Pianos and Automobiles Among Cherokee Nation In Oklahoma
The article notes that in the old Cherokee nation within present day Oklahoma there are about as many pianos and automobiles as in Vermont or Delaware, with only about 206 Seminoles remaining in the Florida Everglades and cypress morass, remaining independent of whites and not citizens or wards of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Vermont
Delaware
Florida Everglades
Big Cypress Morass
Ponce de Leon
de Soto
Atlantic
United States
Mississippi
Dr Chase's Ointment Promises Eczema Relief
A Toronto reader reports rapid relief from eczema after using Dr Chase's Ointment saying it worked like magic. The letter asserts stinging and itching vanish quickly with patient treatment, offering the product at 60 cents a box via local dealers or Edmanson Bates & Co Limited Toronto.
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Chase
Clements
Strange Street
Toronto
Ont
Confederate bill scene at downtown lunch counter
A man in a downtown restaurant ordered a substantial lunch and paid with a Confederate bank note. The cashier rejected the note as counterfeit, but the patron claimed the lunch was bad and kept the change, then left.
Speech by Ten Year Old at Birthday Gift Presentation
A birthday gift is presented to a wife by her husband and three children. The youngest, aged ten, prepared a formal speech and delivered it thanking the mother. Her lines express family love and gratitude in a simple ceremonial moment.
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Mamma
An Oil That is Famous
Though Canada was not the birthplace of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil it is the home of that famous compound From here its good name spread to Central and South America the West Indies Australia and New Zealand It is on sale and in demand in many nations
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Canada
Thomas
Central
South America
West Indies
Australia
New Zealand
Strange bond between a man and a chicken puzzle
A humorous exchange notes an odd tie between a colored man and a chicken. The punchline highlights lineage from Ham and from eggs, reflecting a joke about origins and humor.
Young Poet Dreams of Fame Amid Morning Wakefulness
A playful exchange between Grace and George features a young poet proclaiming a vision of being on a pinnacle of fame while Grace tries to wake him gently, blurring lines between aspiration and reality.
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Grace
George
Glands and Digestion From Pepsin to Thyroid and Adrenaline
The article traces historical ideas on digestion from ostrich stomachs to modern pepsin and explains thyroid and adrenal glands' roles in nutrition and medical uses. It notes iodine in thyroid tissue, cretinism in Europe, and adrenaline's use to control bleeding in surgery, highlighting progress in physiology and treatment.
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Europe
Switzerland
Italy
Man Reports Liniment Cure After Chest Injury
A Nova Scotia reader from Rossway Digby County writes that after a fall left him with chest pain and breathing trouble he tried various remedies without relief until using Minard's Liniment. He states the liniment warmed on flannels and applied to the breast cured him completely.
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Inard's Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
Muffled Knocks and Odd Exchanges in Town Dialogues
A garbled passage shows villagers exchanging quips and puzzle lines. Mrs Rawler guards her silk dress while Mr Smyler is offered a cigar in his host’s home. Old Scout’s bail games spark banter as Blubbins questions suburb propriety. Mrs Jordie invites a boy to Sunday school for potential benefit.
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Bobbdy
Mr. Lee
Canned goods safety guidance warns against faulty cans
Advice warns against purchasing cans with bulging tops or dents and explains why such defects indicate spoilage or fermentation. It urges discarding damaged tins and to empty contents promptly to prevent poisoning.
Doctor Brown's Mysterious Note Urges Quick Visit
The Doctor-Mrs. Brown summons to inspect a boy as his worried wife asks what ailment he has. The doctor admits unknown illness, while Mrs. Brown insists on action before the physician arrives. The urgency centers on a kept hat task that must be completed promptly.
Teeitress Expelled From Suffragette Ranks
A teeitress was expelled from the suffragette ranks amid claims she joined only to shed weight, not from genuine zeal for the cause. The decision followed questioning of her motives and involvement.
Brigandage Turmoil in North Manchuria Impacts Trade
British Acting Consul at Harbin reports 1912 conditions in North Manchuria show rising brigandage by Hunghutzua bands, disrupting transport, raising road hire prices by 150 percent, and choking cereal and soya bean exports. By April 1913 Chinese authorities had begun repressive measures restoring order within 100 miles of Harbin.
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Manchuria
A. E. Eastes
Harbin
Chinese Eastern Railway
Safe Tonic for Women Proclaimed in Patent Remedy Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure to restore red blood and health for women and girls. It features a patient testimony from Mrs. William Jones of Crow Lake Ontario praising the pills and offers mail order details from Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
William Jones
Crow Lake
Ont
Dr. Williams
Henry Shows Off New Kittens to Visitors
Henry proudly presents his new kittens to visitors as his mother warns of the noisy procession. He reassures her that he is carrying the kittens very carefully during the hallway encounter.
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Henry
Sermon Noted As Well Timed By Congregation
After the service Deacon Bosworth praised the pastor and a friend remarked on how well timed the sermon was. Nearly half the congregation had their watches out as they dispersed.
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Ryder
Deacon Bosworth
Rupert of Hentzan Charmer Noted by Mrs Twickembury
Mrs Twickembury recalls Rupert of Hentzan with admiration praising his debonair bearing.
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Rupert of
Marine Eye Remedy Advertises Versatile Eye Care
Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago promotes a liquid version for red weak or watery eyes and granulated lids with soothing action for eye pain. It lists 25 cent liquid and aseptic tubes plus a free eye-book offer by mail under the Eye Salve and related products.
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Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Sailor Bishop Swears To Save Crew On Voyage
An anecdote from Cork recalls a bishop enraged by a captain’s oath and the captain’s plan to force obedience. The crew remains unmoved until the bishop reluctantly suggests a compromise, leading to a quick display of words and a safe voyage.
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Cork
The Gypsy Way of Living and Romany Customs Explored
An overview of Romany camps in England contrasts real Gypsies with imitators and discusses language, skin color myths, camping life, and heirloom traditions. It notes arranged marriages at fourteen, betrothal periods, forest weddings, and tribal funeral rites with ashes scattered over graves.
Workers quarrel over coat theft ends with coat card reveal
Two sober tillers in a building project fought over a missing coat. Police took them to a magistrate where the foreman testified. A search found no coat, only two dried peas and the man claimed the coat by showing his card. The quarrel seems to stem from an accusation of theft.
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Peter Powell
Briscoe Pitches Beatall Ton ic in Drug Store Chat
A seller in a drug store touts Briscoe's Beatall as a universal cure with a promise of full recovery in two days for fifty cents a bottle. A customer counters with a preference for Ronecass, while the vendor insists Beatall is superior and notes rapid restocking.
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Briscoe
Elevation of Karl Spencer Adds Garter Knights
The rank of Garter Knight rises to thirty with Karl Spencer joining the order. Narratives vary on its origin more than a simple tale of romance and vows to St. George. A practical account cites Richard and his knights swearing to aid memories tied under the knee with a leather thong, the blue silk strip with diamond border among royal honors.
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Karl Spencer
George III
Salisbury
Edward III
Richard
St. George
New Approach to Boy Gangs in Schools and Youth Groups
The Edmonton Journal notes a shift in view from framing boys gangs as mere nuisances to guiding gang energy through organizations like the Scouts YMCA Salvation Army and schools. It argues structured guidance can yield moral progress and better self management for youths.
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Scouts
Y.M.C.A
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Edmonton Journal
Mount Desert Bans Automobiles Within Town Limits
Mount Desert Maine reaffirms its ban on cars inside corporate limits. Advocate John D Rockefeller Jr. and his family recently visited the town to escape automobile traffic.
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Prince Edward Island
Mount Desert
Maine
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Worth That Much Anyway At The Exhibition
Mrs Exe-How questions Mr Dauber about an exhibition picture. He claims the frame is worth more than a small amount, while the picture itself was deemed valuable. The exchange centers on perceived value and admission price.
Parlor suit request sparks fashion debate at home
Mrs Richquick asks to buy a new parlor suit while Mr Richquick complains about changing outfits for morning noon and night as he resists room to room wardrobe changes.
Why He Was Dejected In A Suffrage Parade
A prominent university professor active in the woman suffrage movement joined a New York parade carrying a banner reading Any man can vote Why cant I His wife urged a stronger display but he replied the banner exposed the paradox of male voter exclusion.
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New York
Miller's Worm Powders: trusted vermifuge for immediate relief
Miller's Worm Powders surpass all other preparations as a worm destroyer. Mothers seek its aid at the first sign of worms in children, confident it provides immediate and lasting relief and is a perfectly trustworthy medicine.
Not Half Enough Kitty
A playful quip on love versus social prospects, contrasting romance with the dating scene and eligible young men.
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Kitty
Marie
Joke Exchange About Visible Means of Support
A comic dialogue features Judge and Sambo discussing vagrancy and visible means of support. Sambo asks what counts as visible and the judge clarifies it must be something that can be seen. Sambo jokes that his wife weighs 300 pounds, implying she is visible.
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Lawdy
Riches Ride on Wings of Flying Machines
A short observation notes that wealth tends to move into aviation investments as aircraft and related tech promise high returns. The idea frames aviation as a lucrative, high-stakes frontier attracting capital and speculation.
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