Farmer Life Ideal in Pressed Farm Rhetoric
A Country Gentleman essay argues farmers endure hard work and uncertainty yet hold independence. It contrasts city labor with rural toil from early mornings to long deliveries, noting wage fear and the appeal of eventual farming freedom and self direction. The piece predicts urban to rural life idealization may shift as farming gains esteem.
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Powers That Be
Ifs Mminsters
Aiin
Aa Grocer
Wilk
Sleep Induction through Curved Wooden Pipe Method
A New York Mail and Express note describes a sleep aid using a curved wooden pipe. The sleeper sucks on an empty pipe while flat on the back, counting puffs to induce sleep, without using a pillow, and avoiding straight pipes due to risk of dislodgment.
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New York Mail and Express
London's Lord Mayor Defies Autocrat Image in City
Harper's Weekly notes the lord mayor governs only the City of London of about 338000 residents at night and 300600 by day. The office lacks broad powers as county and central authorities hold many duties while ceremonial duties and pageantry remain central to public perception. The lord mayor chairs a long tradition of privileges and a gilded show that marks England's historic city presidency.
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London
City of London
Greater London
London County Council
Lord Junior
Oisyor
England
House of Commons
Harper’s Weekly
Cantankerous Farmer Burns His Pants Exchange
A quarrelsome farmer returns home on a wet day and stands by the fire to dry. His wife warns him to watch himself or he will burn his flannels. He jokes he must burn his trousers first. They are already burnt, in a humorous exchange from London Tit-Bits.
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John
London
Evolution of mankind and nature in the modern age
A reflective meditation on human progress urging the improvement of both the natural world and humanity. It questions whether advancement should halt at lower orders and insists on the head’s development to match ever rising creatures.
Line of a poet and his market street verse
A brief note from the Philadelphia Record asks if he is a poet and questions his specific poetic line. It mentions the Market Street line as principal and notes occasional verses in other years.
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Hook
Market Street
Philadelphia Record
Doctor Misleads Patient With Cure Claim
A patient pays 38 for prescriptions but remains ill. The doctor tells the patient to return for further relief, indicating the treatment is ineffective. The Detroit Free Press notes malaria is widespread along the lower Elbe with many mosquitoes spreading disease.
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Detroit Free Press
Lower
Elbe
Secret of Long Life Promoted by Electric Bitters
An advertisement claims long life comes from keeping organs healthy and destroying disease germs. Electric Bitters purify blood, aid stomach liver and kidneys, improve appetite, and cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous issues constipation dyspepsia and malaria. Vigorous health follows. 50 cents guaranteed by druggists.
Remedy for Headache Promises Quick Relief
Mrs. N. A. Webster of Winnie Virginia reports that Dr. King's New Life Pills cured a two year history of sick headaches. The advertisement claims relief from headache constipation and biliousness at 25 cents from all druggists.
Bal lard's Horehound Syrup Endorsed By Texas Cleric
Rev Carlisle P B Martin of Waverly Texas praises Bal lard's Horehound Syrup for easing morning phlegm and coughs. He asserts its unique efficacy for throat and lung troubles and recommends it to all in need. Available at D J Scanlon's in 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes.
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Waverly
Texas
Ballard
D. J. Scanion’s
Best Liniment on Earth Henry D Baldwin Ad
Supt. City Water Works Shullsburg Wisconsin praises Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism and pains calling it the best liniment on earth. The 240 906 and 100 dollar bottles are advertised at D J Scanton's.
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Henry D. Baldwin
City Water Works
Shullsburg
Wis
Ballard
D J Scanton’s
Herbine Notice Promises Health Boost and Appetite Help
A testimonial from Ava Missouri dated September 10 1900 praises Herbine for rapid gains in appetite energy strength and vigor and relief from indigestion and chills. The writer Isaac Story reports prior stomach trouble lasting a year and credits Dr J W Mary with prescribing Berbine claiming a two week cure and high recommendation.
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Isaac Story
Ava, Mo
J. W. Mary
D. J. Seanlon
Lincoln Asylum Boss Change Criticizes State Economy
The article denounces alleged mismanagement at the Lincoln asylum, praising a new head for integrity and efficiency. It claims $30,000 yearly savings, critiques inflated fusion totals, and cites unrelated ORG figures and personal profit from state operations, accusing Feston era practices.
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Rst
Lincoln
Lincoln Asylum
Wolfe
Jones
Quote from Stray Stories on a Deceased Man’s Character
A judge asks for evidence of the deceased's character and a witness testifies he was a blameless man loved and respected by all. The judge interrupts, noting the witness learned this from the tombstone. The exchange is cited as Stray Stories.
No Feaura For the Boy in a Father and Teacher Exchange
A Chicago Tribune quotation depicts a parent and teacher dialogue on a boy's temper. The father expresses relief at the boy's high temper, hoping it can be harnessed for high purposes, while the teacher cautions about shaping him.
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Chicago Tribune
Discovery of New King’s Remedy Promises Quick Cough Relief
Editor D. H. Downey of Columbus Indiana extols Dr King’s New Discovery as infallible for coughs colds and weak lungs. He claims it prevents pneumonia and constipation with instant relief. Drugstores guarantee it at $1 per bottle with free trial bottles offered.
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D. H. Downey
Chumbusco
Ind
Dr. King
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised as a universal pain reliever for burns scalds cuts and bruises. It claims to cure eruptions boils and felons remove corns and warts and serve as a top pile remedy available for 23 cents at all druggists.
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Earth
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Sold at Scanlon’s
Advertisement states Horehound Syrup stops a cold and removes its cause. Available in 25, 60 cent, and 1.00 bottles at D. J. Scanlon’s.
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Ballard
D. J. Scanlon
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Milwaukee
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