him as a prisoner. The London Chronicle reports the tense confrontation.
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Modder
London Chronicle
Grovi’s TasTrLEss Cail Tonic Promoted for Fever Chills
An ad touts Grovi's TasTrLEss Cail Tonic as a simple iron and quinine remedy for chills and fever. It promises no cure no pay and a price listed as 0c, presenting a tasteless formula in a single bottle.
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Grovi
San Francisco
California
Mali
Cal
Sierra Pharmaceuay Co
St. Louis
Washington Ave
A Purist and Purposes in Purist Witty Notes
A compilation of brief quotes and ad blurbs from newspapers and journals across the era. Includes a Purist quip about fale, testimonials for Piso s Cure for Consumption, an old bachelor flirt joke, Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti, Barber and Miss Hicks joke, and Putnam Fareess Dyes claim of bright colors with retail mentions.
Quack Ads and Wisecracks from Chicago Papers
A bundled set of fleeting taglines and slogans from Chicago Daily Democrat and Chicago Daily News. Mentions laxative cures for colds with money back guarantees, Carter’s Ink, Hall’s Catarrh Cure, and a quip about lions in public life versus at home. Also references an Irish graveyard toast and a quip about fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
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Indianapolis Journal
Barber
Dot
Grove
Cotton Belt
Memphis
Beree
Peeler
D.P.A
W.G. Adams
T.P.A
Nashville
Tens
Sutton
Chattanooga
Tono
P. R. Wyatt
J. P.A
Cincionati
Obie
M. Adams
Calvo
E. W. Labeaume
G. P
T. A
Bright
Smaith
Smith
WM. Purytear
Jonesboro
Ark
A. H. Kelly
Dayton
Mars
J. R. Faver
Atlanta
Smith Medical Company
Mio
Ryman J. & C. Maguire’s
Maguire Aia
Petes Mo
Winchester
Shotguns
Winchester Repeating Arms
Winchester Ave
New Haven
Conn
Big Blaze
The
Big North Dakota
Manila
Dudes
Maudie
Grand Trunk Railway System
Atchison Globe
Purist
Fale
N. Y. World
Thos. Robbins
Maple Street
Norwich, N. Y
Sydney Town and Country Journal
Somerville Journal
Miss Hicks
Harlem
Putnam Fareess
Ireland
Chicago Daily Democrat
Uncle Sam
Carter
Hall
Price
Chicago Democrat
Old Virginia
M. D
Storm
James S. Robinson
Tenn
Manito
Tek Weel
Charlevoix
Petoskey
Habor Springs
Kay View
Mackinac Island
Lem Superior
Berolzheim
Manitou Steamship Company
Rush & N. Water
OPIU
Woollex, M. D
Addees Sterling Remedy Company
New York
O. D
Delhi
Roberts’ Supply House
Eme Mara
Sane Sota Teret T “Price Soc
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