Crooks of Old Castile and Victoria in Military Dress
A Detroit Free Press piece on Spanish swindlers from Castile aiming to defraud Michigan residents including farmer victims near Detroit. It argues the con artists may be Americans in Spain and describes their criminal, artistic tactics and elusive signatures. Also notes Queen Victoria’s early military reviews showing evolving royal attire.
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Free Press
Madrid
Spain
John J. Potter
Alpena
Parnell
Michigan
Castile
Detroit
Detroit Free Press
Patti Stote Describes Adelina Patti On Stage Fright
The New York Telegram quotes Adelina Patti writing in French about her feelings before singing. She says nervousness grows as performance nears, stage fright dominates her, and even during singing she cannot analyze her sensations. She notes reactions vary by role and co stars.
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Patti Stote
Adelina Patti
A.omething
New York Telegram
Coal Resources and Geography of West Virginia Analyzed
A fragmented account notes West Virginia spans about 17 000 square miles of coal deposits, claims the state holds a coal area larger than Pennsylvania by 2 000 square miles, and mentions counties and seams such as the Pittsburg seam. An ad promotes Allen's Foot-Base powder for foot ailments, with a free sample via Allen 8. Olmsted, LeRoy, N Y. The text ends with a line about a sweet girl graduate finishing a literary work.
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West Virginia
Virginia
United States
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Allen
Olmsted
Leroy,n. Y
Grim collge of stray fragments and ads
A collage of aged apothecary patter and endorsements. Nondescript quotes praise Piso's Cure and a fitful array of household tips and sham health claims. The text threads through with stray names, dates, and product slogans from a bygone era.
Grain-O: A Coffee Alternative Made From Pure Grains
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims to suit delicate stomachs and be inexpensive, with packages priced at 15 and 25 cents. Children may drink it with benefit.
European Motor Vehicle Taxes Spark Local Bureaucracy
European levy on motor carriages and motor bicycles adds 60 francs and 20 francs provincial taxes plus municipal charges of 100 and 50 francs. Also includes ads for Allen's Foot-Ease and Coke Dandruff Cure offering remedies and trial packages.
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Antwerp
Senator's Letter Promotes Northwestern Travel to Hot Springs and More
A promotional letter extols train travel on the Northwestern line to Hot Springs South Dakota and other northern destinations. It highlights Elkhorn Valley Nebraska, Deadwood, Lead City, Spirit Lake, Okoboji, and Minnesota lakes as accessible resorts with varied hotels and natural features. The piece appeals to invalids and young travelers seeking recreation.
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Sprirgs
South ‘Dakota
Jong
Fremont
EL Horn
Missouri Valley
Nebraska
Elkhorn Valley
Glack Hille
Valcke Maaieret
Hern
Maia
Ailis
Soenigie
Bailis
Scekery Beauli
Aeiposlpa
Black Hilla
Spirit Lake
Okoboji
Norhern
Iowa
Minnesota
Minnesota, But We. Wo Lke To Say That Were Are A Great Many Zone Lue. Inc
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for many ailments in women. It promises free advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts and claims she has helped a million women regain health.
Vested Rights Are Often Only Wrongs
A brief Indianapolis News quotation notes that vested rights are often inveterate wrongs, reflecting skepticism about entrenched legal claims. The line underscores tension between established interests and justice.
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Indianapolis News
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Pes Keeee
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
Ayer
N. Muszsice
St. Anthony
Lows
Peiver
F Junction
Wis
Liceman Ceman Is & Pooler
Orlean A. Kelly
Deadwood
Peter
Crooks OF
OLD Castile
Victoria
Dsstame
Windsor
Price
Piso
Wa O. Rapenay
Vanburen, Ind
Ron
Sains
Exil
S. Olmsted
le Roy
W. V. ‘Sullivan
U. S
Mississippi
W. v. Sullivan
Dr.Hartman
Oxford
Miss
Peruna
Sulivan
Kidreus
Columbus
Paris
J. R. Buchanan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Brewster
Paine Oh
Parlon
Baker's Chocolate
LA Belle Chocolatiere
Walter Baker & CO. Limited
Minneapolis, Minn
Seth i Omarene
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