Answers for the Anxious The Baltimore womanly tips column
Westport reader Glorianna asks how to dissuade a persistent caller with a hatpin or ax, while other readers seek quirky household fixes. Waverly musician inquiries about ivory versus celluloid pianos. Roland Park wife asks about removing lard stains. Highlandtown woman wonders about hair loss remedies.
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Glorianna B
Westport
Glorianna
Waverly
Roland Park
Lucy F
Highlandtown
Spo
Lincoln Talk That Didn't Go
A young attorney with the Republican nomination for Congress in the Third district spoke to a meeting of colored citizens in support of William Hale Thompson's aldermanic bid in Second Ward. He urged loyalty to the party while a heckler interrupted, recalling emancipation and the progress of African Americans.
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Lincoln
William Hale Thompson
O'Neill
Republican Party
Chicago Chronicle
Remarkable Claims On Healers And Cures
A fragment references a debate on medical remedies and a famed tonic. It notes some believe in a medicine for dyspepsia and biliousness, while others doubt, urging a fair trial to prove value and effectiveness. Named figures or organizations are not clear in the readable text.
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Hostetter
To Meet the Scenery and a Dining Invitation
A note from T. Erribleigh Swell to a stenographer mentions inviting a friend to dine with Mr. Albert Fresco at Swell’s home tomorrow evening. The scene woman character is described as rothal, even in discussions of scenery.
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T. Erribleigh Swell
Albert Fresco
Rothal
América
Allen's Ease Powder Ad for Sore Feet and New Shoes
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Ease a powder for the feet It makes new shoes feel easy Cures riss itching swollen hot smarting sore and sweating feet Shoe Stores sell it 25c Address Allen B Olmsted Le Roy N Y
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Allen
Cryssists
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Rey
Col Stillwell Praises Brandied Cherries Sent to Cheer His Convalescence
Col Stillwell expressed gratitude for the brandied cherries sent to lift his spirits during convalescence. The gesture was greatly appreciated and noted in the Louis Republic report.
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Col. Stillwell
Pia Oy Louis
Republic
Town Topics Fragment Delivers Sudden Event Recount
A fragment from Town Topics presents a sudden event with terse dialogue. Names and precise details are unclear, but the piece hints at abrupt changes and prominent figures referenced in the local column.
Wild Flower Quietly Disrupts Hothouse Plants
A short, vivid note from the Atchison Globe describes a wild flower named Tekaheene wedged beside a hedge. Her simple resilience is said to outlast the surrounding cultivated plants, shifting the garden’s quiet balance.
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Atchison Globe
Letter Praising Lydia E Pinkham Cure for Female Weakness
A washed out testimonial letter from Mrs Annie Thompson of South Hot Springs Ark credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with curing chronic womb problems and restoring health. The piece also includes political notes about the gold standard and a June 22 Philadelphia convention with McKinley Roosevelt nominations and a presidential congratulatory telegram from the president.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia BH. Pinkham
Annie TxHompson
South Hot Springs
Ark
Republican Ticket Renews Gold Standard Policy Support
Philadelphia June 20 1900 The Republican National Convention opens with prayer and applause as Col Dick, Hanna and Lodge take roles. Senator Fairbanks and Col Dick lead to endorse McKinley and Roosevelt, with Roosevelt unanimously named vice president. Adjournment follows at 2 14 pm sine die.
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Free Limited
Baleana Ssene
Sxister
Eos
Rasgors Cies
Aes Adil
Nam Pot
Imi
Steenth
Stat
Arizona
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Srey
Schinleyer
Philadelphia
Foraker
William McKinley
Jessn
Roosevelt
Thurston
Nebraska
MecKinley
John W. Yerkes
Kentucky
Delegate Knight
California
McKinley
Gov
Mount
Indiana
Senator Lodge
Col
Lafayette Young
Iowa
Young
Michael J. Murray
Massachusetts
J. M. Ashton
Washington
Bartlett Tripp
Gov. Roosevelt
Hanna
Dr. Bolton
National Committee
Harman
Wolcott
Leen Norary Chareath
W. Oscotts
Committee On Permanent Organization
Butler Murray
New England
Rough Rider
Murray
James M. Ashton
Depew
New York
Lodge
United States
Senator Wolcott
Ashbridge
Serena Payne
National committeemen lists by state names
The national committeemen from the several states have been thus far selected with Arkansas to W. Rix, Arizona to W. M. Griffith, California to W. C. Van Fleet, Colorado to E. O. Wolcott, Connecticut to Chas. F. Breoker, Florida to John G. Long, Georgia to H. A. Rucker, Idaho to George L. Shoup, Illinois to Greaume Stewart, Indiana to Harry C. Newtow a, Indian Territory to Wm. M. Millette, Kansas to David W. Mulvane.
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Arkansas
C." W. Rix
Arizona
W. M. Griffith
California
W. C. van Fleet
Colorado
E. O. Wolcott
Connecticut
Chas. F. Breoker
Florida
John G. Long
Georgia
H. A. Rucker
Idaho
George L. Shoup
Illinois
Greaume Stewart
Indiana
Harry C. Newtowa
Ernest E. Hart
Indian Territory
Wm. M. Millette
Kansas
Notable 19th Century U.S. State Delegates List
A compilation listing state names with corresponding political appointees and representatives, including Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Maryland Montana Nevada North Carolina North Dakota New Hampshire New Jersey New York New Mexico Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming.
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Kentucky
John
Worth Dakota
P. J. McCumber
New Hampshire
Chas
T. ‘Means
New Jersey
Franklin Murphy
New York
Frederick S. Gibbs
New Mexico
Solomon Luna
Ohio
George B. Cox
Oregon
George A. Steel
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
M. S. Quay
Rhodes Island
Ene Brayton
South Carolina
E. A. Webster
South Dakota
J. M. Green
Tennessee
Walter B. Brownlow
Vermont
James W. Brock
Virginia
George E. Bowden
Washington
George H. Baker
West Virginia
N. B. Scott
Wisconsin
Henry C. Payne
Wyoming
Willis Vandervanter
Returning Home After Adjournment of Convention
Philadelphia crowd rushed to railroad stations as soon as the convention adjourned on June 22. Within an hour most attendees had left, with about 75 percent departed by 11 PM. Prominent leaders except National Chairman Hanna had left. Hanna remained at Haverford as guest of Clement A Griscom until Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Lodge
Hanna
Haverford
Clement A. Griscom
Home seeking migration letter touts Canadian farms
A 1909 letter from William Payne, written in Sault Ste. Marie, extols Canadian lands around Prince Albert and Regina for farming and ranching. He describes healthy livestock, abundant lumber, and affordable living with wages $1.75-$2.00 daily and $25-$35 monthly with board. Payne urges readers to seek information from government agents and immigration officials, promising assistance and urging timely relocation for a better home.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Rsian
Manitoba
Sivlagad Maar Ing. Rand
Michigan
McLeod
Winnipeg
Lethbridge
Peley
Regina
Prince Albert
Prince Place
Si Hhewan
Stoney
William Payne
J. Grieve
Saginaw
F. Pedley
Ottawa
Canada
D. L. Caven
Columbus
Ohio
E. T. Holmes
Bates
Indianapolis
Ind
The Foolish Maiden and the Question What Is Love
A fragmented tale from Harper's Bazar explores love through a Maiden asking what love means. The Ae Texnent Ode answers that love is dangerous and defeats the first law of a virginal life, while the Maiden tells a Child it is something you cannot truly obtain. The Maiden later seeks a convent, leaving the question unresolved.
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Ginkime
Harper’s Bazar
Roosevelt Leaves Convention Hall for Mrs Roosevelt’s Guest House
Philadelphia June 22 Gov Roosevelt accompanied by Gen Greene moves to a private house where Mrs Roosevelt is staying He declines interviews stating he will reserve comments for the nominating committee He has lunch with Gen Greene then departs for New York with several trips in company
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Philadelphia
Bathing ban on Modder River officers defy sentinels
In the Modder river area the rank and file were forbidden to bathe and sentinels were posted. A swimmer ignored summons to surrender and finally emerged, provoking a furious sentinel who claimed the swimmer as a prisoner, with the man replying he was an officer. Source London Chronicle.
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Modder
London Chronicle
Prohibition Events and Democratic Rallies Across Illinois
Prohibition at Chicago June 27 28 1900 with tickets on sale June 26 27. Democratic rally at Gas City July 4 1900. Road to attend these conventions via Great Western Railway Maple Leaf Route offering vestibuled trains free chair cars and dining car service. One fare for the round trip. For details contact F H Lord G P 113 Adams Street Chicago.
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Prohibition
Chicago
Democratic
Gas City
Iaga
Great Western Ry
Maple Leaf
F. H. Lord
G. P
Adams Street
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Prescription Feature
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as the best cure for chills and fever framed as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. Claims no cure no pay and a price of 50 cents.
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Grove
A Purist Challenge on the Corner Meeting
A fragmented exchange shows a purist insisting on a precise spelling and timing for a meet at the corner at eight, while the reply challenges the word choice. The odd dialogue hints at a character defined by linguistic exactness and social tension.
Fragmented 1900s era ad and quip snippets
A collage of vintage snippets includes an ad promising a one day cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a money back guarantee, a stray literary quip about an artistic pie, remarks on Barber’s drawing, Harlem reference, a Norwich street scene, and a string of garbled phrases and advertisements from the era. Contains multiple personalities and places with no single cohesive event.
Hals Catarrh Cure Typeface and Ad Puns
An old Chicago piece notes Hals Catarrh Cure and a 75 cent price, alongside assorted humor quips about public business, lions at society and bears at home, Uncle Sam and Garber’s Ink. The fragmentary text reflects newspaper ad copy and editorial asides from the Chicago Daily Democrat. It is a collection of miscellaneous lines rather than a single cohesive story.
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Canton
W. G. Roberts
East Washington St
Palmer
Burnham
McKkinley
President William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Somerville Journal
the Foolish Maiden
Maudie
Wu Sen
Purist
Miss Hicks
Barber
Harlem
Agreani
Piso
Maple Street
Norwich
Sydney Town and Country Journal
Ireland
C.J. Moffett
St. Louis, Mo
Price
Remem R Phat
Chicago Daily Democrat
Darty
Uncle Sam
Ueally
Hicago Democrat
Ooh
Texas
Cotton Belt
Memphis
WC. Peeler
D.P.A
Terin
ADAMS
T.paa
Nashville
Tong
Sutton
T.P.A
Chattatooga
Ted
F.rowyatt
Cincinnati
Obie
M. Adams
Cairo
Our
Animes
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
Winchester Avs
New Haven
Conn
DR. Moffett
C, J. Moffett
ST. Louis
Wen Er Ae - Chigago
Omaha
Os Ete
Newline
Rockford
Dubuque
Waterloo
Fort Dodce
Council Bluffs
GR. Bvand
Hanson
Chiccaes
Aonse
Addie
Sterling Remedy Company
Feng
Erick
Coltion Tse
Garris
Shang
Tuan
Rtie
Goldiex
Legalio
Fightin
Tion T
Sains
Delhi
Uta
Bicyclecats
Roberts’ Supply House
Minneapo’- Minn
Roe
Roberts
Sutpry PO
Seth
Kina
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