Pleasant Porter Creek leader and diplomat in 19th century Oklahoma
The article honors Gen Pleasant Porter of the Creek Nation born 1840 near Clarksville Arkansas. It notes his early schooling at Tallahassee, efforts to rebuild Creek schools, service as Creek national army general, and his 1899 election as principal chief. It mentions marriages, children, and his re election.
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Muskogee
Pleasant Porter
Porter
Clarksville
Arkansas River
Tallahassee
United States
Reilly Keys
Gen. Porter
Paper everywhere in Japan, even hats and hair adornments
Home Notes describes how paper pervades Japanese life from handkerchiefs to partitions and panes. The piece explains a simple rice adhesive fix for openings and notes paper replaces many everyday items then mentions hats cloaks and jewel-like hair adornments as paper inspired.
The World's Gold Observed From Solution Deposits
Miners theory that earth born gold comes from solution gains support from experiments. Daintree left gold in a solution and a wood fragment fell in, triggering metallic gold growth on the fragment. A second study with a dilute gold solution and iron pyrites produced a gold film on the pyrites after a month.
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Daintree
Harvest Labor Need Shaped by Wheat Harvest Scale
The article estimates 1,000,000 men and 60,000 teams work three summer months on wheat harvest with 10,000 women for meals. Total harvest workers across crops reach about 1,520,700 excluding resident farmer helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy Ship Construction Surpasses Vessels Afloat in Tonnage
The article notes that vessels under construction in the United States boast a greater total tonnage than ships currently afloat, highlighting the scale of ongoing shipbuilding programs and the expanding industrial output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Colubbus Woman Claim Recovery
Mrs. Sadie Mettles of Columbus Ohio credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her long running backache headache and kidney weakness. She reports relief from morning pain and fatigue after using the pills and says there has been no return of trouble since. A free trial offer is extended by Tester Milburn Co Buffalo NY with sales outlets nationwide at 50 cents per box.
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Dean
Sadie Mettles
4Th Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs. Mettles
United States
Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Footmen and Horses Sermon on Holiness and Destiny
The Rev. Howard Duffield preaches from Jeremiah 11 5 contrasting the chase of earthly happiness with the higher call of truth and holiness. He urges readers to test hopes by Calvary, seek intellectual and spiritual crown, and live with Christ guiding work and worship as life advances toward eternity.
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New York
Crry
Howard Duffield
First Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue
Twelfth Street
Duffield
Jeremy
Mordecai
Lord Byron
Gamalhel
Edipus
Heaven
Hindoo
Buddha
Pallas Athene
Orient
Apostle
Jeremiah
Paul
Calvary
Christ
Jesus
God
Capernaum
Peter
Matthew
Gethsemane
Grant
India
Eka Sonl
Chyi
Chris Schooled
Christ Satagean
Pugna Vitae: Gertrude Falls In Battle
In a clash titled Pugna Vitae Gertrude took the count as the bout ended with her defeat. The report notes a hard fought contest and a decisive finish for her opponent.
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Gertrude
Recent Infliction and the Reign of Terror in Pa
Detroit Free Press notes turmoil in Pennsylvania with mention of a cook threatening to quit and a broader reference to a reign of terror theme. The piece links local events to a larger sensational tone and highlights public concern.
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Tommy
Detroit Free Press
Couple Decides to Marry Amid Housing Dilemma
The Baltimore News notes a couple has decided to marry while still weighing living options. They have not settled whether to board, keep a house, or rent a flat, leaving future arrangements unresolved.
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Baltimore News
Hadley and others discuss house guests and poetry
Silly banter about visiting a crowded house and the idea of inviting one more person. A joke about poets notes Johnson as having a new volume bound in green and gold with a violet ribbon, reflecting light social chatter.
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Johnson
Atlanta Constitution
What music most appeals to you
Quote from Chicago Post exchanges a wedding march remark in a brief dialogue about music preferences between a man and a woman highlighted by a blush response.
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Chicago Post
West Stranger Prods Gallant Plan Against Horse Thief
A West stranger asks when another will pursue a horse thief, replying that they will act once they have him unbound. The Chicago Post notes the exchange with a tone of frontier bravado.
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Chicago Post
Fortune Told By Courtroom Dialogue
A brief scene shows a dialogue where He wishes fortune telling and She reassures him, noting that the matter will be handled by papa and a judge will oversee. The exchange reveals a lighthearted mock formal tone about family and guidance.
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Papa
The Bugle Claims Highest Circulation in Country
The editor boasts the Bugle's claim of the highest circulation, asserting 800 feet above sea level as proof, as recounted by a skeptic in a Philadelphia Public Ledger dialogue.
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Bugle
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Astronomer Mystery Deepens Over Sun Spots Claim
In Boston Globe discourse, Dr. Kurem notes his son contracted smallpox while an absent astronomer Mr. Starre quips about sunspots. The exchange hints at contemporary debates linking astronomy and public health contexts.
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Kurem
Mr. Starre
Boston Globe
Law and gravity Threats in a Newtonian Jest
A Chicago Journal humorous vignette portrays Sir Isaac Newton reacting to an apple drop with a quip about invoking the law. The line marks gravity as the outcome of a savant's playful threat.
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Isaac Newton
Chicago Journal
Voice as strong as singing in Cleveland husband reveal
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer quote a man says his wife has a powerful voice both in singing and speaking. The exchange highlights how observers recall her vocal presence and public persona.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Not His Own Guide
Purported line from a Philadelphia Press humor note about marriage and guidance. Wenpeck defies stereotype while Henpeck contrasts. Benedick remarks on the misled husband as a humorous exchange.
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Henpeck
Benedick
Wenpeck
Philadelphia Press
Courts remind corporations they cannot do as they please
The Washington Star quotes a relentless man and Senator Sorghum on court limits for corporations. Sorghum says they are merely required to find new ways to achieve the same result, underscoring ongoing legal scrutiny of corporate power.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Second-hand trunk outsized claims impress Europe labels
A dealer argues a used trunk carries higher value due to labels from Europe that supposedly impress others during travel, while a skeptical customer questions the high price. The exchange appears in a Chicago Post item reflecting boastful sales talk.
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Europe
Chicago Post
Evening call from Miss Ann Teek and Mr Haggard
The speaker fears an evening visit from Miss Ann Teek and Mr Haggard. They expect familiarity, but the speaker regrets agreeing to the call and weighs the likelihood of bold behavior. The Philadelphia Press is referenced.
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Miss Ann Teek
Mr. Haggard
Mayor Nelson Rice Praises Peruna Medicine Co
The St. Joseph Michigan mayor commends the Peruna Medicine Co of Columbus Ohio for its tonic and claimed cures. He notes a large grateful patient base and urges continued public confidence in the medicine.
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Nelson Rice
St. Joseph, Mich
Peruna Spring Medicine Promotes Vitality and Recovery
Gentlemen I congratulate you on winning public confidence in a reliable spring medicine The sun crosses the equator and spring ailments appear Peruna is claimed to correct these conditions It invigorates strengthens and regulates blood circulation nerves and bodily functions If you do not see results write to Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio for free advice and a full statement of your case Address Eene artipan President of the Address Drs Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio
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Hartman
Eeneartipan
Drs. Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Sneezing Trick Proposed by Mr Blanchard
A tip from St. Louis Globe-Democrat quotes Mr. T. B. Blanchard claiming that pressing firmly on the lip beside each nostril prevents a sneeze. He says the premonitory urge is suppressed and the sneeze avoided, tested over years with success.
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Mr. T. B. Blanchard
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer and Various Sober Promises
A collection of patent medicine ads and quips including Dr Kline's nerve restorer trial offer and a 1900s note for J W Barwell on calf-raising, plus Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, Piso's Cure for coughs, and cynical maxims about reciprocity love and marriage.
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Kline
Dr. It. H. Kurng
Arch St
Phila
Wounded miller shot at Gwynn's Falls by exploding fire
Charles Miller, 29, boss of the Wabash railroad camp at Gwynn's Falls, was seriously wounded by a cartridge from a fire near a fireplace. Three workmen stood nearby as Miller was to stamp pick handles when an explosion occurred. He was taken to Franklin Square Hospital.
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Charles ‘Miller
Wabash
Gwynn’s Falls
Wilkens Avenue
Franklin Square Hospital
Miller
City Electric Costs Reported for Lamp Hours
A historic note outlines that city electric prices range from 2 to 3 cents per hour per lamp, detailing the per lamp cost for lighting services. The item emphasizes the scale of municipal electricity use and affordability for street and public lighting.
Reward Offered for Catarrh Cure by Hall's Remedy
One hundred dollar reward offered for cure of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Toledo company advertises patient care and remedies, claiming reliability and refunds if not satisfied.
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Hall
Toledo
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