Man's lack of gallantry cited by union leader in St Louis
H J Conway of Chicago, president of the Retail Clerks International union, urged equal pay for women clerks at a St Louis convention. He compared unequal wages to an infamous tale of a husband who refused to help with heavy parcels, highlighting perceived unmanliness.
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H. J. Conway
Chicago
Retail Clerks’ International Union
St. Louis
Mr. Conway
Paint Rock
Ming
Jack
Not to Beautify. Pennsylvanian Banquet Eulogy On William Penn
Simeon Ford spoke at a banquet praising William Penn as a peacemaker who valued fair treatment of Indians. He contrasted Penn with Puritans who extinguished Indian title, noting Penn’s approach avoided bloodshed while achieving similar land titles.
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Simeon Ford
William Penn
Penn
Christmas Gift Gossip Tangles with Thackeray and Teasing
A playful salon scene unfolds with six women discussing Christmas gifts and romantic signals. Rob debates literary tastes while Alice conspires with hints about Thackeray gifts. The dialogue reveals jealousies and social traps as a set of Thackeray items becomes the coveted clue. The excerpt ends noting a sermon on Christ’s fatherhood and brotherhood.
Equal to the occasion in lively family exchange
Pa I catches young Smith hugging Maria. Ma exclaims. Pa quips the boy is “getting on fast.” Maria asks what he said. Pa recalls the reply: “Well, I’m holding own.”
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Young Smith
Maria
Ant's Lightning Off Claimed To Cure Catarrh And Headache
Mrs Z E Goforth of 2119 Holly Street City reports rapid improvement after using a small bottle and two 25 cent bottles of Ant's Lightning Off. She says the remedy stops her headaches and helps her keep house.
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Z. E. Goforth
Holly Street
City
Ant
Point of History Cleared Up
Fragmentary OCR style note references a dentist and patient exchange about an extraction. It mentions Ananias and a moral line about virtue and friendship, framed as illustrated bits. No clear event or identifiable entities beyond generic terms.
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Ananias
The Holy Night and Many Messengers in Christmas
The article reflects on Christmas time as a holy night with celestial messengers and the Christ child believed to be found nearby. It emphasizes that there are many divine messengers and speaks of music from the skies reaching receptive hearts as the season passes.
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Christ
God
Christ Child
Dean’s Kidney Pills Restore Health Claims
Hiram Center of Lake City Minnesota reports severe kidney trouble with back pains dizziness and blurred vision before taking Dean’s Kidney Pills. He says the remedy cured his condition and he has enjoyed perfect health since. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Hiram Center
South
Oak Street
Lake City
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Drank Whiskey To Warm Boots On Cold Train Ride
A cleric and drummer on a cold train car share a flask of whisky. The clergyman pours the whiskey into his boots, claiming it will warm his ice cold feet in moments, while others look on as the scene blends humor and odd bravado.
Child Proclaims Forever Kneeling on Mister Wilson
A playful exchange shows Dolly insisting she will not be too old to sit on a knee, arguing that her sister already does so with Mr. Wilson and she plans to continue the custom. The aunt counters with a light remark about aging.
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Dolly
Mr. Wilson
Remarkable Cure of Eczema Using Cuticura Remedies
Mrs. Lizzie E. Sledge of Selma Alabama describes four years of severe eczema with itching and disfigurement. After two doctors failed her, a single set of Cuticura Remedies cleared every skin spot in six months and no symptoms remain for three years.
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Lizzie E. Sledge
Jones Ave
Selma
Ala
Witty exchange ends with sheriff as dinner option
A diner mocks a restaurant's lack of beefsteak and chops prompting the waiter to reveal they only have a sheriff. The frustrated customer demands an omelet but is told impossible, as the sheriff remains offered as the only presence. The scene closes on the customer sharpening his knife.
German Traveler Refuses Fare and Is Ejected
In a railway incident a German passenger would not pay the 35 cent regulation fare, offering 25 cents. The conductor halted the train and removed him. The man then chased the moving train, waved fists at the engineer, and shouted I won’t come back on the track.
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Rehoboth
Hunt’s Cure Proclaimed Best Skin Remedy by Swann
In a testimonial from R. M. Swann of Franklin Louisiana he asserts his family medicine chest contains no remedy without proven superiority for skin troubles. He says Hunt’s Cure cures itching instantly and has held its place for many years.
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Hunt
R. M. Swann
Franklin, la
Bedale Hounds Hold Object Lesson Near Village School
At the Bedale Hounds meet the Hunt staged an object lesson in hunting near a village school to inspire respect for hounds and hunters following a suggestion from the annual meeting.
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Hunt
Bedale
Yorkshire
Eng
Castoria advertisement with familiar signature claim
A vintage ad urges inspecting each Castoria bottle for the signature Addy In Use For Over 30 Years. The rest of the piece shows children’s dialogue about a theft incident at Mr. Binx's, ending with a boy being made to eat the apples.
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Addy
Cure for Itching Skin Disease Promises Relief
Advertiser touts Hunt's cure for itching skin disease claiming instant relief and prompt cure with absolute guarantee. Emphasizes special manufacture for these cases as a promised remedy.
Too Much Delay Dress Gown Request Sparked Quandary
Miss Gibson Girl complains of two week wait for gown from dressmaker. She fears the delay may jeopardize a marriage proposal. Also references Simmons' Cough Syrup promising to ease throat and lung inflammation and provide rest.
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Miss Gibson
Simmons
Piles Cured in Six to Fourteen Days with PaZO Ointment
Advertisement offers PaZO Ointment promising cure for itching blind or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or money refunded. Includes a French quote about not being free who drags his chain. 50 cents price point.
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Henry N. Carr
Washington, D. C
Early Printing Pioneers Sweynheym and Pannartz
Two German printers who first brought book printing to Rome faced hunger despite producing excellent work. A papal petition notes their workshop overflowed with proof sheets but they had no food. Catarrh seen as common, need constitutional treatment and Hall’s Catarrh Cure claims a 100 dollar no cure guarantee.
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Sweynheym and
Pannartz
Rome
Doctor Says Wife’s Deafness Signs of Advancing Years
A doctor remarks that the wife’s increasing deafness is a sign of aging and suggests telling her directly. The husband responds with a hesitant, brief reaction as the exchange is noted in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
New Year's Resolve Deals With a Cigar Trick
A joke panel shows Fred deciding to quit smoking for New Year while Tom mocks the plan. Fred plans to smoke a Christmas gift cigar first to “get it out of the way.” A judge comments on the quip.
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Fred
Jack
Tom
Allen's Foot-Ease Cure for hot sore feet
Allen's Foot-Ease offers relief for hot sweating and swollen feet. Sold by all druggists for 25c with a trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York. Do not accept substitutes.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Man in distress echoing Seneca quote
A compact reflection on recognizing distress in others as a fellow human. The adage attributed to Seneca prompts empathy and social responsibility in everyday encounters.
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Seneca
Santa Claus Draws Crowds At Christmas Show
At Christmas the popular Santa Claus attraction fills the house, drawing full audiences and strong holiday demand.
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Santa Claus
Remedy and Secret Quote Ads Highlight Cold Cure Claim
An old page features ad copy praising easy remedies for coughs and lung troubles including Taylor's Cherokee Remedy and Bromo Quinine. It touts 25c to $1.00 bottles, claims universal use, and urges looking for Dr. W. Ghove’s signature. A witty line about secrets accompanies the medical pitches.
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Taylor
BR. W. Ghove
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