Flittinby’s Reform Aims at a New Life with Cleaned Clutter
Mr. Flittinby advocates a mature turning point by discarding old papers receipts and letters while preserving meaningful keepsakes. He reflects on youth and aging, embracing a broader view and saying life remains joyful as he clears storage and begins anew.
Not a Provident Millionaire Funeral Parade
A Brooklyn crowd watched a long funeral procession cross Williamsburg Bridge with 32 flower-filled carriages and 76 mourners, stretching from Delancey Street to the Brooklyn side. An officer noted the decedent was Italian from Mulberry Bend, and his widow may have little left after the parade costs, though the record for flowers was broken.
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Australian sprint record noted in field sports
The hare laments arriving late to the field sports. The tortoise notes that a big Australian champion broke the record in the 100 yard jump, as reported by the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Dudley Detects Irish Accent in Quick Reply
A brief line notes Dudley saying yes when he identifies an Irish person, confirming the accent with the phrase Be jabbers and signaling recognition in a Catholic context.
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Dudley
Iriah
The Volunteer’s Wife and the Civil War Martyrs
Ada C. Sweet reflects on the soldiers wives of the 1860s, praising their endurance amid long separations and shared sacrifice. She recalls widowed mothers feeding their families, earning livelihoods, and guiding children through a desolate era, urging remembrance of women’s heroism alongside men.
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Chicago
Ada C. Sweet
Chicago Journal
Moving sand dunes menace Pomeranian coastlines
Vast sand hills on the Pomeranian coasts rise hundreds of yards wide and 60 to 120 feet high. Propelled by wind, they drift eastward at 39 to 56 feet per year. Pine woods in their path are destroyed, leaving rotted branches and bare trunks that eventually die.
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Pomerania
Borax uses in dairy and Klondike mining summary
Borax promotes cleanliness in dairy operations by washing with Borax and water in one tablespoon per quart, preserving the fresh aroma and preventing mustiness. It endorses 20 Mule Team Borax from Pacific Coast Borax Company. The Klondike region near Dawson declines as dredging expands, with Bonanza Eldorado and Hunker creeks dominated by a single buyer, reducing wage mining activity and increasing supply needs.
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Arch widening at Columbia chapel spares symmetry for function
A New York Globe note recalls a humorous incident when an overweight visitor wedged in an arch at Columbia University chapel. To prevent repeat jams, builders widened the arch sacrificing symmetry, while the pier retained width on one side for structural balance.
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Columbia University
New York Globe
Old Editor Praises Grape-Nuts After Health Turnaround
Oklahoma editor claims Grape-Nuts food restored health and strength after illness. He states he gained 25 pounds, regained brain power, and now promotes the product, noting its scientific nourishment and pleasant flavor. Read The Road Wellville in the package.
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Wellville
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Irishman’s witty reply to cheap whiskey remark
A suburban employer asks Pat how long he can drink cheap whiskey. Pat answers he can drink it all his life if it doesn’t kill him, revealing a blunt, humorous stance on limited income and drink.
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Harper's Weekly
Pat
Eczema Covered Baby Finds Relief with Cuticura
A mother from Piermont New Hampshire recalls her son born with severe eczema starting at four months. After trying many patent remedies, she used Cuticura with three products. Within two months improvement began and by six months he was well. note dated October 24 1905.
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R. L. Risley
Piermont
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Wonderful engineering work of civil engineers
The Simpson tunnel, 124 miles long, deviated by 31 inches from plans. When the headings met in the mountain, their levels were 31 inches apart, confirming the precision of the builders despite the unexpected expansion.
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Simpson
Hall's Catarrh Cure and family pills offer remedy and testimonials
A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for anyone who cures catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure by J. Cheney Co Toledo. The notice claims F J Cheney has long been trusted for business and financial probity. Also promotes Hall's Pills for constipation with testimonials available.
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PF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Bia Frm
Watpina
Kinnan & Manvin
Hall
Timber Cut in U S Since 1880 Reaches Vast Figure
Census data show over 700 billion feet of timber logged for lumber in the United States since 1880, including about 80 billion feet of conifer stumpage. The figure reflects vast timber production and specifies conifer stock within the historical cut estimates.
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United States
Allen's Foot Ease Cure and Dr Kline Nerve Restorer
A historical medical ad notes Allen's Foot ease for hot swollen feet and a trial package. It also promotes Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer offering a free trial and $2.00 treatment, with address in Philadelphia. The text fuses multiple patent remedy pitches and a Bremner quote about effort and training.
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Allen
Pricee
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
An old saying about marriage and reform
A brief observation notes many women see marriage as a chance to do good and reform a man while men see it as a path to improve themselves. The line reflects social attitudes on relationships and virtue.
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