Rheumatism Cure Claims From Blood Purifier
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier that cleanses the blood and renovates circulation to cure rheumatism. It argues rheumatism is a blood disorder caused by uric acid and cannot be rubbed away, urging readers to consult doctors and request a free treatise.
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Eden
Eae Pontansinn
Sanpete
Wuhan
The Howling 614 Blixsard Blizzard Poem
The verse laments a fierce blizzard predicted by a wizard, describing snow and cold as a charger and demon. It wryly notes the joy of being caught by the storm while out of coal and wrapped around a telegraph pole, praising the wild winter weather.
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Foster
Is This a Stradivarius Violin in the Glass Case
A casual citizen questions a displayed violin in a glass case claiming it might be a Stradivarius and jokes about recognizing a fiddle, highlighting local museum or shop display curiosity.
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Stradivarius
Wrong Man in Dooly Court Tale
In Washington County Georgia Judge Dooly spots General Hanson claiming vast property. The sheriff brings in Jones the receiver of tax returns to inventory Hanson’s holdings, only to reveal the judge mistaken Hanson for the receiver.
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Dooly
Washington County
Georgia
General Hanson
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Jones
Worthy
Quiet Life Book Shown At Deaf Institution
An imposing building hosts a man with a square valise who offers a copy of a book titled The Quiet Life. The matron corrects him, noting the facility is an institution for the deaf and dumb. Chicago.
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Chicago
Warning Notes on Repentance and Public Conscience
A collection of aphorisms on repentance leadership and public sentiment. It warns leaders to act first, critiques bragging and self praise, notes the difficulty of judging worth by appearances, and stresses the duty to do good work when needed.
Brilliant Splendors At A Wilson Party Honoring Misses
A Wilson society notes Miss Elsie Moore hosted a gathering celebrating Miss Neda Taylor and Miss Rosalie Setzer. The pageant featured dazzling outfits and vivacious youths, with guests praising beauty and charm in a festive, romantic tone characteristic of the era.
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Neda Taylor
Rosalie Setzer
Wilson
Cupid
Willson Times
Unit of electricity wonders from English engineer
The Electrical Engineer of Loughborough explains in a London Leader feature how a single unit of electricity could perform varied tasks. It could saw timber, sharpen knives, oil boots, warm curling tongs, heat shaving water, run an electric clock, iron hats, light cigars, knead flour, fill bottles, supply air for a church organ, pump water, run an electric plane, and power a sewing machine among many other chores.
Ferry's 1907 Seed Annual Free Distribution
Ferry's Great Seed Book 1907 is ready for free distribution to farmers and gardeners. The annual offers trusted guidance to select varieties suited to needs and promises freshness purity and reliability from D. M. Ferry & Co. Detroit Michigan will mail a copy free of charge.
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Ferry
D. M. Ferry &Co
Detroit, Mich
Laxative Brom Quinine Claim Promises One Day Cure
An old advertisement touts a remedy to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Brom Quinine tablets. It notes a refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 2 cents.
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E. W Grove
Unclear Conversation Between Mrs Bigh and Mr Bligh
A fragment shows Mrs Bigh remarking on the effort of talking by telephone while Mr Bligh acknowledges listening for minutes. The text suggests dialogue about how the call interferes with their flow of conversation and contains garbled words.
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Mrs. Bighmus
Mr. Blighmus
Brandreth's Pills Promote Female Health for Centuries
The article touts Brandreth's Pills as a remedy for backache menstrual pains and related female ailments claiming the pills have been in use for over a century and are sold in drug stores plain or sugar coated.
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Brandreth
Critick-Yes Reveals D Auber’s Rocky Mountain Sketches
The Philadelphia Press notes D Auber returned from a Rocky Mountains trip and spent much time sketching mountain peaks. He shared many of his drawings, describing them as rugged and rocky.
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D’auber
Rocky Mountains
Philadelphia Press
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised for deafness cure
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure deafness caused by catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured. It promotes F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and includes a testimonial style note about wealth sorrows.
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Dlaet
Norton
Esmes
Gwen
Hall
F. J. Wage & Co
Toledo
Doan's Kidney Pills Touted By Minnesota Woman
A Minnesota resident credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing severe back pain and illness in 1899 and claims long term health improvement since. The testimonial notes fainting from kidney pain and describes reaching “death's door” before treatment. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box. Foster-Miller Co. Buffalo, N Y.
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Doan
Dean
Foster- Urn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
The Yankee Nation Grumbles On Waste Dump Rules
Reuben Hall voices steady discontent with new town rules directing residents to use a dump near Grantham Woods. He questions the authority and fairness of the ordinance and asserts a desire for the right to dump trash if he chooses. His neighbor notes the town purchased the Lawton property as the dumping site.
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Reuben Hall
Reuben
Grantham’s
Lawton
Lawton Place
Hall
Mr. Hall
Pazo Ointment Promises Quick Cure for Piles
An offer claims Pazo Ointment can cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or a full refund. The advertisement emphasizes guaranteed relief and refunds.
The Graspinest Man I Ever Knew Snoopins Tale
Uncle Jerry Peebles recalls an old man named Snoopins famed as "the graspinest" in a Chicago Tribune quip. The anecdote centers on Snoopins pondering whether breathing consumes or yields money by weighing oxygen intake against carbon output in a humorous, money minded frame.
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Jerry Peebles
Snoopins
Chicago Tribune
Shake into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Esee Powder
An old advertisement notes a powder named Allen's Foot-Ease to relieve tightness and discomfort in the shoes. It promotes quick relief for weary feet and references a trial usage for relief from foot irritation.
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Allen
Olmsted
Witch Burning and a Fugitive Wizard in a Curious Census
A Puritan faction in Massachusettes burns a witch while claiming census bias on female numbers. They seek Wizard Burbank to prove impartiality, but he escapes to California.
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Balem
Massachusetts
Wizard Burbank
California
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