Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure For Eczema And Eruptions
Eruptions and skin diseases stem from tumors and defective digestion. Drying medicines are unsafe. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to discharge humors and strengthen the body. Testimonials include J. G. Hines of Franks, JIL, and Alvina Walter of Algona, Wis., praising permanent relief. Buy a bottle today.
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Hood
J. G. Hines
Franks
Jil
Alvina Walter
Algona
Wis
Boston law allows 300 foot buffer for street musicians
A Boston ordinance permits residents to keep street musicians 300 feet from homes. The note mentions broad signals about local nuisance control and property rights. The text also touches on a tonic product and a wireless telegraphy system tested between Honolulu and Hawaiian islands with stations on all major islands except Kauai.
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Boston
San Francisco
Cal
Honolulu
Kauai
Lanai
Maui
Garfield Tea Herbal Remedy Claim
An advertised herb medicine named Garfield Tea promises cleansing of the system and blood purification to renew life. The claim emphasizes preventive and curative effects against disease, presented in promotional language.
Aluminum in wind instruments investigated for stability
Experiments explore if aluminum can replace traditional metals in high class wind instruments to avoid verdigris and temperature-related tuning drift. Mentions prospects of desirability if feasible. Also advises to demand genuine Cascarets candy cathartic and avoid substitutes or counterfeits.
Immigration Into Canada Draws 24000 Settlers in Half Year
Immigration returns show that 24 000 people settled in Canada in the last six months. The report highlights a steady influx from various regions as policymakers examine settlement trends and regional distributions.
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Canada
Kansas Prepares 1894 Topeka Exposition for Territory Anniversary
Kansas outlines plans for a grand exposition in Topeka to mark the 50th anniversary of its organization as a territory, with details pending for the event to be held in 1894.
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Kansas
Topeka
The Swift Specific Co. Blood Purifier Ad
The advertisement promotes S S S as a blood purifier and tonic for diseases of blood origin including cancer scrofula rheumatism and eczema. It boasts fifty years of cures and invites medical correspondence with free consultation through The Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.
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S. S
S.S.S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
German School Walks Through Country Districts
A New Orleans businessman recounts German public school walking tours for ages 10 to 14. Teachers focus on eye training and color impressions to sharpen observation. Students study forests, trees, and commercial value, with a memory-boosting game at shops and a prize of bread and sausage, inspired by Houdin.
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Germany
New Orleans
Robert Houdin
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Violin Soothes Tiger While Piccolo Triggers Rousing Response
A London Zoo student reports experiments with music on a tiger. Soft violin lulls the beast to rest, while louder piccolo provokes a frenzied reaction. A flute study later tames the animal to a gentle walk as it listens with pleasure.
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London Zoo
Zoo
Gigantic Oregon Log at Pan-American Exhibition
A log 80 feet long and 13 feet in diameter will head the Oregon display at the Pan-American exposition. The railroads can transport this giant. a 30 foot log with 18 foot diameter requires extra braces under the forestry building floor to fit the exhibit space.
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Oregon
Proprietary Stomach Bitters Promises National Prosperity
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy. It claims the product will prove a link between prosperity and many people, improve the nation, and cleanse the blood while sharpening appetite. It urges readers to ensure a Private Revenue Stamp on the bottle neck.
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Hostetter
Powerhouse Dynamos at Niagara Falls Station Hit 50000 HP
The central station of the Niagara Falls Power Company operates 10 huge dynamos each producing 5000 electrical horsepower. Total development under one roof reaches 50000 horsepower, claimed to be the world’s largest under a single roof.
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Niagara Falla Power Company
Hall's Catarrh Cure claims $100 per case
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnessed on December 6, 1886. The ad promotes internal use and direct action on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials. Sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
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State OF Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public Hall
Permanent wire lifeline spans 34 miles along canal
A storaged wire cable runs the entire 34 mile length of the Chicago drainage canal as a permanent safety line for accidents. Arrangements are made for the live stock department of the Pan American exposition to oversee its use and maintenance.
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Chicago Drainage Canal
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tebiets Ad Label and Mexican Mine Hiring
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tebiets claiming a cold cure in one day. The piece also notes that two hundred Chinese workers are employed in Zacatecas mines, Mexico, with plans to hire more due to their satisfaction.
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Zacatecas
Mexico
Dr Williams Pink Pills credited with cures in Webster City tale
A Webster City merchant Ezra Edwards credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing his blood and nervous disorders after doctors failed. He swears the remedy rebuilt his health after six months of use and urges others with blood or nerve issues to try them. Public notice includes notary and price details. New Buffalo Pan-American exposition hotels are noted. Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tablets offer a one day cold cure with Grove signature on each box.
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Globe
Tribune
Webster City
Ezra Edwards
Iowa
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
FE. W. Grove
Engineer Patents Device To Foil Train Robberies
John W. Rough of Monon railroad unveils a patented system enabling an engineer to trigger whistles, extinguish lights, and fire guns from the baggage car via a secret button, designed to deter robberies under threat of a revolver. Also mentions Piso’s Cure for Consumption as a claimed remedy in Ocean Grove New Jersey dated February 17.
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John W. Rough
Monon Road
N. Maree
Ocean Grove
N. J
Librarians Few Compared With Number of Libraries
Herbert Putnam, congressional librarian, notes libraries are growing out of proportion to trained staff. He points out about 8 000 libraries exist nationwide while only 500 to 600 librarians are specially trained to run them.
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Herbert Putnam
Congressional
Visitors to the White House in the Cleveland era
About 900 people visit the White House daily year round with peaks to 1500–2000. Visitor hours run 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. The ornate gold figural caper in the East Room remains as striking as when placed before Mrs. Cleveland vacated the mansion for Princeton.
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White House
Early 1900s Cough Remedies and Baggage Quips
Ad item promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming cure for a cold in one day with no cure no pay and a 25 cent price. Brief humor shows a baggage handler dialogue about finding a trunk handle with a check.
Spoiled children quote from February Ladies' Home Journal
A dated quotation laments spoiled children as products of selfishness and cowardice, warning that ease and avoidance of danger corrupt youth and fail to honor self-sacrifice.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
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Frances M. Anderson
Washington, D. C
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Virginia
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Penn
Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia
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Portland Seed CO
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Chicago
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Detroit
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Ant
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A.J. Tower Co
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Russell & CO
Portland
Cally
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Gutlen
W. W. Smith & CO
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