Sale of Delinquent Real Estate in Winchester Va
A list of delinquent real estate in Winchester Virginia for the year 1895 returned by the City Treasurer due to unpaid taxes. The inventory includes numerous individuals and estates such as Lovett, C M, Mann, M I, Mash, Samuel, Newman, John, Newton, Mary, and many others with various estates and trustees named. The notice records taxes owed and owners or claimants connected to parcels in Winchester.
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Winchester
City of
Notice of Public Auction for City Taxes 1897
Notice is given that the Red Estate or sufficient portion to cover taxes interest and costs will be sold at public auction in front of the Court House on Wednesday November 10 1897 unless taxes interest and costs are paid to the treasurer before the sale.
Portrait of a Grandmother Across the Years
A reflective verse tracing a grandmother’s transformations through attire and time. The speaker recalls her past self at a dim ball, the secret exchange with fate, and the serene pose of a now distant, untroubled youth as life moves on.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement
One hundred dollar reward for any catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. testimonials free. price 75 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists. West Truax Walding Kinman Marvin endorse the product and business integrity.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Pruggists
O Hal
Editor Accommodates Obit and Local News
A rural editor agrees to publish a lengthy Aunt Kalline obituary and a daughter Scrilly's upcoming wedding while accepting several requests for promotion and reader copies. A Three year old in Lynn Center Illinois is treated with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup. Mr. Johnson endorses it as superior and widely trusted, sold by Wheat Drug Co.
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Kalline
Scrilly
J. A. Johnson
Lynn Center
Johnson
Chamberlain
Johnson Bros
Wheat Drug Co
No boiling eggs advice from Rohrer in Ladies' Home Journal
Mrs. Rohrer warns against boiling eggs. Use four eggs per quart of water, bring water to a boil then cool to 180 Fahrenheit and cook five minutes for creamy whites and soft yolks. If water boils or eggs increase, adjust time and temperature to prevent indigestible whites.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Catarrh Cure
Do not rely on snuffs or local applications for catarrh. Catarrh is a constitutional disease and Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood to remove the taint. Many testimonials claim cures. try Hood's Sarsaparilla to obtain relief.
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Hood
Husband and wife trade tale of Mrs Browser encounter
Dialogue reveals the husband spent over two hours with Mrs Browser but claims she did all the talking. The exchange frames a tale of social gossip and perceived intrigue.
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted by Wheat Drug Co
An advertisement urges cough and cold sufferers to use One Minute Cough Cure as an infallible remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles marketed by The Wheat Drug Co.
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The
Wheat Drug Co
John Browns pistol on display at Third Avenue curios shop
A long barrel Chickapee 32 caliber revolver believed used by John Brown at Harper’s Ferry is shown in a New York curios shop window. The pistol’s history tracks from Brown’s capture to its many owners and dealers who doubtfully confirm its authenticity.
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Third Avenue
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
New York Sun
Ieader
Brown
Kansas
Massachusetts
Brewer
Harper’s Ferry
Daingerfield
Virginia
U.S. Army
Robt. E. Lee
Thos. Hovenden
New Jersey
Mr. Hovenden
Edward G. Brewer
Mr. Brewer
Prophetic theory on race mixing by Bishop Gaines
Atlanta dispatch reports Bishop Gaines of the colored church arguing that the Black race is gradually absorbed by whites through graded mulatto changes. He claims the process will erase African characteristics, leaving about two million pure Africans out of eight million, predicting eventual assimilation into a Caucasian identity.
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Atlanta
Gaines
Colored Church
South
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Urges Quick Relief
An advertisement asserts instant relief from skin conditions like eczema and eruptions with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It touts powerful, lasting relief and promotes Wheat Drug Co as the supplier.
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DeWitt
Hortensia Confronts Dad Over Potatoes and School System
Hortensia refuses to recognize taters while her father presses for spuds during a tense kitchen exchange. The scene shifts to question whether their touted high school system is failing or not as the family argues.
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Hortensia
Papa
Electric Bitters touted for women's ailments and general health
A Victorian era advertisement claims Electric Bitters helps women who work at clubs or home face health issues like loss of appetite headaches and sleeplessness. It promotes the remedy as ideal for female complaints and nervous troubles and urges all delicate women to keep a bottle. Sold by druggists at 50 cents.
Manly Boy Virtues Over Wealth In Exchange Message
A dated exchange highlights beliefs that good health and virtuous conduct outweigh wealth. It argues boys should honor parents, develop honest habits, maintain a clear conscience, and reject temptations to disrespect women while choosing useful work over idle entertainments like dancing or gambling.
Palmistry Joke Sparks Pleasant Drive on Country Road
They were driving along a shady country road when he asked about palmistry. She retorted that if she could read one hand she could foretell a pleasant drive, prompting him to grab both reins and the moment.
Cascare is Candy Cathartic described as a cure all
An advertisement extols Cascare as a pleasant to taste medical discovery that acts gently on kidneys liver and bowels cleansing the system dispelling colds curing headaches fevers habitual constipation and biliousness. It urges readers to buy a box of G C C priced 10 26 or 50 cents and guarantees cure by druggists.
Night and Day Wit Sparks in Club Dialogue
A Detroit Journal remark features a witty exchange about women clubs and their supposed nightly revels. The pair joke that women guard their complexions, while artificial light shines on their features, unlike daylight.
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Detroit Journal
Pen and Typewriter Experimental Rate Test
An experiment in a French office compared a skilled typewriter and expert penman. The task measured how many eight word phrases could be produced in five minutes. The typewriter achieved 37 phrases while the penman managed 23.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Liver Tonic Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for constipation sluggish liver biliousness and headaches. It claims druggists offer refunds and lists sample booklet free with purchase.
Painter-Prisoner King and Other Oddities at Hand
Ham N Ghi ex king of Anam held in Algiers pursues painting and plans to send works to the salon. He is a musician who cannot enjoy Wagner. Texan J M Thirlwend swears by De Witts Little Early Risers for quick digestion after a sluggish spell. A mule spur quip ends with a humorous boss remark.
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Ham N’ghi
Anam
Algiers
Wagner
J. M. Thirlwend
Grosbeck
Tex
de Witt
Wheat Drug Co
Sam
Presidents’ deaths and burials listed by era
A compiled list details the causes of death and burial sites of U S presidents from Washington to Arthur as reported by the Medical and Surgical Reporter. It notes illnesses from laryngitis and cholera to assassination and paralysis, with burial places such as Mt Vernon Quincy Monticello Montpelier Marble New York City North Bend and Albany.
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Geo. Washington
Mt. Vernon
John Adams
Quincy
Mass
Thos
Jefferson
Monticello
Jas
Madison
Montpelier
Monroe
Marble Cemetery
New York City
John Quincy Adams
House of Representatives
Andrew Jackson
Hermitage
Nashville
Tenn
Martin van Buren
Kinderhook
N. Y
Wm. H. Harrison
North Bend
Ohio
John Tyler
Richmond
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
Louisville
Millard Fillmore
Forest Hill Cemetery
Buffalo
Franklin Pierce
Concord
N. H
James Buchanan
Lancaster
Andrew Johnson
Greenville
Ulysses S. Grant
Riverside Park
R. B. Hayes
Fremont
J. A. Garfield
C.J. Guiteau
Cleveland
C. A. Arthur
Bright
Rural
Albany
Dr Kings New Discovery Free Trial Bottle Advertisement
Cut this out and take it to your druggist for a free sample bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. No purchase required to try. It claims to cure and is used by many physicians in severe cases. Trial bottles free at any drugstore. Regular size 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Dr. King
Black student joked about studying large stack of books
A Henry county Black person was found carrying a vast bundle of books and asked if he was going to school. He replies yes, they belong to his brother, and he jokes that he can perform many math operations, mocking ignorance beside him.
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Henry County
Atlanta Constitution
Clean Blood Beauty Cure Ad Promotes Cascarets
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a blood cleansing laxative for clear skin. It promises to banish pimples boils and blemishes by “stirring up the lazy river” and driving impurities from the body, with prices of 10c 25c and 50c and a druggist guaranteed satisfaction.
Restau rant pivots on sugar for coffee
Tommy asks why one spoonful works, Papa reveals the cafe allows all the sugar. The exchange captures a humorous kitchen moment amid daily routines.
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Tommy
Papa
Spencer man testifies DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured years of piles
J. C. Berry of Spencer Missouri says he cured himself of a thirty year pile problem using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve after trying many remedies. He offers to verify the claim to anyone who writes him at The Wheat Drug Co.
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J. C. Berry
Spencer, Mo
DeWitt
DeWhitt
World on verge of another revolution seen daily
An exchange quotes a man predicting a global upheaval and a cool companion noting it will end in twenty four hours and begin anew, a line attributed to the Washing ton Star reflecting cyclical turmoil.
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Washington Star
Advert for Salve for Skin Ailments and Piles
A historical advert touts the best Salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box for sale by all druggists dated March 3.
Fine young man and shy poker remark
A Louisville Courier snippet quotes Colonel Stillwell praising a "fine young man" while a girl asks about his shyness. The colonel admits he has not played poker with him, adding a light humorous note.
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Colonel Stillwell
Bhim
Louisville Courier- Journal
Salvation free sparks tariff debate in church jest
A Pennsylvania protectionist hears salvation praised as free at church and writes to his congressman asking why it was not taxed. The piece weaves comic exchanges about office supplies, printing costs, and cabinet or White House visitors, ending with a joke about kissing the wrong girl.
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Pennsylvania
Times Office
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Colo
Braddock
Pall Mall
Anderson
Etta
Clifford and Kent
Genread
George W
Nahiing
Elizabeth &E
Ilarriet Estate
Washington Gri
Val
Kent
Alley
Es Braddock
D Tyney
Bila
Herris
Charles
Loudoun
Hockman
Mary E
I Lutchinson
Es Cameron
Jobe
Jno
Alexander
Cameron
Kerns
Thomas Estate
Baker’s Lanc
Kremer
Rose
Lowery
James P
Magalis
William
Piccadilly
East Lane
Markell
Anna A
Loud
Sharp
Florence
Warwick
Monmouth
Taylor
Lizabeth Heirs
Yrenary
Walter
Dortsey
Wilson
Wesley
Luke
Ted
Washington
Leicester
Es Loudoun
Cecil
James
Loudoun and Hart
Cecil Ob
Es Kent
Baker’s Lane
Lot
Oh K
Lafecater
Es Wilwig
Clifford
Ws Cameron
S Cameron
Bond
James L. Redmon
Geo. W. Kurtz
Market and
Water Streets
Liberty& Denny
Stieff
Chas, M. Stieff
Baltimore, Md
N. Liberty Street
Washington, D.C
Eleventh St. N.W
Yankee Blade
Brooks
Maine
Baltimore
Julius Hines & Son
Maren
Franck Baker
STEEL
Water Street
Loet
Frs
Kern
Attorney-At-Law
Banitz Building
Court House
Ole F. Nelson
Orfice
Court House Avenue
Hom Boyd, JR
Ofrick
Maj. H
Olmes Conrad
Renee M. Ward
Frederick
Court House Ave
Cameron Hall
Ene E. Conrad
Attorney -At-Law
OrFrice—Holmes Conrad
Riva
E. Byrd
Frederick Clarke
West Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals, of
Orrick—Court House Avenue
Jvaurice M. Lynch
Orric E
Mitchel Knight
D. D
Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery
Masonic Temple
Taylor Hotel
Funk & Ray
Main Street
Miles
Curio
Wm. H. Schieffelin
Chicago
Boston
Pen and Typewriter
Abraham Lincoln
J. Wilkes Booth
Springfield
Beauty
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Chemists
New York
C. J. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
Aia
Ouida
Orange Observer
Bucklin’s
Arnica
Bob
Capitol
White House
Congress
Cincinnati
Tribune
Gleaner
Winchester Times
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