Birds Travel Across Continents On Seasonal Migrations
The article describes global bird migration routes from the southern wintering grounds to northern breeding areas and back, listing species ranges and distances. It notes long and short range groups including plover, sandpipers, cuckoo, cormorant, and waxwings, with distances up to several thousand miles. It also recounts a human interest note, Louis J. Kramer of Yuma, who marries Flora Weise after a long courtship started by letters and photos.
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Cee
Evcairy
Rerth
Cape
Scotwan
Attica
Esteets
Usdes
Arctic Circle
Equator
Patagonia
Greenland
Louis J. Kramers
Yuma
Cal
Flora Weise
Tazewell County
Dire
Patterson
Colorado
Kratier
Denver Newa
Not Discharged In Wrongful Whiskey Charge
An antebellum African American man in a southern town is arrested for drunkenness and appears before a village magistrate. He requests the lawyer who has aided him before, the magistrate calls the attorney, and the young man arrives amid spectators to answer, “What are you charged with this time?” The reply is a charge of whisky.
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Teere
William
Darky
Tess Py
Harpers Weekly
Anestor
Pride and downfall in the tale of Absalom
A sermon-like passage argues pride corrupts, citing Absalom from the gate and his deceit of King David. It warns that self exaltation leads to ruin, as humility is favored by God and pride invites destruction across generations.
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Absalom
David
Absalom’s Early Morning Royal Procession through Jerusalem
Crowds fill narrow streets as Absalom son of King David rides in a grand chariot. Heralds, buglers, and bronzed chariots create a vivid, regal scene seen from doorways and walls as the heir apparent receives praise and speculation about his future throne.
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Heral
Jerusalem
Absalom
David
Horges
AML
Absalon
Israe
Absalom Surges in Israel and Plans a Coup at Hebron
An narrative recounts Absalom's rise as he greets visitors at the gate of the city and uses flattery to win favor. He plots to seize the throne by stirring loyalty, sending messengers to Hebron, and preparing a decisive blow while keeping the king unaware.
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Israel
Absalom
Kath
Heba
Solomon
David
Connan
Abatom
Jude
Eason
Hebron
Thing
Geshur Imayeto
Jerusalem
The Living Sacrifice
The man who would spend his life in the glory of God must first devote it upon the altar.
Hidden Treasures of the Heart Await Love's Discovery
A poetic reflection on inner treasures waiting to be found through love. The piece suggests that genuine affection unlocks depths humanity may not otherwise explore. It emphasizes emotional exploration over external riches.
Absent When She Calls Leads to Missed Opportunity
A terse notice notes an opportunity missed as calls went unanswered and doors remained closed. The item highlights the pattern of missed chances and the potential impact on plans or negotiations.
Advice to Victims Mixes Simple Kidney Remedy at Home
An Eastern daily editor cites a home preparation for rheumatism and urinary trouble. The recipe uses Fluid Extract Dandelion one half ounce, Compound Karyon one ounce, Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. Shake and take by teaspoon after meals and at night, with plenty of water, claiming kidney cleansing and potential permanent relief.
English Habits Noted By Travelers Two Observations
Travelers returning from England cite two notable customs. They report a universal tendency to leave doors open to draft in homes and hotels, and a preference for sitting with their backs to the engine on trains, avoiding seats facing forward unless no other option.
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England
London
Grape Nuts Credited With Student’s Return to Form
A Jamestown boy writes that after overstudy he recovered by using Grape-Nuts. He reports improved appetite, headache relief, restored color, and better study results, claiming it helped him gain strength and win better exam scores. He adds his parents also benefited from the cereal.
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A. Boy
Jamestown
A Typical Case of Kidney Trouble and a Typical Cure
Mrs Chioe Page of 6108 Pitt Street Alexandria Virginia suffered back pain sharp shooting pains swelling feet and ankles a dragging ache and stomach disturbances. Dean’s Kidney Pills cured her in 1902 and she reports relief for five years. Sold by all dealers at 65 cents a bar Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Anecdotes and Oddities From a Southern Arkansas Visit
A prominent planter travels by buggy to southern Arkansas holdings and chats with a local farmer about hill plowing and crop fortunes. Other snippets describe a new platinum yard standard, a glasses gag gone wrong, and a witty exchange about seeking diplomatic protection from speed laws.
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Arkansas
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises Cure Claims
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming it cures catarrh by direct action on the mucous surfaces. It asserts no quack remedy and cites a long use by physicians. Includes testimonial offers, price, and ordering details.
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Halle
Hall
Cheney & CO
Prope
Toledo
The Number of Animals Increases in Known Species
The article notes that estimates of animal species are uncertain and expanding. It cites Normann and the 1880 rodent count of 970, rising to 1,900, and mentions about 1,500 living mammal species in 160 genera, reflecting rapid growth in known diversity.
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Normann
Museum
Cutiura Soap Heals Severe Skin Sores in Two Weeks
Mrs. George J. Steese of Akron Ohio reports her daughter suffered widespread body sores and facial erosion until neighbors suggested Cutiura Soap and Ointment. After using half a cake and one box, the sores vanished, leaving skin clear as a newborn. She would pay more than seventy five cents for it again.
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George J. Steese
Coburn St
Akron
Omissions of History and a Lady’s Sponge Cake
A humorous mix of a Henry VIII quip about wives and a hostess boasting an original sponge cake recipe. The dialogue features the king asking about wives and the secretary confirming six, then stopping at seven, followed by a tea party anecdote praising a cake born from the hostess’s own idea.
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Henry VIII
Chicago Daily News
Witty exchange on voices and favors in courtship
A playful dialogue contrasts a woman lowering her voice to ask favors with a man who boasts of words but lacks deeds. The banter suggests the weight of actions outweighs talk.
Mashed Potatoes Jab Sparks Quip in Youths’ Debate
A youth clashed in argument and shouted a humorous curse about mashed potatoes with lumps, reported by Youth's Companion. The remark reflects playful sarcasm rather than serious grievance and captures a moment of youthful banter.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound A Mother's Guidance
A historical ad text advises mothers to influence daughters through Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It claims the remedy helps during the transition from girlhood to womanhood by easing headaches dizziness back pains and irregularities. A testimonial from Ellen M Olson of Kewanee Illinois is cited.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Clara BE. Darmstadter
Breckenridge St
Buffalo,n.y
Pinkham
Lyilia R. Pinkham
Keniow
Ieee
Tareke
United States
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Sa. Lewin
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Pa& F
Mare BT
New Orleans
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Shreveport
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Henry James, Sr
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Woolley, M. D
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