Taming Wild Beasts Head in a Lion's Mouth
A veteran lion tamer discusses the risks and techniques of training big felines, including head-in-mouth stunts, the animals' fierce nature, and the rewards and dangers of the profession. He recalls injuries, compares lions to elephants, and notes the lioness that killed multiple keepers in prior incidents.
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New York Telegraph
Manchester
England
Iiontamers
Mons
Hans
New York
Kansas City
Hit Below the Belt in Quiet Family Dispute
Dialogue notes an unresolved quarrel between Ethel and a younger man named Chubbleigh after a park remark about a swanlike neck and a swanlike walk. Separate report mentions famine in Russia with acorns leaves and bark cited as food in parts of the country.
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Chubbleigh
Ethel
Russia
Odd marriage tale from Brooklyn pastor ends with $50 check
A Brooklyn pastor who wed a couple five years earlier receives a second note from the groom. The man explains the marriage was valid and delivers a $50 check for the pastor's discreet service. The incident mirrors a London church scene where Father Black disrupts a banns ceremony over a divorced claimant.
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Brooklyn
Chemical Bank
Troy Press
London
Father Black
Emperor Franz Josef Keeps Withered Bouquet of Love
The story recounts Kaiser Franz Joseph and Empress Elizabeth sharing a romantic moment when she tied a bouquet with her hair ribbon. The posy vanished but was pressed and saved by a valet, later shown on the silver wedding anniversary and placed under glass for display.
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Kaiser Franz Josef
Austria
Ischa and
Lauffen
Elizabeth
Ischi
Kaiserin
Housekeeping Ad Sparks Light Home Inspires Banter
A job ad leads to a witty exchange about a frame house versus stone or brick neighbors. The speaker notes the house is lighter in construction yet claims it is the lightest in the area, sparking humorous contrast.
Wages of London Bill Posters
London bill posters strike for 8.25 dollars per week for fifty three hours of work. The note adds that a code of home laws is not required in the house where love resides.
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London
Safe Counsel for Sick Women and Lydia Pinkham Adverts
Advertisements tout Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for womb trouble and female weakness. Endorsements from Mrs Gro of Morea Pennsylvania, Mrs Susie Weaver of Philadelphia, and Mrs M Baumann of Chicago claim relief from leucorrhoea pain, bearing-down feelings, and menstrual discomfort after using the product and associated Sanative Wash. Mrs Pinkham offers free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Susie J. Weaver
Callowhill St
Philadelphia
M. Baumann
Watst St
Chicago
Ill
Lydia EB
Pinkham
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
Advert describes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F.J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional treatment for catarrh a widespread historical claim. It asserts internal dosing from 10 drops to a teaspoonful, claims effect on blood and mucous surfaces, and offers 100 dollars for any failing case, with testimonials and circulars available.
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Hall
F.J Cheney & Co
Oledo
Ohio
Py. J. Cheney & CO
Voledo
Religion Needed to Hold a Man Level in a Horse Trade
A quotation notes that maintaining fairness in a horse trade requires more religious discipline than shouting at a camp meeting. The remark contrasts practical honesty with religious fervor in rural commerce.
Frisco Line offers illustrated pamphlet for homeseekers
The Frisco Line Passenger Department issues a handsome illustrated pamphlet detailing resources and advantages for homeseekers. Copies are mailed free on application to Bryan Snyder, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis MO.
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Frisco Line
Bryan Snyder
St. Louis
Chicago Burlington and Quincy annual report figures
The annual report shows gross earnings of 43003424, up from 42800162, with operating expenses of 28204 and a surplus of 1480929 after paying 523370 in dividends. The system covers 7249 miles, an increase of 99 miles from last year.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Phrases and Advertisements From An 1895 Page
The fragment contains opinions on wisdom and restraint, a testimonial for Piso s Cure for Consumption, and a marketing pitch by Geo HL Richmond from Chicago. It also includes a proverb about rulers and a remark on clever versus stupid people.
Poultry Mixture Agent Wanted in the Country
Advertisement offers $15.00 per week plus expenses to a man to introduce a poultry mixture and insect destroyer in the country. Address with stump Exclusion Mec Co Parsons Kan. Minister Russell reports to the state department that Venezuela exempts corn and beans for sixty days and sets rice at 2 cents per kilo.
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Stump
Exclusion Mec. Co
Parsons,Kan
Russell
Caracas
State Department
Roman camp unearthed along Narenta in Herzegovina
A well preserved Roman encampment is traced on the Narenta river’s right bank in Herzegovina. The section measures 310 by 270 feet with walls gates towers partly standing and many utensils and weapons found. It is believed to date from Nero’s era. A note compares divorce fee to marriage ritual cost. Fred Pelton, colored, jailed in Little Rock for attempted assault on seven women. indictments issued at noon. sentence 115 years. potential maximum 147 years.
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Narenta
Herzegovina
Fred Pelton
Little Rock
Ark
No fool like an old fool says the proverb
A wry saying notes that while aging fools exist, some young ones rival them in folly, reflecting a humorous take on maturity and judgment with a compact, period voice.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Promoted as La Grippe Cure
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as curing La Grippe, claims E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, and lists prices of 5c. The note also briefly mentions Conan Doyle enjoying cricket and a quiet waiter being frequently called to order.
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E. W. Grove
Quotable Witty Bits From Lowville Journal
A Lowville New York journal quips about fashion and manners noting a man could be mocked for overly long pantaloons. It also reflects on discouragement as preparation for idleness and compares love to honesty as topics more spoken about than truly understood.
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Lowville
N. Y
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Light Housekeeping
Oklahoma
Everbody
J. Nichola
Princeton, Ind
Richmond
Dearborn St
Conan Doyle
Ayer
Guibert
Buckingham
Haid
John M
Mammoth
West Madison ST
Cee Catalogue
Densic
W.morris
Washington, D.C
Pats Princininer U.S. Pension Bureau
Pate
Att Vy
Kansas Food CO
W. 5Th St
KW. Preat & CO
New York City
Eureka Appliance Co
Equitable Building
Baltimore, Md
O’farrell
New York Avenue
Washington, D. C
Sol- Bvidiers
Gellion CO
Washington
J. G
Orma
Zikgler Co
Monon
Uss
Thompson
Bisores
Grove
McKeesport
Rt, Pa
Rice City
Ind
Bowell
Mil Jones
Sioux City
Cascareta
Pepiotte
Byteburgh, Pa
Rittenhouse &T
Cincinnati
Maar Barski
Health Ano Beauty
Petausy
Cascarets
Amal L
Sterling Remedy Company
Aylmer L. Loner
Detros, Mich
Kpw. A
Albany
Pimrof
H. Musray
Newark
Smith
Hiladel Pia
Wonder
Ccc
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