Sotantun Rite Promises Protection From Spring Devils
A fragment describes an old rite named Sotantan that precedes spring and involves a Retin after dath and a cen ter of devils named Phahee. Practitioners perform rites including a Rodhiat prayer shakujo and scattering feo to access protection. followers claim the ritual prevents devils from harming homes once spring arrives.
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Mime
Toni Revere
Astada
Famane Sor
Aprita
Dath
Phahee
Resseancng Ohm Card Simile Parody
A playful exchange mocks medical concerns as a doctor and patient joke about brain fatigue. The dialogue frames symptoms as mere facial facades, using witty wordplay to blur science and satire.
Doan’s Kidney Pills Doan’s Kidney Pills testimonial tale
Mrs. James M. Long of 115 N August St Austintown Va writes of kidney pain and urinary trouble relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She claims complete cure by January 31 1908 and no trouble in June 1907, with retelling of health since. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Toster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Tran Marit
Doan
James M. Long
N. Auguatn St
Ataunton
Toster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. X
Nenny on the Swordfish
The swordfish is described as a long slippery creature with a paper cutter like front end used in combat with whales and enemies. It can appear in museums in dried, emaciated form. A shark in the Indian Ocean swallowed its sword and part of its head, but could not devour the rest. The tale notes the swordfish has saw teeth on its sword and is irritable when provoked.
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Indian Ocean
Benny
Walter Shaw's Portville venture and theft at Drummond home
Walter Shaw, a fifteen year old book agent, leaves Columbus to Portville after learning of a possible two thousand dollars from James Wall's mining company. He plans to assume a new name, uncover Wall's assets, and pursue a high stakes investment while leaving his family troubles behind. Joshua Drummond steals from his father, finding five hundred dollars and US bonds, prompting further flight and moral conflict within the Crimmond family.
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Waller
Hanks
Drummond
TemAs
Joshua
Tle Hire
Mr. Drummond
Tie
United States Bonds
Ming
New York
Walter
Columbus
Shipper
Waltee
Ile
Omike
Juchua
Mr. Shaw
Bin
Osgerly
Clement Ithyau
Linen
James Wall
Metropolitan
Wall
Portville
Wisconsin
Lake Superior
Joshua Drummond
Clement Seeaw
Vortville
Portyile
Carl Walters
Davies Wall
Uut
Recutelion
Shemina
Offics
Perwal
Dnvesters
Shaw
Pinkham Vegetable Compound Helps Woman Find Recovery
A reader from Leesburg Virginia praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after months of feminine ailments. Maude C Forgin reports she felt near death before starting the remedy and treatment, then regained strength and health following the prescribed plan.
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Maude C. Forgin
Leesburg
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Pinkham
Facts for Sick Women by Lydia E Pinkham Ad
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. It cures displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities periodical pains backache hearing down feeling flatulence indigestion dizziness or nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites all women to write for advice. Address Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Winkham
London humor misheard horse injury tale
A fragment from London humor recounts a young lady noticing a horse's tongue bleeding and a cabby misinterpreting his horse's condition with a pun about a young lady. The dialogue shifts to a wary quip about charges and mouths, reflecting playful wordplay of the era.
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London
WE SHLE GUNS AND TRAPS CHEAP FOR CATALOG A WIDE FUR CO Omaha
Sale notice from a Minneapolis firm listing cheap guns and traps for catalog 105 WN OW Wide and Fur Co. Buyers may contact the company for available items and pricing.
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Wide & Fur Co
Minneapolis, Minn
One Point Settled Wedding Plan Conversation
A couple discusses a simple wedding journey choosing a quiet country spot over a fancy trip. The long man worries aloud about where to go as the bride responds with a preference for modesty and happiness in a nearby setting.
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Gareth
FIT St Vitus Danes and Nervous Phanasee Promotion
An odd clipped item advertises a Dr Miina product in Philadelphia with strange spellings and phrases about nerves and treatment. It references names like Dr Miina Jack Nerve Weaterer and addresses in Philadelphia. The second fragment mentions Side Lights on Feesy Scott and a quote about the Lady of the Lake, ending with an observation on poets and the clash of Real and Ideal.
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Miina
KLINE
Atch Straet
Philadelphia
Feesy
Scott
Banat
St. Toe
Board banter over mutton taste causes clash at table
A boarder argues with Mrs. Irons about a woolly taste in the mutton. The Tand lady retorts that it is glad and recalls the prior occasion when the boarder claimed the meat tasted like horse.
Cocky Rooster Helps Marines in Battle
A London Chronicle account recalls a Marlborough battalion during a fierce assault. Amid heavy fire an emergency shot disabled the coop holding fowls, a rooster mounted the mast stump and crowed to rally troops as officers carried wounded captains to safety and enemy fire pressed. The birds’ alarm crowed renewed spirits and the Marines fought on to secure their position.
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Marlborough
Waa
Cpa
Noeeck
Hitself
Uberty
Wimneself
London Chronicle
Cure for Terrible Eczema Solicited by Mother
A Missouri mother recalls her baby niece tortured by eczema covered body, worst on face and hands, causing constant crying and scratching. After ineffective doctor care, she used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, claiming cure in three months. May 2 and 20, 1907.
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Sorem
Cailemren
Eczema
I. Dowell
Easton Ave
St. Louis
Tourist Fakir Makes Marks From hotel Labels
A workman, claiming to be a fakir, burns words like Jungfrau and Materhorn on an ale penstock and varnishes a suitcase with red and yellow hotel labels. He jokes that if the owner had truly climbed those peaks, the names would be burned in. He says the varnish prevents label peeling as he travels Europe, noting the contrast between poverty and luxury at Claridge's and the Ritz.
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Alpenstock
Asking Too Much at the Show Hat Incident
A Chicago Tribune account describes an usher demanding a woman remove her hat. She retorts she will remove it but not kindly, then places the hat in her lap as the curtain rises, eliciting a sardonic reaction from the seat behind.
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Chicago Tribune
Curious Palm Tree Phenomenon Reported Near Prottapater
Eyewitnesses describe a dazzling phenomenon as a palm tree near Prottapater appears to grow and bend the ground while a strange glow fills the surroundings. Locals flock daily to witness the event, believing a god rests beneath the tree, with reports noting dramatic nightly movements and a widespread stir.
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Hetne
Ia Exchidad
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