Peruna Ad Juxtaposes German Blessing and Healing Claim
Rev H Stubenvoll of Elkhorn Wisconsin carries two Bibles gift from Emperor William with his inscription praising Peruna the Columbus Ohio remedy. He writes of his lung hemorrhages cured by Peruna and urges others to write to Dr Hartman for free medical advice if results are lacking.
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H. Stubenvoll
Elkhorn
Wia
St.John’s Church
Stubenvoll
William
Germany
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
H. Stubenwoll
Hartman
Dr.Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, O
If the First Oyster Had Shunned the Taste
A reflective musings piece questions historical twists and ironies. It jokes about liberty in Russia, the Corsair yacht, the 1864 treasury note, and the insistence on proper terms for Native peoples while noting Russia’s repeated Port Arthur announcements.
Common sense not as widespread as some believe
A concise reflection noting that practical judgment is rarer than many assume, underscoring a gap between theoretical knowledge and everyday application. It suggests thoughtful consideration and prudence as essential, yet often lacking, traits in daily decision making.
Cigar Named for Mary MacLane and Prophecy Patter
A satirical note discusses a cigar named after Mary MacLane emitting a blue flame and sulphurous smoke. It then critiques the revival of prophecies during King Edward's illness and mocks the bias of soothsayers, palmisters, and croakers profiting from mischief. The piece questions the value of fulfilled prophecies amid many that fail.
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Mary MacLane
Edward
Bunko-Steerers
Depth of Ocean Cables Explained by Bed Topography
The article explains why transoceanic cables follow underwater topography, noting depths up to 40 236 feet and routes skimming submarine plateaus. It cites Newfoundland, Bermuda, Ireland, and France as key points, and details preplanned paths, ocean floor surveys, and specialized cable designs guiding careful lay operations.
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Atlantic
South Atlantic
Tristan d'Acunha
Rio de la Plata
North Atlantic
Newfoundland
Bermudas
United States
Europe
Ireland
France
Lippincott’s
Educator Harvard President Eliot under fire for anti labor stance
The piece profiles Prof. Charles William Eliot born 1834 in Boston, Harvard president since 1869, praised for reforms yet criticised for waging an assault on unions. It notes his global study, MIT chair, and the university’s wealth growth. Also cited are British Isles population shifts with Scotland overtaking Ireland in 1901.
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Charles William Eliot
Harvard University
Boston
Samuel Eliot
Statesman
Harvard
Josiah P. Cooke
France
Germany
England
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Eliot
Learing
Utica Globe
Scotland
Ireland
British Isles
A Bird of an Opportunity and Other Quips
A compact collection of aphorisms and witticisms. The Beecher bird of opportunity story underscores seizing chances daily. Other bits include a playful exchange on love and a note on duty versus preference.
Jefferson Davis Memorial Arch Erected in Richmond Virginia
A $75,000 Jefferson Davis memorial arch is being erected in Monroe Park Richmond by the United Daughters of the Confederacy designed by Louis A Gudebrod The site was chosen by Mrs Jefferson Davis who approved the project and it will be unveiled in early spring The piece also contains commentary from a newspaper about social behavior and a note on authorship and unsuccessful manuscripts.
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Richmond
Daughters of Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Louis A. Gudebrod
Monroe Park
Atchison Daily Globe
W. J. Bailey
Joe” Bailey
Texas
Mr. Bailey
Transvaal lessons spur Canadian militia reform
The item notes Lord Dundonald’s influence leading to the abolition of the sword in Canadian militia. It also mocks wartime conduct quoting two Colombian revolutionists on warfare limits, contrasting short battles with longer ones. Piso’s Cure for Consumption is advertised as a cough remedy.
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Manchester
Judson A. Bellam
Main and Vine Sts
Richmond, Va
Lord Dundonald
Transvaal
Great Nerve Remedy Ad and Teething Syrup Notice
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Cure with a $3 trial bottle from Dr. B H Lone Ltd in Philadelphia. A second note urges mothers to use Mrs. Winston's Spelling Syrup for children during teething, promising it as the best remedy.
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Permenenor Quren
Frat den
Dr. Kline
B.H. Lone Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
Mrs. Winston
Establishing His Value in Lynching Case
A judge questions a community figure's value while noting a still unresolved $5,000 damages suit from his lynching wife. The exchange frames the case as relatives seek redress amid ongoing legal questions.
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MPA
Pe-Ru-Na
Rev.h. Stubenvole
Han
Russia
J. P. Morgan
United States Treasury
Port Arthur
Heaven
S.S.S
Swft Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
C. W. Eliot
Great Beecher
Brooklyn
Nannette
Jacques
Babbette
Eve
Satan
Garden of Eden
Jefferson Davis Arch
Ayer
J. H. Burge
Macon, Col
Tase J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Mgic
Hewitt
Jewett
Security
Carter
Carters
Gulafe
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
Logues
BN. U
Menticea
Turkey
California Fig Syrup CO
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