Monument planned for Drake well site honors oil boom
Canada chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution funds a monument at the Drake well to celebrate fifty years of oil development. The Doric shaft features a globe lantern and bas reliefs on human activity sparked by oil. The design includes a 61 foot total height and steps to a sodded plateau near the Pennsylvania railroad.
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Boy’s cheerful tale of luck amid childhood injuries
A ten year old recalls a string of mishaps from slipping downstairs to a dog bite and a horse accident. He compares life’s chances to an old schoolmate who fought in the South African war and survived with bullet holes in his tunic.
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Blandelaagte
Pietermaritzburg
Women as rivals in Buenos Ayres spark gender divide
An Italian observer notes extreme gender antagonism in Buenos Aires where women retreat from public life and men and women maintain a wary distance in homes and streets. Reformers worry that suffrage has heightened tension between wives and husbands and mothers and sons.
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The WarTime Journal of a Georgia Girl reviewed
A review of Eliza Frances Andrews's The WarTime Journal of a Georgia Girl praises its vivid account of Confederate era domestic hardships. The author notes the authorship shows gallant wit amid scarcity, focusing on corn field peas and makeshift meals that defined southern wartime life.
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The Doctor and the Dog Mystery in the Bronx
A Bronx family calls a doctor for an urgent visit. Their dog blocks entry, reacting to a man with a triangle whisker shape and black satchel. The doctor retreats to call the family but struggles to reach a phone and ends up wandering blocks to find one. The dispatcher insists the dog belongs to the next door.
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New York Press
Bottle-nosed Whale Caught in Net at Torcross
A bottle-nosed whale about 20 feet long was entangled in a dragnet recently at Torcross in Devonshire England. Local fishermen freed the creature after a brief struggle as villagers watched in fascination.
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Theaters Debate Sex Play Flaws Delight Women
A dialogue recounts a theater discussion about a play aimed at women. One speaker argues women enjoy spotting flaws, while the other counters the theater's appeal to female audiences.
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Chicago Daily News
Love at first sight leads to no marriage
Tom recalls falling for a woman at first sight and explains he did not marry her. Jack asks why, and Tom says he encountered her several times afterward.
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Making the Most of It Misquoted Microbe Comment
A playful line features a scientist reassuring Miss Hash that the microscope is for viewing food. The remark blends whimsy with scientific tools to illustrate curiosity in a culinary context.
Breaks a Cold Promptly with Sarsaparilla and Whiskey
A home remedy claims to cure an acute cold in 24 hours by mixing one ounce Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla one ounce Toris Compound and one-half pint whiskey and taking a tablespoon every four hours. Ingredients are available at any drug store.
Beveridge notes on oratory during Portland visit
Senator Beveridge in Portland criticizes campaign oratory for quantity over quality and cites a wife who is a skilled private speaker. He recalls an agent selling her a wrinkle eradicating product, who left with a surplus of bottles after a brief pitch.
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Deafness and Eustachian Tube Causes
Medical note explains deafness arising from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. A blocked tube causes rumbling sounds and hearing loss. remedies aim to restore tube function to achieve hearing.
Alarm box for rural routes could alert when mail is deposited
In a discussion between Mrs. Crimsonbeak and Mr. Crimsonbeak the plan features an electric attachment on a rural delivery letter box that triggers home alarms when mail is deposited. They debate modifying it to alarm only when a bill is placed inside.
This Will Interest Mothers from Mother Gray’s Powders
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray in New York as a nurse at a children's home. The product claims to cure teething disorders stomach troubles and worms, backed by 30 000 testimonials. offers a free sample and lists James Aten as distributor from Le Roy New York.
Last of all come Satan and the crowd nab the business
A collage of 19th century snippets and quotes spans humorous exchanges about meaning of doom and satire. It includes a mock exchange on when Satan arrives, a Bride and Butcher dialogue about meat, baking powder ads, charity gifts, herbal laxatives, tempers, and a proverb about secrets of success.
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Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed Widely
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a proven remedy for female illnesses. It claims long standing trust, urges questions about testimonials, and invites letters to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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