What to do with our ex presidents
The fragment discusses ex presidents after the Civil War era noting Tyler and Van Buren died in the war while Adams Jefferson Madison survived. It reflects on Lafayette visiting in 1824 and tradition of presidents living long after service, with the strain of office increasing over time.
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Tyler
van Buren
Lafayette
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Cohzranton
The nickel cane saga of Senator Jones amid a bank ride tale
A Chicago Chronicle tale recounts Senator Jones in a San Francisco bank incident where he lacked funds and received a unique ebony walking cane packed with 100 nickels. The tale inspired Salt Lake City’s Judeo Goodwin to fund a similar nickel-holding cane, which was later sent to Washington.
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Senator Jones
Nevada
Rea ‘Na Hs
Jones
Poerciecu
2 Bank
San Francisco
Ilv Khuck
Judeo Goodwin
Saltire City
Washington
Chicago Chronicle
Dinner etiquette prank at Atchison dishware call out
E W Howe reports at a recent Atchison Globe dinner a former colored brakeman was hired to call out utensils. The waiter used a comic station voice to direct guests to unusual forks and spoons and warned about butter plates and scoops. The gag amused attendees and proved a clever idea.
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E. W. Howe
Atchison Globe
Atchison
Mr. Howe
Geraghty Obituary Tells of Irish Diaspora Accidents
The Dublin Daily Ex press notes the accidental death of John Geraghty in Johannesburg South Africa. The 3 year old son of Pat Geraghty, with siblings James Geraghty of Pretoria and other relatives in Roscommon, is described amid a fragmentary family memorial.
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Dublin Daily Express
Geraghty
Johannesburg
South
Africa
John Gerachty
Patko
Geof Rose Rother
Katie
Roscommon
Jame
Pretoria
Sign Ceraeht
Duke Arranges Quick Marriage At Parlor Demand
In a swift ceremony unplanned bystanders witnessed the duke seeking to wed Margaret to Mr. O'Reilly after a private plea at the parlor. The request was approved, a clergyman summoned, and the couple married with celebratory drinks on the duke.
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Margaret
Ron
Dubs
Mr. Oreilly
Indianapolis
San
Robbie Wins Dare Over Duck Pond Leaning
Robbie boasting during a week’s visit says he beat a plowboy in leaning farthest out over a duck pond. He notes the rival is wild and a strong competitor.
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Robbie
Doing His Best in Washington Trust Fight
A Washington Star quotation depicts a senator told constituents he fights trusts by taking money from them. An adviser challenges public anger, while the senator asserts he has consistently acted to curb trust power and wealth.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Miss Eggletop Reveals Hair Loss Nuisance
The Boston Transcript reports Miss Eggletop candidly admits her hair falls out dreadfully, a nuisance she finds intolerable, prompting comic banter about her bald head.
Woodland Repartee In City Society
A playful exchange between a jay and a robin about red vests interrupts early season society chatter in Indianapolis. The anecdote hints at benevolent assimilation themes amid light urban scenes.
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Indianapolis
Railroads Endorsement Sparks Rural Editor Quip
A rural editor voices strong support for railroads, recounting a personal claim of $5,000 damages after losing a leg to a train. He quips that if the injury had been to his head he would own the road, reflecting bitter humor about railway power.
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Failroad Advocate
Avlanta Constitution
Fat Woman and Rubber Man Sideshow Quip Sparks Confusion
In a Dime Museum scene a patter shows a Fat Woman and a Rubber Man exchanging rapid lines. The quick exchange ends with a remark about arguing and a puzzled aside over a skeletal joke as the act progresses.
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Dime Museum
Tiene
Indiana Odd Fellows Excursions May and June 1901
O F Grand Joege and Rebekah Assembly Indiana announce excursions from Indianapolis and Shelbyville with one fare round trips. Good for travel May 19 to 24 and June 17 to 22 with return limits. For routes rates and times contact W O Feupner agent Silver Lake Indiana.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Association of Indiana
Shelbyville
W. O. Feupner
Agt
Silver Lake
Big Four Route Ticket Deals From Buffalo On Multiple Tuesdays
The notice outlines Big Four routes available on Tuesdays May 7 14 21 and 28 with a round trip fare of one dollar plus one fare, valid for return up to midnight the following Saturday. Tickets on sale daily from Tuesday April 30 at one and one third the round trip fare, valid 15 days. Through tickets east of Buffalo allow a ten day stopover with a ticket deposit and a 1 fee at the Joint Agent location.
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Buffalo
Gale
Chamberlains Remedy Praised By Hartford Druggist
Druggist A W Sawtelle of Hartford endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A customer credits it with saving her life at the shore last summer and a man who fainted from cold pains recovered after taking a dose. He left the store smiling and well after a second dose. Sold by Chas Rager.
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Chamberlain
A. W. Sawtelle
Hartford
Conn
Chas Rager
Facial eruptions cure urged by strict cleanliness
Mrs J warns skin eruptions need absolute cleanliness inside and out. Rocky Mountain Tea offered this month at Wall Drive for 35 cents. Chas Rager appears as the seller or advertiser.
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Mra. J
Rocky Mountain
Wall
Chas Rager
It Saved His Leg Bucklen's Arnica Salve Story
It saved his leg after six months of ulcers and sores. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the condition in five days. For ulcers wounds and piles it is the best salve in the world with a guaranteed cure. Price 25 cents. Sold by Chase Rager.
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A. Danforth
LaGrange
Lut
Bucklen
Chase Rager
Bottles 500 and $i at C. URagers
City council considers a bulk bottle purchase as part of a program to curb waste. Officials discuss funding, supplier bids, and potential savings. Public input focuses on environmental impact and price controls for the project.
One Fare Sunday Train No 81 Tickets Sold
One fare Sunday train No 81 offers round trips to all line stations. Train departs Warsaw at 5 15 am with stops at Claypool 5 28 am and Silver Lake 5 35 am. Return No 26 arrives Silver Lake 8 45 pm Claypool 8 53 pm Warsaw 9 10 pm.
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Warsaw
Claypool
Silver Lake
Silver: Lake
Mail Carrier Burnett Mann Recovers With Bitters
Lev aona Ohio mail carrier Burnett Mann recalls years of suffering from kidney trouble and back pain. After six bottles of Electric Bitters he says he was completely cured and felt like a new man. The remedy is promoted as unrivaled for stomach liver kidneys and bowels with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Horrow
Burnett Mann
Levaona
Ohio
Chas Rager
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Ste Stein
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