California Sights Beyond The City In Sunset May
The writer notes that true views of California require mountains as well as valleys and praises Sierra Nevada foothills and regions in Tulomune county. He argues travelers should explore both rugged high country and famed landscapes to grasp the state’s grandeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
Hiva Tes
San Francisco
Toolumne County
Sierra Nevada Foothills
S. H. Smith
Sunset Magazine
Wise man turns off wife’s vocabulary in jest
A lighthearted remark describes a husband using humor to curb his wife’s constant talking. The line plays on marital banter and the idea of managing speech within a relationship for comic effect.
Defiance Starch Offered as 16oz Package Value
When your grocer lacks Defiance Starch you can be sure he is afraid to stock it until his supply of 12 oz packages is sold. Defiance Starch is superior to other brands and contains 16 oz per package, selling for the same money as 12 oz brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deflance
Waller
Nature's Essence and Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
Old patent medicine advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a natural blood purifier and stomach tonic. It claims alcohol free extracts from roots and barks, praises public approval, and cites testimonials from users like H Gaddis in Tacoma Washington.
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Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pleree
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Invalided Hotel and Surgical Institute
Jr. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
H. Gaddis
South
Tanna Avenue
Tacoma
Wash
Dean's Kidney Pills Praised by Justice of the Peace
Quick Results from Concord North Carolina Justice of the Peace W J All testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured disordered kidneys and back pain. He notes irregular dark secretions with sediment clearing up after the last dose and overall health improvement. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo price 60 cents a box.
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W. J. All
Concord
N. C
Justice of the Peace
Bays
Dean
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Decline in English church communicants over a decade
A decade ago one penitent in eighteen in England received communion. Today the proportion has risen to one in fifteen, indicating evolving church attendance patterns among the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Alfonso and His Motor Car Theme Spreads Across Spain
Jerome Hart narrates King Alfonso of Spain as a motor-craze figure who spends much time in fast French cars visiting Madrid and San Sebastian. Accidents, court opposition to speed limits, and a royal cropper during a drive with the queen mother illustrate a volatile vehicle passion in the dynasty.
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Spain
Jerome Hart
Alphonso
Madrid
San Sebastian
Jehu
Nimahl
Cortes
Cost and Time of Trip to a Star
A Philadelphia Bulletin piece imagines an earth to Centauri rail line with a cent per hundred miles fare. The hypothetical one way cost would be 2.75 billion dollars and travel at 60 miles per hour with no stops, arriving after 48,468,000 years.
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Centauri
Centaurus
Philadelphia Bulletin
Fragmented Verse Reflections on Youth and Time
A fragment of verse contemplates youth passing and the fading rush of life. The speaker laments shifting priorities from fame and praise to self-control and mature vision, noting how trivial gains from childhood recede as days slip away. The poem hints at a broader, calm search for meaning beyond public reward.
She'd Rather Loop the Loop Gaffe Confesses Elevator Fear
A Kansas City woman recalls a dangerous ride in a tall office building elevator. She describes the operator changing speeds and a sudden stop that left her feeling scrambled and unable to eat. The tale blends humor with a near miss in city life.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Preference for Red Hair Divides Artists Across Eras
The text notes artists from ancient times to moderns show varying acceptance of red hair, some loving the striking color while others loathe it. It criticizes artists as unreliable guides to beauty and mentions diverse preferences including cross complexions and fashion that seems machine made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tithan
Boiman
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims it cures painful smarting feet and ingrown nails, eases new shoes, and stops sweating feet. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a trial pack free. address in Levy New York.
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Allen
Levy
N. Y
Vein Air Causes Fatal Accident During London Operation
Frederick Thomas Kennedy died after air entered a vein during surgery at St Thomas's Hospital London. A jury returned an accidental death verdict. An unrelated notice for guaranteed investment products from Moore in Saint Louis accompanies this item.
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St. Thomas’ Hospital
London
Frederick Thomas Kennedy
Tropes Plantation
Natore
Rhode Island
Ind
Aes
Moore
Odd
St.Louis
Honest Axiom in Court and Advertisements Across Town
The text blends a courtroom quip about honesty with quotes from ads and captions. It references Judge Addison in London, a remark about honesty, alongside tobacco and consumer product pitches from Lewis' Factory Peoria and Defiance Starch. The piece also notes a question about a dramatized Chadwick case.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promoted for Maternity
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a superior preparation for healthy maternity. It cites letters from women in Milwaukee praising cures of infertility and pregnancy outcomes, urging expectant mothers to use the remedy and seeking free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Rth
E. Pinkhan
Mae P. Wharry
North Shore Oratorical Society
Norman
Milwaukee
Wis
E Pinkham
Mra. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Daan No Ghul
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Exercise and diet for health and figure in daily life
The piece urges evening routines of light exercises with fresh air and a step ladder, rotatory motions, and wind exercises to prevent stoutness. It warns against overeating and excessive meat, praising household work as the best method to maintain a good figure and health through consistent effort.
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Chicago Post
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