Epitaph of Uncle Cephas Mears in a Lament
An obituary style verse notes Uncle Cephas Mears who chewed tobacco for fifty seven years until death. The poem implies his habit went undetected until he died, suggesting the cause was the tobacco he chewed on the sly. A Chicago Tribune style verse excerpt reflects on small-town humor and daily aches.
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Cephas Mears
Chicago Tribune
Baltimore Herald
Uncle Sat
Dayton
Kin
Big St. Bernard
Nep
Uncle Sam
Toronto Globe
Sergeant Flood
Fort Churchill
Winnipeg
Flood
Thim
Tigod
Nims
Wagnethy
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
If you suffer from bleeding itching or protruding piles send your address for a new absorption treatment that promises immediate relief and permanent care. Free trial samples available with references from your locality if requested. No money required but spread the word. Write to Mrs M Summers Box 2 Notre Time Ind.
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M. Summers
Notre Time
Ind
Clerical Error On Jury Certificate Causes Confusion
In New York First District Court a German man presented a jurors certificate. Justice Joseph asked his name Herman Kaufman and swore him in. The paper claimed the man was dead yet he testified he was alive. The endorsement ordered investigation for perjury if false.
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New York Times
Frst
Joseph
Herman Kaufman
E-8
A Sight for the Elk at Kangas Fair
A man at a Kangas country fair nearby elk exhibit wishes to enter with his 17 children but cannot afford to pay for his wife and family. The keeper plans to bring the elk out to see the crowded family, sparking surprise at the large number of youngsters.
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Argonaut
Kangas
Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Claim
The California Fig Syrup Co touts its exceptional equipment and chemists in producing Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna using pure medicinal plant principles. It warns that only the genuine product bears the full company name on the front and warns against imitations. The piece also includes a poem critiquing vanity and a quotation on education from Wendell Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
California
Brinkstool
Los Angeles Express
Iman
Wendell Phillips
Women Suffer Needlessly From Kidney Trouble Pills
An old newspaper snippet touts Doran's Kidney Pills as a cure for female kidney complaints. Mrs James Lutz of Marion Ohio credits the remedy with a major recovery after fifteen years of suffering from backache headaches dizziness and fatigue. The ad notes the product is sold for 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo and cites the Kansas City Star as the source for a related fact about quick wits and money.
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Patna
Dean
James Lutz
Prospect J
Marion
Boung Doran
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Dogs of valor and devotion across scenes of danger
A collection of dog tales highlights brave canines who saved children from a rail, carried mail sacks in Dayton, and endured Arctic storms with their troops. Stories honor loyal hounds, from St Bernard rescues to flood handlers and lead dogs, ending with light dog antics and warm cafe anecdotes.
Volcanic rumors and health tips mix in old notes
A collage of passages cites San Francisco Call notes on volcanic misreports in France and California, plus a Success Magazine item about Marion reporting misdeeds. It folds health ads urging Grape-Nuts and a series of humorous painted paragraphs on manners and advice.
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San Francisco
France
Mons
Santa Monica Mountains
Los Angeles
Los Angeleu
Success Magazine
Marion
Chia
Norway
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Munyon
Jefferson
Philadelphia, Pa
Chicago News
Par Coat
haCaas
Ion
Tank of Coal
Tate Prise
Oman
Weite
Daisy Fly
Carter
Carters
Seu
Polis
Mina
Boston
Brule Co
8. D
Missouri Valley
Addresa I. Lo Hagaman
Pukwana
S. D
Pettit
Howard Bros
N.Y
Kansas City Star
R. P. McCulloch
Harper County
Ana
Storia
Ars
Lawe Palmer
Riddle’s Crossing
Wae Vanes
Mr. Palmer
Berlin
Paris
Versailles
Eilt Whith
O&td
DR. Hathaway & CO
Sioux City
Lowa
Roe
Rock Springs
Denver
Ares
Wellville
Frema A Min
iPod
Bliss
Libby
Vienna
Libby's
Abby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Thos
Gillard
Elgin
Soretvo
Ee Hua
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