Grewsome Indian Charm Delights National Museum
A Cheyenne war tale centers on a macabre necklace donated to the National Museum. The artifact comprises a buckskin cord with beadwork, twelve human fingers, flint arrowheads, and three medicine bags. The fingers and skin came from enemies slain in battle, reflecting Cheyenne beliefs of miraculous power.
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National Museum
John G. Burke
United States Army
Crook
Fourth Cavalry
R. C. Mackenzie
Baptiste Pouvier
Big Bat
Medicine Man
Burke
Washington Post
First Dollar Keepsits Traveler’s Pride
A gray haired passenger boasts of still holding his first dollar, recalling the joke that the currency was imperfect and hard to pass along. An acquaintance reacts with curiosity as the exchange unfolds, illustrating thrift and humor.
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Valladelphia Press
Airy Persifnage at Sea Dialogue
A playful exchange aboard a ship features a spirited young woman chatting with the captain. She asks if boxing a compass is cruel, while the captain responds that rough weather and paddling a canoe are similarly harsh. The ship groans as the banter continues.
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Chicago Tribune
Faster Stroke Question Sparks Crew Debate
A varsity crew member asks if a faster stroke would improve style. The trainer replies that a paralyctic stroke would boost the crew, a remark noted in Tit-Bits. A separate Detroit Free Press exchange questions the value of a costly husband over high ideals.
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Detroit Free Press
Wifely Warnings and Wall Street Lambs
In a brief column style exchange from Chicago Record Herald and Washington Star a woman notes a man’s fear of rejection while a wife praises Charley’s disposition despite his home temper. The dialogue hints at romance prudence and social image. The piece reflects early 20th century gossip tone and domestic humor.
Mandalay’s Sacred City Seen Through Quiet Night and Light
The piece paints Mandalay as the Very Sacred City, with pagoda bells, grey and white walls, and tranquil bridges across a blue-hilled landscape. It notes the city’s contemplative air, the calm of pyathat kiosks, and the sense that a spirit lingers over forgotten things as crowds gather. It closes with a reflection on how a kind word can start lasting friendship.
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Mandalay
Old Royal City
Government of
India
Thes
Beeler and Weighs Against Pensioning Government Workers
The exchange features Beeler opposing pensioning of nonworking government employees and Heeler suggesting drastic action for those unable to work. In London Tit-Pits a sharp line is drawn on retirement policy. The page also recalls a joke exchange about Mars and dead seas and notes a claim about wood for pianos needing forty years of aging.
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London
Beeler
Heeler
Rheumatism Treated by Swift Specific S S S
The ad describes severe rheumatic pain and swollen joints, claiming uric acid poisons in the blood cause symptoms. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier that cleanses toxic matter, purifies circulated blood, and prevents future attacks, promising permanent relief and offering a booklet on rheumatism.
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Anheuser - Rh
Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass
St. Louis
Black & Tan
Winslow
Denver
Willie
Kansas City Journal
New York
Lizzie
New York Times
Wilhelmina Nagen
Rittenhouse St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Otto Ea Ata
Seine
Sterling
Rome Remedy Con Company
Chicago
Montreal
Sci Winnie Nice
Chicago Record-Herald
Little Dot
Mars
Johnny
Papa
Philadelphia Record
Lear
Atlanta, Ga
Professional Directory
Trust & Rust Architects
E. Congress St
Tucson
Arizona
Frederick Swinney
Atlas’ Boiler Preservative
Pennington St
Arizon
John D. Burgess
P. O. Box
Tucson, Ariz
W. Jd. Kirkpatrick
Attorney-at-Law No
West Pennington St
Tucson, Arizona
Owen T. Rouse
West Pennington Street
Paul C. Thorne
Aittorney-at-Law
Wlien Agrepcher
U. S
Nave
Edward H.stiles
WM. G. Loppenthein
Stone Avenue
F. A. Odermatt
Congress
Opticians
H. A. Schell
Edmund F. Burton, M. D
Cook County Hospital Cudience
North Stone Avenue
Tod
A.J. Gould
Ofice
North Stone Ave
N. H. Matas
Pennington Street
Court House
Mark Ji. Rodgers
H.e.crepin
Corns
Broadway
South 6Th Avenue
Rosa Goodrich Boido
Firizona Lodge No. 1
A. Co. VU. W
Andres Rebeil
M. W
Thomas Conlon
Firizena Commandary No
Knights Templar
John Gardiner
E. C
J. Roskruge
Matilija
Ventura County, California
Santa Inez
Ventura County
Matildja Hot Springs
Ventura County, Cal
Nordhoff
United Typewriter and Supplies Co
W. Second St
Los Angeles, Cal
Pease Novelty Co
Court Street
Brownsberger
Graham
7Th Street
Los Angeles
Cal
F. Brownsberger
Tugson
Royal Argh Masons
Masonic Hall
Treterdru Yan Ren
Geo. Shand
H. P. G. J. Roskruge
Tugson Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
RT L. Hart
E.R. W
Clack
Edsbrines
Tugson Lodge No. 4
Fa. FP
Fl. M
Pyc
To. E. Kohler
G. J. Roskruge
Tugson Aerie NO
F. O. E. Messe
Eryanesaa
O.F. Hall
F.O. Mackey
N. F. Hawke
I. K
Sontents
M. Melluish
R. R. Vollrath
Central Park
Floral Company
S. Spring Street
G. H. Dos
E. G. Woodard
DOE & Woodard
Congress St
P. O
Telephone
W. C. Burke
Broadway and Seventh Streets
Paris Chemical Co
Milwaukee, Wis
M. C. Haney
Geneva
DeWitts
Bell
Yuma
W. Tt. Sherey
Yuma Title Abstract Company
Bolicd Stéciana Metaille
Farrer
Abizowna
Columbus
Alex Rossi
Ob. Louis
E. L. Shaw
Heme
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