Swallowing Pills and Holiday Cheer in Affected Times
A fragmentary column riffs on a newspaper anecdote about a wife unable to swallow pills, offering a scheme to place pills under the tongue for easy swallowing. It shifts to praise for the date fruit as a nutritious, easily digestible aid, then pivots to Christmas preparations, busy shops, and Yuletide customs. A cautionary tale about a neighborly cup-collecting scheme ends with a family inadvertently overwhelming a mother with teacups.
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Tve
Don't marry a bachelor, warned by Chicago Daily News
A humorous, satirical piece from the Chicago Daily News cautions bachelors against marrying women with various traits. It catalogs exaggerated stereotypes such as brunettes, blondes, tall and short women, and others, ending with a quip about a blind bride and latch keys.
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Chicago Daily News
Andersen Hanged Twice After Rope Breaks in First Try
Norfolk December 10 John Andersen condemned murderer of Mate Saunders and Captain Whitman of the Olive Pecker was executed in the city jail at 3 p.m. He walked to the scaffold with firm step and spoke of peace with God. The rope broke on the first drop, life restored, and a second hang followed after retraction and a short pause. He died in 23 minutes. Authorities buried him at Elmwood cemetery.
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Norfolk
John Andersen
Mate Saunders
Olive Pecker
J. B. Merritt
Bothel
Andersen
Anderson
Marshal Treat
Virginia Anatomical Society
Elmwood Cemetery
Boston
Buenos Ayres
J. W. Whitman
Saunders
Shir
Brazil
Bahia
Supreme Court
Boston Bank In Liquidation
Boston stockholders vote to liquidate the Columbian National Bank with 7695 of 10000 shares represented. Horatio Newell R M Saltenstall and William Endicott the third named liquidating agents. Checks after December 10 to be drawn on National Shawmut Bank. Also notes U S troops set to depart for Manila from Madison Columbus and Plattsburg barracks aboard two converted transports Berlin and Mobile.
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Boston Bank
Boston
The
Columbian National Bank
Horatio Newell
R. M. Saltenstall
William Endicott
Columbian Bank
National Shawmut Bank
Manila
Washington
Madison Barracks
Columbus Barracks
Plattsburg, N. Y
New York
Suez Canal
Berlin
Mobile
Buffalo Plans New Pan-American Exposition Company
The Buffalo aldermen approved Mayor Diehl’s plan to form a new Pan-American exposition company aimed at a summer 1901 event. Fifty public spirited citizens will be named as incorporators, with location and scope to be set by the new firm. Local sentiment favors keeping the exposition within Buffalo.
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Buffalo
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Diehl
Board of Aldermen
Newfoundland Boundary Question Forces Unified Action
Reliable reports from St John s say the British government will push a speedy settlement of the French shore dispute in the coming session. Leaders of both parties in the House of Commons reportedly agree to uphold Newfoundland s case, spurred by the royal commission s findings on French aggression.
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Newfoundland
ST. John's
N. F
House of Commons
Royal Commission
The Cat That Became A Neighborhood Legend
A Hickory Street tale recounts John Cavanaugh keeping a gray squirrel and a later cat whose chain training led to tame behavior. The cat killed many neighborhood chickens, faced rewards and threats, and was eventually subdued by James Connor with a pitchfork. Rival claims tie the cat to ex-Councilman William Bowe, who remains silent on ownership.
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John Cavanaugh
Hickory Street
AL le South End
John Murphy
Washingvon Street
Istrick Madden
James Connor
Hick
Mary
Murphy
Connor
William Bowe
Wheeler Denies Resignation Claim Asserts No Plan to Leave
General Wheeler at the White House denies authorizing any resignation from Congress and says he has no idea of resigning, disputing papers that attributed such views to him. The report follows other Dec 10 dispatches about Manila reinforcements, the Maria Teresa inquiry, and the death of magistrate Ephraim Keigwin who married thousands of eloping couples.
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Wheeler
Washington
White House
Congress
Pennsylvania
Manila
Merritt
Kansas
Cachmire
Marin Teresa
Long
Board of Inquiry
Maria Teresa
Jeffersonville
Ind
Ephraim Keigwin
Insect Versus Man Showdown Across Tiny Scales
A curious essay compares insect speed and endurance with human limits. It notes a fly outrunning a swallow, ants building 20 foot hills, and a mite surviving 11 weeks glued to a needle. It imagines a human 24 mile per minute capacity and a beetle lifting 200 times its weight.
Electric Bitters Restore Strength and Appetite, Dexters Drug
Brave men and women suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite and run-down feelings. J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana endorses Electric Bitters saying they gave new strength and renewed appetite. Available at Dexter & Co's Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle with guarantee.
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J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Dexter & Co’s
Doesnt Like School John Reed Offers View On Boy
East Farms resident John Reed told selectmen today about the boy at the almshouse who ran away from his home. Reed says the boy has lived with him since last August, wore good clothes, attended school daily, but shows little desire to continue schooling and truthfulness is doubtful. The matter was settled by sending the boy back to Reed with a further trial before surrender to Worcester authorities if necessary. Also notes Chest pain from cold may signal pneumonia and a home remedy with Chamberlain's Pain Balm is described along with a cough relief item sold by Apothecaries Hall Co. and G. H. Burpse & Co.
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John Reed
East Farms
Selectmen’s
East Farms School
Reed
Worcester
Chamberlain
Apothecaries Hall Co
G. H. Burpse & Co
Family Fixed House and Farm for Sale on Main Street
On High street a two family house with 12 rooms and improvements asks 25 dollars monthly rent. Only 200 dollars down required. Price 8 200 dollars. Also 45 acre farm offered at 1500 dollars.
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High Street
Reid and Hughes Sell Hittoy Water Ry Items
Readable note shows Reid and Hughes selling Hittoy Water ry items with three free votes. Morocco cloth priced at 13 5u regular price listed. Customer early note indicates promotional terms and price points.
Night Specials at Local Store Highlight 25c and 50c Bargains
Tonight’s sale showcases Crib Apple and Violet Triple Extract at 25c an ounce from 38c, children’s books and rings at low prices, silk hose supporters a pair for 25c, and a range of men and women’s apparel with many items discounted to under 1.00. Domestic goods include ladies vests, heavy fleece suits, two clasp kid gloves, and satin ribbons, plus 5c to 12.5c yard fabrics in basement and second floor displays.
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Dresden
From &c
Suggestions For Holidays Line Up Artful Gifts
Prudent buyers should select early before assortments break and ease of shopping diminishes. A magnificent line awaits your choosing, an article of art and utility taking the place of honor.
Berger Cut Glass Line At Dry Goods Prices
We carry Berger s cut glass line praised as the best we know. Prices marked on a dry goods basis. Available items include carafes spoon trays sugars creams celery trays olive dishes claret jugs berry bowls violet bowls crates bon bon dishes butter dishes salad bowls and more.
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Berger
Winter Coats Sold At Reduced Prices In Boston
Local buyers are invited to view Washington Mills Kerseys from H. Davis & Co at 50 Summer Street Boston. Four hundred eighty five mens winter coats in black blue brown and light colors, cut and tailored with velvet collars and heavy linings. Regular prices $12 to $15, now offered at $9.60.
Chafing Dishes and Accessories on Display
A selection of chafing dishes is offered with prices from 2.39 to 12.98 dollars. The assortment also includes chafing dish spoons and forks for serving.
Ornate glassware and tableware sale items listed
Baccarat glass and tumblers with ginger ale Claret Rhine wine and cordials. Goblets decanters salts and peppers in sterling tops 121 2c and 25c each two kinds. Steins and large assortment some extremely ornate 25c to 9.98.
Celluloid Goods Presented In Varied Box Line
A catalog note lists Handkerchief Boxes Glove Boxes Jewel Boxes Tie Boxes Trinket Boxes V'in Boxes Button Boxes Photo Holders and other useful articles. A good assortment at 25c each.
Pictures and Frames Price Line at Local Store
A modest selection of pictures is offered with desirable pieces and reasonable prices. The shop features a splendid line of photo frames in metal and wood, with metal frames mostly gold plated from 25 cents to 1.98 dollars and oak and enameled frames from 25 cents upward.
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Trice
Joint High Commission
Arlington
Easton
Charles E. Webster
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Webster
McKelvy
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad
Mr Reed
Rochester
P. D
Ste Carthy & Mike
Sven Louts
Conlon Ros
Gaylord
Nh Rangers
Charles W. Miller
Phoenix Aenne
BED Mattel
Lang & Phelan
Bank Street
SO Main ST
OLR
Lois Gocarts
Cairiages
Comead
Comer
Waterbury Grocery Co
Waterbury Cloak Mfg CO
Reid & Hughes
U-Cay
Boxport
Oe Pahel
Oxuk
Hampsonsellew
S. A. Kingman’s Warerogniaj
Grand ST
Fitzpatrick & Closter
Cme
Boston Butter House
South Main Street
E. G. Kilduff & Co
RED & Hughes
Oy Mace A9
Coxuy
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