Various Oddities From A Past Newspaper Mix
A roundup of curiosities and snippets includes a pickpocket theft in New York, a water supply transfer 95 miles away, London’s idea of steam fire engines on streetcar tracks, and the ranking of precious stones. Other items note Siam’s royal family, a Wisconsin man’s multiple marriages, Chicago’s police-to-population ratio, hosiery and health claims, a danger trap incident, a charity drive in Burnett Wisconsin, horse meat consumption in Chicago, and Jekyl Island’s weathered orange trees once thriving 150 years ago now owned by a Northeastern fishing club.
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Kealey
New York
Manchester
Eny
London
Siam
Wisconsin
Chicaro
Boston
Chicago
Jekyl Island
Georgia
James Shields Wins Senate Seat in 1848 Victory
The account recalls James Shields defeating Senator Breese in 1848 after distinguishing himself in the Mexican War and Cerro Gordo where a bullet passed through his lungs. The tale notes his dramatic recovery and attributes the win to his war record. A Butterfield quip about the Mexican bullet accompanies the anecdote.
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James Shields
Senate
Senator Breese
Shields
Cerro Gordo
Shield
Breese
Butterfield
San Francisco
Trips Undertaken for Health's Sake With Bitters
A health booster advises travelers to take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to counter fatigue and travel stresses. The tonic is praised as nerve support and stomach regulator, claimed to purify air and water, prevent malaria rheumatism and kidney or bladder troubles.
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Hostetter
Man fears woman in glasses as remedy ad claims
An odd fragment notes a man fears a woman who wears glasses while an old candy ad touts Cascaret cathartic as a guaranteed cure for bilious or costive conditions. It concludes with a stock line praising a man who means well.
No-To-Bac Quit Tobacco Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement for No-To-Bac from Sterling Remedy Co promises to quit tobacco use easily and forever, claim regained manhood and vigor, weight gain, and over 400000 cures. It urges buying from druggists with a free booklet and sample mailed, citing Chicago or New York offices.
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Ad. Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Mystery in White and a Matchmaking Detective
A veteran detective recounts solving a Yorkshire style tale of theft at Denzil’s house. A supposed ghost, a bicycle riding femme fatale, and a hollow stump post office reveal a masterful plot by a stern father to separate his daughter from a suitor. The detective uses wit to expose the theft, uncover the daughter’s night wanderings, and stage a dramatic resolution that unites lovers with a generous settlement.
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Denzil
Fetler
Densi
Dengi
Miss Denzi
Bicycle Girls Not Insurable Under Accident Policies
A Chicago Chronicle report explains that accident insurers ban women bicyclists from policies due to alleged frivolity and frequent minor claims. Exceptions exist for women with separate estates or travel-based business, who may ride for health or pleasure and still qualify as desirable risks.
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Chicago Chronicle
Pocketed Hands and Newsboys Influence Fashion
A literary man notes the decline of hands in pockets among men of all classes. He credits newsboys on city streets for prompting the change, as crowds attract attention and papers are thrust toward passersby, delaying progress for a moment.
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New York Times
Bargain Day in Indianapolis snippet
A brief fragment from Indlecapolis shows a wife asking if marked down dollars will be every day or only on Fridays. The exchange reveals a light domestic moment tied to shopping savings.
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Indlecapolis
Li Hung Chang Dines Alone Prefers Tea Over Chinese Dishes
A Lomson Standard piece describes Li Hung Chang's dining habits at official banquets. He eats from his own Chinese bill of fare at home and pretends to dine abroad, avoids certain foods, and drinks tea only. He maintains strict meal times and discipline with his cooks while smoking opium in a guarded pipe.
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Lomson
the Elysee
Wien
Bismarck
Friedrichsruh
Lina
Li Hung Chang
Bismuarek
Garlois
Ile
Tie
China
Slow Burning Powder History and Grain Shapes
German origin of slow burning powder called cocoa powder is noted. Different compositions around 79 percent caltpeter, 2 percent sulphur, and 18 percent charcoal influenced its color. Efforts to maximize gas near the muzzle led to varied grain shapes including hexagonal and prismatic forms with holes to improve burn uniformity.
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Germany
St. Nicholas
Li Huang Chang's Pipe Described by Birmingham Post
The Birmingham Post discusses Li Huang Chang's silver tobacco pipe from China. The device features a water reservoir, a vertical silver tube with a horn mouthpiece, and the pipe proper set into the reservoir so its end touches the water. Replenishment is frequent and there is a risk of drawing water instead of smoke if misaligned.
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Li Huang Chang
China
Birmingham Post
A Mosquito's Wonder
A humorous observation notes a mosquito wondering about a man who keeps biting his own jaw during a half hour of buzzing around his head. The city paper framing hints at comic irony and self-inflicted irritation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fragmentary note on renewed Leal strength and leadership
A garbled passage hints at a renewed sense of Leal strength and leadership with references to caternal lean lines and sugar syrup. It mentions few who have met progress and the idea that wiser figures know what is best, though the text remains unclear and fragmented.
Casearets Candy Cathartic Discovery of the Age
A garbled advert declares Casearets Candy Cathartic as a modern discovery for the stomach and bowels, promising gentle cleansing of the system, relief from headaches and fever, and relief of habitual constipation. claims are tied to a chemical formula and guaranteed sale by druggists.
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Tver
Ledise Laambel
Woman’s moustache seen. mood shifts to critique and flight from amiability
Observation notes how a woman’s onset of facial hair coincides with a change in demeanor, moving from amiability to sharp criticism and self-assertion, signaling a shift in social behavior and personal presentation.
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Warner’s
Safe Cure Co
Safe Cure
Lie Wung Chang
Cersing
Beerend Uae
Poe
Tim Maditon
Joveel Prelisg
Feawnen
Ayer
E. S. Murray & CO
Romito Building
Cosmers
Chicago Board of Transit
Dea Sak National Gank
Chao
I. i. Walget
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester, Mase
Columbia Art
Columbias
Hartford
Tom Coloneatia
Cal
Pope Mfg. CO
Conn
Jt Cit
Ans Wencies
Rere Ypol
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