Decapitated Mystery at the Shannon Home Arouses Doctor
A Brooklyn physician narrator intrudes on a tragedy at Ned Shannon’s house. He discovers the decapitated Mrs. Shannon, seizes a chance to test long‑held theories of nerve energy and electricity, proposing to reattach the head and restore function. The scene introduces a chilling blend of science and crime as he plans experiments amid grief.
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Dispatch
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
New York
Shannon
Ned
the Shannons
The
Shannons
Willoughby Avenue
Galvani
Matiencci
Franklin
Wiet Mitchell
Philadelphia
Shad
Sed Shannon
Harper's Bazar and Puck fragment on line display
The fragment notes Van Brush's picture on the line and a dialogue about a marine view. It mentions literary success in Philadelphia Press and a sales pitch for Weddiebury's Patent Lightweight Summer Engagement Umbrellas with a urging line to buy.
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Harper's Bazar
van Brush
Weddiebury
Puck
Geronimo to Move to Cherokee country homes for 400 Apaches
War Department eyes resettling Geronimo and about 400 Apache followers from Mount Vernon barracks near Mobile to land in the Smoky Mountains area near the Cherokee Nation. Indian Rights groups offer to buy suitable land in Alabama, Georgia, or North Carolina for farming and self sufficiency within three years.
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Wasevictos
War Department
Geronimo
United States Army
Mount Vernon Barracks
Mobile
Ala
Florida
Carlisle
New Mexico
Indian Rights Association
Massachusetts Indian Association
Howard
Indiana
Mt. Vernon
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Seaboard
Smok Mountains
Carolina
Tennessee
Captain Rourke
Tomatoes and onions praised as healthful remedies in Lewiston market talk
A Lewiston Journal note from Saturday morning portrays the market oracle extolling vegetables as health aids. Beets, turnips, lettuce, celery, onions, cucumbers, and garlic are described as beneficial for nerves, headaches, insomnia, diuresis, and general wellness.
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Lewiston Journal
Cataract surgery ends in tragic death of boy
In a Drakes Magazine dialogue, Dr Pillsbury reports on a cataract operation on Mr Johnnie Fresh. The boy died after the procedure, marking a grim outcome in an otherwise clinical medical discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake's Magazine
Dr. Pillsbury
Peruna tonic advertised for wide range of ailments
A vintage advertisement touts Peruna and related remedies from Columbus Ohio. It claims cures for consumption lung troubles neuralgia heart disease dyspepsia colic cholera morbus dysentery kidney disease and various other illnesses especially for women. The notice promises a free booklet from Dr Hartose and lists other vegetable remedies and local druggists.
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Peruna Columbus
Hartose
Cotte
Peruna
Oncor
The Age of Dress We Have Improved Garb in New York
In a correspondence from New York July 20, the author notes a ten year broad improvement in men’s dress, cites a shift from spring-bottom trousers to quieter attire, and praises the silk hat as a badge of a gentleman while lamenting overused seaside and mountain styles. He contrasts London fashions with American habits, comments on summer wear like silk shirts, and endorses seashore jackets for context but urges restraint in city life.
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Dispatch
New York
Bowery
Sullivan
Kilrain
Golden Gate
Sandy Hook
Mississippi
United States
Hoffman House
Charles Mitchell
London
America
New York City
Atlantic
Bar Harbor
Cape May
Hamburg
Berey Wall
Rains Bring Notable Improvement to Northwest Crops
Crop news from the Northwest reports favorable conditions with improvements in Minnesota and the Red River region. Dakotas show two-thirds to three-fourths of average yields, while North Dakota forecasts about two-thirds. Western Wisconsin and Northern Minnesota also yield well despite some local drouth. Continuous rains have aided ripening and growth, lifting farmer optimism overall.
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Pach
Twin Cities
Dakota
Northwest
Dakotas
Minnesota
Red River
South Dakota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Molasses Boils Over In Portland Go Cart Scene
A distraught country man on Washington Street loses control of a jug of molasses in a go cart, soaking his barefooted boy and bystanders. Molasses erupts from the cork as the jug overflows, the man straps a gunny sack around it and drives away, torrents spilling along the route.
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Portland
Oregonian
Washington Street
Vesuvius
Attoy
The Tail Price Puzzle on a Village Board
A traveler in New England read a fence board offering horses “taken into grass” with long tails priced at 150 and short tails at $1. The landowner explained long tails brush away flies, while short tails are nearly useless for grazing and protection.
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New England
No, she possesses me
A brief comic exchange features Namby remarking on an estimable wife and Pamby replying with a self-deprecating jest about being possessed by his spouse, capturing a lighthearted moment.
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Yankee Blade
Namby
Pamby
There’s Many a True Word Spokes in Jest
A lighthearted column uses humor to reflect on common sayings and witty jests. The piece notes how verbal truth often emerges through playful banter and domestic anecdotes, illustrating everyday wisdom with sharp quips and local flavor.
Excursions via Rail Lines Announced for July Trip
Trains depart Union station Thursday July 25 at 6 30 am and 12 45 pm central time on excursions via the P F W and C P railroads. Tickets are valid for return until July 28.
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Union Station
Corsets at Unbelievable Five-Cent Price
A playful ad touts five cent corsets drawing shoppers with bold claims and a breezy sales tone, promising value and novelty in a dash of sensational text.
Asheville as Southern Saratoga of the South
Asheville is praised as a year round resort with a dry high 2500 foot climate and scenic Alleghenies setting. The piece highlights Daniel Boone lore, Tahkeeoseee, views from Porter’s Hill, and Cleveland’s famed pencil anecdote showing Asheville’s health benefits and Bohemian charm. It contrasts northern resorts with a dignified southern hospitality and avoids ostentation.
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Sheville
N. C
Asheville
Saratoga
Alleghenies
Swannanoa
Black Mountain Range
Denver
Carolina
Daniel Boone
Blue Ridge
High
Bear Creek
Ennui
California
Andrew Marvell
Icturesque
Cleveland
Tahkeeoskee
United States
Hame
Quebec
Ille
Bar Harbor
May
Newport Parvenu
Mountain tourism and Western North Carolina charm in a Southern scene
Describes seashore visitors and mountain life in Western North Carolina. Glimpses of hotels, entertainment, and bustling resorts contrast with portrayals of mountain folk. Notes hospitality amid roughness, vivid legends, and scenic healthful allure, dubbing Asheville the Saratoga of the South.
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Blue Ridge
Carolina
Asheville
Saratoga
South
M. My
Boy negotiates over lost bull purp after a fall
A boy asks his fallen friend Tommy for a bull purp item if rescue never comes. The scene records a playful macabre moment as he imagines possible outcomes and keeps the tone tense.
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Tommy
Pittsburg Stable Sale at Kerr's Draws Noted Horses
In Pittsburg, James Kerr's stable at 023 to 527 Peon Avenue is praised as the most central sale table. Kerr displays four matched riding horses, 15.3 hands high, plus three full brother draft horses weighing 1,600 to 1,750 pounds. J M Owens, Rowdy Boy’s former owner, plans a fine riding and driving lot, while W O Brackenridge, a noted horse dealer, calls Kerr’s place headquarters for quality stock.
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Pittsburg
James Kerr
Peon Avenue
Kerr
J. M. Owens
Rowdy Boy
Owens
Homewood
W. O. Brackenridge
Mr. Kerr
Pure Rye Whisky Advertisements from 19th Century Catalogs
A fragmented OCR catalog-style list shows various Pure Rye Whisky labels and aging terms from multiple brands and years, including McKim, Gibson, Guckenheimer, Moss Export, and Hor saic. It mentions full quarts, prices around 200, and addresses such as Fifth Ave. Includes product names like Extra Old Cabinet and G. W. Schmidt dealer notes.
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McKim
Gibson's
Gibeon
Guckenheimer
Popular Excursions From Union Station to Nearby Sights
Toronto round trip eight dollars, Niagara Falls seven, Lake Chautauqua five. Tickets valid fifteen days for return. Eastlake and Pullman patrol buffet cars depart Union station at 845 a.m. Tickets on sale at Union station and 110 Fifth avenue.
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Toronto
Canada
Niagara Falls
Lake Chautaugus
Eastlake
Pullman
Union Station
Fifth Avenue
Fifty orders for Half Century brandy from Chicago last Thursday
Chicago orders surged for the Half Century blackberry brandy sold at John McCullough's Liberty street establishment due to cholera infantum in the city. The house touts Princent and Windsor Castle whiskies as incomparable and promotes Bauerlein Brewing Company beer, with reduced prices and home delivery to both cities.
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Chicago
John McCullough
Liberty Street
Princent
Windsor Castle
V's Planet Beer Featured in Top Bars
A note announces V's Planet Beer as a celebrated brew available on draught at all first class bars, inviting patrons to seek it at premier venues.
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Planet Beer
Public notice fragment on Stewart Street street access
The fragmentary OCR shows a disrupted line about Stewart Street and a dozen items or people involved. readable portions indicate a public notice context but lack clear action, date, or full name details.
Preparatory and Military Academies Adverts in Pa era
Complete preparatory commercial and reopens Wednesday examined day 4 new students Monday September 2 Rev Joms Murpasy Calvin Rice A M Principal New York Military Academy Ogontz Pa Edison Phonograph in elocution and music Domestic Economy instruction for young ladies boarding terms at 200 dollars ten months session includes board tuition and lodging options for guardians Mary’s Seminary noted
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Joms T. Murpasy
Sp. P
Heltenham Academy
Ogontz
Calvin Rice
A. M
Pennsy
Pittsburg
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the Kreason
Philadelphia Press
Berry Wall
Theaement
Manchester Mirror
Him
Ostrich
Federal Street
Thornton Bros
Sixth St
Dabbe
Dietatch
Eural Bohemianism
Tahkeeoseee Faem
Vie Allegheny Valley Railroad
Tuesaday
Bauerlein Brewing Company
Bennett's
Tissa
Haver & Keeway
Stewart & Oral
Alleay Gre
York Military Academy
Corowall-on-Hudson
Eee
Omenet Wl
Seton Hill
Greensburg, PA
the Sisters OF Charity
Edison Phonograph
N. B
Mary's Seminary
Mother Superior
Jym-51
MT. DE Chantal
Wheeling
W. Va
Sisters OF the Visitation
St. Mary's Seminary
Sisters of Charity
Greensburg
Uual
Cental Acres
Pirg
Yaisaedl
Ie Joseph Academy
Oung Facies
Seton Beton Hill
Greensboreg
Chas. Pfeifer’s
Smithfield Street
Federal
Phisbare Telepthons Lh
Aitbeny Ta Tole
Beecham
St. Helens
Lancashire
England
Fallen & CO
Canales
Canal ST
Pickerings
Tenth Street
Penn Avenue
J.p.smith Lamp, Glass and China Co
Penn Ave
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