Pigeon English Memo Sparks Baltimore Family Tease
A Baltimore family laughs at a kitchen wall note written in a mix of English German on a memorandum sheet. The domestic aide, a middle aged German relative, shows phrases like Tapioca pruns corn Starsh Shradded and Sardien samon Ege de Salve sellerie. The awkward shorthand is sent to friends in Baltimore as a clani. Old Hubby and Young Wifey exchange quips about dress alterations and cost.
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Providence
R. 1
Baltimore
Baltimore News
How It Was Done and a Coffee Alternative
A physician recalls a westward case where a boy improved after a prescribed paper was given for holding rather than swallowing. A mother praises the paper’s effect. The item also notes a German physician arguing coffee harms the heart and endorses Postum as a healthy substitute, citing personal and patient results.
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Harper's Weekly
Many Nations Face Turmoil in Broad Range of News
A hodgepodge of reports covers U S and world events from budget battles to street violence. Topics include Indian appropriation bills, idle freight cars on Pennsylvania rails, storms in Georgia, a London stage act, court cases in New Jersey and Kansas, suffrage clashes, a Brooklyn bridge incident, and international diplomacy on Norway and Turkey. The roundup notes police, legal, and political developments with several fatalities, indictments, and military plans in early stages.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Gecousads Cokbreetniass
Georgia
Talsall
London
George Washington
Gasex County
New Jersey
Lawrence Haacke
New Listard
Martha Anderson
Jonesville
Wis
Newton Edmunds
Dakota Territory
Yankton National Bank
Yankton
King Maguel
Lisbon
David Kolten
United States Navy
Olive Kolten
St. Louis
Corporation Commission of
Oklshoma
Santa Fe Railroad
Whit le
W. B. Ridgiey
National Bank of Commerce of
Kansas City
Victoria
B. C
House of Commons
John Grant
Brooklyn
John W. Bookwalter
Ohio
C. S. Tanner
Providence
KR. I
Tom Longboat
Cansitt
Park Square Coliseum
Boston
Nero
Bleworth
Kan
Drous Court
Muench
Jesse Watson
Little Christine Musick
Watson
Russia
Foster M Voorhees
Frank H. Coombs
Bankers’ Life Insurand Company
Lincoln
Neb
Roosevelt
Tait
Essentials and remedies plus seed ads and a joke
A mix of old time advice extolling Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a wholesome family laxative, a brief anecdote about Senator Hoar and whist, and assorted seed company promotions from La Crosse Wisconsin. Includes a small nursery ceiling joke.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Fragmented Echoes of Quotations and Ads From a 19th Century Page
A garbled collage of quotes, self reflection lines, and ad-like fragments including names such as Johnson and Emerson, with stray phrases about wills, handwriting, and a note ob Band. The text threads through anecdotes, ads, and moral snippets reflecting era sentiment and public notices.
Beware of Mercury Containing Ointments for Catarrh
Scattered lines warn against mercurial catarrh remedies and unsafe tonics. The text cites Halls Catarrh Cure and Castoria style claims, including warnings about internal use and dangerous ingredients. It also weaves in unrelated diary snippets and a generic motto about personal responsibility.
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Suzy J. Cheasey
Toledo
Auine
Ry Taualiy
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Reader
Mrs T C Willadsen of Manning Town writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of severe female complaints and costly treatments. She urges any suffering woman to try it and notes the remedy restored her to health. Lynn Mass marketing copy promotes the product and invitation for advice.
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T. C. Willadsen
Manning
Town
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia EK Pinkham
Novel Entertainment Proposal Eludes Society Obstacle
The Lady's Pictorial notes society seeks a new pastime inviting ladies to bring a pet aversion. Critics fear many would struggle with the idea. A humorous exchange about back-buttoned waists highlights the era's fashion chatter and domestic humor.
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P. Murray, M. D
Caliente, Nevada
A. D. Knowlton Mining Engineer
Nevada
Pioche
James W
Chas W. Abbott
Aibett
Mester Ar
Ina
Abbot
John M. Breeze
LAW
Wining and Corporation Law
Ai Eie
F. R. McNamee
Delamar, Nevada
Chas
Lee Horsey
Piochm
F. K. Grill
M. Lansdowne
Thompson Block Ploche
Nev
Leon French
Jesse Simmons
Searchlight
Peck, Nevada
French & Simmons
Pioche Ee
Eory
Aesieg
Main
Wed
Campbell
Brwthore Osedialy Arited Tx
ST. John’s Lodge
Pwa
Carman’s Post Office
Sweet
Judd-Lund-Olson
General Merchandise
Alan
Pioche Station
J. G. Brown
Ites
Seanesto
Alabastine Co
New York City
Grand Rapids, Mich
Ymant
Thompson's
Cook
Ella
Tommy
Eric Jones
Harper's Bazar
Postam
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Hoar
Masachusetts
Sunday Magazine
Belver
Ealers
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crome
la Crosse Market
J Do
la Crosce
Win
John A. K
Willie
Billy
Mr. Johnson
Washington Lafayette Johnson
Mr. Jobnnenn
Johneon
William V. McManun
Letter Carriers’ Association of New York
Cincinnati
Brown
Emerson
Sir Philip Sidney
Gowthe
Mathera
Infanta
John
Sers
Putnam
W.l.douglas
Andi Oreh Sree
Ayaa
Sal
Carters
Cai
Shiiadb Gore J
Salt Lake City, No
Kgpowder
Vick
State St. Chesebrough Mfg. CO
New York Cay
Shield Brand
Countess Potocka
Ts. Elrey “Kendall Shoe CO. Mfgs
Kansas City, Mo
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Sloan's
Earl S.sloan
Mass
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