John Barrett Named New Minister to Argentina
John Barrett of Oregon is appointed minister to the Argentine Republic succeeding W P Lord. A veteran diplomat and expert on the Far East, Barrett previously served as minister to Siam and Japan and led the St Louis exposition's Asia Australia committee. He once settled the Cheek claim for 250000 dollars and briefly served as a war correspondent in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrett
Argentina
Oregon
W. P. Lord
Siam
Far East
Barrett
Asia
Australia
M. A. Cheek
Cherry Tartlets and Strawberry Shortcake Recipes
The notice describes preparing tartlets with light puff paste and cherry filling, fluting edges, and serving options with sugar. It also details a cold strawberry shortcake recipe with sugar, butter, eggs, milk, flour, and whipped cream. Includes a teething remedy reference and a closing line NOW'S THIdt.
Reward offer and patent remedy ads with cooking tip
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo ads claim honesty and financial ability. Also mentions Hall`s Catarrh Cure internal remedy and price. Miscellaneous cooking tip describes preparing boiled potatoes and frying for breakfast with chops or cutlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hail
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Waust & Truax
Walding Kinnan & Marvin
Hall
Fibroid Tumors Cured by Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A Boston woman reports relief from fibroid tumors after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She describes following instructions and becoming a “well woman,” praising the remedy for ovarian troubles and uterine disorders. The letter claims the product cured her symptoms and boosted overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. F. Hayes
Dudley St
Roxbury
Boston
Mass
Don’t Be in a Hurry A Primer on Manners and Good Living
The essay argues that modern manners are habit driven and date from past eras, noting hats at table and other customs vary by time and place. It urges patience in education, career, and wealth, warning that haste harms health and character while advocating steady, honest work. It concludes with practical household tips and a call to slow, deliberate living.
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England
Lord Clarendon
New England
United States Senate
America
Thomas Curran
Yale
Peruna Advertorial Cites Women’s Catarrh and Tonic Claims
An 1890s style advertisement features Miss Nellie Curtain of St Paul and Congressman Mark H Dripell praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh and a general tonic. It includes a call to write Dr Hartman for gratis advice and notes declining mucus discharge as a weakening factor in women’s pelvic health.
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Mark H. Dripell
National Hotel
Washington, D. C
Ark H. Dunnell
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitrarum
Columbus
Ohio
Nellie Curtain
Pearl Street
St. Paul
Minn
Macve
Chocolate Icing Method From Simple Sugar and Chocolate
A practical recipe describes making a chocolate icing by heating a quarter pound of icing sugar or caster sugar with one ounce of grated chocolate and a tablespoon of water until thick like cream. Spread on cake with a knife dipped in hot water and set in a cool oven briefly to harden.
Who Decide When Scientists Disagree
A reflective meditation on scientific doubt and belief contrasts rival groups of investigators chasing new radium driven theories with the old world continuing in its routine. The piece blends science with a recipe for cherry meringue pie, offering a whimsical end.
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Kearsarge
Loe On
McLaren & Thompson
Pike
Seattle
Columbia University
Portland,oregon
HOL
Etsity OF Notre Dame
M. A. Quinlan
C. S. C. University Park
Cascarets
Fred Wartman
Germantown Ave
Philadelphia
Ie Ee
Merling Remedy Company
Chicago
Montreal
New York
Vshers
S.S.S
S. S
Swat Specific CO
Atlanta
Gai
Huntaville
Ala
Easl
W.L. Winston
Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Miss Curtain of
Paul
Carter
Houeie D. Rus
Ramnes
Samih Hes
Usthess
Owege
Southwick Hay Press
Southwick
Mitchell, Lewis & Staver CO
Portland
Gregon
Taylor
S. N.Y
Wex
Austin Well Machine
Beall & CO
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