Conquered at Last by Bears and Wise Meditations
Gen Willoughby Cotton’s encounter with two chained bears ends in a comic uproar as the animals drag him through hallways and china closets, revealing a mix of pomp, danger, and humor. The piece also counsels health through sobriety, self-control, and moderate living, citing philosophers and a dispatch box from England as notable conveniences.
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Wiloughby Cotton
Quentin Dick
Willoughby
Richard
Tam Dick
Gen. Cotton
Sir Willoughby
Roscue
Cornan
Reveille
Cicero
Box for valuables described in The Jewellers' Weekly
A note defines a box as a container for valuables holding papers money jewelry and stationery as described in The Jewellers Weekly.
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Jewellers
I Weekly
Modes of Washing Across Regions and Odd Habits
The article contrasts washing methods from London to Lancashire Holland and Sweden Japan and Paris. It mentions steam laundries costly for workers the dolly tub peggy negey and boiling before washing on streams in Europe and a Paris scene of floating laundries with fees. It also includes quirky anecdotes about a husband planning to trap his drunken wife and a tip about using yeast to water houseplants with camphor soak for sprouting seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lancashire
Peggy
Holland
Sweden
John Chinaman
Japan
Paris
Seine
Painful Scene With Baby Illness and Circus Weekend
A neighbor asks about the ailing baby Johnny, doctors warn he may not live the week, and the remark that Saturday’s circus would be difficult if the child dies. A brief exchange captures sorrow and community concern. Also a cartoonish tribute tale shows two artists discussing a painting titled A Storm at Sea with a man who tells his wife the scene makes him sick.
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Johnny
N. Y
Bold Danish Envoy Rescues Regent With Flag Stand
Baron Dal Borgo, Danish envoy in Madrid, proved his boldness by defying a furious mob seeking Espartero. He unbolted his door and blocked the entrance with a Danish flag, warning that Spain would answer to Denmark for any insult. The mob, deterred, withdrew quietly, impressed by the dramatic display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Dal Borgo
Madrid
Isabella
Espartero
Spain
Denmark
Reopening a Thoroughfare Through Health Guard
Reopening the bowels quickly is vital to health to prevent bile, liver torpor, digestion issues, headaches, and other symptoms. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters acts as an aperient, easing constipation without violent drastic effects and strengthening the stomach, liver, and overall system for regular, natural function.
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Hostetter
California
FIC Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
W.Y
Broom Corn Styles Shift from White to Green
A broom-corn dealer notes a trend from bleached white brooms to green dyed ones. He fears paris green may be used but cannot confirm. Housekeepers worry about poisoning, while the dye may reflect changing tastes and wear concerns.
Transcontinental Route via Chicago Line and Northern Pacific
Advertisement for a new trans continental route via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Northern Pacific Railroads with daily Pullman service from Chicago to multiple western destinations. Tickets available at 207 Clark Street and Union Station. Also a brief anecdote from St Paul about a man gifted a half million dollar public library on Nicollet Avenue.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Pullman Sleeping Cz
St. Paul
Minneaspolis
Fargo
North Dakota
Helena
Butte
Montana
Yellowstone Park
Spokane Falls
Tacoma
Portland
Oregon
Seattle
North Pacific Coast
California
Shasta
Clark Street
Union
Canal
Adams and
Madison Streets
Minneapolis
Nicollet Avenue
Public Library
St Paul
Alonzo Wygant heads new music firm in Chicago
Reliable business circles praise Alonzo Wygant of Chicago who left United States Express to join Ayres & Wygant Company. They acquired Reed's Temple of Music at 182 and 184 Wabash Ave to offer premier pianos and musical instruments, promising to preserve its popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alonzo Wygant
United States Express Company
Not So. Emily and the employer verdict in labor tales
A tale recalls a workman quitting after being called master, teaching Emily a harsh labor lesson. A quip about who controls a dog frames social hierarchy, while an endorsement from J. P. Clement promotes Dr Burns Worm Destroyer as a reliable remedy.
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Emily
Fido
Cheap Advice From the Burlinglorree Press
A column voices a satirical Housewife asking if a gas stove can explode through careless handling. The piece mocks dangerous instructions by suggesting extreme, unsafe experiments and ends with a tongue in cheek invitation for more questions.
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Flinders
Burlinglor Ree Press
Ordination Tale and Humorous Snippets from England
A dull candidate is ordained after promising to study Butler's Analogy and quips about five shillings to Butler. Other notes mock SAPOLIO use and a head waiter’s complaint about air. A burglar in Wilkes-Barre is described returning in clean clothes after the theft.
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England
Brown
Chauncey Deppews Letter On Southern People And Soap
Chauncey M. Deppew shares amused observations on Southern Negroes, recounting a dialogue about chickens. The ad touts Dobbins Electric Soap as a pure product that saves dollars by preventing rotted clothing and taking issue with adulterated soaps.
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Chauncey M. Deppew
Darky
Liza Jane
Yans
No Use for a Husband in Williamsport Tale
A Williamsport girl explains she does not need a husband due to her own money a parrot that can swear and a monkey that chews tobacco. The note reflects humorous old newspaper style from the Burlington Free Press.
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Williamsport
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Dispatch
Nore
William Waldorf Astor
Tiffany& Co
Russia
Philadelphia Inquirer
As Reliable Company
de Smith
Stanly
Upper Congo
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Nicholas Roosevelt
Robert Fulton
Berecuan
Wilkesbarre
Hood
Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Ile DE Mar
de Mars
Dee Mars
Clark St
Pradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Piso
Ephraim
J. A. Johnson
Medina, N.Y
Hall
Druguiata
Mabir
J. L. Stephens
Lebanon
Oia
Ei Les
Chrlestown
Dlags
Auvestisetm
Bat
Hhder
JGSN
Frente
Delax
Patrickohington
D.C
Bil
Deermoudy
Chauncey
Wassington
Fitch & CO
Corcoran
Washington, D.C
W. Dudley
Pensions
Washington, D. C
Monterey
PG Lene KO CO
J. A. Sayer
U.S
Canadase
Europe
T. Hopkins
Prop
Great Jones
N.Y
Ty Jedne
Joseph H
Express
Soldin
James Tanner
Hee
Pelleioné
Washington
Ee Paet
Tte Co
AEW
Esa
Bob. Hill
Chas. H. Woodala
Chas. W. Sage
WM. Lloed
Bplankglin Platt
Treaswriy
Colo
Aur
Owen
Pewsory
Alzoan
Beit
Owen Electric Belt & Appliance CO
North Broadway
St. Louis
Broadway
New York City
Avan Cheralcal Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
G.H. Ingraham
M. D
Amsterdam
DR. Dyche & CO
CLM
Plsu
E. T. Havthini
Warren, Pa
Conemaugh
Johnstown
Damocles
Pierce
Apollo
Sapolia
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