Lost canvass and a century of bits in one spoof
A reminiscence on a former government employee now at the government printing office recalls a long, unsuccessful canvass. The piece lists humorous, exaggerated counts of actions and losses, then shifts to reports from literature about ancient civilizations unearthed in Crete and Babylonia. It ends with moralizing quotes and brief local notices.
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Chicago Chronicle
Abraham
Crete
Knossos
Minos
Nippur
Babylonia
Temple of
Bel
Christ
Palestine
University of Pennsylvania
Hilprecht
Temple
Review
Man Bites Nail Incident and Quips on Pain Balm
J C Mount of Three Mile Bay New York slipped while opening a box and drove a ten penny nail into his hand. He treated the wound with Chamberlains Pain Balm and reported complete pain relief and rapid healing. Sold by A E Howell Socorro and W M Borrowdale Magdalena.
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J. C. Mount
Three Mile Bay
N. Y
Chamberlain
A. E. Howell
Socorro
W. M. Borrowdale
Magdalena
Royal rambles and cures in a curious column
A collection of anecdotes and promotions from a bygone era. King George III visits Weymouth and chats with a field worker who insists she would not travel to see the king. Dr King’s New Discovery is extolled by a Kentucky druggist. Pension details for Indian Wars survivors are advertised, with bank terms criticized by a Kansas City Journal remark.
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George III
England
Weymouth
George
Chicago News
C. T. Smith
Davis
Dr. King
Cayuse
Texas
New Mexico
California
Utah
Oregon
Washington
Freedom of movement in American public spaces praised
Londoner Charles Ashton notes in the Chicago Journal the unusual American liberty to move through public buildings and large mercantile stores without pressure to buy. He contrasts this with European habits, admiring the absence of solicitation for patrons in vast shops.
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America
Charles Ashton
London
Chicago Journal
Public to readers offered 10 cent trial weekly
A promotional note offers The Public a ten cent mail trial to non subscribers. It highlights the 16 page weekly review, its bipartisan opinions, cartoons, book notices, and diverse content. Editor Louis F. Post leads the effort, with subscription details and address for ordering. Also mentions Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praise and local retailers A E Howell Socorro and W M Borrowdale Magdalena.
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Louis F. Post
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Promises Clear Skin
Advertisement extols Bucklen’s Amica Salve as a cure for eczema salt rheum and skin blemishes. It claims to prevent eruptions blotches and pimples and also heals sore lips chapped hands and chilblains. The salve priced at 25 cents is available at druggists.
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Bucklen
A Civil Word and a Pleasant Physic Ad
A French king's line on civil words inspires a reflection on kindness. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as an easy to take pleasant remedy, for sale by A. B. Howell in Socorro and W. M. Borrowdale in Magdalena, with subscription for Tun Carertars.
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John Wesley
Chamberlain
A. EB. Howell
Socorro
W. M. Borrowdale
Magdalena
Gains Forty Pounds In Thirty Days Miracle Tablet Claim
Holley Bros and A E Howell advertise Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with a testimonial of a younger brother gaining forty pounds in thirty days and fully recovering. The ad notes a good trade volume and sale by Howell in Socorro. A separate item recounts a congressman courting a Washington girl with a bouquet and a quip about amending words, as reported by the New York Daily.
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Chamberlain
Congress
Washington
New York Daily News
Electric Bites Claim Health After Illness in Welfare Tex
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas describes severe biliousness and back pain that left him unable to eat or sleep. After using Electric Bitters he reports better sleep appetite and strength. Advertorial tone touts health benefits and urges readers to try the product from druggists.
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Alfred Bee
Welfare
Tex
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Abeyta Block
San Marcial
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H. M. Dougherty
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Terry Block
Lpego Baca
Preeman & Cameron
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Wwe
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Albuquerque, Ene
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Ohio
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Denver
Coty
BSE
Burlingame & CO
CxsSkatony
Ettiss Gold & Svat
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TNT
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Jarvent Dtr
Democratic
W. TH. Andrews
E. W. Eaton
Leandro Baca
Hermene G. Baca
Brolesso A. Pino
Benjamin Sanchez
Mauricio Miera
A. €. Torres
Contreras
Carpio Padilla
W. W. Jones
Chicago
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Pat
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Feranken Trishill
Patrick
Temperance Society
Rivérente
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Jones St
Stowx City
Gripe
Tee
BOE
Romety
Catemp
Newark
Rasvss
Bryan
Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Swiet Specific CO
Atlents
Doctor J. Kornitzer
J. Kornitzer
St. Louis
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Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
Birmingham
Memphis
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Carthage Goal Mining CO
M. L. Hilton
Givane Litera
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