Phelim's Benefit in Lismahee Market Yard
A fading street tale unfolds as blind Phelim begs for coins in Lismahee. He shouts for pity while recounting Connie Roe’s death, then narrates a funeral wake turned nightmare with fire and frenzy, ending with a plea for mercy and memory of the dead.
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Jong Pheam
Phelim
Lismahee Town Hall
Ireland
Childer
Lismuahee
Araya
Mayourheen
Connie Roe
Coanie
Gome
Connie Ree
Wartyr
Hravens
Toothache in Boat Trip Spoils Rose’s Engagement Plans
George suffers a sudden, painful toothache during a river outing with Rose and her mother. The distress peaks as Rose’s mother orders him ashore. The trip ends with a capsized boat, George cursing in pain, and a tardy plea for a dentist. In the end the toothache mysteriously subsides as he leaves. Milwaukee Journal
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George
Rose
Brown
Mr. Brown
Court of Heaven
Smithely
Milwaukee Journal
Hollister Brings Family to Willow Brook Visit
A Chicago Daily News item recounts a casual visit by Hollister in worn clothes with a growing brood. He meets a friend, shows cheerful resilience, and invites a local acquaintance to move with him to Willow Brook to join his expanding family amid suburban life and a simple dinner.
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Hollister
Old Holly
Minneapolis
Willowbrook
Holby
Holly
Clarence Edward
Mig. Hollister
Jimmy
Willow
Brook
Chicago Daily News
Incoherent OCR Medical Reportette
The readable text describes a railroad crossing near Toledo Ohio with a device for testing and an inventor. Details are garbled and unclear, but references to a crossing, tracks, and a test device are present. No clear names, dates, or outcomes emerge.
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Toledo
Vicar Tours Parish as Sexton Rings Old Bell
The Glasgow Times reports a new vicar touring a parish with a warden. The sexton Peter, an elderly figure, is found ringing the church bell and laments the toll on his years. The clergyman shows sympathy and hints at retirement plans.
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Glascow Times
Peter
Sexton
Haven
Francis Slater Warns Against Dow Kidtey Pills
A reader from Ebtonmetburg condemns Dow Kidtey Pills after falling for flattering ads in a newspaper. He bought a box from a drug store, followed the treatment, and claims it briefly helped but caused further trouble. The notice cautions buyers to seek safer remedies.
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A. Slater
Ebtometsburg
Tol
Foater-Milburn & Co
Buffalo
United States
Patme
Dean
Dr Shoop Rheumatic Remedy Promises Cure
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop Rheumag Remedy as a cure for rheumatism claiming it purges blood of poisonous matter. It promotes internal cleansers and baths for cleansing, endorses DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills, and lists R H Miller as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Siehen
Breath of Life and lungs of the gorilla study claim
A fragmented early note discusses breathing organs and large lungs in animals and people. Mrs Q A Stevens of Port Williams credits Dr Kings New Discovery with stopping her cough for two years and curing lung troubles, offering a promotional guarantee at a local store.
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Jungs
Q. A. Stevens
Port Williams
RE Miller's Draw
Cure for Hay Fever and Colds in Batesville Ad
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports severe three month summer cold and hay fever last year. He tried many medicines before Foley's Honey and Tar in yellow package quickly cured him. His wife has since used Foley's Honey and Tar.
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A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
E. BE. Connek & Cn
Well Worth Trying, W. 8. Brown, the popular pension
W. S. Brown of Pittsfield, Virginia, praises Dr. King's New Life Pills as the best cure for headache, constipation, and biliousness. He states the remedy keeps his family in splendid health and endorses Miller's Drug Store for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Brown
Atorney
Pittsfield
Doans Oiatmant Cures Longstanding Constipation
A fragment advertising Doan s Oiatmant with claims of bowel regulation and permanent cure for long lasting constipation. Mentions Auguste, Maine and a labor statistic commissioner. Note: readable text is garbled and may include mis-spellings.
Wanted. Reference sought for rail travel firm of 92000 capital
A traveling position is offered by a company with 92000 capital. Salary 81072 per year with expenses and salary paid weekly in advance. Gentlemen or ladies invited to reply with reference by sending a stamped address to Jo A. Alexander Algona Iowa TM 128.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo-Holiders
Sinois Central Railroad Company
Daas
Rairoad
Chicago
Ga. Qa
W. G. Brien
A.G. Hackctaff
A. Alander
Algona
Iowa
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Offers Refund If No Improvement
A claim promises a refund if Pazo Ointment fails to cure piles within 14 days. The text asserts it treats itching burning and bleeding, and mentions terms like refund and guarantee, suggesting a marketed medical product with an assurance of satisfaction.
Trust to Nature Medicine Ad From Historic Newspaper
An advertisement extols vitality and health through natural remedies, claiming stomach and liver troubles arise from poor eating and confinement. It touts Golden Medical Discovery and herbal constituents like Golden seal root and Black Cherry as safe cures, urging readers to restore vitality by using these extracts and glycerine solvents.
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Pi He
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Tro
R. H. Miller
Droggist
Sandholm's
Ware
Prey Bandholm Drug CO
Des Meines
Illinois Central
R. R
Paris Batie
Lnotn Centist Stallroad
Ofice
Tfl
Aard
Estene
Western
Canada
E. T. Holmes
Jackson St. ST. Paul, Minn
Republican National Congressional Committee
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Shan
Beited
Trust
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