Homesceners' Rail Rates Published for Western States
The notice lists train rates via the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway to Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and other states. Stopovers allowed. tickets limited to twenty one days. For rates and schedule details, contact agents or A. B. Gulls, GR& T. AL, Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis R
Nebraska
Kansas
Missori
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
A. B. Gulls
Gr& T. AL
Minneapolis
Ming
Kodol advert claims relief from dyspepsia and stomach issues
A Newport Vermont reader J B Jones says Kodol taken after meals cured his dyspepsia three years ago and he has had no trouble since. Lam siré three one dollar bottles promised to cure, Konoa guaranteed to relieve. Sold by Eugene A Pfefferle.
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J. B. Jones
Newport
Venn
Eugene A. Pfefferle
A Happy Man Is Amos F King of Port Byron NY
An 80 year old man from Port Byron is reportedly healed of a leg sore that long troubled him by Bucklee Arnica Balm, advertised as a world healer for sores burns cuts and wounds. The ad guarantees from O M Olsen Druggist at 5 cents. Also mentions DeWitt’s Urbolized Witch Hazel salve and cautions against imitations sold by Eugene A Plefferl.
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Amos F. King
Port Byron
N. A
Bucklee
Arnica Balye
M. Olsen
DeWitt
Hart
Eugene A. Plefferl
Get What You Ask For Advertised Health Remedies
A faded ad-like passage touts genuine products over imitations. It extols Cascarets and DeWitt's Little Early Risers with claims of health benefits, plus testimonials from Mrs. Julia Tinder Paine and others. Laundry lists of remedies follow, urging readers to buy King of Threats, Kenny's Laxative Cough Syrup and Dr King's New Discovery, all guaranteed by local druggists and vendors.
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King Cactus Oil
Benetton
DeWitt
Eugene A. Plefferle
Ameren
Dr. King
Julia Tinder Paine
Teoro
Mass
Payne
Q. M. Olsen
Kenny
Eugene A. Ptefforle
Old Stage Line Adboasts From Atchison to California
A Kansas paper recounts an 19th century stage line timetable selling passage from Atchison Kansas to San Francisco in thirty five days for 200 dollars, with lavish gear claims, stay over options, unlimited layovers, and strict rules on baggage and gold dust. It contrasts with modern rail travel and notes fast freight to Denver.
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Kansas
California
Atchison
Atchison, Kuw
San Francisco
Atchison and California Stagecoach Line
Stagecoach Line
Californa
Atchison, Kan
Gold
Denver
Kansas City Star
Mistook Scripture For Science At Fifth Avenue Church
A passerby mocks a bulletin announcing a sermon on Deuteronomy while claiming the preacher knows as much about astronomy as she does. The exchange prompts a skeptical remark from a barrister who learns the listener has a six year old son, illustrating genteel sarcasm and social wit.
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Fiftth Avenue
New York Telegram
Definition of assassination versus murder sparks debate
A London Tatler note questions what attitude distinguishes murder from assassination, asking readers to clarify when a killing is termed assassination rather than murder. The piece frames the issue as a long standing concern about terminology.
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London Tatler
Opposite Decision Leads to Engagement with Kittie Cutely
A humorous exchange notes a man did not confront the doge but instead proposed to Kittie Cutely, the "little cat." The Houston Post highlights the quirk of quiet people being dangerous in a La Fontaine epigraph.
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Kittie
Houston Post
la Fontaine
Bird Superstitions of Ancient Mariners
The text explains how sailors used birds as oracles and omens, noting beliefs about storm forecasting from seabirds, the practice of hanging a sea swallow, and myths about albatross sleep, petrel nesting, kingfisher moth control, fishhawk luck, gull bleeding avoidance, and shooting stars as gulls' digested winter food.
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Jacktar
Looking Glass Warning Sparks Child’s Shocking Test
A little girl asks a visitor to look into a mirror and confirm his reflection. She presses about smashing the glass after hearing their mother warn that peeping into a looking glass could shatter it, leaving a tense domestic moment captured in dialogue.
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Brean
Mamma
He Could Dodge Jones in a Wry Exchange
Two men trade jibes about a past loan, one recalling lending ten dollars six months earlier and failing to catch Jones since. The other dismisses the claim as irrelevant, while the speaker laments the elusive debtor. The dialogue captures a casual dispute over money and reputation.
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Jones
Pireman
National By. Training School, Inc
Hain Sauteenetee Esi Saeneiannaimoeeie Iea
She Got a New One from the Wife and Husband Exchange
A London Tit-Bits item presents a playful exchange where the wife defends an old bonnet, saying she loves John too much to embarrass him by seeking opinions, while the husband asks why. The widens the humorous tone with a personal, domestic dispute.
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Sue
John
London
Kingsley quote on misery and self focus
A fragment quoting Charles Kingsley warns that dwelling on self wishes and seeking respect leads to personal ruin. It suggests misery follows when one cannot accept what God sends and anticipates pure sin and wretchedness from everything touched.
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Charles Kingsley
Pure Love and a Bald Headed Suitor
A Lamar Missouri Democrat quote extols a woman's choice of a man with a bald head bowlegs and a Saturday night pay check of 10 as pure unwavering love. The piece notes Burke's phrase on concessions, and adds that the word cab as cabriolet dates from 1928.
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Lamar
Dr Pierce publishes full ingredient list for medicines
Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo unveils a complete public list of ingredients for his medicines. He argues openness counters critics and emphasizes non secret formulas in Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. A booklet explaining ingredients and safety is offered free upon request.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Henn
R.pierce
John Fyfe
Saugatuck
Conn
Department of Therapeutics
Expecrate
Helenias
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Klossoer
Adjacen
NEW Ulm Rural Telephone Co
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Neumann
Minneapolis & St.Louis
Nowlip
Minn
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St Louis
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Omiali
Des Moines
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Pela City Pass
Sun
Fox
Sonra
Astherville Pass
Kliyeat
J. W. Bite
A.B. Cutts
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Pacific
van Hume
Hunta
Panhande
Bingham Bros
Ulm
Ars the
Eaith
Shichester Chemical Co
Philadelphia
Lane
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Crone Bros
Douglas
Daniel Webster
O.M. Oleen Druye
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
J. H. Forstar
Philadelphia Inquirer
Burke
People’s Common Sense
M.D
B. V. Pierce
United States
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