What Shall Wes Have for Dessert
Question prompts family debate on dessert. Suggests Jell-O as a quick, healthful option. No boiling or baking required, simply add boiling water and chill. Available in Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, and Strawberry at grocers for 10 ets.
Like Ills Father Sister-in-law Punch Quote
Dialogic snippet shows a baby likened to his father in appearance and behavior. The mother remarks the child resembles the father in some ways and keeps her up half the night, while the remark is delivered in a Punch era tone.
Village of Ban-Keune the Madmen of Indo China
The Philadelphia Times describes Ban-Keune in Indo China as the only village of madmen with about 300 families. Residents are deemed possessed or pipop and ingested by a ritual drowning on the Namagume river. If the victim sinks they are rescued and committed. if they surface they are freed.
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Indo-China
Ban-Keune
France
Namagume
Laos
Philadelphia Times
Saxes Mistake at Greenbush Flag Raising
The New York Mail notes poet John G. Saxe apologized after praising Greenbush men for funding a flag, then mistakenly thanked the young ladies for the effort. He explained he may have assumed the ladies stood with the men in raising funds, a remark later deemed a playful error.
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Greenbush
New York Mail
Ex-Congressman Praises Peruna For Catarrh Cure
Alabama former congressman A. T. Goodwyn writes that after two bottles of Peruna he is well, claiming rapid relief from catarrh for over a year. The letter promotes Peruna as a national remedy and urges readers to send for a free book from Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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A. T. Goodwyn
Alabama
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Hartman
The Nose Deserves Its Due In Beauty
A defense of the nose as a prominent beauty feature argues that without a nose a person is disfigured and unattractive. The piece cites history and suggests writers should give noses equal attention in descriptions and praise.
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Gaspard de Tavannes
Catherine de Medicis
Diane de Poitiers
Discoveries of the Century Promoting Swanson S Drops
An advertisement extols Swanson S Drops as a universal remedy for rheumatism and numerous ailments. It claims instant relief, germ-killing effects, and cures for chronic and acute rheumatism, neuralgia, nervous disorders, and other diseases. Sold by Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co at 164 Lake Street Chicago. Large bottles 1.00, trial 25 cents. agents wanted nationwide.
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Swanson
Annals of Medicine
Avery
Swanson's “S
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co
Lake Street
Chicago
Ill
Restrictive Freshman Rules From Columbia Sophomores
Sophomores at Columbia College impose strict guidance on freshmen with bans on girls canes pipes golf breeches hands in pockets sporty socks turned up trousers soft hats and bench seating on campus. Freshmen must show general respect to the sophomores and loud-mouthed newcomers face summary discipline.
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Columbia College
Deafness Cure Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure
Local ad claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube can be cured. Offers $100 reward for any case of deafness from catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars available, Toledo based company. Pills recommended as best.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Business openings along the Chicago Great Western line
A classified notice seeks entrepreneurs and tradespeople for first class openings across Illinois Iowa Minnesota and Missouri. Listings cover blacksmiths doctors dressmakers furniture grain and livestock buyers general merchandise hardware harness tailors cold storage creameries and canning factories with guidance from W. J. Reed Industrial Agent at 601 Endicott Building St Paul Minnesota.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
W. J. Reed
Endicott Building
St. Paul
Minn
Best for the Bowels Cascarrets Candy Ad
An old advertisement touts Cascarrets candy as a cure all for ailments from headaches to cancer, claiming it cleanses the bowels with no gripe or pain and costs 10 cents to start. It warns to beware imitations and notes each tablet bears C. C. C. stamped on it.
Delegates in America On Mission Say Bloomfields
A dialogue contrasts terms for Boers as commissioners envoys or delegates. Mr Bloomfield says they are in America on a delegate mission while Mrs Bloomfield asks which title is correct.
Oklahoma land opening drive plus subscription offer
Ho for Oklahoma announces 8 000 000 acres open to settlement and promotes The Kiowa Chief for information. One year $1.00 single copy 10c. Subscribers receive a free illustrated book on Oklahoma Morgan's Manual 210 page Settlers' Guide with map $1.00 Map 25c. All above $1.75. Address Dick T Morgan Perry Oklahoma
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Oklahoma
Morgan
Dick T. Morgan, Perry, O- A
Braggarts Prompt Emit Lying in Conversation
A quotation from the Indianapolis Journal notes the speaker avoids braggarts because a brief chat tempts him to tell lies himself. The snippet captures a wary stance toward boastful talk and self aggrandizement.
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Indianapolis Journal
Jell O New Dessert Pleases the Family
Advertises four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry Jell O at grocers for ten cents per package urging shoppers to try it today.
Carrying Comfort on the March in Night Time
A Chinese soldier is seen marching with a fan and umbrella strapped across his back. The scene evokes a common wartime image of improvised comfort carried during night marches.
Wisdom Nursed Healthful Jester Quote
A quotation from John Billings asserts that true humor requires nourishment from wisdom, stating no man can be a healthy jester without such guidance.
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John Billings
Faceless Dyes and Endorsed Cures Advertisements
A collage of patent medicine claims and endorsements cites Faceless Dyes for even color and Dr Klines Great Nerve Restorer with a $2 trial bottle offer. Includes testimonials for Piso's Cure, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, Carters Ink, Parker's Harm Balsam, and various generic health and household products.
Immigration drive lands 725000 acres for colonist in Chile
Francis Munizaza arrives in Santiago to promote settlement for Charles Colson of Paris who receives 725000 acres from the Chilean government on the condition that he relocates 1000 families annually for five years.
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Chili
Francis Munizaza
Santiago de Chili
Charles Colson
Paris
Almost Incessant Reader Morley Noted For Reading
English statesman John Morley is described as almost constantly reading. He reads at dinner alone, while walking in crowded London streets, and often is seen with a book during his daily routines.
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John Morley
London
A Trip Exclusively for Married Men
A quip from the Baltimore American notes a wife exposing her husband as head of the family via a certified census record. The exchange highlights marital tension over family status and control in a humorous context.
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Henpeck
Wunder
Baltimore
Paris to add Rue de Commandant Marchand
The article notes an honor planned for Marchand after death and mentions Paris street names expanding to include Rue de Commandant Marchand in the future, reflecting recognition by France of notable figures.
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Marchand
France
Paris
Tess Shows Rapid Strides On Stage
Tess excites crowds with growing success as she advances in her stage career. The Philadelphia Press notes her rapid strides and sharp performances.
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Tess
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Appreciation Expressed by Browns Following Call
Vague note thanks from the Browns thanking the recipient for a recent contact. The message references a prior call and mentions emphasis on collaboration and support. No specific names, dates, or locations are clearly identified in the readable text.
Dear Mas Pirxyamu Advice Sought for Woman’s Ailments
Letter dated March 12 1897 from Mrs Charlotte Johnson of Monclova Ohio describes long illness with flooding womb ulcers back pain and menopausal changes. She requests urgent medical guidance and relief.
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Mas. Pirxyamu
Charlotte Johnson
Monclova, Ohio
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