Disfigured by Eczema and Remedy Claims
A caregiver describes a young boy Gilbert suffering severe eczema with facial sores. after trying two Chicago doctors and using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for four weeks, his face improved, prompting a recommendation. The note also includes anecdotes about a mistaken bank check, a poet's query, and various ads.
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Gilbert
Chicago
H Albrecht
West Point
Neb
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Mass
Seventeen Year Locusts Return Ready to Ravage
Locusts of the seventeen year cycle are seen near New York City with thousands of grubs found near Nyack. Kansas and New Jersey are also expected to be visited this spring with predications from Prof Glenn. Agricultural officials advise remedies using benzine gasoline turpentine or nitrates to curb the pests.
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New York
New York City
Ditmars
New York Zoological Society
Nyack
N. Y
Chinatown
Kansas
P. A. Glenn
Department of Entomology
University of Kansas
Agricultural Department
Washington
New Jersey
Free Advice to Women From Mrs Pinkham
Women suffering from any form of illness are invited to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read and answered by women, and confidences remain private. Mrs Pinkham emphasizes consent for testimonials and offers a free 80 page Text Book by mail.
Towns Vanish From the Map of Nebraska
Omaha and nearby areas show how hundreds of once thriving Nebraska towns vanished over 20 years due to rail and river dynamics. The article notes towns along the Missouri and Platte rivers eroded or relocated, leaving only memory of Benton and others that disappeared after boom days.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Missouri
Union Pacific
Barney
Barney Benton
Platte River
Benton
Instrumental Singing Scandal and a Boy’s Swear
A comic scene unfolds as a man defends instrumental singing while explaining how it lowers home prices. Nearby a ten year old, Robert, is corrected by his mother for using the word the devil, prompting a lesson on sacred language.
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Robert
Nineteenth and
Tioga
Early Bird Poem Trills Of Spring Yet To Come
A poem-laden verse voice hints at spring with moral flourish but notes the season remains distant. The speaker praises bucolic scenes and May blooms while acknowledging the poet’s cold and the uncertain timing of the spring song.
Why He Rejoiced After Talk With Mother
Dialogue shows a plan to share Sunday dinner with mother. The speaker declares approval, noting it would save money and time, and that everyone benefits from dining together on the upcoming Sunday.
Political Plums and the Apple of Gravity
A playful quip frames gravity as a discovery by a politician under a plum tree, contrasting Isaac Newton with a wry, unnamed political figure. The strip uses a sharp exchange to lampoon political insight and scientific fame.
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Newton
Willing to Learn and Curious Talk of a Gold Brick Trade
An agitated friend claims a man tried to sell a gold brick while Farmer Corntoszzel quotes curiosity about how the scheme works. The exchange reveals a test to understand the trade and assess it for future potential.
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Farmer Corntoszzel
Jey
Not Probable Between Bill Bull and Tike Terrier
In a terse exchange the two runners debate assured victory with Bull challenging Terrier while Terrier dismisses the notion of sitting idle if he doubted his own speed. The back and forth hints at an upcoming informal race or grudge match.
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Bill Bull
Cynic in Restaurant Joke Reflects on Life
A quip about a cynical diner at two, who says he visits restaurants to study humanity. The bystander asks why he dines when deserted, and the cynic replies he is the interesting type. A brief, wry exchange on life and appetite.
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Cynic
A Dubious Saying About Faces and Minds
The excerpt contrasts beliefs about facial appearance signaling mind and jokes that a woman's face being made up does not prove intellect. It notes that acquaintances may kiss, but not at the bargain counter when hunting the same item.
Reading George Meredith Poem With No Footnotes
A puzzled reader notes that a George Meredith poem lacks footnotes making its meaning unclear. The exchange hints at missing context and scholarly apparatus for the verse.
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George Meredith
Matrimonial Motives in Courtroom Exchange
A terse dialogue reveals marital tensions as Mrs Nagleigh questions satisfaction with marriage. Nagleigh concedes regret, admitting error though unresolved by emotion and circumstance. The exchange hints at strains underlying a domestic dispute and potential legal action.
Wedding Fracas Splits Guests In Hilarious Best Moon Tale
An Irishman meeting a friend with an injured arm jokes how at a wedding a pompous guest claimed to be the best man. A quarrel ensued, coats flew, and the punchline lands that the rival was the best moon in a humorous misunderstanding.
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Iriahman
Pat
Mike
True to Her Nature and A Fair Return
A London Tit Bits fragment recalls a barber and minister share a joke about a refreshing nap during a sermon. In another snippet Maud learns Madge eloped, prompting reflections on married life, ideals, and widowhood.
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Barber
Lang Syne
London
Maud
Madge
Jack
Hallway Confusion Stalls Ride Sign Exchange
A terse exchange from a public transit scene shows a passenger questioning a ringing rule and a conductor responding that being in the hall does not count as being a rider. The memo hints at confusion over sign and passenger status.
Impossible request prompts cut of Bociery woman
A fragmented request discusses making a single column cut of a “tits Bociery woman” while a staff artist notes she wears a three column bat. The text combines stray phrases about weariness and “The Sons of Rest” with editor’s taunt, reflecting a cluttered newspaper page.
Advertising stock sale spurs sheriff reduced prices
In a frontier town dialogue, a sheriff advertises stock for sale while a merchant notes growing business from the notices. The exchange highlights local sale opportunities and the brisk activity they generate.
Time for All Things Noted in Treating Habits
Quote exchanges discuss balance in giving and taking turns. A firm belief in appropriate moments for actions appears alongside a critique of persistently opposing the acting habit during one’s own turn to treat.
Butter Bargain Sparks Odd Exchange at Market
A shopper asks for a pound of a different product after requesting more butter. The vendor confirms abundance and complies with a change in selection, highlighting a curious bargain at the stall.
Useless Birds Eye View of Early Aircraft Efforts
The speaker vents about people using airplanes to accomplish tasks, claiming none have caught a butterfly or bug yet. The dialogue contrasts expectations with observed results, expressing skepticism about aerial capabilities.
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Piper
Talk in the Village Shop About a Lamb
Mrs Joskins and Mr Trimmins debate a mut ton incident with a joke about a young lamb. The exchange hints at late hours and rural quirks in a quaint village setting.
Erratic Market Reference and Advertising Fragments
A collage of overheard lines and ad copy notes mentions gambling losses, marriage proposals, and mock slogans for laxatives and tonics. The fragment includes references to a library, a father, a bargain sale, and various patent medicines with signatures and regional branding.
Quotable Jests on Champs and a French Actress
A fleeting exchange jokes about the season’s champion and a marriage to a French actress. The speaker asserts the title remains with Amparics as the other responds with amused confirmation.
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Amparics
Free sample offer for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An advertisement urges readers with chronic constipation to try Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It promises a free sample bottle by mail and claims the laxative tonic cures constipation permanently, training stomach and bowels to work naturally. It cites testimonials and lists addresses for obtaining a sample.
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Dr. Caldwell
J. J. Petty
Unionville
Bmo
George W Zimmerman
Harrisburg
Caldawell
WB Caldwell
Caldwel Bulleins
Mootcalto, IL
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Walnut Street Savings Fund
Gretchen Schmidt
Gretchen Smith
Curran
Clark’s
Tombstone
Sons of Rest
Samuel Pitcher
the Centaur Company
Auaedts
Foodan
Bears
Cascarets
Tom
Tess
Father
Heaven
Garfield
Lavater
Carter
Carters
Thompson
Eze
Rite For Free
P Nelson
Sykes Elk
Minnes
Salt Lake City
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