Peruna cures kidney catarrh claims by Chicago warehouse chief
A letter from John T. Sheahan of Chicago credits Peruna with curing his kidney catarrh after trying other remedies while working long hours at Marshall Field and Co. The excerpt includes testimonials and generic motivational paragraphs on perseverance.
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John T. Sheahan
Chicago
Sheahan
Marshall‘s
I. N
Indiana Avenue
Flat Six
Banquet Toastmaster Recalls Arm Loss at Event
At a banquet the toastmaster, noted for an arm loss, was praised for steady leadership. The New York feminist group is highlighted for light, fast work. The piece mentions studies for large pictures and public buildings, with exhibitions planned at the World’s Fair and works by artists tied to the era.
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Nifortuna
Agest' Einen
Nw York
Ase
White House
Wie
Jeobn Ass
J. Jucson
Francis Sott
Rey
Fair Weather Prophets in Payta Report Umbrella Use
A fragmentary note from Payta Peru mentions fair weather prophets and rain showers. It references umbrellas and a period described as seven years with intermittent rain and dry spells. The text is largely garbled and lacks clear events or names.
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Payta
Peru
Statuary for Colonnade of States mounted at fair
The Cascade region at the World’s Fair shows a more finished look daily as the Colonnade of States receives its colossal statuary. Arkansas Nebraska North Dakota Montana Indian Territory and Oklahoma are in position with eight other states finished and ready to mount.
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Cascade
Arkansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
Montana
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
I Never Seen an Angel Yet
A reader voices awe and doubt about angels, expressing a reluctance to meet one and uncertainty about proper conduct in their presence. The note reflects personal curiosity and cautious sentiment on heavenly beings.
Fireworks Display Quip Sparks Political Jibe
A host announces a fireworks show at a nearby summer resort. A Kentucky visitor quips he already gets politics at home and wants no election reminders. The exchange reflects light banter amid a political climate.
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Kentucky
Vision of the Future and the Uncertain World
A brief musing on human foresight and fate. The text notes that no one truly sees tomorrow and each person perceives only so much of what lies ahead. The reflective piece questions certainty in existence and time.
World’s Fair Mexican Pavilion Grounds Near Finish
The landscape around the Mexican National Pavilion is being finished with final touches. The area spans 160 by 125 feet and will be sown to blue grass this fall. Next spring the grounds will showcase a rich collection of Mexican plants and flowers.
Great Art to Play the Fee Well in Market Terms
A compact reflection on choosing fair prices in trade. It notes that good folk value honest dealings and that smart buyers seek sensible fees. The aphorism underscores frugal, principled commerce as a market virtue.
Has He Found It Rheumatism Cure Claim In Polk Ark
Polk Arkansas November 9. George Hiland declares a remedy cures rheumatism in his case Acute Rheumatism left him immobile in 1900. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills, he improved from the first box and now works regularly, insisting the pills fulfill their promised cure. His statement is presented as proof of the treatment's effectiveness.
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Geldomg
Polk, Ark
George Hiland
Hiland
Dodd
Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer Ad Promises Cure
Fits permanently cured after first day’s use claim for Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restore. Free trial bottle offered with 62 cents by mail from Kline Ltd Philadelphia. Include address and request for trial. This historic ad presents bold medical cure claims with a promotion for a sample bottle.
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Dr. Kline
Kline, Ltd
Philadelphia
BR. K. Kline
Boxer views on Boxers and Chinese attitudes in early report
A Brooklyn Eagle excerpt quotes an American observer who calls the Boxer movement the poorest Chinese group, hypnotized by leaders like Prince Tuan. The piece notes widespread suspicion of whites among Chinese, resentment of foreign interference, and economic gains by outsiders from railways and telegraphs.
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China
Brooklyn Eagle
Sans Culottes
Paris
Madrid
Pennsylvania
Prince Tuan
Europe
Disputed Canadian Dime Blocks Brooklyn Ferry Slip
A man rushing from Manhattan to Brooklyn found the ferry slip blocked by a quarrel over a Canadian dime. After no side yielded, another passenger replaced the coin with ten cents in U S money and the traveler proceeded, leaving the seller puzzled by the exchange.
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New York
Brooklyn
New York Press
United States
Tramp Changes Mind After Bold Doorway Visit
A six foot resident on Blant Avenue recalls a doorstep encounter with a shabby beggar who knocked and first asked for old clothes. The visitor, seemingly moved by the moment, stammered and then declared he had changed his mind before any plea was made.
Shelley and Bread in Shelley's Simple Tastes
A fragment about the poet Shelley preferring bread as a staple. It notes his austere regimen and long solitary rambles. The anecdote describes his friend’s surprise that Mr. G dislikes bread and explains moderate portions with usual accompaniments.
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Shelley
Doctor's Night Escape in Haunted Tower
Ethel flees the haunted tower with Dr. Eisenstein after a perilous night. A mysterious scream and a masked threat push them to safety as she plans to seek help for her injured arm and hidden documents. She aims for Dr. Elfenstein's home, fearing Sir Reginald's wrath and seeking medical aid.
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Reginald
Ethel
Miss Nevergail
Dr. E
Elfenstein
Bete
Sir Reginald
Ashe
Dr. Eifenstein
Illness and Tension Surround Sir Reginald Visit
Ethel endures a severe headache and faint dizziness after a restless night. Dr Eisenstein prescribes relief and urges rest, while Sir Reginald demands her presence and presses for news of last night's order, as a sudden alarming event unsettles him.
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Ethel
Reginald
Eisenstein
Anthea
Sir Reginald
Overstrained Youth and Germanys Declining Health
A Washington Post report notes Prussian authorities worry about degenerating German youth due to overwork irregular exercise early tobacco use and intoxicans. Army examiner Dr Stricker cites early work and long hours as a major cause of rising heart trouble among youths and soldiers.
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Germany
Stricker
Washington Post
Monks Use Modern Shelters and Telephone Aid Alpe Travelers
Swiss alpenists lost in a snowstorm found shelter built by St Bernard monks at the summit. The hut contained bread cheese wine a spirit lamp and a telephone the call to the hospice brought help. A monk and a dog guided them to safety. The telephone shelters have saved many lives in winter.
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Alpe
St. Bernard
In Mobile Case A Novel Insurance Story Emerges
A fragment from a Mobile case describes a young man insured for a high value, with text implying a fire destruction and court involvement. The notes mention a judge deciding in favor of or against the young stacker as the story progresses.
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Mobile
Saba
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