Twice in This Woman's Life Woman's health testimonial
In Ellensburg Washington Mrs William Carver recalls severe monthly pain in adolescence and postpartum agony. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief after six bottles each period and a later pregnancy. The letter offers to answer inquiries about the medicine's effects.
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Ellensburg
Washington
Lydia E. Pinkham
Porter’s
William Carver
R. F.D. No
Large Sum for Old New York Newspaper
The George D. Smith Book Company paid $830 for a February 8 1845 New York Mirror containing The Raven by permission. The Rosenbach Company bought two Poe letters for $400. E H Wells acquired James Russell Lowell's Harvard ode for $900, one of only 50 copies, inscribed to Mrs Effie Shaw in September 1865. The items were from the libraries of Carlota Russell Lowell and others, at the American Art Association galleries.
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George D. Smith Book Company
New York Mirror
American Review
Carlotta Russell Lowell
American Art Association
Rosenbach Company
E. H. Wells
James Russell Lowell
Harvard
Effie Shaw
New York World
London Fog Studies Reveal Dirt Inhalation Rates
Researchers report that a London fog drives inhalation of 20 000 to 50 000 particles per cubic centimeter of air. The findings highlight heavy airborne pollution during hazy urban conditions and potential health implications for residents.
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London
Plaster Mix for Repairing Wall Cracks
A simple plaster repair method uses equal parts plaster of Paris and whiting mixed with water to fill cracks before painting or wallpapering.
Taxi Driver Sparks Verbal Hit With Wheelbarrow Man
A taxi driver clashed verbally with an elderly man pushing a wheelbarrow. The driver berated the man for not moving, while the old man fired back that the driver should be in it.
Boy asks doctor for measles cure to skip school
A boy visits a doctor claiming measles and asks for something so he can attend school and spread them. The doctor is puzzled as the boy seeks a remedy to hide the illness.
Training youth for marriage sparks debate in household
A domestic exchange questions whether preparing youths for marriage is appropriate while contrasting with training fighters and soldiers. The couple argues over gender roles and social expectations in the context of youth education.
Publicity Perils and Sacrifice in Quest for Space
A movie actor faces the trials of publicity and personal sacrifice in pursuit of space themed fame, testing marital happiness as he seeks public attention and career advancement.
Old but No Fool She Dialogue Reveal Old Suitor
A brief quip exchanges expose a sharp clash over marriage motives with a wry twist about money and worth. The man implies prudence, while the woman hints at societal judgments surrounding wealth and union.
Radio Fan Questions Loud Speaker Use at Home
Longsuffer says yes loud and incessant noise from spouse. He laments the radio fan’s shouty household habit and guilt over marrying her.
Supply and Demand Heighten the Gloom
A terse meditation on persistent economic strain as supply and demand pressures intensify. The piece notes ongoing problems outpacing available resources and consumer capacity, framing a bleak outlook for markets and daily life.
True Sympathy Lawyer-What Story Sparks a Legal Quandary
A humorous dialogue notes a lawyer offering annuity terms to his client’s wife based on remarriage. The client explains the unusual plan serves as a safeguard for his successor, revealing a clever but odd financial contingency in a courtroom skit.
European tenor cites contract marked Invalid
A European tenor cites a note from his lawyer describing his contract as sick and invalid in a brief exchange. The remark highlights a potential dispute over contract validity and terms.
Hat Love Sparks Philosophical Exchange
A wife jokes about a hat sparking romantic attachment, while her husband questions the claim. She clarifies the affection was purely platonic, voicing a hint of sadness in the rebuttal.
Telegraphing Pictures and Flowers Over Twenty Years
The lines hint at long familiarity with telegraphy and sending images and flowers, reflecting a nostalgic or playful reminiscence about communications technology and social gestures over decades.
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Fontaine
Flowers
Do you remember Mrs Smith in village tale
A London Tit-Bits note recalls a conversation about Mrs Smith, the plainest girl in the village, with a wistful line about memory after someone left town. The quip plays on recognition and absence, hinting at village social memory.
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London
Baby Trudges Miles to See Sick Mother
In New Jersey two year old Mamie Maritzka walked nearly two miles from West Orange to Orange Memorial Hospital to reach her mother Mary Maritzka who was ill. Police initially feared kidnapping as Mamie entered through a door and climbed stairs to the maternity ward.
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New York
Mamie
West Orange
Mra Mary Maritzka
Man admits past killing seeks return to Kentucky
Paris Kentucky police disclose a letter from John Winchell of Rawlins Wyoming admitting a 1860 fatal blow in Beech Ridge Bourbon county leaving a man named Albert Morley dead. Winchell asks if relatives exist and whether he would be arrested if he returns. police found no recollection of the affair and suggest he would likely not be molested.
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Paris
John Winchell
Rawlins
Wyo
Fred Link
Winchell
Beech Ridge
Bourbon County
Albert Morley
Kentucky
Morley
Link
Duck Names Told By Ruddy In Sunny Tale
Mrs. Ruddy converses with Ruddy about a cheerful outing and his many names. He explains his features, such as a short wide beak and stiff pointed tail feathers, and recalls meeting Billie Brownie who learns why he is called Bristle-Tail Duck and Broad-Bill Dipper Duck.
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Billie Brownie
Pirates Loot British Ship Near Hongkong Coast
C B Brown, an English public accountant, reports piracy flourishing near Hongkong. He cites a large British merchant vessel looted less than 100 miles off Hongkong just before his departure for America, describing it as an inside job by pirates boarding at the port and overpowering the crew.
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Los Angeles
Hongkong
C. B. Brown
Alexandria
England
America
Brown
Far East
China
Dunbar Police Force Dissolved Amid Money Shortage
Dunbar town officials announce the police department has been dismissed due to funds. The town has lacked a local force since early last month. A recent street brawl lasted over two hours, highlighting the impact of the vacancy.
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Connellsville
Puuw
Dunbar
Nose Dive Fatal Detroit Aviator Dies After Plunge
Jack Burns, Detroit aviator, suffered fatal injuries when pitched from an airplane after executing a nose dive from 800 feet. He was alive on rescue but died in hospital nine hours later.
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Detroit
Jack Burns
All Right for the Purpose Souvenir Postcards Quip
The note quotes a New York Mercury remark about painting a scene for souvenir postcards showing a mismatch between effort and result. It hints at a casual exchange on art and replication during a print era.
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New York Mercury
Bumblebee Coot and Fairyland Bear: Duck Talk in Nature
A dialogue among ducks and a visiting Billie Brownlie outlines duck nicknames Bull-Neck Ducks and Bumblebee Coots, describes nest building and brood size, and shares playful nature lore from Fairyland. Mrs Ruddy welcomes a future visit and marsh-water tea. The piece closes with aphorisms and reflections attributed to Zeno.
Camper Joke Sparks Ice Box Breakfast Mix Up
A Boys' Life anecdote has a camper asking about how many chaps were left in the ice box for breakfast. The reply says two, followed by a joke that the dog got away with one's portion.
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New York Bay
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L. M. Yingling
Denver
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Huuntington College
M. C. Guha
Huntington
Indiana
Nammouth
M. Makely
Swanquarter
N. C
Cain
the Blackman
T. L. Davis
N. Cedar @t
Grand Island
Nebr
DY JD
Northrop & Lyman Co., Inc
Buffalo
Mary Ir Microe
Billie Brownlie
Mrs. Ruddy
Ruddy
Fairyland
Brownieland
Zeno
Himalayas
Central Asia
Mt . Everest
Fletcher
Bellars
Bellans
Parker
Dandroff
Ailscoy Chem
Whe
Patchogue
Mator
Miscox Chenlos
Glenn
Rohland
Dr. Peery
Deag
Pearl St. N. Y
Adv
Crystal City
Texas
Rosch
Wicormick & CO
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