Seven Dancing Turkeys Exposed as a Cruel Fraud
A Franklin County fair feature by Bez Samuels uses a double bottom cage and hot coals to force seven trained turkeys into a Highland Fling. Reporters reveal the cruelty after observing the gimmick and warn others as the entertainer plans more shows.
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Bez Samuels
Bez
Tom
Fair Grounds
Baez
Franklin County
Franklin Gazette
Mose Evana
Samuels
Milan
Boz
Firat
Yom
Frankly County
Mose
Governor Geer Addresses National Editorial Association in Portland
The governor of Oregon, Mr Geer, gave an address of welcome at the National Editorial Association convention in Portland. He lauded the press as a public educator and powerful force for good, noting increasing independence and reliability in reporting, which elevates the nation.
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National Editorial Association
Portland
Oregon
Geer
United States
Soa
Rome
What He Couldn't Sell and the Monkey Temple Visit
A German refuses to sell his dog despite a buyer offering five dollars, citing an unseen reason. In a travelogue style vignette, the piece then surveys Benares in India, its holy status, temples, and the Monkey Temple where visitors, including the Prince of Wales, encounter sacred simians and dazzle with royal insignia. It closes with a brief obituary note and an Indian river-jam anecdote from the Aroostook Pioneer.
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Papa
Benares
Mecca
Jerusalem
India
Ganges
Monkeyminster
Monkey Temple
Swami Bhaskarananda
Aroastook
Aroostook
Njun
Benare i
Wales
Holy
Swami Bhaskarananda Dies After Self Denial at Benaras
The Hindu ascetic known for naked self restraint in Benaras has died. His life featured strict isolation and devotion at the Monkey Temple shrine, drawing both admiration and critique from visitors including the Prince of Wales.
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Swami Bhaskarananda
Benares
Prince of Wales
Swami
Whale meat as a delicacy in Japan shown by imports
Japanese demand for salted whale meat is evidenced by over 2,000,000 pounds imported into Nagasaki last year. Whales caught off Korea are processed, salted, and shipped to Japan for sale as food.
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Korea
Japan
Nagasaki
Ink Plant of New Granada Changes Ink Red to Black
A curious plant from New Granada yields writing ink without preparation. Its juice writes red initially and becomes black after a few hours.
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New Granada
You Never Miss the Water Till the Well Runs Dry
Purify the blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla to restore appetite digestion and nerves. The ad emphasizes health as strength returns and echoes old time remedies.
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Hood
Amusing Bedfordshire Electric Light Joke
Cape Town reports a Bedford tale about an elderly rider astonished by electric light. She asks how the shop light is made and learns it is a series of electric currents. She then jokes about weighing a pound for puddings if they won’t fight.
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Cape Town
Bedfordshire
Bedford
Polite Cockatoo Delivers Feather Gift at Crystal Palace
An Englishwoman and her daughter visited the Crystal Palace parrot house in London. A dignified cockatoo, while they hunted for a yellow crest feather, retrieved it with his beak and offered a second white feather as a courteous gift, delivered with calm ceremony.
The Terrible Small Hoy Cartoon Remark
In a humorous postcard style, a mother asks to put Jimmy to bed before dark as a visitor Mr Simpson is mentioned. The daughter reports Jimmy saying a playful line about a kissing bug, prompting family amusement.
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Jimmy
Mr. Simpson
Bug
Fraternal Visit and Quack Remedies Headlines
Odd Fellows seek official work while a best selling book claim circulates and big commissions noted. A Chicago address lists a manager at 1505 Manhattan Building. A Denver ad warns of unsafe saloon lights and urges Christian votes. Various remedies advertise pills and laxatives with mock caution.
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Odd Fellows
Manhattan Bldg
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Other Quack Remedies Cited
An OCR fragment lists various patent medicines and tonics withPrices and claims including Hall's Catarrh Cure, Cee cough balsam, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, Yi-Ki Corn Cure, Coat's Headache Capsules, and general admonitions about headaches and happiness. It reflects era advertising partial phrases and dubious efficacy.
California Fig Syrup Co laxative remedy description
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes Syrup or Figs as a pleasant cleansing laxative derived from senna and aromatic plants. It strengthens the system, dispels colds headaches and fevers, and eases habitual constipation without irritating the kidneys or bowels. Avoid imitations by using the full company name. Sold by druggists for about a dime per bottle.
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California Fia Syrup Co
California Fie Syror Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Wonigstie
All Druggiste
Bottie
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All
Holy Man
Hall
Price
Cee
Balsarare
Yi-Ki
Yi- Ki Co
Crawfordsville
Ind
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