Gets-It Corn Vanish Plan Promises Quick Relief
A historical ad fragment touts a corn remedy named Gets-It with claims of fast, painless removal. It markets two second application, no bandages, and no knives, with a guaranteed safe result. Listed sellers include Lawrence Cn,ienga and various pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvell
Watt
Callous
Buchon
Lawrencr Cn
Ienga
Sol
Ungerstown
Augh- Inbaugh & Sol
Wirehams Oily Pharmacy
Bie & Lagas
Tidy & Meredith
Adopting Modern Methods in Prison Reform
An early 20th century report describes gradual prison reforms reducing harsh punishments and introducing better food, work assignments, and mechanical restraints. It cites modifications to cuffs, exercise, and dining, along with concerns about arson cases and medical treatments.
Man Rescues Family as Chimney Fire Breaks Out
In a tense night scene, Mr Brown warns the family of danger as a chimney venting leads to a chimney fire. He directs water from a hose, improvises a ladder, and uses a pulley and rope to battle the blaze, keeping the home from serious harm while anxious relatives watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Miro Brown
Teresa
Hale Howe
Trathy
Baled, Thenigorlact
Alys, Brown
Gompauton
Tree with Somersaulting Growth Defies Gravity
A bizarre natural phenomenon described by Tobi Breewagtes in Century Maygeetin portrays a tree that performs somersaults and wriggles across the ground. The odd plant, dubbed the laa ree, arches upward, shoots, loops, and even seems to reverse a waterfall, as observers witness gravity-defying movements and curious plant behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobi
Li Hart
Ravn
Jooka
Stockton
Nile
Twentieth Century Definitions and a Witty Newspaper Scene
A fragmentary passage from a late 19th or early 20th century humor piece surveys social scenes in a crowded boarding house setting. Characters include a lodger, a visitor, and neighbors exchanging quips about courage, vanity, and daily life as a bystander comments on conduct. the tone is satirical and observational.
Tested His Nerve in a Suffocating Mine Rescue Ordeal
A narrative portrays a workman trapped after a mine explosion fighting to survive in total darkness. He navigates gas, floods, and narrow passages by feel, discovers air via a vented shaft, and struggles to reach warmth and light while others attempt rescue. The piece notes the peril and courage amid coal mine dangers with vivid but restrained detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inova
Ehey Roneh
Miniy
Amy Lee
Ron
Tostuecel
Howe
Marin
Canis
Dilinnat
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THE
Hagerstown
Gost
S. M. Hockman, Mgr
A. B. Bingham
Mechanics Loan and Savings Institute
Washington St
Kraiss Bros
Bell Phone
Washington
Pocahontas
Chas. A. Ritchey
Paris
Honiteuts Tider
Ike
Butte
Labe
India
Avia
Uae
Belgie
Manther
Antoine Deloria
Card Bor
Howe Trothhead
Ren
Pole
All Dealeye
Bond
Hiner Opermoe
Thomas
Reriny
Tub
Wintlow
Ark
Jet
Hig mHeart Ment Oat Vietraiy
FADER
Heston
Barton
Voath
Ty Bay
Harper's Weekly
South Africa
Dudley Kidd
Nok
Jatin Russein
Tie
Milton Korler & Sons
Hagerstown, Mar
Taryland
Lykens Valley
Lykens Valley Furnace
George’s Creek
Pacahontas
Boyer & Heard
Franklin St
Roth Fhones
Price Coal
Geo
C. R
Yard
Gilles
John C
Teoste
Nak. Hone Thef
H. H. Harman
Court Place
o-Tora
A.B. Bingham
Washington County
Nets
Wid
Leather & Saddlery
E. Franklin ST
Sele
Shutem Badidiay
Tony Ou
UL Natwrae Wien
Bruce $. Zeller
Pall
Polack’s Jewelry Store
West
Barnes
St. Bekisors
C. S. Mighbarger
Chichester
W. Carry
W. Aorthoe
Ockdar Mors, RI D Mckee
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