Do Him Justice Nero’s Domesticity and Great Fire
Nero is depicted as lacking in domestic virtue yet as ruler who allowed Rome’s fires to burn. The fragment notes his actions while overseeing the city and maintaining authority during a crisis. It hints at moral critique of imperial leadership and public order in ancient Rome.
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Nero
Rome
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claims Cure
An advertisement describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a internal remedy that builds up the system and cleanses the blood to prevent frequent colds and acute catarrh from becoming chronic. It asserts action through the blood on mucous surfaces and offers testimonials with a money back guarantee.
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Hall
MALL
Bf, J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Churches and Theaters in London Population Study
A London population study notes 45 places of worship and six theaters per 100000 residents. The report highlights urban cultural dynamics and religious infrastructure in the city.
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London
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills Restore Regularity
Advertisement claims Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills fix constipation by correcting stomach liver and bowel disorders and restoring regularity without eripting.
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Wright
The Busy Stork and U S Birth Statistics
The item notes that about 2,250,000 babies are born annually in the United States with a daily birth rate slightly above 6.179. It presents a compact demographic figure for readers.
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United States
Aittle
Philadelphia
United K Kingdom
Danderine Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Removal
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming dandruff will vanish within ten minutes of application and hair will regrow in weeks. It promises immediate fullness and luster, describing easier brushing and soft, downy new hair across the scalp.
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Knowlton
Dander Inc
Adv
Eatonic Acid Stomach Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Eatonic as a modern remedy to remove excess stomach acid without discomfort. It claims rapid relief, absorbent tablets, and a money back guarantee, with delivery by mail from the Eatonic Remedy Company in Chicago.
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Eatonic
Eatonic Remedy Company
S. Wabash Ave
Chicago
Army Life Banter Turns on Late Night Teases
Quote filled item notes soldiers joking about odd army routines and the habit of being awakened at night by orders to turn out. The exchange titled Willis and Gillis highlights the humor of military life and sudden wake up calls.
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Willis
Gillis
Marines Triumph Over Odds in Western Front Push
The piece extols United States Marines who with superior training and esprit de corps halted a German advance near Paris. It describes their brutal front lines, arduous training from Paris Island to Mare Island, and their role in pivotal battles such as Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood, framing them as the real supermen of the war.
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Paris
Germany
United States
Berlin
United States Marine Corps
Cheteau Thierry
Belleau Wood
Bouresches
Boise la Brigade de Marines
Paris Island
S. C
Mare Island
Cal
Continental Marines
Marine Corps
France
Tripoli
Egypt
West Africa
Fiji Islands
Sumatra
Hawaii
Mexico
China
Uruguay
Paraguay
Alaska
Panama
Formosa
Korea
Nicaragua
Cuba
Santo Domingo
Hayti
General Pershing
Tin
Navy
U. S
A Life on the Ocean Wave Becomes Sailor Favorite
Epes Sargent wrote the words for Henry Russell who instantly turned it into music. The song, born on a Battery morning, gained quick popularity as ships sailed by. George P. Morris doubted the piece but urged publication in the Mirror. Russell later composed the music, making it an instant favorite for sailors and bands.
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Sailor Boys
Epes Sargent
Henry Russell
Sargent
Battery
New York
the Mirror
George P. Morris
Morris
Mirror
Russell
Pecan shells offer nutrition for stock feed
Reading through historical notes reveals pecan shells contain enough protein and fat to be useful when ground for stock feed. The 1805 harvest near Cambridge Moss marks early storage efforts.
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Tee
Cambridge
Moss
Duchess of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
London County‘council
Soldier’s Homecoming Sleep Woes After Front Duty
Sympathy pours in London for a returning nine man who will not reach his Yorkshire home until morning. He says the real trouble is not rough journeys but trying to sleep after nights on cobbles mud sheds and ditches nicknamed “fair smothered” by beds.
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London
England
Yorkshire
Iva
Brief Bits on Irish Counties and Surnames
Surnames traceable only to late tenth century. The five largest Irish counties by area are Cork Galway Mayo Donegal and Kerry with acreages 1 838 931 1 502 362 1 318 130 1 190 268 and 1 159 356 respectively. Notes touch on orange fruit origin and historical evolution.
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Ireland
Cork
Galway
Mayo
Donegale
Kerry
Medical Advice Book Promoted for Women’s Health
An advertisement touts a 1 0 page Medical Adviso book bound in cloth. It promises guidance on First Aid Bandaging Anatomy Hygiene sex problems and 200 prescriptions for acute and chronic illnesses. It claims Mrs Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets cure various ailments and include testimonials from users like Mrs Minnie McGregor.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Minnie McGregor
Clement
Largest Sugar Crop of Matanzas Sets Record
The 1917-18 sugar crop of Matanzas Cuba reached 4 831 400 bags of pounds each, the largest on record.
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Matanzas
Cuba
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Free Lift Off
An old advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn and callus remover. It claims instant relief, no soreness, and easy use with a tiny bottle for a few cents, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.
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Motrera
Fletcher
Cincinnati
Kour
World Record Set By Lieut Plumb In Fort Worth Exhibition
Lieut. M. J. Plumb, a Q cage flyer, set a new world record at a Fort Worth exhibition by looping the loop 144 successive times. The feat, witnessed by spectators, marks a milestone for aerial acrobatics in the event.
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FE Worth
Tex
M. J. Plumb
Q. Cage
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for kidney relief
An advertisement warns kidneys failing cause pain and urinary symptoms and urges prompt treatment. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a centuries old remedy for kidney bladder and urinary troubles with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
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Bright
Haarlem
Haarlem OileCa
Glorious Tips Singer The Hills Are
A brief item notes a singer and a blooming hill motif with a weary waiter awaiting tips amid a fleeting scene. No further context or names provided.
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Blooming Hill
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Ends Soothe Rash
Ad claims Cuticura soap soothes itch and burn for babies and uses phrases like anointings and dress. It promotes Cuticura ointment and mentions department store pricing with druggists selling the products.
The Way o f Chappie Boasts About a Life at Atlantic City
A fragment notes a figure describing life in Atlantic City and asserts a doubt about swimming. The text suggests casual boastfulness or lived experience in a coastal setting.
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Chappie
Atlantic City
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