Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Kidney Action
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting remedy that cleanses the system, dispels colds, headaches, fevers, and habitual constipation. It claims rapid, gentle effects and popularity, noting bottles at 60 cents and $1 and urging readers to avoid substitutes. Potential purchasers are advised druggists will procure it if not on hand. California Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco, Cal.
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Iver and Howell
J. ©. Davis
St. James’ Bulscona Church
Eufaula
Ala
Bo- An Episcopalschee
Boschee
Lincoln theatre memories and postfire changes in Washington
Retired doorkeeper recounts his decades at Ford's Theatre and the Lincoln era, detailing the chaotic night of the assassination aftermath, the provost guard, and the theater's closure. He recalls notable patrons, the damaged venue, and the fate of the Lincoln box, with reflections on Washington theater culture and personal mementos.
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Boot
John 4
Buckingham
Kate Field
Washington
Tase Congress
Brockunrdge
Kentucky
Carlisle
Eustis
Provident Harrison
Arthur Harrison
Arthur
Lincoln
Lov
Ford
Fred
Harry Ford
Sid Lavoe
Drews
Twek Wnd
War Department
Stanton
Triny
Tom
London Cabs Adopt New Value Claim Ordinance
New London cab ordinances reward cabmen who find valuable articles left in vehicles. If unclaimed after three months the cabman gains possession. if claimed, a reward is paid per official valuation. The measure has sharply increased recovered items, with one driver reportedly making a significant haul recently.
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Poice
London
Quatrains From New Orleans Mosque
A fragmented verse page from the New Orleans Mosque highlights improvised rhymes on vision and love. The lines weave celestial imagery with echoes of prayer and art. The text references distant days and a bridal veil of stars, ending with a note of blessed light in the night.
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Miller
Witty miscellany and odd facts from an era
A jumble of quirky claims and partial notes cites fleas jumping barriers, wedding memes, Belgian coal depths, and dubious science. It mentions misprints, strange beliefs about China, and a Maine farmer killing an animal over Sabbath rules. It also notes a Boston Fernald remedy, a Chester infant, and historic churches in Canterbury and Dover with a Connecticut patent from 1717.
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United States
Pienu
China
Maine
London
Wa Pall Mall
Myerstown
Saratoga
Boston
Fernald
West Chester
Nolee
Chester
Europe
Bt. Martin's
Canterbury
St. Mary-in-the-Castle
Dover
Ednant Hinman
Stratford
Fairfield County
West Indies
Quotes on prudence courage and irony from J A Macon
A composite of aphorisms and misquoted lines discussing eloquence listening prudence fear virtue and honesty. The excerpt touches on reform, truth, overcoats, disguises, and human folly with stray references and a resident misattribution to J A Macon in the Century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
Amile
Olympus
Brent
J. A. Macon
Fragmented 19th Century Notes From a Turbulent Year
A garbled article collects varied facts from history and science. It mentions Gen Scott and Gen Taylor victories, high mountain views in Nevada, Henry VIII hunts, a Columbus monument debate, Washington’s death, longevity oddities in Augusta Maine, milk fat globules counts, Dutch farce on barn balls, and random notices about cement, cures, and literature.
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Haltimore
Columbus
Washington
Augusta
Nancy Kennelly
Fragmentary historical notice on commerce and health claims
The text presents fragmented remarks on health benefits of a vegetable compound linked to Mrs Pinklauw, mentions Sacramental wine use, and references unfermented grape preparations. It includes obscure notes about plating equipment, knife production, and machine rewards, with scattered phrases about locomotives and a life of a man named Binch.
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Alfred Speer
New Jersey
The Only One Ever Printed Word Puzzle Ad
A damaged OCR piece touts a word wind puzzle: find the hidden word in each weekly display ad from the Major Medicine Co. Each page mentions a crescent mark on products and a reward for sending the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marior Medicine Co
Amusing Mistakes in Elephant Baby Tale
In a playful exchange Emily declares a baby fed elephant milk gained twenty pounds in a week. Uncle John calls it nonsense and asks whose baby it was. Emily insists it was the elephant's baby.
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Uncle John
Emily
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promised Cure
An advertorial note touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a certain cure for weak lungs, consumption, tainted blood, and catarrh with a money back guarantee if not benefited. It emphasizes active cures for tubercular and blood taint diseases and offers a $600 cash refund if unsuccessful.
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Dan
Dr. Pierce
What Cured You Swift's Specific Cured Catarrh
Harrisburg Ohio resident Mr. B P McAllister credits Swift's Specific with curing a long standing estarrh and urges others to follow directions. The ad claims universal cure for catarrh and promotes the medicine's efficacy and honesty. Also promotes Pearline cleaning product claiming it saves time and effort for women and removes the need for rubbing.
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B. P. McAllister
Harrisburg, Ey
Swift
Hue
Tals
Atlanta
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Cesar
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Mexico
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Vaylor
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Henry VIII
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Steal
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Ohio
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Ruyn
Senofor
Pruyn Manufacturing
Boxa.a. Hoosicy
Pearline
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Peartine
Partin
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Library of American Literature
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