Oddities and rumors span seas and centuries
A collection of curious notes describes Turks and Chinese habits, Wellington wind, water clarity in Norway, heavy Japanese chains, toads and gophers surviving long periods, the Great Wall’s height and reach, kidnappers in Mexico City, a blotting paper domestic incident in New Orleans, a Hungarian blacksmith gift to the Emperor, and an Indianapolis stenographer seeking discreet work amid numerous suitors.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Australia
Norway
China
Mexico
New Orleans
Eus Tseracd Wevelg Foxod
Acheson Turns Water Wagon in Reelection Drive
In Pennsylvania, Representative Ernest F. Acheson promotes the water wagon as a political tool to secure another term in Congress. He targets his Elks-backed rival John Tener, touting bills on liquor ads tax and waterway spending while pushing local option and rallying support through his district.
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Ashington
Ernest F. Acheson
Pennsylvania
Congress
Acheson
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
John Tener
Tener
Penrose
George T. Oliver
Pittsburg Gazette-Times
Tenet
Ener
the Elks
Ray Serene
Quay
Government tests everyday items at standards bureau
Information Bureau Run by Uncle Sam lets the United States Bureau of Standards test everyday objects. A celluloid collar and false teeth were examined for safety and inflammability. A new machine now scientifically measures paper durability by repeatedly folding until it breaks.
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Information Bureau
Uncle Sam
United States Bureau of Standards
Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Perfidious Modistes Embarrass Washington Mavens
Washington society reels at a dinner party where two renowned hostesses Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Mrs Perry Belmont confront two Paris gowns said to be unique in the United States. The gowns caused embarrassment as they prompted talk of second hand resale and highlighted differences in style and jewelry between the women. Belmont’s slender figure and pearl jewelry drew praise while Vanderbilt’s attire showed a pink rose accent and fewer jewels.
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Ashington
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Nicholas Longworth
Perry Belmont
New York
Washington
Paris
United States
Richard Townsend
Mrs. Vanderbilt
Dean's Kidney Pills and Catarrh Cure Ad Claims
An 81 year old Salem man credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring health after long back and kidney pain and paralysis. An advertisement also touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy, claiming to treat catarrh systemically with a money back promise and testimonials.
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Daniel
Queen
Burrell
Salem
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Secret Passages At White House Explained
A report reveals politicians visit the White House via hidden routes to avoid press scrutiny. Frank Watchcock, new Taft booster manager, was seen leaving through a rear door. Visitors to the secretary of war and southern Republicans are led by east entrances and subterranean passages through the woodshed laundry to the president's office. Newsroom staff plan to monitor private doors and windows.
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White House
Frank Lt. Watchcock
Willie Mouse Weathering a Cat-Tail Shuffle
Willie Mouse narrates a tweaked misadventure as wind turns the craft toward dense cat-tails, testing luck and steering. the scene captures a comic nautical mishap with a woodland creature in a breezy moment.
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Willie Mouse
Three Cures of Eczema and Odd Anecdotes
A collage of anecdotes on eczema cures with Cuticura Remedies and a Midlands Indiana claim of a child healed. Included are a Texas revival tale about visions and a Lynchburg court joke on kleptomania. Also a note praising steadfast calm as a weapon against enemies.
Weather Prophet Foresees Stormy Plans for Profit
In a witty exchange on diplomacy and weather, a professional prophet explains his method. He predicts bad weather to prove accuracy if it comes true, and gains favorable opinions if the day stays pleasant.
Plymouth Rock Coffee Jelly Compound Ad
Advertises Plymouth Rock Coffee Jelly Compound a sugar coffee and gelatine mix for dessert. Boiling water required. served with sugar and cream. Priced at 10 cents a package with mail order option from Plymouth Rock Gelatine Co. Boston Mass.
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Plymouth Rock
Wylymouth Rock Gelatine Co
Boston
Masa
Paxton Toilet CO
Mass
Nature’s laxative Cartieldea ad headline reproduced
Fragmentary ad copy promotes Cartieldea herbal laxative claiming relief from constipation and liver kidney regulation with health benefits. Mentions October to May colds and headaches and references E. W. Grove box 25. Quotation hints at advertising slogan variations and a widow’s proverb about priorities.
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E.w.grove
Salzer Seed Co Catalog Offers Early Wisconsin Potatoes
The Rural New Yorker editor extols Salzer's potatoes with yield claims of 464 and 736 bu per acre and urges sending 100 stamps to La Crosse Wisconsin to receive the original seed catalog with samples. Also promotes Emperor William Oats Silver King Barley Billion Dollar Grace and other seeds with a promise of a new seed package.
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New Yorker
Salzer
Wisconsin
John A. Salzer
True Generosity from a Herald and Fresbyter quote
They claim few authors sleep more than seven hours daily yet they supply all others with much rest. The Herald and Fresbyter presents a wry remark on writerly generosity and the toll of creative labor.
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the Herald and Fresbyter
PILES CURED BY PAZO OINTMENT PROMISES
An old ad style item touts PAZO ointment promising cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days. It also includes a jumble of tips about fur buyers in Minneapolis and quips about women, children teething, and old time advertising flourishes.
Grape Nuts Genesis of a Doctor's Gift
A Penny doctor presents a patient with Grape Nuts, claiming dramatic relief from indigestion and biliousness. The writer notes quick improvement, clearer thinking, renewed vitality, and credits the food and inventor, with an endorsement from Postum Co. and a cue to read The Road to Wallville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wallville
Okga
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Elin
Hungary
Austria
Indianapolis
DES Moines Directory
Merry Widow
M. Stern & Son
Des Moines
Dr. Lownitz
Des Jones
St. Far
Mutual Phore
WEST
Iowa
Panhandle
Dalhart
Texas
Wallart
Ratail
Intersat
Royal Land Co
Des Molnes
Agenta
Kodaks Supplies
Vtec
Benil
Bullatertua
Faemera Mutual Irait Insurances Asseaciation of
W. A. Rutledge, Seay
Almillar
Cjrou
W. O. Coffee
National Eye and Ear Infirmary
Gossip of
Virginia
Auratia
Hall
F.J. Chaney &Co
Toledo
Ohio
F.J. Cheney &Co
Indy
Indiana
Sarah
Lusk
Coldwater
the Son of
Ham
Philip R. Bans
Heaven
Hell
Washington Herald
Kleptomantia
Lynchburg
Darky
Yossah
Jedge
Mazalni
Dodds
Guarat
Carters
Iver Pills
Ry A
Watson F. Coleman
Washington, D.C
Frev
Lurmalow
Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
ST Patrick
Ireland
Jacobs Oil
W.l.douglas
Douglas
L. Douglas
Aise Deniera
Tadrippe
Hinnian Beluge
Yourdmiggiat
Spohn Medical CO
Oshen, Ind, U.S. A
Oak ST. Kansas
Anil
Defiance Starch
Sivctuesrnkarkant
Canada
Baskatoohewan
Alberta
Song
Dawnelien
Slater
Lumeer Stemder
Toraten
Toulon
Rolmes
Jackson St
St. Paul
Mionov
York Lite
Omabu
Neb
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