Woman sells baby for five dollars in New York tale
A distressed mother, Mrs. Sarah Goldberg of Bayonne, sells her seven week old son Morris for five dollars to Abraham and Esther Weisburd of New York after her husband deserts her, as they secure food for their starving family. The Weisburds had sought an adopted child and paid the price. the sale occurred in Max Gantz’s saloon, with a notarized bill of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raitimore Sun
Sarah Goldberg
Bayonne
Goldberg
Monroe Street
New York
Abraham Weishburd
Esther
Weisburds
The Gist of Moral Reflections on Life and Duty
A compact meditation on virtue faith and character. It argues that heavenly values trump material wealth and that true happiness comes from a generous heart rather than possessions. It warns against deceit pride and self centered living while urging active moral effort.
Shattuck Cured After Long Stomach Ailment
Henry L. Shattuck of Shellsburg Iowa was cured of a long standing stomach trouble by four boxes of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets after trying many remedies and physicians without relief. For sale by M B Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Shattuck
Shellsburg, Lown
Chamberlain
M. 8. Blackburn
What are Wumers and How Do They Heal
A fragmented medical note discusses Wumers as inherited humors causing skin eruptions and debility. It praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to expel them and restore health. Included are local mentions of Mrs Burke selling turkeys and an endorsement of One Minute Cough Cure for colds and throat issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
F. S. McMahon
Hampton
T. J. Coffey
Bro
Contagious Wrecks Cited With Patent Cure Claims
An antiquated plea cites Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as remedies for throat and lung diseases and liver issues. The text mentions testimonials and endorsements, referencing newspapers and merchants like MPB Blackburn Price Co and T. J. Coffey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Sor
Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Isaabe Dretey
New York Press
T. J. Coffey
Bro
Kodo Dyspepsia Cure Mentioned in Odd Pseudo Ad
A garbled clipping mentions Kodo Dyspepsia Cure and a confused line about William Jennings Bryan gaining sympathy over a burning of William Cullen Bryant's home. The readability is poor with mismatched names and phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
William Cullen’ Bryant
Bee Hate Fenine stamped C C C never sold in bulk
A garbled notice warns buyers to beware of dealers selling a misrepresented product as equal. It mentions Bee Hate Fenine stamped C C C and cautions against bulk sales and ersatz goods. The fragment also alludes to a man who paints town red and cannot stay in the pink of condition.
Stranded actor quips on art posters and hunger
A stranded actor declares art for art's sake is fine in theory but mocks the notion of eating three sheet posters. He notes the practical need for food over decorative promotions.
Dooley Quip on Alabama Republicans
A Georgia newspaper quotes Mr Dooley humor at length claiming Alabama Republicans must change their color to stay in power. The piece reflects period political jabs and racial language used in satire of the era.
Candy Cathartic Advert in Historic Digest
An old advertisement notes a laxative product named Candy Cathartic stamped C C C. It claims to relieve constipation with genuine tablets sold by druggists for 10 cents each and warns against bulk sales. The copy uses playful claims of restoring natural action and a light humor about the product’s effects.
For a bad taste in the mouth take Chamberlain's Tablets
For sale by Blackbarn, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as a remedy for stomach issues and digestive discomfort with emphasis on liver function and freshness in the mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Blackbarn
Forty Years in Torture Relief From A Witch Hazel Salve
A reader from Geneva Ohio recounts relief after forty years of torture from a disease, crediting DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for a cure. The letter warns against counterfeit imitations and references T J Coffey and Brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Awalney
Geneva
T J. Coffey
Bro
Sale of Ephram Banner Heirs Lands in Watauga County
Guardian Mary E. Banner offers at Boone court house door the heirs of Ephram Banner home land an undivided fourth in 255 acres in Banner Elk area adjoining listed neighbors. Sale set for Monday Jan 5 1963 between 10 am and 2 pm with half cash on day of sale and balance in six months. Nov 25 1902.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Mary E. Banoner
Quincey Banner
William Banner
Thomas Banner
Emma Roten
Ephram Banner
Ephriam Bannner
Therfore
Court House
Boone
Watauga
A. E. Banner
H. T. Banner
Banner Elk
Jamies
Whitehead
Robert Puckett
Sidney Perry
Wm Crawghn
Lorena Banner
S M. Dugger
R. D. Jennings
S. W. Culver
E. Banner
Guardian
Unclear Freight Sale Ends In Swindle Case
A report from FayettesMe describes a railroad sale where a Black buyer purchased what he believed to be a keg of gin ger but found corn liquor. The incident ends with the buyer unhappy and no refunds as silenced by local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville Latyhpark
FayettesMe
Little girl injured by ten penny nail rake incident
Mrs Powell's daughter stepped on a rake made of ten penny nails and the nails pierced the foot. Chamberlain’s Pain Basin relieved pain in five minutes. In three days the child wore a shoe again without discomfort. Mr Powell, a Forkland merchant, advertises Pain Balm. Blackburn sells it.
Long Freight Train Passes Through Western Line
A 52 car freight train, the duration of the Western and Southern divisions report, arrived Thursday as one of the longest loads for the road. The line has faced traffic congestion recently due to multiple divisions handling freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Western Road
Western
Southern
Pendley Hotel Reopens In Blowing Rock North Carolina
Mrs W P Pendley proprietress announces the hotel in Blowing Rock has been refitted and refurnished in all departments and is open for public accommodation. Rooms are comfortable and fare is up to market standards with attention to transient boarders and rates stated as reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Pendley
G H Duncan Ad Teases Shoes and Repairs
G H Duncan advertises prompt repairs and high quality laced boots shoes and leggings with best materials. Contact Very Troy G H Duncan for satisfaction and ready stock. Dated 4 10 01.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. HH
Duncan
Provieror
Troy
G. H. Duncan
France's 16000 doctors average under 750 dollars yearly
France's medical professionals total about 16 000 doctors earning less than 750 dollars per year as practitioners. The figure highlights low income levels for doctors in the country during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Praise for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A Wheeling West Virginia resident Ralph S Meyers reports severe cough and cold improved after taking the second dose of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He credits the medicine with relieving chest pains and curing the illness after three bottles. Sold by Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ralph S. Meyers
Seventh Street
Wheelling
W. Va
Blackburn
Tiresome People Burden Life With Their Passage
A terse reflection notes that tiresome individuals wear down others as they pass through life, highlighting the social toll of uninteresting behavior and the fatigue it creates for those around them.
Fruit trees and grape vines for sale in North Carolina
A seller offers apples peaches pears prunes and other fruit trees and grape vines well suited to the local climate. Trees three to six feet tall delivered to customers with a promise of about half the price of other nurseries. For details contact W. L. Correy Moretz North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Correy
Moretz, N. C
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Money Axek
Martin
Blowing Rock, N. C
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Astuhia
Arte
Sadaie
Bears
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
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Eral News Service
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DeWrrr & Co
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U.S
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Creo
Osney
Naouei
Noamerica
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Scientific American
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U.S. Patent Office
Washington D.C
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