Uncommunicative Flagman Becomes Comic Sight in Railway Tale
An Indianapolis News piece mocks a remote flagman who ignores questions about a resident of Johntown. The man appears absorbed, looking up and down the road, never making eye contact, and finally answering vaguely about John Brown and the Big Four. The scene plays on routine railway chatter and comic obliviousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johntown
John Brown
Jerry Brown
John
Indianapolis News
Meteorite of 1858 Ends Its Revered Run in Africa
Fragments traced from Munich to Vienna reveal a meteorite with a brief, storied life. Found near Duruma in east Africa in 1858, it was worshiped as a heaven sent token, anointed and housed in a temple. After Massai raids weakened the tribe, faith faded and the stone was sold for cash as other idols fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Vienna
Duruma
East Africa
Publicity and Critics Stir Actors and Critics
Franklin Yles notes actors read news and criticism though some deny it publicly while privately protesting. Some press agents push notoriety as the breath of life, and Syson Boucicault urged praise or harsh abuse to boost interest in his drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Yles
Ladies’ Home Journal
Emy
Syson Boucicault
Formosa
Rain Deluges Dilworth Texas Asks Farmer Sighs in Grain
Rain falls heavily in Dilworth Texas as farmers and workers look to relief after extended dry spells. Local residents including Jno C Sturting, R B Capps improving, and visitors from Gonzales Maurin Possomtrot Nickel Prairieville noted among the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilworth
Texas
Farmer and Sondman
Jno. C. Sturting
St. Louis
R. B. Capps
J. Stulting
Ried and
Con
Scraps of Local Notes and Historical Fragments
Burkett of Shiner, Mr. Geo Holst breaks collar bone in mule fall. Mr. Mike Radigan returns from Seils Forepaugh circus. M Vaekar visits Slaycena. A reader recalls scrap book records of Volonica Accngut peak 25 010 feet and Lake Sinkoul 6 500 feet, plus colonial and revolutionary dates. Sun shines, ground dries, Christmas Criterion magazine praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkett
Shiner
Geo Holst
Mike Radigan
Seils
M. Vaekar
Arrived The Celebrated Peter Schuttler Wagon
The best band made wagon on the market ships to customers. C H Frarro & Sox advertise the arrival and promise quality and reliability for buyers seeking a sturdy wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Schuttler
C.H. Frarro & Sox
Cough Remedy Sold For 26 Cents in Medicine Chest
A historic note touts a Mexican syrup for coughs and sore throats as a quick remedy. It claims to help weak lungs, bronchial soreness, and coughing spells and emphasizes keeping a bottle on hand for immediate use with the proverb time saves nine.
Mothers Worm Syrup Claim for Child Health Remedy
The ad describes Mothers Worn Syrup as a harmless remedy costing 25 cents that claims to rid children of intestinal worms after exposure and improve health. It stresses mystery and widespread concern about worms and pin wots in kids and promotes the product as an effective solution.
The 26 Cent Health Pill Boon Promises Cleanse
A brief note claims pills priced at 26 cents per box cleanse purify and regulate the liver offering better health. The text presents promotional language without medical detail.
The Best Time to Cure Pain
An advertisement promotes Oveh's Quick Relief as a cheap, fast cure for external or internal pain. It claims quick effect for cramps and colds and urges keeping a bottle at home for 25 cents.
Gooeh's Sarsaparilla Promises Strong Nerves and Blood
An advertisement touts Gooeh's Sarsaparilla as essential for healthy blood and strong nerves. It references testimonials and an accompanying wrapper to read “testimonials.”
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Gooeh
AnTI aGUR Cures Chills and Fever Claimed to Refund Money
Advertisement asserts AnTI aGUR stops chills and fever and offers money back if it fails. It emphasizes refund policy and medicinal claim without detailing ingredients or efficacy.
Surgeon Chiropodist in Shiner This Week
Advertises chiropodist services in Shiner this week. Promises painless treatment for corns bunions ingrowing toenails warts and foot ailments. Also eye care with well fitting spectacles and free consultation.
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Joe Pttean
Pat
Lake Sinkoul
Pamaris
New York City
Joston
EF. J. Bowsky
Eschenbure & Brohm
General Merchandise
Carey
Southwest Pex
Veers Fara Proplements
King of All Machines
Nowuber
Cos
Fotho Lee
Headquarters For Fine Wines
Schultze
Robt
Seydler
Irtggistss
Shiner, Tex
Eb, Ruhmann & Brother
Bismarck
Worris Bans
J. H. Huebney, Prop
Lone Star Beer
F'Nedigars
Shramm
Joan, Emler, Proprivton
A. Terment
Avenue
Leockeuuin & Traun
Studebaker
Co. L. Willia
Severa
Fe Severa
Gedar Rapids
Scuulize & Sklydlek
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