Fragmentary Classified Snippets and Ads To Day
The page contains a mix of ad copy and short notices including a threatening note about a missing watch, a foot care product advertisement for Allen’s, ecclesiastical critique on animal anathemas, art references to Millais and Thaddeus Styka, and brief notices from Ogden Assay Co and Denver Colorado. The text is partial and jumbled but preserves against the background a variety of 19th to early 20th century ad and notice fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yal Academy
Millais
Pizzaro
Peru
London
Paris
Thaddeus Styka
Nogden Assay CO. F
Iestortaand
St. Denver
Colo
Thunderbolt Seen in Bristol Girding Scaffolding
A rare thunderbolt described by Bristol masons during a severe storm. They reported a dazzling ball of fire larger than a football that seemed to strike a chimney after clearing their scaffolded building. One man barely saved himself, others clung to planks as wind and debris flew. The chimney later stood as proof of the event.
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Bristol
Harfield
South Mead
Bald-Headed Barber Peddles Hair Restorer Gaffe
A New York Press spoof describes a bald barber near Grand Central offering Gloria Hair Restorer. The barber touts a product promising hair growth while customers wait for a shave, urging a wary patron to test the bottle as the barber’s own bald head looms nearby.
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Mair Mestover
Grand Central Station
Theo
Gloria Halr
Duillard
New York Press
Opportunity to arrange reception at St Louis Fair 1904
This notice invites travel to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition opening April 30 1904 in St Louis Missouri. It directs readers to contact F H Worsley of Salt Lake City for prearranged lodging and escorted arrivals, with free information on rates, stopovers and ticket limits for Utah parties and groups.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Roosevelt
F. H. Worsley
Dooley Block
Salt Lake City
Utah
Even Handed Justice and Animal Souls
The piece critiques misapplied moral doctrine urging humane treatment for animals, suggesting soul trans migration may place heartless humans into abused horses. It cites a religious-science crossfire noting modern thought shows scientists increasingly study religion.
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New York
Presbyterian
Invention on Emergency Street Car Brake
A Brooklyn designer Andrew J. Bristin proposes an emergency brake for street cars actuated by arm movement. The motorman would drop his arm to close a circuit and trigger automatic braking. Other inventions include safe oil lamps and insomnia curing electric sewing machines. Artificial milk exports abroad exceed $750,000 to the U.S. last year.
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M Mtutily
Germany
France
United States
Tragedy of the Klondike claims a traveler
A Klondike river tale recalls a traveler who slips into six inches of water while near the shore. In freezing conditions he lights several matches with numb fingers, but they fall away. He regains effort yet the frost seals his fate and he perishes after a failed attempt to relight.
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Carsleas
Klondike
SAVED CHILD'S LIFE Remarkable cure of Dropsy by kidney pills
Sedgwick Arkansas July 11 The case of W. 8. Taylors little son is described as remarkable in medical circles. The father says he stopped doctors medicines and used Dodd's Kidney Pulp giving 35 pills over 8 days, after which the swelling vanished and the child could walk run and sing, previously an invalid.
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Dadid
Sedgwick
Ark
Taylor
Crantry
Dodd
Bavarian Toy Museum Uses Traveling Lecturers
The Bavarian Trade Museum adopted a novel idea to interest and instruct the public and toy purchasers by sending traveling lecturers who demonstrate the practical workings of toys with working models. A complete railroad train can run backward and forward at various speeds and stop at will.
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Bavarian Trade Museum
Dead Romeo Protests Then Dies A Second Time
Glasgow theater manager Alexander known as Alick played Romeo after taking poison and died on stage. The audience mocked the scene and he rose to claim he could still perform Romeo before collapsing and dying again, in a grim incident that drew applause from the gallery.
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Romeo
Alexander
Glasgow
Juliet
Alick
Women Enter Jewelry Trade Across Ages and Arts
A newspaper exchange notes that women rarely pursue jewelry work though skilled apprenticeships enable women to serve female tastes and start their own shops. An Englishwoman excels in gem setting and painting precious stones, though the work strains the eyes. Also recounted is a pun on promotion to Canon Melville, and a naturalist’s tale of ants bridged by sand to circumvent tar barriers on a table.
Fate of Empires and the Danger of Decline
A brief meditation notes that empires wobble and fall as leaders misread signs of decline while speeches claim finality. It contrasts political rhetoric with the fragile fate of great states, urging caution in eras of apparent ultimate achievement.
Chinese funeral banners replace wreaths in lavish burial customs
A rich Chinese man’s funeral is marked by pomp with banners carried by hired men. White alka banners bear black velvet inscriptions to express wishes to the deceased and family for generations. After a lengthy ceremony at the cemetery, banners are returned and placed in the family’s rooms.
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China
Nver
Chine Man
Notable Reflections on Character and Duty From Landon Answers
Reverent musings urge noble living and integrity amid disappointment. The text counsels authenticity and aspiration, noting routine as a ground to stand on. A fragmentary ad promises mothers information on teething remedies and sold by A. & Olmsted of Laling, N.
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Landon
CLAIM SATAN AS HELPER STAGE MAGICREN CONFRONT
Stage magicians today differ from ancient brethren as they exploit beliefs in devilish aid to draw crowds and money. In a Paris university tale Roger Bacon faced danger for witchcraft, while modern acts advertise through implied diabolical connections to boost box office profits.
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University of Paris
Roger Bacon
Satan
When Success Is Easy Principles for Success
The brief notes five simple rules for success: industry without overwork, learning from others, ability with modesty, simple correct habits, and honesty politeness fairness. Any ordinary person who follows them cannot miss success. Success is easier than failure.
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London
Wrong Track Food Switch Boosts Health Says Patient
A patient describes lifelong digestion problems until switching to Grape-Nuts with cream. After starting the cereal the writer reports rapid improvement in strength, appetite, and overall health, noting sustained energy from small servings. Ends with a promotional nod to Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville book.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Michayl
Wellville
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Adlen
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LeRoy, N. Y
Man Society
Dresden
Vanburen
Ind
Thompson
Miscife
Vienna
Babe
St Quentin
Ssvatss Free
Browninc Bros. CO
Oltage City
Id's
Louis
Cotas Oy
HSET
Usay
Geraci
Merchant's Uottage
Waterman Ave
Bismarck
Prince Bismarck
Berlin
Federal Council
Bern
William
Dr. Roth
Tau
Bak Menitson Win
Shores
Patna
S the
Peery Bros. Wheat
Egnes
Cong
Mountaineer
Salt Lake City, Utah
Andrew J. Bristin
Brooklyn, N. Y
Great Britain
Great Northern
Philadelphia
Canon Melville
England
Earl of Dudley
Mr. Melville
David
Earl
Chesey & CO
Tutedo
A. & Olmsted
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