Romance and jealousy end in a city dame trap
A Black dialect narrator recalls a romance with Pete Tucker that ends in betrayal. After a Christmas watch, Pete deserts her for Liz Brown, leading to Liz and Pete’s public quarrel and a police dragnet as jealous schemes backfire. The tale ends with a sharp punchline on how to settle jealousy by matching a vengeful lover to the target.
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Pete Tucker
Pinkey
Missis
Pete
Miass
Liz Brown
Liz
Liz Fader
Sue Baker
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims $1000 Reward
An 1886 Toledo document states Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co swears the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It describes the remedy as taking internally and affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. Also references testimonials and market details.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney &Co
Laughter Aids Digestion with Chamberlain Tablets
Laughter is a healthful exertion and aids digestion. A dose of Chamberlain's Tablets is more effective. If you have indigestion, try them. They cost a quarter and are obtainable everywhere.
KC Potato Doughnuts by Mrs Nevada Briggs
A recipe for KC Potato Doughnuts using mashed potato to keep them moist for days. It details ingredients including Shoupsir eggs milk and a double acting baking powder, and steps to mix, rise three times, cut rounds and fry in fat until risen and lightly brown. The method emphasizes careful frying and repeated turning to prevent fat absorption and ensure moistness.
Dog Hero of Austerlitz Mustache the Valorant Canine
The New York Sun recounts Mustache one of Napoleon's dogs famed in the Italian campaign. He saved the French army from a night surprise, tracked a spy, and at Austerlitz seized the regimental flag amid battle. Napoleon awarded him the highest decoration before his death racing beside the flag.
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Austerlitz
Mustache
Napoleon
Battle of
New York Sun
Curious Street Names Across Cities
The London Chronicle notes a parade of unusual street names from Bermondsey to Brussels. Examples include Pickle Herring street in Bermondsey and Cold Bath square near Gray's Inn, with longer curios such as the Street of the Uncracked Silver Cocoanut in Brussels.
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Bermondsef
Gray's Inn
Bath
East End
Brussels
Whitehall
London Chronicle
The Difference in Society Aspirations
A humorous exchange contrasts Mrs Dash's supposed social ambitions with her peddler family roots, noting her father and grandfather's trades as foils to current behavior. The dialogue hints at family reputation shaping notions of propriety and advancement.
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Mrs. Dash
Mrs. Rash
Mr. Dash
Libel as a Public Word in Early Printing
A concise note tracing the evolution of the term libel from a generic small book to a specific legal concept tied to defamatory writing, noting its use in early printing where many tracts carried personal offense and the term’s shift over time.
The Skeptics Ridicule Harvey’s Blood Circulation Theory
Harvey’s theory of the circulation of the blood faced intense ridicule at its discovery, and for ten years not a single patient sought his help.
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Harvey
Wabash Train Service At Howell Station
Wabash train service operates at Howell Station four miles south of Pella serving residents and travelers in the area.
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Wabash
Howell
Pella
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KODAK
Hodaks
F. D. Stubenrauch
Edison
Gosselaine
Seiz
Royal Blue
Pittsburgh Dispatch
ACK
Geta
Nevada Briggs
Baking School Fame
P. Dingeman
Amon
M. P
Rock Island T
Coindomeien Rene
Pasenger
Scott
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