The Last Resort at Capuchian Monastery Flash Point
Jones and Merrick confront the Count Villebois and his Russian ally in Father Anselmo's monastery as a sealed packet and looming threat spark a tense confrontation. A warning clash ends with monks protecting the relic and the explorers fleeing into a rain-washed Paris night.
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Jones
Merrick
Holy Father
Father Anselmo
Jean
Stromboloff
Hari Kari
Leon
M. Darragh
Count Villebois
Two Records of Encounters and Ideas on Labor
Jones and Merrick confront troublesome castaways, meet a mysterious beauty, and receive a warning from a German linked to a perilous letter. Merrick learns of danger as the piece contrasts German and American approaches to labor and discipline, noting Germany’s government guided workman and America’s self guided efforts.
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Jones
Merrick
Germany
America
England
Carnegie
Huntington
Land Grant Tale Reflects Prairie Hardship and Trade
Judge Stark recalls a drought year when a farmer traded eighty acres for a horse and wagon, then deeded all 160 to a Dutch neighbor who could not read. The tale ends with the neighbor’s eldest stakes pulled up and the speaker leaving for Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Judge Stark
Washington
Illinois
A Palestine Kettledrum in Festal Processions
A description of a Palestine kettledrum with a pottery body and parchment head carried by a cord in festal processions, reflecting local drum craftsmanship and ceremonial use.
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Palestine
Courtesy as Blessing and Danger Echoes in Society
The quote contrasts kindness with violence, framing courtesy as a moral gift from good people and a potential weapon in the hands of those with ill intent. It highlights how behavior can shape safety and trust in communities.
Spinach Royals and a Sandy Sack of Greens
A New York Press mock commentary extols selling washed spinach free from sand and vermin. It jokes that American buyers waste time rinsing gritty greens and envisions a profitable venture selling spotless spinach, crowning the seller the spinach king.
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la Belle France
New York
New York Press
Remarkable Pedestrian Feat Jack the Greyhound
John Cooke known as Jack the Greyhound for fleet running feats in England died in July 1849. He ran beside coaches, performing somersaults every few strides. He matched a London to Birmingham mail coach pace by alternating steps and somersaults, yet died in a workhouse.
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John Cooke
England
Jack
London
Birmingham
Silent Deaf Woman Fined Twenty Four Carats
A satirical line notes a deaf and dumb woman fined twenty four carets for silence. A Spaniard who sings is described as either mad or lacking money, reflecting xenophobic quips from the era.
Woman Relieves Kidney Troubles with Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs Louise Gibson of Chicago credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her kidney trouble headaches backache and burning sensation after six bottles. She says health and happiness returned and urges others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Louise M. Gideon
Lydia E. Pinkham
Louise M. Gibson
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Mars
Louise Gipson
Langley Ave
Chicago
Allen's Foot Ease Promotes Comfortable Shoes
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease powder. It relieves swollen hot feet, aching legs, and ingrown nails. Cures corns bunions and reduces shoe discomfort. 85c at druggists and stores. Trial package free by mail. Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Grocers Fear Deiance Starch Stock Surplus
Some grocers avoid Deiance Starch, citing two stock on hand of 12 oz brands that cannot be sold to customers who used 16 oz starch. A remark notes sympathy shifts when a married woman elopes with another man.
Cure a Cold in One Day and Other Nostalgic Ads
This archival clipping markets remedies like Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for quick cold cures with money-back guarantees. It also touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation and malaria, plus Defiance Starch claiming superiority through quantity and efficiency in business.
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Dr. Caldwell
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St. George Rathborne
Dr. Jack
Pauline
Captain of the
Miss Caprice
Spider's Web,” Etc., Ltd
Street and Smith
Olgavitch
Mark Merrick
Dean
Maude
Ocean Grove
N. J
Ferme Torghertat Warren
My Na Calanoma Sond & Thust CO
Cuter, Omla
Cot Thompson
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