Theater Etiquette In Paris Balconies As Social Stage
Harriet Quimby notes how theatergoers in Paris linger in the highest balconies during entractes. Men and women mingle unseen, exchanging social signals while the crowd observes neighbors from above. The piece contrasts French polish with American bluntness in this social dining theater scene.
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America
Rm Oper
Elusaen
Ike
Halli
Harriet Quimby
Leslie’ Weekly
Fragmented 19th Century Naval and Social Observations
A compilation of vivid hazy notes on British Navy life, tavern etiquette in New York, and early gravity ideas. It contrasts naval routines with urban dining habits and hints at Newtonian theories, Kepler, and early astronomical discussion, all amid a collage of dated phrasing.
Famous J M White steamboat and the hidden model tale
Narrative recounts the J. M. White steamboat's record voyage from New Orleans to St. Louis in three days twenty three hours and minutes, and the designer's secret model kept by his wife. It notes rival plans and a dramatic, secretive recovery of the boat’s innovative layout and wheels position.
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Lenaty
Ion Bat
Igri Vale
Ascher
Heth
Billy Klug
Plana
J.f
Converse
Thislan
King
Chanteau
St. Louis
New Orleans
St. Louie
River Wen
St Louie Talir
St. Lina
Aeuil
St. Lotte
Securis
Rhouse
White Inn
Fox
J. M. White
RE. Lee
Loura
Elas Minates
Artuni
Widowhood through ages linked to constancy of meaning
The passage traces the term widow from its early roots in English and other languages, noting its consistent sense of a woman left without a husband. It cites Brueller’s view of ancient usage, mentions Anglo Saxon, Latin, Sanskrit precursors, and observes parallel curiosities in weights and measures across cultures.
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Max Brueller
Te Thirthing
Dr. Piero's Woman's Health Tonic Featured in Ad
An old styled advertisement touts a tonic for women’s ailments. It claims to originate from native American roots and to be recommended by practical authorities. The notice lists Dr. Piero as the contact for orders at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo.
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Vandelina
Agnes
Ang
Larga
Piero
Eiter
Sweet Melody Flour and Greenlawn Cemetery Ad
Notice describes a well kept cemetery near the city with perpetual care services. Provides contact at 20 Main Street and phone number 217 Home for further information.
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Greenlawn
Cometery
Fortunate Texan Praises Dr King New Life Pills
A Dallas reader endorses Dr King New Life Pills claiming strong relief from malaria and biliousness without grinding or gripe. Advertisement notes price of 260 at F G Brand's drug store and offers a free sample of Dr Shoop's Health Coffee Imitation. It touts convenience and hints at other products like lorever coffee substitute made from toasted grains.
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Sir Louis St
Dallas
Tex
Dr. King
F .G. Brand
Dr. Shoop
Our
Stone
Dr. Shop
Sweet Melody 7 Sour Remedy Ad From Sturm and Wilson
An old advertisement promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy for bladder troubles and related complaints. The copy touts its effectiveness and urges readers to believe it will cure various conditions, credited to Sturm & Wilson.
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Foley
Sturm & Wison
Foley's Honey and Tar praised for lung relief
An endorsement from Ake of Wood Indiana touts Foley's Honey and Tar for lung trouble and cough relief after other doctors failed. The ad claims it heals lungs and prevents serious results. Also promotes meat tickets at Manhattan Gate and DeWitt's Carved Witch Hazel Salve for minor injuries.
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Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
Dullet
Sturm & Wison
Frayed OCR Sketch Reveals Vague Meeting at Station
A garbled dialogue scene shows a man waiting for his wife at a railway station. A passerby confuses a woman with another, then reveals recognition and a startled greeting. The piece captures a moment of mistaken identity and implied reunion.
Levy’s Cigar Shop Ad Promises Piles Relief
A damaged ad copy touts Umbrellas repaired at Levy's Cigar and a “Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment” for piles. It claims quick relief and a positive action though text is garbled. Mentions a large nickel-cap plan and Blue something repaired at Levy's.
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Levy
J Fran Bell Phone 174 Home Phone 126 128 W Pike Street
Classified listing noting contact J Fran Bell at 174 and home phone 126 128 W Pike Street.
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Eureka Plumbing
Gould
Pike St
Payne Bldg
Bell
Pike Street
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