Remarkable charity and a diagnosed case of epiletic-like seizures
A Kansas town reports a story of a poor man aided by Mrs Brown who discerns the man’s blindness and mental decline yet shows compassion. In another note, Dr Gines cites a boy near death from a fever and paralysis but recovers after Dodd's Kidney Pills. The piece adds a humorous note on photography and a Mother Grs sweet powder for children, with a druggist address.
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Brown
Eran
St. John
Kan
Metiride
Dre Gines
Tealing
Searle
Tyne
Dodd
McKride
Jesse TL. Limeshad
Miss Whittaker
Savannah
Lydia E. Pinkham
PrimnaAm
Lydia M. Pinkham
Miss Easy Wairraxen
30Th St. W. Savannath
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
America
Pinkham Esdee
Lydia KE
Pinkhorn
Matrie Henry
Green Stanville
The Mon se Spring and a Stepmother Mention
A fragmentary dialogue references a hatched egg gag and a bemused guest. An ad-like line promotes Winslow's Bootitva Arnur for children with multiple claimed medical uses. The piece notes Col. William Venn Clarke’s death in Washington and his role as a founder of the Republican party and military commission under President Lineal.
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Col
William Venn Clarke
Washington
Republican Party
Lineal
Notices and Remedies Highlighted by Odd Medical Claim
Sane Moanire of WoT WN promotes Danas Kidney Pills claiming urinary relief and back health gains with a price of 50 cents per box. The piece also alludes to The eyetary Don Charles Oggen OConnor, an Irish figure with royal connections and a past seat in public life, noted for lineage and political roles amid the Pargell movement.
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Odenb
Foster
Desmomdetramares
bin Wham
Charles Oggen O'Connor
Tetrs
Amony 7
Clare Pda
Pfrish Tirana
Way
Tescommon
Ufe
Royal Commission
Great Britain
Treland
Vaseline and Imitations Warned by Chesebrough Mfg
The notice explains Vaseline’s superior value over counterfeit imitations sold by lesser druggists. It stresses that imitation products are often inferior or unsafe, and urges consumers to buy only genuine Vaseline from Chesebrough Manufacturing with official packaging. Capsicin Vaseline is also advertised in a separate notice.
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Averyhazy
Nisha Norahly
Chesebrough
Ardmore Plans Street Paving With Asphalt
Ardmore, in Uinhian Territory, proposes to pave its streets with asphalt. The plan calls for a six inch asphalt foundation, compacted and rolled, with a powder ground top coat. Officials claim asphalt will cost about half the price of crushed stone.
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Ardmore
Uinhian
Tiacian
Oklahoma
Fragmented Note on Congregation and Move In
A garbled report discussing a congregation meeting about sealing a bin and plans to move in the best church as perceived by members. Mentions of Whitsom and Blacker and a Philadelphia setting appear, but much of the text is indecipherable.
Postumia Coffee Boosts Health and Nervous Dyspepsia Relief
An elderly woman recalls eight years of Postum use replacing coffee, describing improved nervousness and dyspepsia, easier mornings, and a steadier stomach. Her husband also switched, finding Postum easy to obtain, tasty, and supportive of energy, with claims of overall wellness.
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Roy
Postuia
Chaitiker
Jefferson era orders 500 mounted infantry for New Orleans rescue
A distorted early text notes President Thomas Jefferson criticizing the Senate for leaving the chamber during repairs while urgent legislation was needed. He ordered Tennessee to mobilize 500 mounted infantry and three foot regiments for potential action over Louisiana territory transfer.
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New Oroous
Brazil Protests Plan To Open Amazon River Navigation
Seventy five years ago Brazil protested against opening the Amazon river to navigations. Trow sold at ten dollars a barrel in New York. Paris statisticians estimated marriage ages with men around twenty percent higher than for women, and fares by boat from Albany to New York City dropped to half a cent per mile.
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Brazil
Amazon River
Trow
New York
Paris
France
Albany
New York City
Fifty Years Ago Highlights From Early Washington and World
Fifty years ago the Washington aqueduct began under Secretary of War Jefferson Davis with the first shongal erl of earth turned by President Franklin Pierce. A Presbyterian Church was organized in San Francisco by Chinese residents. The steamship William Norris, built to cross the wilderness in seven days, set a record near New York. Maria, Queen of Portugal, died in Lie hon.
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Washington Aqueduct
Jefferson Davis
Frankin Pierce
San
Forty Years Ago In Civil War Era Headlines
A garbled 19th century summary notes Longstreet halting Union forces near Knoxville and Burnside’s position at Campbellville Station. Seward blocks US aid to Mexico against Mexican forces. Mevoibt constitutional convention seeks Washoe Territory admission. Gen Lee’s army withdraws toward the James River, Meade’s line holds the Virginia position. John G. Nicohuy brings Lincoln treaty from Colorado territory.
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Tien
Longstreet
Ikknexville
Womne
Burnside
Seward
United States
Mexico
Arra T
Washoe
Campbellville Station
Nea Nooxville
Penn
Relender Tong Street
Barnside
John GG. Nicohuy
Presi Hont
Lincoln
Washington
Colorado
RE. Lee
Iemy
Trupidea
Virginia
Dotomite
Meade
Disorderly Civilian Text from Wartime OCR
Over 5,000 volunteers in New York supported two Linhastering expeditions against the Spanish government in Cuba. Virginia malady Sixton AL Macdonald’s cabinet resigned amid corruption charges. Mackenzie, Opposition leader, faced dismay, while American papers criticized Cube aid as reaction to the Virginius crew execution. A construction firm linked to Beott faced losses. Butler loses $200,000. A general strike threatened in New York City over wages.
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New York
Cuba
Maladie Sixton
AL Macdonald
Cruiidhin
Ehourges
Ad Alesinter Mackenzie
Twenty Years Ago Political Strife Mentioned in Census Record
Fragmented OCR notes reference early political tension with mentions of Leuille Wat and Bade Adib Liao. The passage notes civil service withdrawal and a price record around S29. It cites Myc Corenks and Het ES AMON in a garbled account of civic events and local governance from two decades prior.
Moral tone in schools shapes pupil lives and memory
The article argues teachers influence moral tone more than intellect, citing a refined teacher whose kindness, singing, and calm authority left lasting impressions. It contrasts harsh schooling with uplifting methods, noting classrooms affect happiness, discipline, and outcomes beyond arithmetic. It ends with unrelated ad material.
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Poalien
Ierelioy
Sinisett
Apo
Apoen
Fara
Iis
Itis
Terra
Truthful talk among friends sparks a reflection
A fragmented diary style exchange recalls a woman’s honesty while a reader praises Piso’s Cure for consumption and asthma. The testimonial from Wood, Farmersburg, Indiana, dated September 8, 1901, frames the note as a medical recommendation amid dialogue and reminiscence.
A Question About the New Board Member
Mars asks about the new board er and Sturvem and Starberd discuss his character. Starberd calls him polite, unsure if polite or sarcastic. They reference a possible inquiry to Pub about the serene Phi delphie Press.
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Mars. Sturvem
Starberd
Serence Phi Delphie Press
Carpets colored on the floor with PUTENAM DYES
A quirky exchange describes floor carpet dyeing using PUTENAM WADILESS DYES and a surprising reaction. The dialogue mentions Wes and Dawe, with Nageshy replying about the play’s reception and its notoriety, echoed by a Washington Star quote.
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Mother Cray
Olmsted
Leltoy
Tere
Elfekern
Winslow
Victor
Bobby
Guarartex
J. Tower CO
Boston
Atic
Mayer
F. Haver
Bout & Shoe
Milwaukee
Wis
Capsicum
Tavlachets
Sundae
Wail
Articibubsula
Sie
Loti
Tie
Leuille
Wwe
Adib
Liao
Hesugisseid
Aidt McWinley
Airney & CO
Loteda
Vtruax
Drorelsts
Toledo
O. Walding
Ikinnan & Mlamvin
Marcos
Efricans
W. Ta. Wood
Farmersburg
Ind
Vowell
Wes
Nageshy
Great Bond
Wansue
Lydia
Lyn
AL Druggists
Bowell
EA Lqwa
Nne Thompson
Eya
Cosmopolitan
Bewsehield
Uffae
Lif
Industey
Wells
Sean
Tha Cosmopolitan
John Brigden
Walker
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