Leeds and Crane Encounter on a Delaware Water Gap Platform
Arthur A. Leeds of Tioga met Stephen Crane years ago under modest circumstances. Leeds boarded at Delaware Water Gap station where a porter carried bags to the hotel. At the hotel Crane appeared on the piazza reading a book before Crane departed the next day.
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Athur A. Leeds
Tioga
Jephen Crane
pAv Little
Mr. Leeds
Pegnan
Stephen Crane
Crane
Philadelphia
Highest Cross Tower Tops Hart Mountains Peak
The 120 foot cross-tower crowns Josephshaehe Mountain at 1731 feet above sea level. The tower rests on a square hall for 500 people and a 200 step stair leads to the top, with a hydraulic elevator planned to ease ascent.
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Harta Mountains
Josephshaehe
Ovarian Troubles Cured by Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Two letters describe relief from ovarian pain and uterine issues after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Mary SmrrA of Arlington, Lona reports swelling and pain subsided then disappeared after weeks of illness. Mrs Evsiz Bryan of Otisville Mich says six bottles ended years of womb and bladder inflammation and restores health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Prokham
Mrs. Pinkham
Muk&s. Evsiz Bryan
Otisville, Mich
Dangers of Gasoline Cleaning Fluid Explosions and Accidents
A historical notice warns of explosions when gasoline cleaning fluid is used on woodwork curtains and dresses. It notes careless handling endangers lives and recounts incidents like a sink fire from a burning match and on porches or in confined spaces for greater destruction.
Danger in Gasoline Sparks Chicago Fire Risk
A historical report notes gasoline fuels about half of Chicago fires linked to airline stoves and careless use. It cites a past era with daily incidents and fatalities, while acknowledging recent improvements in gasoline safety and stove dangers in homes.
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Chicago
the & E
The Viennese Clavier Gertner Dies of a Broken Heart
Gertner, longtime director of the Deutsches Volks theater claque in Vienna, died after a sudden heartache on a first night. He guided audiences discreetly from the gallery and box seats, never revealing his role as a claquer. His sudden outburst ruined a pivotal scene, ending his career and life in tragedy.
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Vienna
Gertner
Bertner
Vigorou
Stomach Bitters Promoted Amid Health Spending Debate
A fragment urges Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach and digestion issues while contrasting spending on baseball and health. It notes Victoria Cross holders from the 1850s era, with many still living, including Crimean heroes decorated in Hyde Park in 1857.
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Hyde Park
Jame
Grain-O Coffee Promises Rich Mocha and Java Flavor
An ad touts Grain-O as a grain based coffee with rich mocha and java flavors. It claims easy preparation and invites grocers to stock 150 and 250 packs.
Episcopal Boston church sued over high church ritual demands
A Boston Episcopal church faces a lawsuit claiming it must raise its rituals to a specified standard of piety after a donor left funds with a condition about clerical forms. The minister is accused of pushing ceremonialism to meet the donors terms.
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Episcopal Church
Boston
Jlessom
Fortune in Wheat Speculation and Travel Promos
An advertisement notes 1.00 wheat speculation with small capital and urges quick bets. It promotes KE G Gunscrugs Co at 15 Board of Trade Court Rialto Chicago and pitches an Egotist quote. Also advertises the Eighteenth Annual Excursion by Nickel Plate Road to Niagara Falls August 24 with low rates and Lake Ontario stop-offs, pricing Thousand Islands and return tickets.
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KE. G. Gunscrugs & Co
Board of Trade Court
Rialto Bldg
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
Toronto
aSlamas
Nickeli
Lake
Sci
Nearest
C. A
Do Not Drink Ice-Cold Water Says Advice Expert
The Ladies' Home Journal warns against ice cold water and favors iced water without contact with ice. It urges limited water intake, especially before bed and on waking. Water is described as a cleanser and mild diuretic.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Care-Care Brand Castarets Claim Quick Bowel Relief
Pitch promotes Cascarets candy cathartic as a natural cure for all ailments from headaches to cancer. It asserts easy bowel movements, costs ten cents to start, and warns against imitations while noting each tablet bears C. C. C. stamp.
Family Discusses Growing Hotels Across Cities
In a candid exchange from the Indianapolis Journal a family plans to expand hospitality operations. They propose one hotel in Kansas City for the sons and another in Philadelphia for the daughters, signaling ambition and money in the venture.
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Kansas City
Philadelphia
Indianapolis Journal
Dessert Idea From Paedly Ad Promotes Jell-O Mix
A Paedly advertisement urges choosing Jell-O as a quick healthful dessert. It requires only hot water to set, with lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors, priced at 10 cents. The promo warns buyers to avoid imitations and to buy Russ Bleaching Blue from reputable grocers.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and a 19th Century Travel Offer
An item mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure priced at 75 cents. It also advertises travel offerings to Niagara Falls and Toronto with a Slamas excursion set August 14, detailing prices and train services, plus a separate note about a Linen Writing Table.
Grain-O touted as coffee substitute for children
An advertisement claims Grain-O made from pure grains tastes like coffee and nourishes children. It promises health benefits the more it is consumed, compares cost to coffee, and notes it is sold by grocers with prices listed. A humorous note about a baby’s weight and an aside from the Chicago News appears in the excerpt.
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Ingleton
Ederly
Chicago News
Allen’s Foot Ease powder advertised for tight shoes
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Allen S. Olmsted of LeRoy New York selling Allen’s Foot Ease powder. It claims to cure corns swelling heat and sweat and makes new shoes feel comfortable. Samples offered at druggists and shoe stores with address provided.
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Allen
All Druggs and Shoe Store
Sampleson EE
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, NY
Not So Very Strange Item and Various Short Notes
A garbled collage of 1900 era notices and odd facts. Mentions people like John F Boyer and events around the Czar's Moscow visit. Also lists cures and products such as Liane's Family Medicine and Jell O desserts with generic claims.
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