Zolas Parly Trials and Early Struggles Highlight Zola’s Rise
The account recalls Zola facing years of misery in Paris and the south of France before finding work with Hachette. He sold wool from his bed, survived via a doctor’s letter, and became Hachette’s clerk and later private secretary, aided by a diligent wife.
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Zola
Gambetta
Castle Sarrasin
al. de Freycinet
France
Paris
Pola
Hachette
London
Cordial of Cod Liver Oil Promises Clear Cough Aid
The advertisement touts Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil as delivering the benefits of cod liver oil without the grease. It claims usefulness for coughs colds and pneumonia with gratifying effects and broad consumer appeal.
Grandmother Gives Eddie Burt Gold Watch at Schlos Bros
A holiday surprise occurred at Schlos Bros when Master Eddie Burt received a solid gold watch and chain from his great-grandmother who walked into the store on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Laird, now 66, resides in South Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Burt
Schlos Bros
Laird
Portsmouth
Stewart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted as Digestive Aid
An advertisement extols Stewart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, scientific remedy for digestive disorders. It argues against cathartics, claiming the tablets aid digestion by stimulating digestive fluids and easing congested bowels and membranes. It cites testimonials from customers in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Detroit and invites readers to try the product for 50 cents.
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Stuart
M. Paith
Byrd's Creek
Wis
EK. Willard
Onslow
Vr. White
Canton
Tama Anfferer
Mal
Phil Brooks
Detroit
Gch
Thesprasia Aire
Stewart
Ruin In Crossed Legs
A Philadelphia Record excerpt warns that crossing legs harms health by compressing nerves and vessels under the knee, dulling sensation and weakening limbs. It urges uncrossing for strong, supple legs, noting habitual crossing leads to numbness and poor shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lantern Slide Prank Ends With Refractory Don Picture
A suburban photographic society member lecturing with lantern views had a prankster insert his own lantern portrait. Fate and chance intervened as the lecturer, unaware, read aloud the next slide caption describing a refractory don, turning the joke into an awkward moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Photographic Society
Minnesota Nicknames and Rural Anecdotes
Minnesota has been called the North Star State for its geography and coat of arms, the Lake State for its many lakes, and the Gopher State due to abundant gophers. A rider over a gopher-rich plain risks being thrown into a hole. A Georgia servant claims age by comparing himself to a white oak tree on a plantation in a humorous courtroom exchange.
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Minnesota
Court of Justice
Georgia-darky
Atlanta Constitution
Speeding the Parting and Quick Wits in Old Columns
A collage of quick quips and spoof quotes from old papers. Scenes of family gossip and social bluff mix with a joke about a jury summons and a doctor’s take on money worries. Classic ribbing and mischief shine through in playful phrases.
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Lyon’s
Neuss Baines Ry Zis
Wil Druggists
Lyon Medicine Company
Louisville
Comediene
Bilda Thomas
Grand Dau
Orie
Matinee Inc
Tim Able
Cincinnati
Parkersburg
Chillicothe
Hamden
O. RY. Wmeta
Moog
Bisza
Matton
Lim
Sunda
ST. Louis
Pullman
C. P. McArty
Etl
Rossters
Posage
Louisville & Mashville
BR. R
Louisville, KY
Borody
Eversone O
W. Bell
Noah
Beagh Ezevic
Pete
Mike
Washington Star
Richmond Times
Tesbest
Dufe
Po Arta
Ana Cais
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Asheville
Savannah
Charleston
Birmingham
Atlanta
Mobile
Shreveport
Texas
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Observation Cara. Welte
WA Bechler
Adaene St
Obicaeo
D.E
Woodward Ave
Mich
W. W
Chak
Boas
Cincineati
W.G. Rinearsos
Cirgkeeati
TeeFiret National Bank
THE
First National Bank
Joseph Walters
Nork
William Burt
Clothier
Ben Davis
Furnisher
Steadly Bros Stores
Cinuiiworne
Neak Fraete
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