Desperate Robberys and Notable Anecdotes From Period Gossip
A jumble of anecdotes featuring a Wells Fargo coach robbery with a brave guard who retrieves a Winchester and scatters booty, a theatergoing wife and her condescending husband, tales of Talleyrand and an ink portrait critic, a London railway misstep, and a note on medical diploma licensing across states.
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James Bkagus
Ubin
Lohia
Wells-Fargo
Santa Ye Trail
St. Loula Globe
Encouraging Sign from City Letters
An exchange from New York Weekly shows Farmers Meadow-How and Harrow-He discussing a son in the city. Meadow-How notes encouragement while Harrow-He mentions limited action but keeps contact, and a sense of friendship forming despite delays.
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Farmer Meadow
Harrow
Fiemer Meatow
Nnp
New York Weekly
Ayer's Pills Promote Health for Stomach Liver and Bowels
Attention to irregularities of the stomach liver or bowels may prevent serious consequences. Indigestion costiveness headache nausea biliousness and vertigo signal functional derangements. Ayer's Pills are presented as the best vegetable remedy, sugar coated and easy to take for the whole family. Mrs M A Brocknett of Harris Tennessee reports relief from sick headache and neuralgia in her notice.
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Ayer
Rafe
M. A. Brocknett
Harris, Tenn
Mayer
Speci al Midwinter Pair Tickets From San Francisco
Advertisement notes reduced round trip fares for passengers traveling from San Francisco to California stations within 14 miles and 160 miles or more. Details and exact rates offered by G A Macpherson and J H Goodman. Also features Washington N J piano man Daniel Beatty with his success and future sales projections.
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San Francisco
California
San Wranranciaco
San Wranranclaco
Daniel &. Beatty
Washington
N.J
Beatty
Late Night Ditties and Odd Encounters Recap
Fragmented clippings describe a mix of comic snippets and mischief. A man pockets a stolen item after a chaotic scene. a couple's dinner plans reveal a domestic ruse. and a patrolman learns of a young woman posing as an artist’s muse while an amused bystander mutters about life’s quirks.
Napkin Etiquette at Swellheddy Hotel Quip
In a humor line from the Chicago Record, a young witticism about proper napkin placement during dinner at the Swellheddy hotel is contrasted with Uncle Jere’s insistence on a neat tie at the neck. The exchange highlights old school dining manners.
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Swellheddy
Jere
Wayback
Chicago
Dancing etiquette reply from old Boston journal
In a humorous exchange Maud suggests handling a persistent suitor by saying her card is full, while Marie counters with a quip about not refusing a polite request. The dialogue reflects older social norms and witty retorts from a Boston Herald style humor piece.
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Maud
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Free
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Beatty’s Organs
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Wadsworth Bakery
J. A. Gregory
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Pres
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Ul Organs Benitys Pianos
Daniel F. Besny
New Jurrey
W.N. Liniment
Ptay
Wau. Nicholls
Wadsworth, New
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Washington, N. J
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Washingrton Star
Tatleyrand
Lafayette
Union Square
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Wight
Talleyrand
Boston
Stuart
Hdl Bow
New York Advertiser
John Delappe
Victoria Station
London Telegraph
Alabama
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Minnesota
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New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
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Texas
Utah
Virginia
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Rockland
Dr. J.0
Ayer Bo
Lowell
Maas
New Jersey
Pacific Company
Wadsworth
G. A. MacPherson
T. H. Goodman
Richard Gray
Cat
von Blucher
Brett
von Blumer
New York World
Patice
Witherby
Bondoir
Mia
Convivial Natul
Abe
Ube
Len Big
William Donaldson
STAGE
Stillwater, Churchill Co
Agency of
Inurance
Europe
America
Fire Association of
Philadelphia
U. 8
J. M. McCormack
Otto Swanson
Wadsworth, Nevada
Swanson
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