Christmas on a Virginia Plantation in Antebellum Style
A Virginia plantation Christmas unfolds with hog killing for fresh meat, a turkey from the flock, sugar cured ham, oysters and wine feasts, and a festive dance. Generations of servants, fiddlers, and hunters join in a starry, frost tipped night of hospitality, music, and ancestral customs.
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Water Virginia
Tidewater
Vyir
Est River
Malaga
East
Virginia
Jehu
Indies
de Breker
Guilet
de Wite
Man
Fishermen Save Moose Esquire Spearhead Bear Chase
A bull moose was observed being pursued by a bear as fishermen acted to help the animal. The encounter showcased wildlife interaction near the water.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health Claims
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It cites claims of restoring health, lists symptoms, urges readers to try the product, and offers sample bottles and a book by mail. It mimics a period newspaper tone and includes promotional notes and testimonials.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Binghamton, N
Prevent Old Age by Drinking Water and Anuric
An old health ad promotes kidney filtration and avoiding aging by drinking pure water and taking Anuric from Dr. Pierce. It claims kidneys remove toxins, helps backache, urinary issues, rheumatic pains, and fatigue, and promises grand results from a nurse draft from a local druggist.
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Pierce
Buffalo
Farm implement combines plow disk harrow and roller
A German farm implement performs the work of a plow disk harrow and roller in a single pass, transforming field preparation efficiency on farms.
Anare Anuric Tablets Featured in Goshen Ad
In Goshen Indiana an advertisement touts Dr Pierce s Anare Anuric Tablets with a testimonial from Mrs F M Vanch praising relief from dizziness and stiff joints after one week s use The copy instructs asking a druggist for Anuric and notes the product bears the doctor s signature like other Dr Pierce remedies located in Buffalo NY Adv
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Goshen
Ind
Dr. Pierce
F. M. Vanch
N. Main St
Buffalo
N. Va
Iconoclasm and Washington wig remark spark discussion
Mrs Torkins quips that talk about George Washington is free speech now while a friend notes Washington may be wearing a wig. The Washington Star quotes the exchange reflecting public envy of candor and view of iconoclasm.
Lesson in honesty sparks debate on bets in class
A teacher reprimands pupils for playing marbles for keeps and gambling. Voices interrupt with bets tied to their fathers, one pledging $200 on the section and another a hat, sparking a chorus that election bets are allowable in some families.
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Sue
Cphausitias
Rae
Jimmie
Vern
Red Cross
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