Peruana advertised as a radical cure for catarrh
An advertisement touts Peruna as a radical remedy for catarrh, claiming it treats the root cause by reaching capillary vessels. It urges readers to send for Dr. Hartman’s book and to write for free advice if results are unsatisfactory, naming The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. and Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio.
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Hartman
Peruana Drug Manufacturing Co
Columbus
Ohio
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbes
A Conclusive Objection From The Washington Star
Fragmentary lines show playful dialogue and scattered phrases about a wife and temper. The text references The Washington Star and a mix of garbled phrases suggesting a lighthearted domestic vignette and snippets from children stories.
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Mra. Cumroz
Washington Star
Read the Notice and Help a Deaf Beggar
A beggar contemplates helping a deaf and dumb man while a passerby offers to donate. The beggar instructs his companion to read the notice for identification and guidance. The scene unfolds with quiet moral tension as a philanthropic impulse meets uncertainty.
Python Terror on Afridi Bridge Packs Crew in Singapore
A huge python escaped its cage aboard the British ship Afridi after leaving Singapore. It climbed toward the bridge, attacked by Captain Gelding and an officer, who used a loupe and ax to split the snake into 12 pieces. The reptile was later sent to the New York Zoological Society.
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Singapore
New York Harbor
Captain Golden
Afrida
Anake
New York Zoological Society
Medical Remedies from a Historic Health Almanac
A garbled health column lists old era treatments for eye crusts and styes, including mercury compounds for eyelids and calcium sulfide pills, plus tonics and potions for digestive and respiratory issues. It oddly mixes practical instructions with nonsensical lines about fatigue and life purpose.
Engagement row misfiled as business opportunity headline
Isabel complains that the editor misnamed her engagement to young Bloppington, placing the notice under a fake heading “Business Opportunities.” Judith questions the action as inappropriate and confusing.
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Anata
Isabel
Judith
Young Bloppington
Monopole Fruit Canning Ad from Portland Packers
A Portland Oregon advertisement urges customers to buy Monopole peaches pears and berries from dealers. It promises the fruit is packed in heavy sweet syrup in a blue labeled can with gold lettering and claims no substitute is as good.
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Wadhame & Kerr Broa
Portland
Ore
English Criminals by Origin in England Sentences
A statistical line says of every 1 000 criminals convicted in England 19 are Scotch 21 foreigners 32 Welsh 7 Irish and 831 English.
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England
OE riteeters Not as Considerate as He Might Be
A humorous exchange reveals a friend who listens yet dominates conversation. The speaker notes the friend speaks about his own troubles and expects a listening audience in return, calling into question true consideration.
Local Business Adominates Fragmented Page
The readable lines show a small shop ad with vague product notes and prices. Bold claims push a wine bottle sale and a general goods display. The text is garbled but suggests a store listing highlighting cheap items and customer notes.
Mosquito Brain Size Compared to Humans
A witty Chicago Views quip compares mosquito brain development to human brain size, noting the insect’s comparative capability. The comment is light and humorous, reflecting on intellect with a provincial twist.
Pa-What did you learn at school today Bobble
Dialogue nonsense about a child named Bobble and a parent, with an odd line about a cure panel medicine and a price of 25 cenza. The fragment hints at a vendor or druggist reference and a humorously dated tone.
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Bobble
Dobbble
Archange
Cenza
Life and Death Theme in Pittsburg Press Essay
A Pittsburg Press sentiment highlights how life is a masquerade with tenderness hidden to avoid judgment. The piece argues that death reveals true feelings and teaches friends our hidden kindness, underscoring the contrast between public reserve and private emotion.
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Pittsburg
The Turkish Turban in France’s Early Reign
The Turkish turban appeared during Joba of France’s reign, described as sometimes three feet high and as large as a barrel.
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Joba
France
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Lewis B. Johansen
Johncom
Reverdy Johneon
Maryland
United States
F Street
N. W
Johmsormys
Andy Cathartie
Pennsylvania
Ind
Kerr Bros
Purtiend Or
Peorr
ST. Jacobs
Terror
Csichicvet
Yannas
Chicago
Ayer
Williams, Anica
N.Y
Leuleville
Vieyd St. D
Duane
Specius OO
Atlanta
Wise Brog
Onsen
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