Remarkable 600 Mile Matchmaking Journey Ends In Marriage
Miss Malinda Smith aged fifty from Indiana travels over 600 miles to Michigan to wed J R Wampler after answering a matrimonial ad. The couple marry on his farm and begin life together, a tale among other odd stories including a burglar bridegroom and Bryn Mawr lambs.
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Malinda Smith
Malinda
Indiana
Cupid
Malinda Boon
J. R. Wampler
Big Rapids
Mich
Miss Malinda
Michigan
Mr. Wampler
Clara Barton on childhood toys and wooden soldiers
The text notes Clara Barton, founder of the Cross Society, disliked dolls and preferred pet animals, with wooden soldiers as the only playthings that appealed to her.
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Clara Barton
the Cross Society
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Advertisement Notes
An old ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for swollen feet sweating and bunions with a 25 cent price. It lists Allen Olmsted of LeRoy New York as distributor and mentions a sample being sent. The rest references a Mexican War troop count and a Dr Pepper slogan and a Kansas cattle tract purchase.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Defiance Starch and Cure Ads in 1900s Page
A collage of patent medicine claims and household ads from a 1900s page. Includes Hall's Catarrh Cure, Laxative Bromo Quinine, Defiance Starch offers, a defiant money back guarantee, and assorted quips about alimony and income. Mentions New Zealand ivy tree and German colony subsidies.
Small New England college tops eminent graduates list
A study of 3 237 leading graduates ranks a small nonsectarian exclusive male New England college as best. The Pope creates a permanent biblical studies commission of 40 members. History shows the Spanish American war cost about a million dollars daily for roughly three months. The Irish lands bill tenant faces sixty eight years of annual purchase installments at 20 percent less than current rent.
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New England
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
An 19th century patent medicine notice for Mother Gray a nurse at Children's Home New York offering cure for feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worm issues. Sold by all druggists 250 sample free address A Olmsted LeRoy NY.
The Klean Kool Kitchen Stoves Without Smoke Featured
A description promotes stoves that eliminate smoke and ashes for comfortable cooking. The text notes England's census milestone marking 101 years since its first tally and reflects on the idea that greatness lies in service paired with a meek spirit.
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England
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Elek Bijda
Rosie Schwartz
Rosie
Erek
Ony
Bryn Mawr
Philadelphia
Jace
Erat
United States
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Hall
Price
New Zealand
Czar
Piso
Joan F Boras
Trinity Springs,nd
Germany
Samoa
Ea Machinery
F. F. Collins ,Mfg, CO
San Antonio, Tex
Arli ‘Wikea
Lumbago and Sciatica
Winchester
Doan
Dean
Jxo. H. Husen
Ridgeville
Tadiana
P.O
Baxter Springs
Adie Davis
Kans
Falmours
Almouth
Mason and Dixon Line
Hill's
R. H. Hill
Box H
Waco
Texas
EPA Seed Medslolem
Queen City Business College
Wall Eon
G. W. Hill
Dallas
FLAQ
AVA
Boston
Wabash Line
West Shore
Boston & Maine
St. Louis
New York
Wabash and
Delaware
Lackawana & Western
Pouces
New York City
Toledo
Detroit
Nincore Polo
Buffalo
Olive and
Eighth Streets
N. E. Cor
Cas
Sagane
Paxtine
Axton Oco
Columbus Ave
Sonat &T
Springfield
Mass
Grandma Park
Union
U.M.C. Arrow and
Nitro Club
Bridgeport
Thompson
Fredricks
Montgomery Ward & Co
Chicago
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