Obituary Notice for Amy Jane Mary Smith
The Dublin Independent notes the death of Amy Jane Mary Smith on the 28th, daughter of John and Wilhelmina Smith, aged 1 day and 2% hours. Parents thank Dr Jones for care and modest bill, and also thank Mr Wilson for assisting the doctor and Mr Robinson for mustard plaster recommendation.
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Dublin Independent
Smith
Amy Jane Mary Smit
John
Wilhelmina Smith
Jones
Wilson
Robinson
Wealth Fable of Mining Syndicates and Health
The excerpt contrasts inflated expectations of mineral wealth from new regions run by syndicates with practical gains from local products. It highlights Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for malaria and dyspepsia as a reliable remedy and offers general exhortations about prudent health choices.
No-To-Bac Proclaims Easy Tobacco Cessation
An old advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a cure to quit tobacco, claiming it strengthens vitality and nerves. It promises a free booklet and sample from Sterling Remedies in New York.
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Sterling
Man Warns Against Believing Gossip About Neighbors
A cautious speaker urges readers not to trust claims about a neighbor or the speaker’s own words. The remark highlights the unreliability of rumors and the importance of verifying facts through reliable sources.
Paderewski Receives Ovation in London Concert
Paderewski, the famed pianist, earned an ovation at a London concert. It was announced as his sole appearance this season in the city and the hall was filled with spectators.
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Paderewski
London
Beauty is Blood Detox Pills Promised for Clear Skin
An old ad touts candy cathartic pills to cleanse the blood and improve the complexion. It claims benefits by stirring the liver and removing impurities, promising a banishing of pimples and blotches. Sold in tins for 10 cents to 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
Quick Denials Suggest Peter’s Married Status
A terse remark implies Peter’s marriage status by noting his habit of rapid denials. The line hints at social expectations tied to his behavior without naming any specific event or location.
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Peter
Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup for Teething
The ad promotes Mrs Winston's Syrup for children teething claiming to soften gums reduce inflammation and ease pain. It asserts a 26 cent price and mentions Siberia with 40 percent of its population described as Russian exiles, reflecting era advertising and geopolitics.
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Siberia
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder for feet
An old time ad promoting Allen's Foot-Ease powder claiming relief from painful swollen feet and sting in shoes. It promises instant comfort for tight or new shoes and cures sweating calluses and hot tired feet with mail order options and trial packages.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Dr Ayer's Sarsaparilla Praised By Doctors In Cure Claims
A periodical piece extols Dr Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier curing long standing skin and rheumatic diseases. It cites physicians testifying to cures and promises a free Curebook from the Ayer Company in Lowell Massachusetts.
Desha's Son, Hawaii Preacher. States Move to Electrocute
A former Kentucky governor's son, once convicted of murder and pardoned by his father, vanished years ago and now is celebrated as a leading preacher in the Hawaiian Islands. Massachusetts becomes the third state to adopt electrocution, with New York and Ohio among the others. A mix of sensational clippings includes social commentary on marriages, party politics, a No-To-Bac tobacco cure ad, and cigarette promotions.
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Desha
Kentucky
Daugsters
Della Watson
West 5Th St
Cincinnati
Ohio
PinguAnt
Lydia E. Pinkham
Olney Urges End to US Isolation in Atlantic May Essay
Secretary Olney argues in The Atlantic that the United States should abandon its policy of international isolation and cease standing alone in the family of nations as warlike times heighten interest in global engagement.
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Olney
United States
Invention Stimulus At Trans Miss Exposition
The Omaha Trans Miss Exposition is said to stimulate invention in Nebraska and nearby states. Patent activity shows Nebraska with one patent last week and Iowa six, while Massachusetts Ohio and Pennsylvania report higher totals. Read on for sample applications and notices from the Patent Office in Des Moines April 20 1898.
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Omaha
Nebraska
West
Iowa
Massachusetts
Ohio
Pennsylvana
Washington Fore
Aratha
iValuabzie
Patete
Bes Moines
I Believe in Buddha as a Song of Desire and Fame
In Aisley’s Magazine tale, Dolly Paunce, a sought after chanteuse, dismisses a devoted admirer Clarence Lowderidge after a Buddhist aside. Years later the melodrama writer, worn by fame, separately encounters a rustic milkmaid who proclaims a jolly boast, prompting him to confess his past faith in Buddha.
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Dolly Paunce
Dolly
Clarence Lowderidge
C. L
Ehurl
Belinda
Lowderidge
Sury
Corham
Mr. Lowderidge
Aisley's Magazine
The Blue Dress Charm In Human Character
An essay praising the blue gown as a key to charm and social poise. It argues that becoming clothes amplify a woman’s allure and that fashion, fit, and color influence male admiration, while personal manner remains essential. The piece cites literature and social opinion to claim dress enhances femininity and romance.
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St. Louis Republic
Valuable Lincoln Document Found in Washington Pension Office
The New York Journal reports a Lincoln bounty land claim unearthed by Colonel Dalton in the Washington pension office. The 1865 claim seeks 160 acres for 40 days of service as Captain in 1832 during the Black Hawk War with Ant Hols mounted volunteers and allied tribes on the northwestern frontier.
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New York Journal
Lincoln
Pension Office
Washington
Dalton
Old War and Navy Division
Regiment of Anthols
Unclear dialogue on gender roles and social rules
A fragmentary exchange features a man and woman debating fairness and gender norms. He argues men suffer social restrictions only if they act badly, while she contends women are barred from society for actions men commit with impunity, prompting a demand to name a specific example.
Notable Writer Draws Curious Attention at Wilkins Party
A chatty, fragmentary report notes social chatter at a Wilkins gathering. A veteran critic questions the recipient's deserved fame while Miss Cayenne and others comment on the evening's mood and the event's decor.
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Chignges
Newtreel
New York
Uopeetkte Sa
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Minnesota
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Mina
Atchison
Figo
George W. Lotz
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Pope Mfg. CO
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Igus
Mrs. Watson
C.hubinger
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Ind
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Edward W. Walker Carriage CO
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Watrae
Salate
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Goodus Calle
Pratt
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Flehart
Sapolio
Kay
Druggista Mc
Fairbanks Scales
Jensions
W. Morris
Washington, ON
Iain
le Persq. Ft
Manilla Roofixe CO
Camble
Dr. Kay
Paar
W.N
U. Omaha
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Pri Orchard & Wilhte
LM Carpet Co
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Wilkins
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