Poor Richard Jr Almanack by Henry Artemus Co
The anonymous modern humorist behind Poor Richard Jr Philosphy edits the wit from The Saturday Evening Post into a book. Published by Henry Artemus in Philadelphia it gathers half a million weekly readers laughs and pithy advice into a volume said to banish blue devils.
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Benjamin Franklin
Richard
Richard, Jr
Henry Artemus Company
Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
Poor Richard Jr
Dog in Red Suit Draws Attention in Pittsburgh Ad
A dog used in advertising a tobacco brand in Pittsburgh attracts attention. The animal is dressed in a red suit with a stove pipe hat and a cob pipe, posing as a veteran smoker.
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Phetburg
Ismouth
Real Wealth Is in the Heart Says Famed Sage
A terse aphorism declares true riches lie within the heart not in outward things. The message counsels rejecting material chase and finding value in inner virtue and personal contentment.
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Farth
Tragic Fires and Global Flux Hit Nation and World
Reports detail fatal blazes in Rochester Massillon and La Crosse with multiple deaths including children. New York City bond rates rise to 4 percent amid money strain. Royal amnesty granted in Agra nan revolt except 200 priests. Japan floods threaten central regions while Coaldale Black Hand murders spark fear. World events include Pretoria mining purchase and Wall Street auto sells surge.
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New York City
Charles Webster
Rochester
Fley
Atwood
Massillon
Ohio
Toronto
Canada
Fred Kersters
Lacrosse
Wis
Garberville
Japan
Coaldale
Black Hand
Texas
International Harvester Company
J. C. Broughton
Roosevelt Dam
Phoenix
Arizona
Proughton
King Charles
James Compton
Santa Cruz
Cal
Young Crompton
Pretoria
Cullinan
Edward
Wall Street
Ambassador Reid
Salisbury
England
George Carnie
Marion
Staten Island
Brower
Carrie
Hen McCann
Dirigo
Castella
Julius F. Eller
Syracuse
N. C
Alamosa
Colo
Rio Grande
Hiller
Frances von Bredow
Newlands
Nevada
Leopold von Bredow
Witacho
Washington
Berlin
Eimerant
Morocco
Elmerant
Alcazar
Los Angeles
Tuesta
Vladivostok
Pacifc
Port Arthur
San Jose
Paul C. Barth
Louisville
Himelf
Barth
Court of Appeals
Om Barth
What the Women Wore at Ocean City and Other Tales
A traveler recalls sensational sights at Ocean City Maryland with men in shirts and trousers and women without hats. Also noted are oblique vignettes from Life and Lippincott's about misfits, inherited temperaments, and a puzzle of the Eastman trial with Irish banter about juries.
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Iftie Maryland
Ocean City
Eastman
Cambridge
Mass
Bedad
Bad Dreams From Coffee Poisoning Helped By Postum
A man recounts severe symptoms from coffee including bad dreams headaches and stomach troubles. He credits switching to Postum for restored sleep and steady nerves, noting improved handwriting and ability to work. One ten day trial is suggested with reference to The Road to Wellville.
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Wellville
Risley denounces tipping at hotel employees convention
Detroit reader John C. Risley told reporters at the New York convention of the International Society of Hotel and Restaurant Employees that tipping is misunderstood by the public. He likened public ignorance to a noisy parliamentary meeting where a contestant cried for beer as order collapsed.
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John C. Risley
Detroit
New York
International Society of Hotel and Restaurant Employes
Eczema cure story and assorted quips in 1905 column
A testimonial claims Cuticura Remedies cured a severe eczema after Chicago doctors failed. Also features brief anecdotes on President Castro and a courtroom quip, plus jokes about a hot-potato prank, Niagara views hawkers, a cigar maker naming a smoke, and New York City growth in housing.
Lighthearted Tale Recounts Chickens and Tracks
A suburban mother leaves eight year old in charge as a thunderstorm hits. While half of the eight chicks drown, the boy confesses honestly. He claims the dead chickens died happy to soften blame. A later quip contrasts footprints with tracks from a powerful racer, in a humorous dialogue.
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Johnstown
N. Y
Fair Grounds
Harper’s Weekly
Sacred Deer of Japan and Odd Remedies Parade
A jumble of notes on sacred deer in Japan including Miyajima and Maru, plus odd patent remedies and sentimental quotes. Mentions Allen's Yoot-Ease cure and various home health claims, with scattered philosophy and moral musings.
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Japan
Maru
Miyajima
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Consolidated Wagon & Machine
Utah
Idaho
George T. Odell
Salt Laks
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Scabe
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Cooper & Nephews
Salt Lake City
Tat
Weigel
Chistian
Thomas Edison
Boston
San Francisco
Fieischman
Rochester Academy of Medicine
American Orthopaedic Society
Gal Yeou
Cleveland
Johnny
Uncle Henry
Chicago
Florence B. Atwood
Crilly Place
L. S. Berger
Castro
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Niagara River
Beamine
Allen
Allan
Olmstest
N.Y
Phil- Ups Brooks
Tife
Gethie
Unik
First Clase
Philadn
Smai
Freaktorn
Paxton CO
U., Salt Lake City
W. Tc. Douglas
der Te enMicy
W. L. Douglas
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Mall
Ballard
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