Captain Kidd's Two Loves Triumph in Beach Parade
In a seaside parade, Captain Kidd and his two companions Gretchen the elephant and Juliet the elephant trainer reconnect after Gretchen returns from abroad. Gretchen declares she ran away to reunite, Juliet supports the reunion, and the trio plans new vaudeville success, pleasing the crowd and boosting business.
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Captain Kidd
Juliet
Gretclen
Eurn
Pathy
Gretchen
Paris
America
Lilliputians
Juiliet
Ted
New York
Cine Dinderlang
Jusier
Hoek
Geent Mines
Ne Jionzer
Wilhelm
Riding the South Sea Surf
A reminiscence of riding a huge wave in deep water. The narrator recalls paddling hard, losing sight of shore, and the ecstatic feeling of catching the wave before regaining breath and watching bathers return to view.
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Jackndon
Uncle's lengthy tours meet sharp rebuke at home
A friend recounts an American trip and a harsh rebuke from a child who tires of his uncle's long talk. Another tale shows a cousin in India interrupted by a relative who demands she write down every word. The piece highlights dry wit and domestic discipline from Putnam's Magazine.
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India
Maud
Putnam’s Magazine
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Quick Constipation Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product widens digestion, stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural action, and provides quick relief without nausea or stomach upset.
Nest Hidden In Plain Sight Hummingbird Tale From Outing Magazine
The article by H. K. Job describes a hummingbird nest expertly camouflaged with lichens on a low apple tree. After a long search, the narrator finds two fresh eggs in June, the nest almost touching the observer’s hands as the female defends the site.
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H. K. Job
Outing Magazine
The Smallest Screws Made in Watch Factories
The article details ultra tiny watch screws cut from steel wire by machines. It notes 260 threads per inch, 0.004 inch diameter, heads double size, and about one million produced monthly. Parts counted by weight, with delicate handling by touch and rapid polishing of 10,000 at a time.
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Chicago Record- Herald
The Drama of London's Fog
A Strand Magazine reflection on London fog as a living drama with murders and danger but also lighter, comic episodes. The piece notes the fog’s long history from marsh surroundings and its use as shelter for crime, with occasional less grim anecdotes.
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London
Gog
Magog
Strand Magazine
Health Coffee marketed as finest coffee substitute
Dr Shoon of Racine Wisconsin claims Health Coffee is the best coffee substitute yet produced. Made from toasted cereals with malt and nuts it supposedly fools experts and requires only a minute to make rather than twenty or thirty minutes. Geo W Posey.
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Ealth
Dean's Ointment Ends Eczema Spread Quickly
An ad claims Dean's Ointment stops eczema spreading instantly relieves itching and cures permanently. Available at any drug store.
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Dean
Restorative claims for weak nerves and organs
An advertisement argues that stomach and heart kidney ailments stem from weak nerves not the organs. It asserts Dr Shoop s Restorative directly aids the nerve system, improving health and addressing root causes, urging readers to test its truth with dealers.
Wanted Men to Advertise Our Mail Order Catalogues
Unity Supply Co. seeks men to advertise and distribute sample mail order merchandise catalogs in Chicago Illinois. Earn $90 per month plus commissions. Apply to Dept. P. Unity Supply Co. Illinois City or street address omitted.
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Unity Supply CO
Dept. P
Chicago
Foley's Honey and Tar Declared Safe Under Pure Food Law
Announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe option for children and adults.
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Foley
Q. W. Frost
Green's August Flower Promises Skin Benefit
An old advertisement promotes Green's August Flower as a liver remedy to purify blood and improve complexion. It claims to cure constipation biliousness nervousness and promote sleep with a trial bottle priced at 25 cents and a regular bottle at 75 cents sold by Ai Frost & Spies.
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Ai Frost & Spies
Times Job Printing Delivers First-Class Results
When you want anything in the line of job printing The Times can supply your wants in first class shape.
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The
Times
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KK. E. Oates
Humming Bird
Lippincott’s Monthly
Washington
Ninth Street
United States Patent Office
B. C
Kodol
Co. Dewitt & Company
Ill
Sweet’s
END Pharmacy
Matt J. Johnson
Willi Cure
M. M, Sweet
Washburn Times
Washburn Printing Co
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