Treatment Induced a Chill
An Army tale recounts a captain learning Private B had a chill in camp. The first sergeant notes the illness seems serious as the man weighs 200 pounds. The captain sends him to the surgeon. the corporal later says the medicine gave him a chill too.
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Mules Understand a Native Language of the Log Camp
Senator Knute Nelson recalls a logging camp where mules ignored many tongues until an Irish laborer used expletives to move them. The anecdote, cited by Joe Mitchell Chapple in National Magazine, highlights a universal mule language beyond human speech.
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Knute Nelson
Joe Mitchell Chapple
National Magazine
Record sausage length by German craftsman in Pennsylvania
In a grand sausage rivalry German craftsmen in Pennsylvania produce long specimens. The latest record breaker is by Jacob Ackerman of Limeport, measuring 64 feet eight inches.
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Pennsylvania
Jacob Ackerman
Limeport
Old German Warships Hidden by Kaiser Visits
A London Mail correspondent reports that whenever the Kaiser visits Dantgig, all the old German warships in the harbor are towed to a visible position for his view.
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Dantgig
London Mail
Plan to Build an Ice Box for Butter and Milk Storage
A detailed historic guide describes constructing a dairy ice box with double air insulation. It outlines layered flooring with odorless building paper, removable drip boards, zinc trough drainage, and an adjustable ice rack system. The result aims to maintain constant low temperatures efficiently and cheaply.
Good Dairy Pointing Caution for Milk Producers
Advice warns buyers not to trust seller picks when purchasing cows. Do not leave cows out in cold, beware of disruptive hired help, and treat the crew with care. Start sealing milk promptly, and show patience with calves as they learn.
True Chivalry Tests Hearts in Silent Moment
A tale unfolds with a noble prince acknowledging his equal love. He comforts the heroine, declaring her richer in character, and withdraws any talk of wealth as he embraces her, silencing her attempts to reveal her family’s fortune.
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Pittsburg
Puck
Child Recovers After Cuban Itch With Cuticura Aid
Mrs. Zana Miller recalls her infant son’s severe Cuban Itch, sleepless and itchy from head to toe. After trying Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, the sores dried and the child slept, healing within two weeks at little cost.
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Zana Miller
Union City
R. F. D No
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School Lesson on Returning Good for Evil Provokes Twist
A teacher asks children how to “return good for evil” and suggests trading an apple for a strike. A quick student retorts that the striker would seek another apple tomorrow, exposing the plan’s flaw.
Tablet Honors Late New York Pastor in Church Vestibule
The vestry of a prominent New York church placed a memory tablet for a beloved pastor after his death. It appeared in the church vestibule and remains there, sparking stories for its closing line "Now the people of God have rest" following a praise of his virtues and labors.
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New York
Harper's Weekly
Doctor's Food Talk Advocates Grape-Nuts Benefits
A Mass doctor extols Grape-Nuts as highly digestible and nutrient rich noting four heaping teaspoons suffice for the cereal portion of a meal. He claims balanced digestion supports longevity and happiness and says the product suits all ages from babes in arms to adults, with versatile serving ideas.
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Fife
Wellville
Resson
When universal peace is finally established
Alfred H. Love of the Universal Peace Union predicts critics will suddenly claim lifelong champion status after peace prevails. A proverb-like anecdote follows about a poor suitor pledging fidelity to Irene if he succeeds in South America.
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Universal Peace
Alfred H. Love
Universal Peace Union
Philadelphia
South America
Irene
Heber
Raasay Island in Inner Hebrides Seeks Buyer at 225000
Historic Raasay island between Scotland and Skye failed to attract a purchaser at the upset price of 225000. The estate includes the mansion house and grounds at the southern end, with Brochel castle ruins near the northern end. The name means place of the roe deer in Scandinavian, and the island is linked to MacLeod history and Samuel Johnson lore.
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Raasay Island
Hebrides
Scotland
Isle of Skye
Brochel Castle
Raasay
England
Samuel Johnson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers One Hundred Dollar Reward
State or Ogie City oF TOLEDO Lucas Coury O Frank J Cugngy makes Oath that he {s senior attacr of the firm of F J. Cumner & Co, doing usiness in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of DaTaRae that cannot be cured by the use of HaLl's Caranea Curs. FRANK J CHENEY, Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, the 6th day of December, AD., 1886. A. W.GLEASON, REAL Notarr PUBLIC Hall'a Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the tiived and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free F. J. CHENEY , CO, Toledo, O. Bold by all Druggnats, Ti. Take Hall's Family Pills for conseripation.
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Ogie
Toledo
Lucas Coury
Frank J Cugngy
F J. Cumner & Co
HaLl
Frank J Cheney
A. W.gleason
F. J. Cheney
Question Missed as Attacker Strikes Speaker at Meeting
At a political meeting the chairman ended the candidate's speech by asking if any gentleman had a question. A man rose to question the belief, whereupon a politician struck him to the floor. The chairman then calmly asked if any other gentleman had a question.
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Anny
Submarine Cable Work Backed by Fifty Vessels
A note on global submarine cable work states fifty fine vessels are always employed in laying and maintaining cables. An advertisement by Dr Kline promotes Great One Restorer and Nervous Disease cures. A curious remark about women planning outcomes contrasts with male focus on events.
Headache remedy ad and teething syrup notice
An old advertisement offers Kranure's Headache Capsuler for 25 cents and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children. It notes braininess as a joke about head swelling and ends with the saying a lawsuit is the thief of time and money.
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Norman Lichty Mig Co
Dex Moines
Nervous Collapse Warned by Early Symptoms Suggested Treatment
A pamphlet-like ad warns that pallor heat waves shortness of breath and other symptoms indicate nerves breaking down from impure blood. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming to purify blood improve appetite sleep headaches back pains and restore work ability, with prices 50 cents per box or six boxes for $2.60 from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N, Y
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