Witty Muse Weighs Names For Love In Verse
A speaker considers naming his beloved by many traits such as Revenge Conscience Experience Economy Consistency Knowledge Ignorance Learning brevity and finally Silence, noting Silence gives consent when virtue charms. The playful meditation blends ethics wit and affection in measured couplets.
The Old Black Hand on the M C I Line
A veteran engineer recounts shielding a hidden rescue on a stormy ice bound night aboard the Old Black Hand. An elderly man and his daughter board covertly at EB creek trestle, payback and secrecy ripple through years, ending in tragedy and a pledge of devotion. The tale links a wreck, a fallen merchant, and a station life altered by love and sacrifice.
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Printer's misprint worries Advocate readers
A humorous quotation shows a wife correcting her husband about crossing Us and dotting i s as they discuss a printer's likely mistakes. The exchange ends with a playful assurance that the printer will fix it, even if he scalds a little.
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Sympathy with Children and the Gentle Listening Woman
An essay urging mothers to carefully nurture a child’s curiosity and confidence. It argues that listening to children's questions without dismissal sustains their wonder and trust, while cold replies can extinguish faith and growth.
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Ed Hl
The True Wife Worth More Than Mere Housekeeper
The piece argues a wife offers companionship and love beyond domestic chores and urges that a man needs a partner to share life’s struggles. It cites a Kansas Exchange report of a wedding between two prominent locals and notes the gifts including a shotgun and a horn cow.
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Ostriches in America A California ranch raises myths and facts
A California ranch owner debunks ostrich myths about nesting, defense, and breeding. It notes the birds are aggressive during mating, their nests are six foot diameter sand holes, and that wintering eggs in California failed for lack of proper climate. The flock fed on alfalfa and corn. The piece names Anna Richberg King.
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California Ranch
Anna Richberg King
Io St. Nicholes
Great Sierra Kidney and Liver Cure Praised
A testimonial crowded letter extols The Great Sierra Kidney and Liver Cure as a superior vegetable remedy. The writer from San Pradao California details relief from kidney and liver troubles and back palps after using the product from Sierra Chemical Co. Chicago?
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San Pradao
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Darrin Treatment Promises Cures Across Multiple Ailments
Letter claims Dr Darrin’s electro magnetic cures restore health for back pain and nerve issues, praising the treatment as life changing. Testimonials describe relief from female disorders, chronic illnesses, and weakness, with notices of consultations in Portland and other cities and statements that cures are guaranteed.
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Quack Medicine Craze Echoes in a Turbulent Ad
A garbled 19th century advertisement extols patent medicines and tonics for ailments from malarial fevers to nervous debility. It promotes Dr Plence’s Favorite Prescription and Pierce’s Pellets, claims family-claimed cures, and markets tonic elixirs with price hints and dealer prompts.
Printers Rollers Offered From Renowned Brands
Printers rollers, described as the best yet offered to the trade, are cast from Hruanie and Cascane brands. The notice warns buyers to beware limits of the celebrated Seal of North Carolina and to send for Rei ani Parmer & Inn, Portland, On, for details.
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McLane's Liver Pills And Mail Order Offer
An advertisement promises 15 rare novelties and artistic ecards with a mail order perk. To obtain the collection, send the outside wrapper, your address, and 4 cents in stamps for genuine McLane's Liver Pills from Fleming Bros., Pittsburg, Pa, price 25 cents, claimed effective for indigestion and headache. The Opelika Kuittog Company is mentioned for enlargement.
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Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy Restores Health
A testimonial from Mrs Zmitine W. Miller of Dune Hill, Ohio, credits Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy with curing a six year kidney and urinary ailment described as Brigit’s disease. She recalls initial severe symptoms and says three bottles restored her health, noting she is now over sixty and vigorous. The ad also mentions other remedies and a circular about cures for kidney liver and urinary disorders.
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Cure for Piles Promoted to Boston Builders
An 19th century ad touts Kirk's German Pile Ointment as a universal remedy for piles and itching with claims of fast relief and tumor absorption. It targets laborers and tradespeople including carpenters in Boston and other cities, offering mail order purchase for 21 cents per box.
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Prolonging Life After Middle Age A London Physician Views
London physician Dr John Gardner, expert on diseases of the aged, argues health of each organ extends overall vitality and that life can reach a hundred years. He cites nervousness, rheumatism and debility in later years and praises Paine's Celery Compound as a powerful tonic for the elderly.
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