Feeding to the Finish and Other Oddities at Dinner
A collection of quirky tales from a 19th century table scene includes Mr. Justice Monkey sharing cheese with two owners, a colonel blundering through a meal at the McCormick table, and a Turkish royal engagement rumor amid a royal household. Also recounted are twins shown to a child, Doan's Kidney Pills testimonials, and a frightened boy fearing an attic ghost.
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Galig
Ubeyilkof
Sout
Atiendhy
Rolfe
Peliela
South America
Rebecca Carsop
Justice Monkey
Decaee
H McCormick
Cyrug Hall McCormick
McCormick
No Wives In Old Venetian Embassies
The article reflects on 15th and 16th century Venetian practice forbidding ambassadors to take wives, with councils arguing wives distracted husbands and hindered embassy operations. It notes wives could not accompany husbands and that embassies required a grand, self-contained establishment.
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Tost
Orphan Heroine Stirs Amatuer Theatrics Dialogue
Sapleigh questions his role as the manager explains the heroine is an orphan and the part for him is minimal while others have been assigned. The exchange reveals the process of casting for the amateur production and the importance of fitting parts to characters.
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Sapleigh
Crown Prince Renounces Claim Owing to Dissipation
The report describes Prince Alexander as quiet though curious about his unseen bride. A veiled picture hints at extreme beauty. Rumors of a U. S. visit to win a wealthy American bride are denied and the supposed royal matchmaker is not known to the crown prince.
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Broughton
Joanie
Jerome Onty
Karin
Félicin
Airtatien
Howe
Felicia
Keola
Wealicia
Charlie van Zandt
Lence
Felicia Brough
Tigeade
Seryle
Sehadis Sultana
Abdul Magi
Turkey
Tony
Peter of
Servi
Sutan
Stenifianen I
Servia
Ais Wi
Alexander
United States
Sergia
Washington
Prince George
Chicago
Tea Tippling in Ireland Sparks Inspector Warnings
Reports from inspectors of national schools describe tea drinking in Ireland among the peasantry as a growing public health threat. They note tea consumption is highest in the poorest areas and, regardless of quality, is prepared so the brew acts like a slow poison.
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Ireland
Cure for infant eczema touts Cuticura remedies
The letter from J. Fish and Ella M. Fish of Mt. Vernon Kentucky describes a three year old girl with severe scalp eczema. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent the scale shed and hair regrew. The note claims rapid improvement within two weeks and full recovery after about five weeks with no other treatments.
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J. Fish
Ella M. Fish
Mt. Vernon
Foiled plan prompts witty quip in Cleveland Leader
The Cleveland Leader prints a playful exchange with a quip about not pining away if foiled. A brisk, humorous line contrasts stoic resolve with light banter in a local column.
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Cleveland
Calareh Cure Promoted By Toledo Firm
An old advertisement touts Calareh Cure as the only positive constitutional remedy for various illnesses. The copy claims it treats the system by rebuilding constitution and promises a $100 reward for proof of failure. Sola by all druggists and promoted with testimonials.
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Cater Hull
Ital Kenlat Mmanawire
Ita
Andres Ft. Chanty & CO
Toledo
Sola
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cecelia A
Loizeaux
Hare van Zandt
Caije Tome
Feuille
Aihandirivets
Yun
Ralfe Carson
Otley
Rolfe Carson
Jove
Wendell Hall
Carrie Worthington
Wendell Kall
Tith
Massachusetts
Rolfe Caraon
Fotkin
Richard
Pips
Dean
Joseph Cross
Church St
Morriston
Ark
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Latte Johnnie
Rer
Crown Prince George
Princess Schadis Sultana
Dr. Pierce
Ward's Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Lick
Mothera
Libby
Japan
Seton
Salada” Tea Co
Shelby Black
Detroit, Mich
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