Dream solves Howe needle eye in sewing machine tale
A Philadelphia Times account recounts Elias Howe dreaming of a savage king demanding time to finish a sewing machine. In the dream he sees spears with eyes near the head, guiding him to place the needle eye at the point. He awakens, hurries to his workshop, and by nine finds a needle with the eye near the point, enabling the invention’s progress.
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Elias Howe
Philadelphia
Howe
Mrs. Savage
Miranda
Language Skills of President Krueger Probed
A correspondent who met President Krueger during a union mission to the Transvaal recalls the interview. Dr. Leyds explains Krueger’s English and his mastery of ecclesiastical Europe matters, noting he knows English only when praising the Transvaal and responds in full to criticism.
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Hruger
Krueger
Transvaal
Dom Taul
Levds
Europe
Dr. Leyds
Fence buyers seek best wire to small farm aims
A fragmented ad asks for a durable wire fence solution from De Kale Hib noise firm. It touts the largest and most complete line of smoothed wire fencing for farm yard garden poultry and rabbits. The text seeks assistance in drafting a proposal to secure high quality fencing at the lowest price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioners Grove
Kiso Peure Co
de Kale
Graaig
Esicoe
Mercury Containing Catarrh Cure Ad Promises No Relief
An old advertisement warns against mercury based cures for catarrh and touts Hall and Coies remedies as safe. It warns readers about dangerous dental and aether side effects and urges caution with fake testimonials and fake medical claims. It also mentions other patent medicines like Druggists remedies and Panic Pills.
Cor Belt Farm News Reliefs For Western Lands
A stitched together notice from a rural monthly sheet outlines farm land topics and regional issues. The item mentions a postal rate and subscription details directed to readers in Chicago and surrounding areas.
Indiana State News Briefs Highlight Early 1900s Local Events
The report covers Howard county settlers, deaths in Kokomo and Lebanon, political maneuvers in Boone and Montgomery counties, a freight wreck with unidentified dead, legal notices of business failures, oil strikes near Muncie, a fire at Valparaiso’s Crystal clubhouse, and a suicide by a Benton County politician.
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Republican State Committee
Nape
Louisa W. Leeps
Howard County
Ikkokomo
Turea Fan
Kokomo
Wing
Coryton Richmond
Richmond
Wixsiv
J. P Winner
Ity
Central Tron and Steel Costs Works
Bravil
Winney
Tur
Boone, Montzonery
fYplas
Lebanon
Samuel N. Artoin
Robert Carrick
Prankfort
Hulse
Phey Stephenson
Noblesville
Jas Mount
McWinies
Nowton
Indiana
Hiinois
Thandie
Vota
Rete Pract
Beance Vounts
Joan Paper
Qai
Carly Cie
Denise
Joeha Tirreld
Mamicie
Scorp Sinn
Ohio
Pucee Domai
Krexp & Winetams
Greenfiell Iron and Mail Works
Tea Ritchie
Wels Tromand Nail Co
Trenton
Siveh Peash
Neteen Pradbey
Hel Wes
Hidier Womdest
Retchie
Fereen- Heldop
Elwis Powers
Wilber
Morgan County
Elvis Powter
Matias Lenens
Wabash County
Fouann
Piehard Pormnel
Tha
Diagheter
S. Dyavis
Centralndiana
Prnp
Ravnos
Rushcan
Tod
Bushville
Fallins
Maas
Miwand
Jehu Larkig
Mishawaka
Los Andrit
Tpantel
Fikhart
Tee
Warren G
Marshall Bexmder
George Grail
Curtisville
Tipton County
Josefh Toesoxs
Benton County
Shenae
Jobusebaag Ta
Easter Joy in Palermo Aboard the Steamer
Marion Armitage travels with her aunt Mrs Fortine in Palermo during Easter. A devout American stranger wins Marion’s heart as they share church services and gifts. A ring found after the voyage deepens the bond, leading to a promise to meet next Easter.
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Arloxn Armitage
Bay of Paterme
Pellegrini
Suse
Fortine
Marior
Ain
Pearby Atei
Marion
Sisiteel St. Mark's
Palermo
Immu
Launcelot
Marion Teat
America
Mariana
Mr. Neff
Easter of the heart and soul in Sarah E Howard poem
Fragmentary verse describes nature, hymns, and Easter themes. It references breaking mountains of sin and joy beyond pain, marking an Easter of the heart and soul by Sarah E Howard in Good Housekeeping.
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Sarah E Howard
Good Housekeeping
Easter Hospital Romance and Hidden Ring Mystery
Marion aids a dying hospital patient Mabel who claims a ring is hers as Philip Neff, a young minister, faces a tense hospital scene. Marion recalls Mabel’s story of abandonment and jealousy while Easter tones guide forgiveness and reconciliation.
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St. Mary S
Mahion Ayore
Mabel
Marion
St. Jude's
Ton
Philip Neff
Nei
Marionid
Pofter
Philp
Miss Armitage
Better Than Taking A City A Curious Emperor Story
A Chinese emperor prowess tale shows anger with ducks. An angry ruler plans to shoot a peasant but a minister counsels restraint, saying a king must not be savage. The emperor forgives the man and deems the day successful for lessons learned rather than a hunting gain. Easter origins noted with Teutonic links and Oswitha goddess.
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Horrison
Cleveland
A Motorman's Life and a Pink Pills Testimonial
A Cincinnati motorman William Frazer on the Cumminsville line faces harsh winters and hot summers while keeping passengers safe. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing a long indigestion and stomach pain, praising their effect and promising ongoing use if needed. The pills are sold for 60 cents a box or six for $2.50 at drugstores or by mail from Dr Williams Medical Co.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
William Frazer
Cumminsville
Frazer
Betts Street
Wrater
Dr. Williams
the Enquirer
Dr. Williams’ Med.Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Sun spots and weather links debated by scientists
The article surveys views on sun spots affecting weather. It cites W L Dallas with Bay of Bengal ship records and P Polis with Aix-la-Chappelle data. Dallas links many sunspots to stronger weather. Polis notes hotter periods with fewer spots historically, but a shift after 1878.
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Lord Kelvin
W. L. Dallas
Bay of Bengal
P. Polis
Aix-la-Ghappelle
Mgr. Dallas
Bay ‘of Bengal
Polis
Alessia
Lis
Pélis
Did Not Make a Contract in Paris Doctor Bills in Excess
A Philadelphia lawyer recounts abroad experiences where French medical care was put under contract. After treating his wife, a 2590 franc bill was demanded, with insistence that leaving France was impossible without payment. He notes the expensive practice and quotes the absurd contrast between labor and gain.
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Philadelphia
Paris
France
Arctic animals quip from Boston schoolboy
A confident Boston schoolboy, asked to name six Arctic animals, replied with three polar bears and three seals, delivering a witty remark in a classroom moment.
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Boston
Burlington Route California Excursions From Chicago
The Burlington Route runs personally conducted excursions to California leaving Chicago every Wednesday. Through cars with carpets upholstery bedding and toilet rooms provide every convenience. Route via Denver and Salt Lake. Sunshine all the way. Write for descriptive pamphlet to T Grady Excursion Manager 211 Clark St Chicago.
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Burlington
Q. RB. B
California
Chicago
Denver
Salt Lake
T. &. Grady
Clark St
Pilgrim-Easter Number Promises New Original Content
The Pilgrim-Easter issue will be ready in early April with new original material. It will feature articles by Capt. Chas. King U S A and Ex Gov Geo W Peck of Wisconsin among others, with illustrations. Ten cents buys a copy from Gro H Hearroot publisher 415 Old Colony Building Chicago HL.
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Chas. King
U.S. A
Geo. W. Peck
Wisconsin
Gro
North Western Limited Starts From Chicago Each Evening
The North Western Limited departs Chicago at 6 30 p m daily on the Chicago and North Western Railway route. It features buffet smoking and library cars, regular and compartment sleeping cars, and luxurious dining cars. Tickets are on sale by principal agents for travel to St Paul and Minneapolis and other destinations.
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North-Western Limited
Chicago
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western
Rescue of Kidneys Through Bitters and Miraculous Cures
An advertisement touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as reviving inactive kidneys to prevent Bright’s disease and other maladies. It claims relief from malaria, bilious and rheumatic ailments, and dyspepsia, while promoting Dr. Kline’s nerve restorer and Piso’s Cure for consumption with testimonials. It warns about disease spread by handshakes and cites various anecdotal endorsements.
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Bright
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