Kiowa Maiden Sells Self at Auction for Father Debt
In Indian Territory a Kiowa woman named Singing Swan auctions herself for $25,000 to settle a debt her father Iron Talk left unpaid. Jim Crow, a man who knows the debt details, buys her and plans to collect from John McRae, while the girl gains freedom and a chance at a new life.
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St. Louis
John McRae
McRae
Jim Crow
Iron Talk
Old Jim
Mr. McRae
Jim
Castle to Be Thespians Home at Miramount Castle
Miramount Castle at Manton Oregon is planned as a free sanitarium for consumptive actors and actresses. Promoters say climatic conditions and pine forest breezes aid TB treatment. Theatrical groups nationwide back the effort with pledges, and nearly $100,000 has been subscribed.
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Miramount Castle
Manton
Ore
Thes
Singing Swan Seeks Buyer on Kiowa Feast Day in Auction Parody
In a dramatic village spectacle, Singing Swan, an 18 year old Kiowa gathered by white traders and tribespeople, offers herself for sale to pay her late father's debts. Bidders include Six Killer, Jim Crow, and a wealthy Cherokee, with Jim Crow finally outbidding all at 25 000.
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America
Indian Territory
Iron Talk
Singing Swan
Jim Crow
Old Jim
Jim
Mr. Injin
Mr. Crow
Swan
Czar's Command Fails Amid Russian Bureaucracy
Henry Labouchere cites a Moscow incident where the Czar orders roads to be built in Finland. The order passes through Public Works to Archangel’s governor, but lack of funds and authority halts progress. Three and a half years pass with no action taken.
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Henry Labouchere
London
Russia
Finland
St. Petersburg
Archangel
de Witte
King Christian Gives Portrait Request Twist
A Danish king on an early walk with Prince Waldemar is approached by a ragged beggar asking for a portrait as a memento. The king, surprised yet amused, cannot produce a portrait, but hints by asking the man to check the purse. The beggar replies slyly and the king gifts two crowns.
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Christian
Copenhagen
Waldemar
Debt worries and credit woes in a joking exchange
Ned frets over debts and Ned complains about lack of credit while Jack jokes about duns. The exchange reflects financial anxiety and humor from a Kansas City Journal snippet.
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Ned
Jack
Kansas City Journal
Natural Gas Origin From Water Reacting With Aluminum Carbide
The origin of natural gas is described as the action of water on aluminum carbide producing methane.
Smallpox Cure Mentioned Along With Other Remedies
The article touts cream of tartar as a universal smallpox cure claiming it can heal in three days and leave no marks. It also describes EHaraché ear drops with camphorated chloral glycerine and almond oil claimed to relieve ear pain. It condemns growing cocaine sales in patent medicines and profits from druggists.
Liver flush remedy for biliousness and complaints
A historic recipe prescribes Hydrarg. protelodid eight grains, extract of conit ten grains, and socotrine aloes in No ten capsules. Take one or two at bedtime based on severity and follow with a morning dose of epsom salts before breakfast.
Iron tonic prescribed for neuralgia remedy
A simple citrate of iron based tonic is recommended for neuralgia. Combine citrate of iron two drachms tincture of nux vomica one drachm syrup of lemon one ounce and distilled water to three ounces. Take half a teaspoon after each meal and continue until the bottle is finished.
A Remedy for La Grippe Using Creosote and Honey
A remedy prescribes thirty minims of carbonate of creosote mixed with four teaspoonfuls of honey or mucilage to be taken in quarter teaspoonful doses three times daily. Ensure the creosote is well mixed each time. An exact method drops two drops into a teaspoonful of jelly oil honey or gum water and mixes thoroughly.
Boy Organist Leads Pride of New Jersey Church
Master Ward Scanlan, 14, organist at St. Nicholas Church in Atlantic City performs with notable skill during Easter services. The church’s large choir includes about 150 children aged 5 to 13 who sing at the 9 o clock mass weekly. Soprano Florence Towhey is 12 and mezzo-soprano Mary Doherty is nearly 13.
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Ward Scanlan
St. Nicholas’ Roman Catholic Church
Pacific and
Tennessee Avenues
Atlantic City
N. J
Florence Towhey
Mary Doherty
Return of Baggs and Sampson Amid Suspicion
Baggs returns from a two year trip and discusses Sampson. Skaggs notes Sampson has been dead a week and questions whether he smoked more than before. The exchange hints at concern and a possible mystery surrounding Sampson’s death.
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Baggs
Sampson
Skaggs
100 Doses For One Dollar Economy in Medicine
The text argues medicine should be judged by cost and effect, seeking the greatest value as the one that does the most for the money and cures with minimal expense. It identifies a single medicine as the implied answer.
Hood's Sarsaparilla II Promises Cure for Blood Purity
Purports to purify and enrich the blood and cure pimples eczema and eruptions. A user testifies Hood's Sarsaparilla removes tired feeling and restores energy. Ad claims reliable results and satisfaction with blood condition improvements. Address in Washington D C.
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Hood
Mres
Evriz
Cotowna
10Th Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Strength Needed for Army Officers
A quip contrasts officer duties with physical strength suggesting officers need not lift but must bear many medals, highlighting humorous view on military requirements and honors. The exchange notes the balance between strength and recognition in army service.
Ida-Mabel’s thrifty genius creates new beauty spots
Ida-Mabel’s knack for reuse shines as she transforms old items into new adornments. When her black gloves wear out she cuts them into beauty spots, turning discarded fabric into decorative accents.
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Ida
Mabel
Piso's Cure for Consumption Promoted as Cough Remedy
An old advertisement touts Piso's Cure for Consumption as a good cough medicine. It notes availability at druggists for 25 cents and urges readers to try the remedy for bronchial troubles.
Lillian Learns Kin Ties Through New Baby
In a brief snippet from the Little Chronicle a young girl Lillian discovers family labels when her aunt announces a newborn. She remarks the idea of relatives as aunt, uncle, and cousin seems strange yet charming.
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Mamma
Asa
Lillian
Little Chronicle
Nicotine Content in Pipes Compared to Cigars
A full sized cigar holds up to two grains of nicotine while a pipeful of tobacco generally contains no more than two thirds of a grain. The note contrasts nicotine amounts in common smoking forms.
President Roosevelt Invited by Golden Plate
A gold plate invited President Roosevelt to attend the mining congress in Lead South Dakota next September. The plate showed the type of gold from the Black Hills and was not large enough to eat a meal from, measuring two and three fourths by five inches.
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Roosevelt
Lead
8. D
Black Hills
The Difference Between Tramps and a Golf Fiend Joke
A Princeton Tiger quips on contrasting terms linking tramps and golf. The joke contrasts a tramp’s protective association with a golf fiend, noting one links the tramps and the other tramps the links.
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Princeton Tiger
You Can Get Allens Foot Base Free Sample Offer
Advertisement for Allen s Foot Base promising a free sample from Olmsted New York fields. Claims to relieve brain sweat and foot odor while aiding corns and bunions. Warns to avoid substitutes and states druggists sell the product.
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Allen
Olmsted
N. Y
Must Not Use Telephones in German Medical Prescriptions
German physicians are forbidden to dictate prescriptions to druggists by telephone due to risk of fatal misunderstandings. The change bans telephone use for prescribing, aiming to prevent erroneous drug orders.
Estimated 1902 gold and silver production figures
The 1902 production value for gold is given as 80,853 070 and for silver as 31,040,025 in this financial summary.
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