Art and the Royal Academy’s selective exhibit
The Royal Academy received nearly 17 000 submission inquiries this year, with about 15 000 rejected. The text cites Mor ris as an example of artistic risk and notes how industrial art attracts many young talents. It also jokes about Carnegie and a patent for Canada and promotes a cough remedy and a queen’s sister’s lecture draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Royal Academy
Hippocrates
Longfellow
Academy
William Morrie
Morris
Allen Foot-Ease Free Sample and Catarrh Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease for sweaty and aching feet and advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It cites F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, claims a $100 reward for cures it fails to achieve and lists prices and retail availability through druggists.
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Allen S
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Allen
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
O. Beld
Hall
Atlanta Woman Claims Cure From Ovarian Inflammation
Miss Alice Bailey of Atlanta says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her three year struggle with inflamed ovaries and pain during menstruation. She avoided surgery after two bottles, gained weight, and regained health. a second testimonial from Anice Barney is noted. The ad describes typical ovarian inflammation symptoms and cautions authenticity of the letter.
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Alice Bailey
Atlanta
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anice Barney
North Boulevard
Gla
Continuous political campaigns shape U.S. government
The piece argues that political campaigns never end from national to local levels and compares governance to housekeeping driven by constant preparation. It notes public vigilance as essential, critiques the new two cent postage stamp, and jokes about Western hopes for durable farming inventions like a raft plow or wave machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Orion
Gathering Moss in Acadia Forest Near Water
A process describes moss gathering in Acadia near navigable water. Forest camps house workers with palm thatch shelters, women harvest moss with long forks, and moss is buried to stay submerged then washed and packed for sale to New Orleans buyers via Hecht sailing vessels reaching a port for transfer to larger ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hecht
Mrs Powers Gourand Wears Egyptian Costume with Nose Ring
Mrs Powers Gourand formerly Miss Gladys Crocker displays an Egyptian costume including a nose ring and has photographed herself in the attire. She distributed a number of the pictures, illustrating her hobby to others.
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Powers Gourand
Gladys Crocker
Tures
Gourand
Crocker
California
Larchmont
Famous figures mock misunderstood faces in modern fame tale
A Philadelphia Dress writer notes Bishop Potter and a famed English actor share a common misreading of fame. An anecdote recalls Irving and a Minnesota traveler who mistook their pictures for a Grand Grandin product ad, prompting humorous exchanges about recognition and cures.
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New York
Philadelphia
Henry Irving
Grandgrind
Bishop Potter
Minnesota
Designer of Kaiser Wilhelm II Sees Ocean Limit Reached
The designer of the Kaiser Wilhelm II. is quoted as saying marine achievement likely has peaked with that vessel. The New York Tribune recalls an earlier engineer who asserted no later ship could surpass the Great Eastern, a giant yet ill fated hul K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Cartoonist sketches delayed by editor prior to publication
The exchange notes humorous sketches submitted by Jolkely are delayed. The editor says the sketches were passed upon but not killed by editor action, suggesting they died naturally of old age. The cartoonist humor continues with a quip about stopping an automobile.
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Jolkely
Philadelphia Press
Peruna promoted for female ailments and catarrh claims
An advertisement-style piece argues nervousness and female troubles stem from catarrh and credits Peruna with rapid relief. It cites Emma Mitchell of Indianapolis and mentions prominent supporters in Washington and Ohio while inviting readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s free advice.
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America
Emma Mitchell
Louisiana Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Peruna
Hartman
Jelva Lockwood
Washington, D. C
Col. Hamilton
Columbus
Ohio
F. Ed. Warren
U. S
Warren
Wyoming
Hartman Sanitarium
Westernizing Japan and a brave pianist save Philadelphia fire
The article notes Japan adopting Western methods after consular courts ended and Osaka hosts an international exposition. It also profiles Mrs. Stein, a Jewish pianist at a Philadelphia society reception, who kept playing a lively march to guide guests to safety and escaped just before flames blocked the exit.
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Japan
Osaka
China
Tms
Philadelphia
Stein
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Chicago
Montreal
Canada
Carnegie
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Servia
Memphis
Tenn
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Wift Specific CO
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Portland Seed CO
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
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Mass
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Mrs. Powers Gourand
Peru-na
Mrs
Nederh
Seattle
Chas. H. Fletcher
NTAUR
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