President Surprises Bride at White House Reception
A Chicago editor and newlywed couple toured White House receptions where the President identified the bride by style and charm. The correspondent privately informed Colonel Lamont of the plan. the President congratulated the bride and noted the few brides present that day, sparking surprise and tears.
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Philadelphia Ledger
White House
Chicago
Washington
of White
Treasury Department
Lamont
Sam
Cpa
Captain Jack Mellon Ad journed an Oration
A New Orleans crowd at a Truthful James saloon invites Captain Jack Mellon to a speaker. Mellon humorously announces a larger agricultural marvel then reveals a practical joke, ending with amused diplomacy. A scientific note then lists artesian wells, noting depths in Northhampton, St Louis, and a world famous Pasay well near Paris.
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Jack Mellon
New Orleans
Captain Jack
Northampton
Mass
St. Louis
Prussia
Pasay
Paris
On Tong Kiao
China
Water on an Empty Stomach Cites Health Benefits and Cautions
The article argues drinking water before breakfast aids digestion by thinning mucus and waking peristalsis, with warm water preferred for the elderly or those with gastric issues. It notes salt improves effects and compares to soup. It also mentions Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Reviewer, Edward Harrington M P, a court conviction in Ireland, and a Chicago Special on Knights of Labor disciplinary actions.
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Edward Harrington
Tralee Court
Ireland
the Sentinel
Ovens
National League
Harrington
Chicago
Knights
Bor
Powderly
George Schilling
Gatarrh Remedy Promises Quick Relief From Distress
Dr Sage advertises Gatarrh Remedy as a cure for nasal issues and general indisposition. The piece notes it will relieve discomfort and offensive breath, urging readers to try the product through a bold, sensational tone. In a separate historical vignette, the Panhandle ranger force led by Capt McMurray and three counties pursue Brooking thieves in a multi-year case.
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Texas
Brooking
Panhandle
Capt. McMurray
A Square Statement by a Carpenter about a Remedy
A carpenter credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with curing years of consumptive symptoms. He claims the remedy rebuilt his strength and has him on a sure recovery. A Magdeburger Zeitung correspondent reports doctors hope the Crown Prince of Germany will fully recover from throat trouble.
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Roemi
Magdeburger Zeitung
Ban Remo
Germany
Experience of WNrs Peters and Various Health Claims
Fragmented OCR notes recount Mrs Peters illness and cures by medicines including Allen's Lung Balm. Mentions Gen Sheridan, Dr Lloyd, and a Swede named Alexander Nelson who died in Granite Falls jail from tremene. The text absurdly mixes ad-like testimonials and dubious health claims.
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Lloyd
Ohio
Allen
Alexander Nelson
Granite Falls
England and America clash over lynching and throne news
A violent lynching in Rives Tennessee targets three men for assaulting a ten year old girl, sparking community condemnation of the attackers. Est correspondence notes Bulgaria throne candidates. Sweden’s Duke of Gothland is mentioned as a possible heir. Various fleeting items include medical remedies and notices about land, publishing, and church leaders.
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Rives
Tenn
Adam Charles
Andy Miller
William Smith
Meyers
Correspondence de l'Est
Russia
Duke of
Gothland
Sweden
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Christmas ad for Rocker $2.75 from Thurber & Coy
Advertisement promotes Pat ent Rocker priced at 2.75 by Brad street and Thurber and Co Minneapolis with an ex congressman pew. It claims an Iowa man from Orange dead and touts Cole's Carbolisalve as a quick cure for burns scalds ulcers poisons bites and skin issues with costs 9% and 50 cents at Draggista.
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Bradstreet
Thurber & Coy
Minneapolis
Pew’ ‘Ag
Orange
Iowa
Cole
Draggista
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Bradstreet, Thurber & Co
Wnrs. Peters
Andrew
Petera
Gen. Sheridan
Army and Navy German Club of
Mr. McLane
United States
France
Levis Morton
Lord Lyons
A. F. Smith
Prince of
Naples
Europe
Edmunds
Vermont
Bradstreet, Thurber,4‘Co
Cameron
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Express
P. Dress
T. A. Slocum
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Archabbot
Boniface Wilmer
St. Vincent, Pa
Pune
Rae
Pearce
St. Paul
Mine
Mall
Expresso
Drecglata
Dave
Big Boston
Pettit
Geslers
J. P. Allan
Sianssoo J. F. Williamson
Colom Brookis
Pemenets
Ovek Siewien
Tyas
Combis
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Camden
N. J
John St
New York
RMS
Franks Powell
LA Croese
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Stu Uege
H. Nelson
Shington Avenue
Minneavols
Minn
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan Avenue
O.J. Wrath Wratherby
Kansas City, Mo
N. W
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Hanner
Texxs
Christina Gue
Leoxard
Lyon & Healy
D. Ditson & CO
Boston
S. E. Olson & CO
Mammoth
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