Doan’s Kidney Pills Restore Health in 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement recounts a patient from Kunze 1649 in New Halsted St. Chris ill. describing back pain and rheumatic issues with kidney distress. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills the patient reports cure and normal kidney function. Sold by druggists and general stores. price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
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Fragmentary exchange about decency and ego between two speakers
A terse dialogue fragment features a speaker challenging John about crying at his death to preserve decency. John denies, while the other asserts they would weep for him to maintain appearances, revealing ego and social norms in a tense interpersonal moment.
Why Should You Use Cuticura Soap
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap as a preventive skin care aid with emollient and sanitizing properties. It claims benefits for hands hair and scalp, notes purity and fragrance, and argues it lasts longer than ordinary soaps though costing a bit more. A free sample offer is extended via Cuticura Dept. 23 LL Boston with a skin and hair booklet.
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Browning’s Tender Letter From Mrs Browning Jubilee
The article notes a rare posthumous glimpse into Robert Browning’s feelings for Elizabeth Barrett Browning. It cites a letter to Mrs Bingdon written the night before her death describing her love and her peaceful, smiling face.
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Social Distinction on Southern Dance Floors
A reminiscence notes a southern hall where fiddlers and musicians perform as soldiers occupy the stage. The scene shifts to a colored crowd dancing in bare feet and shoes with stockings, following a call to “Git you partners” for the next dance.
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Spohns Distemper Remedy Ad Claims Large Bottle Sales
An old ad copy touts Spohns Distemper remedy for dogs and horses with guaranteed bottles. It cites over 6000 bottles sold last year and lists prices from cents to a dollar per bottle, offering a free book from John Medical Co. Goshen Ind.
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Life as a gamble in Gates’s wartime musings
Quote by John W. Gates frames life as a gamble and death as the haz of the die in a wartime meditation on courage and risk. The fragment reflects a rugged, stoic outlook typical of period speech.
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Feeling of Superiority Shapes Social Satisfaction
The fragment suggests that for some individuals, a sense of superiority provides most of their satisfaction, implying a psychological dynamic where ego and status drive perceived well being more than tangible achievements.
Pitcher Mullin Chuses Keeler as Great Hitter in Baseball Talk
Tigers pitcher Mullin argues there were few players who could place a ball as Keeler did noting his precise bunt with two out and three on in the ninth. He calls Sam Crawford a natural hitter and Delehanty possibly better than Crawford, citing their effortless contact and power.
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Harry Lord to Be Manager of White Sox in 1909
Rumors in Chicago allege Harry Lord will replace Jimnehey Duffy as White Sox manager after this season. Lord, a former Red Sox captain and third baseman, has impressed with batting over .300 and leadership, earning the honor of captain last season.
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Baseball Gossip From The Major Leagues And Prospects
The column surveys players and managers including Connie Mack Fred Tenney Ping Bodie and Roger Bresnahan with speculations on trades signings and future seasons. It notes Billy Fowler’s championship hopes for Washington and Slapnicka’s thirteen straight wins for Rockford as part of the Cubs next year plans.
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Ward Miller Emerges as Eastern League Sensation
Ward Miller, Montreal outfielder now with the Cubs, is a top batter and base stealer in the eastern league. A former Cincinnati Reds cast-off, he aims to join the Cubs after the eastern league season ends, joining teammate O'Toole who also once played for the Reds.
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Major League Managers Face Shakeup as 1912 Season Ends
Jim McAleer plans to resign as Washington manager and Clarke Griffith likely loses his post in Cincinnati. The piece lists seven skippers under pressure, including Patsy Donovan, Bob Wallace, George Stovall, Fred Tenney, and Bill Dahien, with potential successors named for several clubs.
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Foster Deal Sends Moelier Spencer To Senators
Washington acquires outfielder Moelier first baseman Spencer and infielder Foster from Rochester in a cash plus players trade. Washington values the package at about $10 000 in exchange for the trio.
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Sunday School Sansas on Nebuchadnezzar's Golden Image
The article analyzes Daniel 3 the fiery furnace tale with Shadrach Meshach and Abednego. It discusses Nebuchadnezzar's empire uniting diverse peoples through worship of a golden image and the Jews' faithfulness amid pressure, leading to reconciliation and renewed trust.
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Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted by grateful women
In letters from Mrs Stevens of Waurika Oklahoma and Mrs Bates of Huntington Massachusetts readers are urged to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier for female troubles. The notices claim relief from symptoms including nervousness, weight loss, and backache.
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Sleep Talk Apology Sparks Witty Exchange at Home
Wife recounts listening to John talk in his sleep for half an hour. John replies with gratitude for her restraint, turning a sleepy moment into a lighthearted domestic exchange.
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Uncle Mose on preaching and religion
A brief quip from Success Magazine features Uncle Mose a plantation worker answering questions about religion. When asked if he preaches the Gospel he replies he preaches on the subject very lightly.
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Speeder Claims Lightning Struck His Automobile
Humorous quip from Puck frames a weather oddity as Speeder asserts a bolt hit his own car, sparking amusement about the incident and the misreported event.
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He who knows most grieves for wasted time
A concise reflection on knowledge and remorse, suggesting that greater understanding brings awareness of time wasted and prompts a sense of regret. The quote contrasts wisdom with idle life, urging purposeful use of opportunities.
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Lady lecturer credits Grape-Nuts for health and stamina
A Philadelphia writer describes how regular Grape-Nuts food rebuilt her health after weariness and nerve strain. She reports quick mental and physical energy gains, relief from insomnia, and persistent appetite for the product during lecture tours.
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