Desertions at Christmas in Army Drawn From Old Soldier
An old sergeant recalls Christmas in the field noting few desertions before holidays due to family ties and holiday feasts. He recounts 1890 Wounded Knee aftermath, a snowbound New Year grim scene, and soldiers’ steadfastness despite danger, with the era’s rough memories.
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Geo
New York
Philippines
Alaska
Seventh Cavalry
Wounded Knee
Wei
Werner
Winlee Creek
Remedy for Cough Advertised by G. W. Rerop
An advertisement touts Chamomedada’s Couch Remedy as a quick cure for influenza related coughs. It claims the remedy should be used until the cough subsides and is sold by G. W. Rerop.
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G. W. Rerop
The Ivory Nut Food Ad From Central America
The theory nut, from a palm in Central and South America, is touted as a stomach and liver aid. It claims benefits for biliousness indigestion and chronic headaches. A mail offer to receive a free Cham bato sample via Chamberlain Medicine Co in Des Moines Iowa requires name and address. G W Kemp sells it.
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Central
South America
Pacama
Colonia
Ecuador
Peru
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Mes Moines
Iowa
Chambato
G. W. Kemp
Geit Always Respected Miear Grit Comment
The fragment reflects admiration for Geit and Miear, noting grit and quality as core traits. It emphasizes consistent respect and commendable behavior toward admines.
Postman Receives Morning Visit From West End Mistress
It is the day after Christmas the postman endures snow and cold to reach a West End residence. A servant in rich livery escorts him inside where the mistress asks to speak. The postman shows polite eagerness as he awaits further instructions for the next delivery.
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Westend
Fletchers
Choir Boys Pet Snakes Disrupt Northwest Church Service
A Sunday service in a northwest district church was disrupted when nearly a dozen garter, grass, and water snakes were brought by choir boys as pets. The snakes escaped and caused screams before the sexton captured them, ending the disturbance.
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Northwest District
Philadelphia
United German Singers Gather in Prospect Park
Ten thousand members of the United German Singers societies gathered in Prospect Park Brooklyn last Sunday to sing outdoors for several hours. The concert was free to all listeners and highlighted a pleasant cultural custom brought by immigrants.
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United States
United German Singers Societies
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
Dangerous City Playgrounds In New York Streets
City streets act as dangerous playgrounds for children with frequent vehicle injuries and about nine child fatalities each month. Authorities note the risk to thousands of youngsters as cars and trucks share crowded roads.
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New York City
Rock and Rye in the Philadelphia Record
A brief note from the Philadelphia Record referencing rock and rye as a recurring theme and the idea that maps and adversity are tied to that mix of imagery and liquor lore.
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Philadelphia Record
Work the Common Lot of All
A historical note asserts that in all civilized countries about 60 percent of people over age ten must work for a living. The statement links labor responsibility to global civilization and social structure.
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Ly. Tog
Paradoxical Quip From the Philosopher of Folly
A fragment quotes the Philosopher of Folly declaring that some individuals, such as turkeys, are best or safest when they have nothing on. The odd aphorism toys with appearances and propriety in a humorous, cryptic line.
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Inaelj
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George L. Woody
Wua
Modern Cloak
Main Street
Kokomo
Clearace
Coats
St. Louis
Charleston
Laval Freight Aang
Sutmlay
Eoaiaeul
Esoeee
Hs Phuty
Burke Bros. E.tertainment
M. W. A. Hoi
Ainigsion
Suitico
IND
Geo. L. Evans
Chine
McKinley
Musci
W. Mulberry St
Ing
G W.kembp
Fenlty
Reliable
I Diana
Blake
Ham
Frankfort
South Side Jewelers
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