A Remedy Promised for Health in Told Advert
An advertisement touts a curative tonic claiming to restore health and strength for many conditions. It asserts twenty plus years of use and cites widespread testimonials from grateful readers. The pitch invites readers to obtain a bottle to experience relief.
Sleigh Belle at Center of Winter Pageant Mystery
A fragment from a 19th century column hints at a masked sleigh belle amid winter revelry. A cryptic line references fashion and social intrigue with an amused tone typical of society notes.
Life's Varied Interests Weather Conversation
A young woman notes the bad weather and a nonchalant youth agrees. He says it is fortunate since bad weather aids conversation and that endlessly praising a pleasant day would be deadly.
Seats of the Mighty
An intimate friend questions charges against Biggun as the investigation drags on. The statesman on the investigating committee says they have only held on and have not concluded guilt or innocence.
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Seats of the Mighty
Biggun
The Fool and the King Insight From a Civic Jest
A short proverb recounts a king and his fool. The fool mocks his ruler while the king errs, then the king admits fault and the fool laughs, illustrating mutual recognition of folly and authority.
Callahan Confesses Gentle Blow to Hogan After Night Altercation
In a street confrontation Callahan admits striking Hogan but says he did so gently out of consideration for their long friendship. Father Clancy confronts the pair, noting the surprising resolve of Callahan to explain the incident.
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Callahan
Father Clancy
Lippincott’s
Ellen Terry Praises Playwright at New York Premiere
Miss Ellen Terry attended the first night of a young playwright’s latest work in New York. After the third act she was presented to him and congratulated him warmly. She promised to send American friends to see it. The playwright quipped his piece would sell 90,000,000 tickets.
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Ellen Terry
Players’ Club
Postum Promises Health Benefit Over Coffee
A Pennsylvania woman recounts headaches and palpitations tied to coffee, finds relief after switching to Postum as a coffee substitute. She credits improved health and urges others to try Postum, noting dramatic well being since leaving coffee.
Weeding Out a Flock for Profit in Poultry Keeping
Poultrymen are urged to cull excess fowls and remove scraggy or drone hens. The guide advises locating desirable laying stock sold at markets, buying on the spot, and maintaining a flock size that matches capacity to ensure profit.
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W. J. Cooper
Michigan Farmer
Johnny
Ashe
Trade of ponies and the ten commandments
An elder in a humorous exchange tries to trade for a pony with Brother Reuben. Reuben resists, citing the tenth commandment against coveting. The elder admits defeat, concluding the exchange highlights the commandment in a playful local scene.
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Elder Harris
Reuben
Elder
Harris
Bret Harris
Chicago
Tribune
Bath’s old Universal steeple angel with high heels
A Bath Maine church steeple features a wooden angel figure noted for its high heeled shoes. The Bath Enquirer recalls a joke about a former pastor asking a Universalist if he had seen an angel with high heel shoes, and the reply about seeing one without them.
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Bath
The
Bath Enquirer
North Congregational Church
Raymond
Mr. Raymond
A Young Philosopher
A boy offers a whimsical take on time, saying recess passes slowly if he waits to last. The teacher wonders why he stays idle during recess, and the reply highlights a child’s playful grasp of time versus activity.
Noted Faithful Worries Only What They Have
A quip from The Catholic Standard and Times contrasts worries about lacking with concerns from those who fear possession. Joakley notes some people worry because of what they have, while Coakley probes what they possess.
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Joakley
Coakley
Catholic Standard and Times
The Primitive Man Jones Yells Supe at Opera House
In a humorous exchange a narrator recalls Jones showing comic ignorance at an opera house and a dinner table. Jones remarks on a displaced table, mistakes a spoon holder for a spill, and exposes his pretentious air despite wealth.
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Jones
Opera House
Old Women in Maine Aged Over Ninety
The Kennbec Journal notes five Maine women over ninety. Mrs. Enoch Merrill is ninety nine years and eleven months old, Mrs. Lois B Small turned ninety eight on November 6, Mrs. Mary A Prank reached ninety six last September, and Mrs. Hannah T Rowe and Mrs. Mary Leighton are ninety one each.
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Maine
Gray
Enoch Merrill
Lois
B. Small
Mary
Fate and Opportunity Dialogue Cited in Bazar
A short excerpt from Harper's Bazar contrasts Fate and Opportunity with a reply that they sent word by a servant who was not in.
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Fate
Harper's Bazar
Thespian Walking Home and Rail Cars Inadequately Heated
A theater note mentions a Thespian walking home while rail cars remain inadequately heated. The brief item contrasts a performer’s journey with poor train heat.
Really Opened Their Eyes Rev Henry R Rose Story
A Newark Star recounts a Vermont pastor who sought a broad field and inspired sermons yet faced a sharp paradox from a devout parishioner. An elderly attendee remarks the sermons are so instructive that they reveal what sin truly is, prompting the minister to reconsider his impact.
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Henry R. Rose
The
Newark Star
Vermont
The King Thinks Chauffeur Made a Bold Move
A fragment from a column mocks a chauffeur who courted his employer's daughter and declares bold nerve, while noting a prophet's resilience beyond mere rhetoric.
Coming His Way
A dialogue snippet depicts a character noting arrival luck with possessions: six winders, two lamp posts, and one silk hat already. The playful line suggests comic misinterpretation of expected rewards.
The Patient Townsmen Push for Better Roads
A dialogue urges residents to follow country efforts and build strong roads. The town discussion centers on infrastructure and civic action to improve local travel conditions.
The Whirlwind of Passion Scatters Seeds of Sin
A brief note reflects on passion as a force scattering seeds of sin across lives and communities, warning of moral danger and urging restraint. It cites personal folly and social consequences without sensational detail.
Workers Stand Firm in Libel Case Against Weekly
A New York attorney questioned 26 Battle Creek workers in a libel suit, but all testified to strict cleanliness and high standards. Witnesses from the Grape-Nuts and Postum operations affirmed pure ingredients, sanitary practices, and regular inspections.
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N. Y. Atty
Battle Creek
Geo. Haines
Edward Young
H. B. Burt
Testifed Co
Unclear fragment on workers and use of company products
Fragment discusses workmen aged ten to sixteen and their families possibly using grape nuts Postum or toasties produced by the company. No clear event or attribution, details remain vague.
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