Millet's Education Shaped Millet Painter of the Barbizon School
The article traces Jean Francois Millet’s peasant origins and disciplined upbringing by his father and priest uncle Charles Millet. It notes how farm life imparted practical knowledge of toil and nature, influencing his tender depictions of farm laborers and his rise as a refined, landrooted artist in Paris.
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Millet
Jean Francois Millet
Barbizon
Charles
Vergil
Sensler
Paris
Delaroche
Bourgeoiis
Humorous Quips and Cartoon Snippets From 19th Century Papers
A collage of jokes and cartoon captions from various periodicals. It mixes puns about servants, fashion, and social manners with brief comedic exchanges, referencing ships, decks, and domestic life. Läsers encounter light humor about etiquette, romance, and daily scenes.
Daizy Discovery: Burbank’s Breakthrough Flowers
A Century article notes Burbank’s work on the daisy and geranium. He developed field daisies into blooms five to seven inches wide with long keeping quality after cutting. He also enlarged geraniums and enhanced their color brilliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
William 8. Harwood
Persistent violator of the eighth commandment joke shocks Boodelle
A stormy interview with contractor and politician Mr Boodelle ends with a sharp retort as the indignant caller departs. The private secretary recalls the caller’s remark while Boodelle jokes about not recalling the eighth commandment.
One Man's Wisdom She in Traver of a Long Engagement
A conversational fragment discusses engagement length with a conditional on cooking ability. The exchange implies a wary approach to tying the knot based on personal skills, hinting at practical cautions in relationships.
Peruna Promises Relief for Pelvic Catarrh in Women
Mrs Mable Bradford of Burlington Vermont endorses Peruna as a cure for catarrhal female disorders including pelvic catarrh. The ad cites Dr Hartman and The Hartman Sanitarium offering free advice, with confidential correspondence and numerous testimonials praising Peruna’s rejuvenating effects.
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Peruna
Hartman
Phrase about stamps and medicine in a teething ad
A young lady asks for a two cent stamp at a drug store but is told none are available. The clerk offers a substitute and hands her a couple of one cent stamps. The ad promotes Mrs Winstow’s Soothing Byrup as a teething remedy for children.
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Percy Boulevarder
Baltimore American
Bridget
Wanst
Mamma
Joe
Tommy
Chicago Chronicle
Philadelphia Ledger
Naggus
Borus
Nagegus
Chicago Tribune
New York Weekly
Doctor Sparing Vacation Fearing Wealthy Patients’ Recovery
A humor piece quotes a druggist asking if the doctor took a vacation. The doctor replies he cannot risk leaving because several wealthy patients are dependent on him, fearing they might improve if he is away.
Allen's Foot-Ease Free Sample Offer
An 8 line ad promises a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease from Olmsted Le Roy NY. It claims to cure sweating, hot swollen feet and aching feet and to ease tight shoes. The ad also cites relief for corns bunions and calluses and notes all druggists sell it, warning not to accept substitutes.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Trials of the Rich Fuzzy Fred and Lew exchange boasts
In a playful exchange the pair banter about coin hoards and carrying silver dollars. The dialogue suggests a humorous scene focusing on wealth and reluctance to haul valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuzzy Fred
Lew
Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Notary Public Quotation
A vintage advertisement offers Beal’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Pills with a notary public witness from Toledo exposing a promise of one hundred dollars for any catarrh cured by the remedy. It includes references to F J Cheney and a dated seal, and ends with a brief joke about horse trading.
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Onto
Toledo
Lucas County
J. Cugsey
F. J. Curxny & Co
Frank J. Cheney
Katt Ried
A. W. Gleabon
Notary Public
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