Webster County Woman Noted for Silence in Missouri
Yonkers Stateman notes a Webster County resident as the sole woman described in swear and jibe terms, highlighting a sensational claim about being the only Missouri woman who can silence others. The piece reflects archaic editorial voice and lacks corroborating context.
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Churet
Hertle Brixie
Webster County
Missouri
Gotham
Yonkers
How She Considered It The Proposal Joke On Hanford’s Balsamom
The fragment shows a dialogue about a proposal and role play as a retired captain of industry on half pay. It references Hanford’s Balsamom and an accident context, suggesting a humorous or ironic exchange.
Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Youthful Darkening
An old home recipe sold as Wyeths and Sulphur Hair Remedy claims to darken gray hair naturally and evenly, restore thickness and luster, and end dandruff with a simple dampened brush stroke method. It markets at about 60 cents and is advertised through Memphis Commercial Appeal style endorsements.
Fiction and Reality in the Arts and Censorship
The piece argues that distinguishing fiction from reality is essential for critics and artistes. It cites a censored actor who, failing to separate role from real life, drinks in a tavern, leading to his immediate dismissal for folly.
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Rayer
Ite Only Meaning Uncle Roger’s Patent Medicine Trials
An old uncle, long fond of patent medicines, is teased by acquaintances about his frequent remedies. A judge notes the ongoing effort to secure a meal and dismisses the implausible claim that medicine alone solves daily hunger.
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Roger
Flashes of Humor in Daily Exchange
A playful exchanges scene features banter about appearance and wit. Characters Binks and Jinks trade teasing lines about wearing glasses and dazzling wit, capturing lighthearted humor.
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Binks
Effect of a Warm Drink on Children in Morning
A testimonial describes Postum as a healthy alternative to coffee for children and adults. The speaker credits Postum with reversing nervous coffee-related decline, improving health over months, and enabling easy classroom work, while noting Postum comes in Regular and Instant forms with simple preparation.
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Schuol
Twan
Coattle Creek
Mich
Wallville
A Good Heart Quotations From Humortatieke Linty
A Prague tale recalls George lending his school books to wounded soldiers after notices called for books. The anecdote highlights selfless giving and a quiet wartime kindness, framed by a narrator’s memory of Humortatieke Linty.
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George
Kidney trouble warning from Jad Salts advertisement
A dated ad urges readers to take Jad Salts to flush clogged kidneys due to meat overconsumption. It extols uric acid elimination, claims easy, inexpensive relief, and touts the health benefits of the citrus grape juice formula. The text includes a dramatic fictional exchange at the end.
Cascarets Stool and Liver Health Ad from 19th Century
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for Liver and bowel ills. It promises relief from headaches biliousness dizziness and nervousness by cleansing the digestive system and promises a 10 cent box. It targets adults and children with healthcare claims and seasonal misery.
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Adv
The Shot That Missed In Controversy at Presbytery
A debated exchange at a general assembly session of the Presbyterian church in the United States features Doctor Breckinridge and Doctor Breckinridge ridge arguing over quotations and authority. The confrontation centers on intellectual honesty and the proper citation of sources.
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Conan
bin Neal
Doctor Wreckinridge
Danderine Promise for Dandruff Free Hair and New Growth
An advertisement proclaims Danderine removes dandruff and reveals new hair growth after weeks of use. It guarantees immediate effects for hair texture, luster, and fullness, claiming even dull or brittle hair becomes light, fluffy, and luxurious. The 25 cent bottle is sold at stores to prove the product’s claims.
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Knowlton
Dioges and the Hart in the Arts of Athene
A fragment from a humor column mixing ancient satire with modern ad copy and dialogue. Diogenes searches for an honest man in Athene’s atrante while Ananice’s spirit and a lantern motif appear. A mock advertisement for Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh and other patent remedies interrupts the tale with garbled product pitches and comic dialogue.
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Diog
Mogenon
Athene
Epirit
Ananice
Diogenes
Hart
Shade
Columbia Center
Castoria and patent remedies in a child health ad
A fragmented 19th century style note touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe infant remedy with a long usage history and signatures. It references Myer and a druggist, mentions cough drops and menthol, and includes scattered dialogue about college boys and a joke about a ventilating system.
One Hundred Dollar Tree Surfaces in Forest Timber Tale
A garbled note reports 8441 dollars paid for a single pine tree in California's Atan feloue National forest, claiming an extraordinary value and timber yield. It references Hanford promotional ads and a sacred Heart Review quip, with a dubious claim about timber worth unusually high.
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Atan Feloue National Forest
California
National
Comanton
A Great Help in Stomach Ills in Print Ad Tip
An ad copy promises relief for ailments like indigestion dyspepsia cramps and constipation. It touts a fair trial as a remedy for stomach illnesses and related discomfort, aiming to attract readers seeking digestive relief.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a trusted digestive aid, claiming the stomach is weak and needs immediate help. It emphasizes a 60 year history and the genuine bottle with a private stamp over the neck.
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