Testing White Lead Purity for Painters in 19th Century Ads
An old trade notice explains how painters test white lead purity using a pea sized amount on white lead and charcoal. It claims pure white lead reduces to a metal residue, distinguishes adulterated stocks, and offers a booklet The Daich Bor Painter from The Nation Tond Company New York City for testers requesting a blowpipe tree kit.
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Jce
and Nation
Wonde Building
New York
Houseboat Gas Worries Near Private Well Injure River Fisherman
A West Side river fisherman, Samuel Isabel, anchors a 20 by 40 foot houseboat near the Bow River mouth after gas from a private well lights his boat and supplies. He upgraded with a tank, piping, and gas fixtures to heat and light, sparking interest from other fishermen. He cautions against overloading with customers and notes his system remains stable despite water level changes. The story parallels a Chicago Tribune remark on trust and environment.
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Girner
Weill
Kansas
Ace West Side Company
Materal
Baw
Severs
Bowée
Suzemer Isabel
Conisiner
Isabel
Goa
Kiesen Rails Attributed Speech on Colleges and Universit
The fragment cites Kiesen arguing that smaller colleges are useful alongside big universities but not the only feeders, noting a signed remark about reguation of learning and the role of institutions in education.
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Kiesen
Meitimiieralia
Postum Cures Eye Strain By Dropping Coffee
A Oswego Minnesota woman reports gradual eye weakness and light flashes from coffee use. After switching to Postum Coffee substitute, her vision improved in about two months with no other treatment. A friend also swore by Postum to ease dyspepsia and headaches, attributing quick relief to the switch.
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Oswego
Postum
Battie Creek
Mich
Maddy Forges Homeward Flight in Winter Storm
In a wintry scene at Aikenside, Maddy begs Guy Remington to take her home as a snowstorm worsens. Despite his reluctance, he plans a perilous sleigh ride, while news of a dying grandmother weighs on Maddy and a doctor’s Europe-bound departure stirs tension about love and duty.
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Maddy
Guy
Guy Remington
Holbrook
New York
Sar Mostiy
Gry
Simon
Roona Thome
de Gocter
Europe
Paris
Agnes
Dee
Sis
Gur
Muaddr
Honedais
AiEenside
Gor
Mr. Remington
Aikenside
John
Maudes
Toho
Muadds
Flora
Clyde
Jen
Suho
Lucy
Grandma Markham
Willinaly
Maddy Clyde in a Winter Storm Telegram Rescues Return
Maddy receives news that her grandmother is dying and travels home amid a fierce snowstorm. Guy Remington unexpectedly arrives at Summerville station to meet her, delaying his plans as she faces the grim message and the long journey back with support from Troy.
Night Ride to a dying Grandmother
In a winter's tale Guy and Maddy travel through drifted roads to visit Grandma Markham, whose deathbed scene reveals tenderness and guilt. Maddy's longing blends with Guy's uneasy resolve to protect the dying relative as dawn approaches and a decision looms.
Washington Tax Records Read as Grand Jury Presentment
A reader finds Fairfax County files noting George Washington and 15 others were presented by a grand jury in 1760 for failing to return wheel carriages for taxation. The piece questions motives and outcomes while defending Washington's legacy and public service.
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Fairfax County
Virginia
Las
George Washington
Grack
Lord Fairfax
George Mason
Washington
Phidias
United States
Resurrection of the mortal body made glorious in faith
The article discusses the Christian doctrine of resurrection from the tomb. It explains the transformation from perishable to imperishable, a spiritual body after death, and the eternal victory over decay. Believers are urged to remain steadfast in labor for the Lord.
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S. FB. Willis
Ts West
P Jan Tinks
Vietarr
Brethrren
A Glad Faité. Renowned hymn and its enduring joy
Rev. Henry F. Cope reflects on Psalm 98:1 and the joy in biblical worship. The piece contrasts the Hebrews imagined as solemn with their rich feasts and social joy, noting how childhood view of life gave way to adult burdens and questions about meaning. The text laments losing the sense of reverent joy in modern times.
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Henry F. Cope
Divine Will and Worldview Reflections in Faith Tune
The text laments modern religion's formalism and urges living by the divine will through love and service. It contrasts pious display with simple worship, calling for broader faith, joy in daily labor, and self giving to awaken happiness and communal harmony. It envisions joy in helping others as the true praise.
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Pab
Greece
Hite
Hila
The Warp and Woof of Life by Rev. Frederick E Hopkins
A sermon summary argues that wealth and wisdom fail without the law of the Lord as the warp and woof of life. It cites Solomon on timing and judgment, warns against envy and opression, and suggests organization can curb greed. It references Ingersoll and Ecclesiastes amid theological reflection.
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Frederick E. Hopkins
Ingersoll
Hite
Solomon
Proverbial Maxims on Work and Character
A set of dated sounding aphorisms on diligence preparation and moral conduct. The speaker warns against self interest over communal good and stresses constructive effort over vanity or passive prayer. The tone is exhortative with blunt admonitions about perseverance and integrity.
Come and See Sign at Lydia Pinkham Plant
Public inspection of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound lab and business methods is invited. Ad invites women to verify statements in Pinkham advertisements and questions the truth of private correspondence and cures claimed.
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Lydia Ek, Pinkham
America
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E Finkham
Sawback Cure Promotes Natural Bowel Health
An old advertisement touts exercise and Cascarets for constipation. It claims two hours of sawing wood or a ten mile walk improves bowels, while Cascarets provide a safe, non purgative option. The ad warns to buy genuine Sterling Remedy Co. Cascarets, with boxed 10 cent price and COA stamp.
Whose Moncey Is This Five Miles East of Wheeling
In March 1900 Col James Harvey was murdered at the old Harvey mansion as criminals sought a rumored fortune. Joan Mooney and Harry Friday were hanged for the crime. The house deeded to A M Bell claims all contents and appurtenances. Carpenters found 11000 secreted under a floor. Harvey heirs claim the treasure while Bell contends the deed covers it. An ensuing legal battle seems likely.
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Wheeling
W.a
Harvey
James Harvey
Joan Mooney
Harry Friday
Bell
Spleen Dishes Mentioned In Food Notes And Society Letters
A fragment discusses eating spleen as a delicacy, noting pig spleen weighs about eight ounces and cow or bull spleen about two pounds and palates for 75 cents per portion in first class restaurants. It reflects social commentary and stray quotes from period pieces and a New York Tribune letter.
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Chet Valere Braghushals
New York ‘Tribune
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Lascy
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Lacy
Cross
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Nosa
Harza
Summerville
Troy
Abe
Amy
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John Bell
Ogee
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Proton
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