Kidnapping Fear Troubles Mourning Mother in Baltimore
The Weeping Mother laments her son in kidnapper hands while a Sympathizing Friend suggests the social prestige of the situation, highlighting communal reactions in Baltimore. The fragment reflects distress and social commentary within a city context.
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Baltimore American
Not a Bargain Negotiation Snippet
A brief exchange from Detroit Free Press shows Mr. Perkins reluctant to part with his last daughter yet firm on pricing. He asserts she isn’t cheaper than the others and questions the salary of the buyer.
Nervous Women Urged to Seek Pinkham Help
An advertisement advises women with uterine and vitality problems to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It promises relief, confidentiality, and personalized advice from Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn Massachusetts, with no charge for guidance.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Mrs Valentine
Mrs Valentine of Camden New Jersey testifies to dramatic relief from nervous fatigue headaches and stomach pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports rapid improvement within weeks and full recovery after four bottles.
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Mrs. Valentine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
W. P. Valentine
Ferry Avenue
Camden, N. J
New-Old Jokes Show Nothing New Under the Sun
George Augustus Sala recounts two anecdotes proving there is nothing truly new in jokes. A modern Greek Joe Millerism features a deaf plaintiffs case before a deaf judge with a witty misreading. Sala also contrasts Sheridan Knowles Irish bulls with the ancient jester Hierocles, noting twin death and a survivor’s quip.
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Athens
Sheridan Knowles
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Hierocles
Skolastikos
Florida Limited Inaugurated By Louisville & Nashville
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad launches the Florida Limited a daily solid train with dining car service, vaporized by gas lighted cars, running Cincinnati to Nashville through Birmingham and Montgomery, then via Plant System to Jacksonville and Florida East Coast to St Augustine arriving 7 30 next evening. Mr C L Stone G P A Louisville KY will answer inquiries and provide printed matter.
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Ey Lines
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Thomasville
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
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Nashville
Birmingham
Montgomery
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Our Fickle Climate
A brief item from Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a casual exchange about a cutter and ride. The dialogue shows a casual back and forth about maintenance with a light, everyday tone.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cascarets Endorsement Promotes Popular Liver and Bowels Medicine
A long ad touts Cascarets as a popular remedy with six million boxes sold in the prior year. It claims the medicine improves liver and bowels, lists prices of 10c 25c and 50c, and promises a month’s treatment for severe cases.
Grain-O substitutes coffee for delicate stomachs
A new grain based drink Grain-O is marketed as a coffee substitute available in grocery stores. It is advertised as easy on the stomach, nearly indistinguishable from coffee, and affordable at 15 or 25 cents per package. Children may drink it with benefit.
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Burnham
Iron Mountain Route announces low round trip fares to Texas
February 19 tickets priced at 15 dollars round trip to Dallas yaco Fort Worth Houston Galveston San Antonio Beaumont Port Arthur Trys Lake Charles Louisiana from St. Louis and ticket office corner Broadway Olive Street. Astronomer notes business up.
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Yaco
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Galveston
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Lake Charles
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Broadway
Olive Street
St. Louis
Market summary of New York and multiple cities on Feb 12
Wheat prices in New York at 79c for No 2 red and corn 48c for No 2. Hogs firm at 5.65 to 5.85. Cow and sheep prices vary by city with Cleveland reporting flour and butter values and Cincinnati noting hogs at 4.00 to 5.47 and cattle up to 4.85.
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York State
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East Liberty
Cincinnati
Canada
Land of Plenty
Immigration Department
Interior
Ottawa
Ganatay
E To
M. Pe McInnes
No. Merrill
Detroit
Mich
E T. Holmes
Room 6
Big Four
Indianapolis
Ind
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional treatment. It is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any failing case and urge sending for testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills promoted as best.
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Hall
Mhall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
What nonsense on marital attention split quoted
A dialogue from the Washington Star features Mr Meek ton and his wife Henrietta arguing over whether married women should expect the same attention from their husbands as before marriage. He asserts he minds more now than ever, dismissing the notion as nonsense.
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Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Washington Star
Palmer's Lotion Claimed To Cure Chronic Eczema
A testimonial from Dennis Meehan of 99 Maiden Lane New York asserts Palmer's Lotion cured his three year chronic eczema after eleven weeks in hospitals and doctors declaring it incurable. He credits quick relief from itching and full recovery in five weeks. Readers are urged to write Solon Palmer at 374 Pearl Street New York for samples.
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Maiden Lane
New York
Palmer
Solon Palmer
Pearl Street
Mars messages puzzle baffling exchange
An Eminent Scientist says daily Mars messages are received and answered while an Obtruse Person questions whether humans can understand them. The Scientist notes even the answers are not understood, highlighting a humorous exchange from the Baltimore American.
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Mars
Remedy for the Grippe Promotes Kemp's Balsam Use
An 19th century style health note urges Kemp's Balsam as a remedy for grippe aiding throat and lungs. It warns to start treatment early to prevent pneumonia and claims the product keeps cough loose and lungs clear. Sold by druggists in 25c and 50c sizes.
Inventions Draw Praise From Savants in Europe
A humorous quote from the Chicago Daily News imagines a professor boasting that his idea was widely known since infancy, prompting Savants across Europe to recall having known it since they first learned to cut teeth.
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Europe
Chicago Daily News
Choate Lincoln Address Offered by Rail Line
A speech by Joseph Choate on Abraham Lincoln’s life and presidency is offered by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Send six cents postage to F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago Illinois to obtain a copy.
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Joseph Choate
Great Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Husband's Fiction Preference Stumped by Wife
An inquirer asks a wife about her husband's favorite fiction. She replies she cannot decide quickly between two options, the sick friend story or the detained at the on business narrative, leaving the choice unresolved.
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Indianapolis
Tess
Grain-O New Grain Drink Promises Coffee Replacement
Try Grain O a new food drink to replace coffee. It promises no stomach distress for children or adults and features a rich seal brown color like Mocha or Java. Each package sells for 15c or 25c at all grocers.
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Java
Just to Remind Her in a Lovers' Quarrel Note
A brief anecdote recalls a real quarrel between two lovers. They parted in anger and the next day she sent a note returning all gifts except the diamond ring, which she kept to remind her of his conduct.
Best for the Bowels Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad
A 10 cent Cat hartic advertisement promotes Cascarets as a natural cure for bowel issues from headaches to cancer. It claims easy movements and warns against imitations while noting the product is genuine with C. é.C. stamped on each tablet. The ad cites a Dr. Kure quote and includes a humorous exchange about living high.
Spirit Power of Drugs Advertised Cure
An old advertisement touts a product named Hoxsie's Croup Cure claiming it contains only the spirit of the drug. It is sold by a drug store for a few cents, with A. P. Hoxsie listed as the manufacturer in Buffalo, New York.
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Drugpete Cents
A. P. Hoxsie
M’f’r
Bufalo
N.Y
Congressmen Howard Endorses Peruna Cure in 1899 Letter
Nationally known congressman Howard urges Peruna in a Washington notice, sharing relief after two weeks of use. The ad includes patient testimonials from A C Lockhart of West Henrietta NY and W P Peterson of Morris IL, noting improvements in dyspepsia and catarrh and inviting readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s free advice.
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Washington
The
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
M. W. Howard
Howard
Fort Payne
Ala
A. C. Lockhart
West Henrietta
Hartman
Peruna
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