One Cause for Satisfaction Drummer Survives Rebroad Accident
A New York state senator recalls riding in a smoking car on a northern part of the state. A jew elry drummer in the seat ahead was jolted when a limited express struck the rear of the first train. The drummer was thrown headfirst and his silk hat slid down over his ears. He rose, brushed himself, and declared no bones were broken and, with a cheer, said they hadn’t been outwitted.
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New York
Fragman
Humorous Exchange About Fitz Jones and His Wife
A witty dialogue depicts admiration and irony as a husband mocks Fitz Jones while the wife defends him, noting that fools often win the prettiest partners and suggesting a clever coalition of insight between spouses.
Not a Reformer and Political Suggestions
Excerpts show a discussion on political ploys and credit for proposals. Senator Sorg notes opponents' errors would be used as capital. The text also advertises Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer and Brown's Bronchial Troaches with promotional, period-typical language.
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Sorghum
Bluff in ail right with lid kept on
A brief note states the bluff remains stable as long as the cover or lid is maintained. Authorities indicate ongoing monitoring and safety precautions to prevent any release or collapse.
Looking Back at 1907 and Hope for 1908
An essay reflecting on time and living well as one year ends. It urges gratitude over complaint, notes the futility of rash New Year resolutions, and encourages calm, hopeful approach to 1908 with emphasis on right seeing, better manners, and cultivating kindness and contentment. It contrasts old year faults with opportunities for growth and renewal.
Turn Over a New Leaf to Protect Self Respect
A self help exhortation argues that self respect depends on integrity not wealth. It cites Dr Marden praising character over occupation and warns that dishonesty poisons success and corrodes society, urging youths to refuse the barter of character for money or pleasure.
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Dr. Marden
Goodbye Old Year A Cincinnati Enquirer Verse
Poem by Clifford Kane Stout bids farewell to the year with reflections on joy, sorrow, and memory. It contrasts past losses and lasting friendships with hopeful anticipation of the New Year and a benediction for blessings to come.
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Clifford Kane Stout
Cincinnati Enquirer
Neighborly Egg Theft Scheme Told in Local Folklore
A humorous tale circulated about a man who quieted his noisy chickens by secretly tucking eggs into the grass at night and removing them at dawn. The neighbor, puzzled by the apparent mystery, learns the birds are simply penned up as dawn returns.
Cuban Itch Cured by Cuticura for 75 Cents
A mother recalls her infant contracting Cuban Itch, doctors failing, then Cuticura Soap and Ointment soothing sores and enabling sleep. After three applications the rash dried, and within two weeks the child, now five, was fully well. Mrs. Zana Miller reports May 17 1906 from Union City Michigan.
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Zana Miller
Union City
R. F
Branch Co
Mich
A Lost Art
A Richmond housekeeper recalls Aunt Cecilia Cromwell a local odd character not seen for long. The householder greets her and the aunt explains she has not worked in so long her taste for work has vanished.
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Richmond
Cecilia Cromwell
Aunt Cecilia
Annie
Lippincott’s
Not for That Kind of Fire Edmonton's alarm box mischief and a flirtatious gaze
Edmonton firemen complain about alarm boxes being used for letters as a young man gawks at a letter then tries to shove it into a fire alarm. A passerby jokes about hearts on fire and directs him to the correct box. Also advice on laundering and starching white goods to boost appearance, praising Defiance Starch.
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Edmonton
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
Yak Cty
Turned Down At Knickerbocker Club
Gobsa Golde spoke anxiously after his name was raised at the Knickerbocker Club. L'Olgnon confirmed, and the secretary was instructed to purchase six quarts of blackballs for the members.
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Gobsa Golde
Knickerbocker Club
L’olgnon
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Reward
A Rochester newspaper ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh with claims of internal action to cure the disease from within. It offers a $100 reward if it fails to cure and invites readers to send testimonials while listing accompanying products and the seller Roget.
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Hailare
Hall
Toledo
Defiance Starch Impresses with Extra Content Sale
An exchange hints at urgency and value as Cassidy and Casey discuss acting quickly. The narrator touts Defiance Starch for its quality and price, claiming each package contains one-third more starch than competing brands for the same money, highlighting customer satisfaction and a strong sale.
Wisdom as Olive of Heart and Tongue in Action
Quotation dated to E. Grymestone frames wisdom as an olive that grows from the heart, blossoms on the tongue, and yields fruit in deeds, highlighting moral cultivation and practical virtue.
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E. Grymestone
Golden Mean in Religion Told by Richmond Deacon
A Washington clergyman reflects on balancing emotion and formalism in faith. He recalls a Richmond colored congregation where an aged deacon prayed in a vivid, old fashioned puckish dialect asking to anoint and fire up salvation, ending with a fiery metaphor.
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Washington
Richmond
Defiance Starch Promises Thinner Laundry Starch
A vintage ad contrasts a humorous scenario about wedding preparations with a product pitch for Defiance Starch. It claims the starch provides greater strength, allowing thinner application to keep fabric beauty while improving wear quality.
Dishonest clergyman dies amid warned fate
A man living as a pious church figure in northern England died after revealing his belief that all was bright ahead. A swindled associate replied that soon he would see the blaze, foreshadowing consequences for his deceitful life.
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England
Cyclops repair ship boosts fleet with electric plants
The vessel H. M. 8. Cyclops features heavy castings up to two tons and lathes for 15 foot pieces. It can repair items from a broken bolt to a 60 ton gun, its entire machinery electrically driven. Also notes advances in starch products and a new patent Defiance Starch claiming superior strength and smoothness.
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Cyclops
London
A Nonbeliever and a Silk Umbrella Tale
A comic strip of short gags and ripostes. An old lady denounces vaccination, a physician challenges her view by recalling a murdered boy who was vaccinated. A note about a borrowed silk umbrella from a club party appears amid banter. Starch advice promotes at home laundering. A lovers exchange ends in a pun about endings and beginnings. A final quip recalls scarce men at marriage.
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George
Uncertain Recipes Prompt Advice
A fragment urges avoiding uncertain recipes and suggests sticking to reliable options. The faint text hints at confidence in dependable dishes and careful selection of cooking methods. It reads like a self help note for home cooks seeking consistent results.
Often the Case. A man should think twice before he speaks.
A quote from Harper's Weekly contrasts male restraint with female caution. The saying implies men speak cautiously and women even more so, reflecting dated gender norms in a historical periodical.
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Harper's Weekly
Green goods and a five cent cigar in Peoria
A brief fragment notes spring gardening praise and a near advertising offer for a five cent cigar from Lewis’ Factory in Peoria Illinois. It ends with a bleak line about despair as a metaphor for the soul.
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Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
Parson and Founder Banter Over Enemies and Love
In dialogue the man with the crimson beak asks if the greatest foe is himself. The old founder concedes perhaps, then asks if the good book bids loving enemies. The parson replies yes but warns against swallowing them.
It Is Everything to My Credit
A brief quotation exchange from the Houston Post about punctual buying. The dialogue contrasts the view that timely purchases reflect credit with the opposing stance that timely buying is credit in itself.
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Houston Post
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