Antique Bureau Sparks Family War Over Heirloom
In this Philadelphia Wins item, John Archer clashes with his wife over an old bureau and his Aunt Livira Brown. When the aunt dies, a lawyer’s folder reveals a hidden will leaving ten thousand dollars to Tim Flaherty and his sister, making the Archers the losers and sparking a bitter dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dawson
John Archer
Mrs. Archer
John
Livira Brown
Mr. Daneven
Finhert Daweh Torveyhe
Dea
John Deel
Miles Sone
Wateville
Alwass
Ted
Witerville
Archer
Smith
Howe
Witberth
Dade
Wertinstanl
Enmeldy Roesipett
Tod
Mr. Archer
Pawson
Arched
Eivira H Howe
Etranges
Peter
Yeager
Borat
Hona Petise
Hiroki
Dege
Mra
Apeher
Brown
Dave
Xie
Jenny Archer
Mr. Daweon
Imeiniine
Wight
Wien
Dawson
Daween
Menutine
Tim
Hove
Margie
Jewel
Mra. Connelly
Connelly
Maggie
Onnelly
Treasury
Tifaleiv Duleedaml
Flaherty
Els
Bureau
Tim Flaherty
Philadelphia
Golden Medical Discovery touted as cure for consumption
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a powerful tonic that purports to purify blood, invigorate liver function, and prevent tuberculosis. It claims rapid improvement in patients with measles, pneumonia, grip, and early consumption, with testimonials of dramatic recoveries from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Mira
Rowe Petty
LockyiI'c. Chatham Co. N. i
Br. Pierce
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Permanent Relief
An ad warns that carelessness about piles causes suffering and death. It touts Pyramid Pile Cure as the only remedy, claiming immediate inflammation relief and permanent cure without pain or bleeding. The ad offers the product for 50 cents and invites readers to request a free book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiota
Pyramino
Marshall Mien
Cavalry Shortage Battles for Troop Reorganization
A fragment recalls scarce mounts and rough counts as Grint weighs disbanding cavalry or converting them to infantry. The speaker notes the difficulty of supplying horses and men, reflecting on command decisions and the strain of limited manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marpors
Grint
Travel and study abroad compare with domestic education
The article argues travel and study abroad offer comparable intellectual development to domestic schooling. It weighs options for families choosing between overseas experiences for sons and traditional college paths, suggesting long term outcomes support the abroad method. It notes some students later reflect on differences after years in college and among peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raronia
wWladem
Kippe
Goltie
Col Howe
Nernis Koeh
kKnawe
Colvils
Perhaye
Soldier’s Bride in War Time: A Love Poem from the Front
A sorrowful lover joins a patriotic band as April twilight fades. The narrator laments his departure and fears, then hopes for his return as war shadows loom. The poem alternates between intimate romance and distant drums, ending with the soldier’s unknown grave and the vow of liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Fickle Autumn Days Warners Safe Cure Ad
An autumn weather warning links kidney health to rheumatic pain and promotes Warner's Safe Cure. Personal testimonial claims improved mobility after using the remedy, urging readers to strengthen kidneys to fight rheumatism and touting a Mr Lewis of Clyde Ohio letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Pow
Lewis
Clyde
Ohio
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Taewle
Adam
Mr. Lewis
Most Precious Metals Far Surpass Gold in Value
A New York refinery proprietor notes public belief ranks gold first with platinum and silver behind. He lists rarer metals and prices, showing pure sum worth over four times gold, with aluminum cheap by comparison, and highlights widespread misconceptions about metal values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aseay and Refining
New York
Masander
Fidentium
The World Language Count and Its Curious Figures
A discussion of how many languages exist and how difficult it is to estimate the total. The author surveys various counts and methods, noting that many languages may disappear or be miscounted and stressing the complexity of defining what counts as a distinct language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leberg Gypeuti
Belare
Art. Co
America
Heeona
Pete Timp
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Aunt Elvira’s Bureau
Breau
Helen
Tom
Joniver
Conversazione
Charles Hatiell
Suick
Ninth Ward
Gentlemen's Bank Ponlet
Fiosterodd
Lincoln
Grant
Grant Lears
William OF
Brod
Cormer
Lincedo
Fallin
Hurnehie
Afr
Sieddand
Wincoln
Scruiner
The
Tribune
Ives
Ms Fathers Home
Chester
Prover
Brookle
Blinhuret, Pa
Lackawanna Lumber CO
WHITE
Ardwood Lumber
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Fort Allegany
General Office—Board of Trades
Scranton
VIA
Old Point Comfort
Express Steamships
OLD Dominon Line
Washington
OLD Dominion S. S. Company
North River
Wol
Gulllauden
Vice
Mgr
Bank Sunuh
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Wmn
G. Clark
Penn Ave
Scrustos
Wuuteners
Ferretti
Peitel
Scranton, P
Laflin & Rand Powder Cos
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
New Ver
Grace Church
Metropolis
William
Taylor and Son
Westinster Hotel
Statecath
Irving Place
I. D. Crawford
Isinnies
Wanamakere
Hitlite
Liewel Cooper's Hig
Hway Cara
Hotel Albert
Cor
ST. & University Plach
Priges Reasonagle Bcitacteets
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Nereus
Beranten
Matthews Bros
C. Banderron
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