Diller Record Notes Quips on War, Weather and Wagging Tails
A brisk column reflecting on influenza in London, aviators fine tuning caution for the new year, a Connecticut to Indiana postal tale, and oddities from Cleveland to Medicine Hat. It jokes about divorce remedies, weather, red shirts and the cost of bad roads, with wry local commentary on commerce and eggs.
Unclear fragment hints at London Bobby tie game result
Fragmentary text mentions London and a tie possibly involving Bobby. No clear event date or full names available. Further readable context needed to craft a proper card.
Puccini Back to Italy Stirs Umbrella Debate
A quirky note claims theft of an umbrella is a crime and asks people to travel to New Jersey to comply with the jest. The item reads as a playful tirade about rainy day etiquette and public behavior.
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New Jersey
Canton Man Claims 60 Cent Pie Prize Not Clear
A Canton Ohio man reports a 60 cent item failed to arrive as promised and seeks clarification about the purchase. He notes the discrepancy in advertised price and received product.
Ohio doctor finds tuberculosis germs in 100 cats
A Ohio physician reports discovering tuberculosis bacteria in all 100 cats he dissected. The remarks include puzzling statements about handling the germs and a reference to corrupt policemen in Gotham, noting they have become more verbal but write poetry.
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Gotham
Fashion notes on split garments and gendered style
The article discusses a shift toward bifurcated clothing with a hobble skirt and the idea that more masculine styles in women correlate with less feminine appearance. It notes the trend of men advising women to tailor to his preferences as fashion evolves.
Annual report figures near self sustaining status
Official figures from annual reports show a trend toward self sufficiency with several changes expected to improve economy and public saving. The text notes that the government does not aim to profit from carrying people but to serve the public interest.
Hampton's Magazine Retracts Damaging Allegations
Standard Oil sues Hampton's Magazine and writer Cleveland Moffett for libel over claims of glucose and impure candies in Philadelphia. Retractions signed by Moffett and Hampton's president concede error and announce correction letters to be published in the March issue.
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Philadelphia
Shearman & Sterling
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City Attorney Buyings Case Decided by Circuit Judge
In Danville circuit court Judge Kimbrough handed down a decision in the case involving City Attorney buying actions brought after a grand jury inquiry. The ruling centers on alleged improper conduct and the court's findings set forth the legal implications for the office.
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Danville
Kimbrough
Philippines Volcano Killing 700 in Talisay Town
Governor General Forbes reports a volcanic eruption in Batangas province tolling 700 lives in Talisay. The disaster reached the War Department as authorities assess the catastrophe and its impact on the region.
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Washington
Philippines
Talisay
Batangas Province
War Department
Forbes
Philippine Islands
Painful fingernail trouble cured by Cuticura treatment
A patient recounts long repeated inflammation of the nail base causing pain and temporary nail loss. After trying doctors’ remedies, he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, applying the ointment nightly to the nail base, and soon observed marked improvement.
In Use For Over g0 Years The Kind You Have Always Bought
The message advertising a long standing trusted product asserts consistency and reliability since its early years. It emphasizes duration and familiarity as a selling point to reassure customers of continued quality.
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Cure Causin g
A fragmented ad copy touts Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a cure for many diseases. The text claims easy dosing and health benefits though details are unclear.
New Friend Loans May Outshine Old Debts
The saying warns that borrowing from a new friend can feel easier than repaying a debt to an old acquaintance. It contrasts fresh generosity with burdensome obligations and hints at trust and reliability in social finance.
Bread of Life Minister Faces Scrutiny Amid Calls
The remark suggests concerns over a minister’s approach to church meals and outreach. Community members seek clarity on leadership style and religious duties as discussions unfold about credibility and service.
Norris On The Other Side In Nebraska Apportionment Fight
Washington dispatch reports disagreement among Nebraska Republicans over House size. Norris backs 300 members for all time, while Kinkaid and Hinshaw oppose shrinking Nebraska below six seats, yet favor Crumpacker's 433 member plan to preserve six Nebraska reps.
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Washington
Nebraska
Norris
Kinkaid
Hinshaw
Last Rehearsal of Decies Gould Wedding in New York
Preparations for the Decies Gould wedding proceed at St Bartholomew s church and the Gould home on Fifth Avenue. The rehearsal teaches the Beresford lads to manage the bride s long train as elaborate white and green decorations with lilies and marguerites are arranged for the church and home.
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New York
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Beresford
Marcius and
Graham
Lord Decies
George Gould
Fifth Avenue
Vivian Gould
Gould
Safe Blowers Loot Linwood State Bank in Silent Heist
Three robbers blew open the Linwood State bank safe in Linwood Kansas and escaped with 1800 dollars in silver and currency. A remainder of 350 dollars in gold was missed. Citizens rushed to the bank but were kept outside by two men while a third emptied the vault.
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Linwood, Kas
Linwood
Desire for unrestricted home rule voiced in Boston
A Beacon society gathering in Boston features a speaker advocating full self governance with no restrictions as the fundamental right of the nation’s citizens. The address emphasizes liberty and local autonomy as central to national progress.
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Boston
Beacon Society of Boston
Onc Pushes Popular Vote Amendment
Governor Harmon urged passage of a constitutional amendment to establish a popular vote system. The proposal seeks to widen participation and align state policy with national trends.
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Onc
Harmon
Notion of Blocking Any Other Legislation in Extra Session
The article notes that lawmakers plan to refrain from pursuing additional bills during the additional session. It emphasizes a pledge to limit actions to the specified agenda and to avoid broader legislative changes.
Fatal blast injures man in Ishpeming incident
A blast in Ishpeming injured one man and killed others whose bodies were blown to pieces, according to initial reports. Authorities investigated the incident scene and began identifying victims.
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Ishpeming
Venturer’s Claim on Family Farm Warned by Patent Elixir Ad
A Mills township reader, a forty five year old mother of thirteen from Scottville Michigan, asserts a claim about a vegetable compound promoted as narcotics free and made from native ingredients. The misspelled letter touts its healing powers and offers warnings about backache and illness relief with no narcotics.
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Scottville
Spain
Pinkham
Doctor’s daughter engaged to college student gets hopeful reply
In a Rehoboth Sunday Herald opinion, a physician’s daughter vows not to marry yet to a college student the father disapproves of. The lover fears an end, but the girl teases that a father giving up can spark renewed hope and patience.
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Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Careful Man Cited For Leaving Cigar In Office
A sharp exchange recalls a man described as very careful who allegedly left a partly smoked cigar in an office and later sent his clerk to retrieve it, prompting questions about his habits and conduct.
Idle reflections on grief and cheerful insensibility
The fragment cites Thackeray musing on how grief and care intertwine with buoyant avoidance, suggesting a paradoxical stance where cheerfulness masks inner peril and uncertainty.
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Thackeray
Results of Food Health and Natural Conditions From Right Feeding
A garbled note argues that proper feeding yields healthier conditions and genuine results. The fragment hints at observations on health and nourishment but lacks clear specifics or names.
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