Cooper medicines win wide following with health theory
A Chicago based advocate L. T. Cooper promotes a theory that health hinges on the stomach and claims his medicines prove it. Two followers Mrs. Agnes Viggenhouser and W. B. Stewart describe long illness, rapid improvement, and renewed energy after using Cooper’s remedies, which are sold nationwide through a local distributor aT, C. Basye.
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L. T. Cooper
Cooper
Agnes Viggenhouser
St. Louis Avenue
Chicago
They Lacked Team Work and the Sunset High Discussion
A historian's excerpt recalls Captain Maybury and his wife hosting artists over the summer who lacked common sense and teamwork. The piece cites conversations about the sunset as a metaphor for their disjointed effort, noting their failure to coordinate despite urgency. It also includes a report from Hindoo performers and a Madras mystic performing apparent levitation with peacock plumes.
La Belle Sauvage rhetoric on women and adornment
A London World commentary asserts that education cannot erase primal savagery in women. It criticizes fashionable imitation of nature through bejeweled garb and jangling gew goods, claiming women eagerly display extravagant, imitation creeping things.
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London
Oh Oh Mrs Henpeck Joke At Courtroom
A humorous exchange has Mrs Henpeck quipping that a husband is hard to get off one's hands. Mr Henpeck offers a pun about a wife needing him as the judge presides.
Infringement Tale From An Irish Poacher Prose
A Chicago lawyer recalls Andrew McNally noting a copyright infringement by an amateur publisher. He compares the offender to an Irish poacher girl who sold game cheaply to a village rector, implying deceit behind innocent acts. The tale frames honesty checks in publishing.
Small Bet Nobly Paid on Queen Bertha Oaks Victory
Lord Falmouth broke his rule and paid a tiny wager to Mrs. Scott after Queen Bertha, ridden by Tom Aldcroft, won the Oaks in 1862 by a short head over Marigold. He celebrated by giving Mrs. Scott a sixpence brooch set with diamonds from the bank.
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Lord Falmouth
John Scott
Queen Bertha
Falmouth
Mrs. Scott
Whitewall
An Odd Place of Worship in Burma
A Boston Transcript excerpt describes a landmark near Meoulmein where a rock formation houses sacred caves. Millions visit as images of Buddha fill the walls and images of gods stand in silent reverence, with surfaces worn by centuries of foot traffic.
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Burma
Meoulmein
Boston Transcript
Mistress-Did anyone call while was out
New Girl-Yes mum Mrs Green called Did she seem disappointed when you said I was not at home Well she did look a little queer but I told her she needn't get cross about it cause it was really true this time Blank was accosted by a fellow citizen the other night who said I heard your wife lecture Her power of diction is wonderful Yes fair But it's nothing to her power of contradiction
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Chicago
Cooper
C. Basye
Madras
St. James’ Gazette
Blank
Mandy
Arnold
Case postponed again as dressmakers seek more time
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports a court case was delayed once more with officials noting the lawyers were ready but the dressmakers demanded additional time. No further details provided.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Gas bill cuts via scissors tip raises eyebrows
An odd clipping from the Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a suggestion to halve gas costs by placing a blade between scissors and squeezing, followed by a quip attributed to Johnson about men’s indistinct speech.
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Househald
Louisville Courier-journel
Ote
Jamaica Scenes and a Jamaica Mystery
A collector recalls artist De Scott Evans exhibiting Jamaica inspired works after a Jamaica resident challenges the scene. Then Aunt Mandy forecasts marriage as she boasts six months of extra washing due to marrying Dr Johnson and his five children.
Delinquent Tax List for Spencer County Lands and Lots
The Spencer County auditor lists delinquent lands and town lots for 1906 and earlier with added penalties and 1907 taxes. Entries cover Abshire L H in Richland City, multiple Rockport parcels, Grandview, Harrison Township, Carter Township, Jackson Township, and other properties with valuations and tax amounts.
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J.C
Richland City
Val
Axton D.d
Morrison L. H
the Township
Ohio Township
Hammond Township
Huff Township
Harrison Township
Carver Township
Jackson Township
Grass Township
Clay Township
Rockport
Grandview
St. Melorad
Date
Gentryville
Brisney
Tax delinquent lands to be sold in Rockport Indiana
The county treasurer announces sale of delinquent lands and town lots to cover unpaid taxes for 1905 and earlier plus 1906 charges. Tracts will be sold at the Rockport courthouse on February 10 1907 unless taxes penalties interest and costs are paid beforehand. John T White Auditor Spencer County Indiana.
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Spencer County
Indiana
Spencer
John JT. White
Rockport
J. T. Jacobs JR
John T. White
Onion sandwiches become woodland lunch staple
A London divine would approve of simple lunches for excursions. A well known woman ordered onion sandwiches for a fishing trip, Bermuda onions between bread, praised for health and complexion even in the woods. The piece mocks fashionable invalidism and paying bills.
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London
Pauline Turns Up Her Nose at Offers of Marriage
A Belle titled Pauline rejects marriage offers, asking why she should wed when others plead for her favor. The dialogue highlights her disdain for suitors and her fixation on begging pleas as the only viable appeal.
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Pauline
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