Unsuccessful Inventions That Preceded Howes Patent
A summary of early sewing machine development notes Elias Howe's 1846 patent as the pivotal point, with earlier and later inventors. It highlights Saint in England 1790, Thimonnier 1830, Greenough 1842, Hunt 1884, and the rapid post 1850 growth, noting 8500 US patents and America's leading global position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Howe, Jr
Washington
Howe
Thomas Alsop
England
John Duncan
Hellican
Thomas Saint
Bartholomy Thimonnier
France
Thimonnier
John J. Greenough
United States
Walter Hunt
New York
Hunt
Tlowe
New York Herald
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Endorsed by Wisconsin Druggist
Hetty C. Stearns of Shulsburg Wisconsin reports strong sales of Ballard's Horehound Syrup for hoarse and croupy coughs noting repeat customers. She recommends the remedy and cites prices 25c 50c and 1 at J L Wikle and J B Privett Oxford Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetty C. Stearns
Drueyist
Shulsburg
Wisconsin
Ballard
J. L. Wikle
J. B. Privett
Oxford
Ala
The Der Man and Farm Dogs in Animal Relations
The article states dogs are best friends of dogs among farm animals, with horses next, but dogs and cattle, sheep, and beef steers have natural enmities. Dogs should be kept away from cows and sheep except trained shepherd dogs. A dog in a cow pen can reduce milk yield, sometimes exceeding the dog's value. Many dogs are worth far less than zero dollars. Farm and Raneb.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Local Resident
An elderly Toowoomba resident, W C WeeksER, praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 18 for curing a two month severe cold. The opinion is offered voluntary to help others and notes the remedy is sold by J L Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazeette
Toowoomba
Australia
Chamberlain
W C Weekser
Wockner
J L. Wikle
New Congressmen Bring New Names to Capital Life
The Washington Star quotes a cynical view that arriving congressmen hardly alter life in the capital, merely adding new names to familiar anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Coughing Spell Causes Death at Home
Harry Duckwell aged 25 died at his home after a coughing spell following a slight cold his wife and child witnessed a physician arrived too late to save him. The article notes a cough led to suffocation and mentions Ballard's Horehound Syrup sold by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Duckwell
Duckwell
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Ballard
J. Ll. Wikle
J.B Privett
Oxford
Ala
Top of Vesuvius Volcano Expedition
A vivid account from the Academy of climbing Vesuvius a bare black cone under icy winds and choking sulphur smoke. The narrator and guide reach the crater rim then descend through hot lava as a plea for a small bribe is whispered for macaroni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Centipedes and Cough Remedies Featured in Old Notice
An odd mix of medical advertisement and natural history appears. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for children by Mrs Mary KR Melendy while other notes recount centipede myths, lengths of ten to eleven inches, and animal predation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mary KR Melendy
Chicago
J L Wikle
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Proof of Kidney Care
A. H. Thurpes of Buffalo Ohio testifies to kidney and bladder pain relief after using Foley's Kidney Care. He states relief came after several doses, describing dramatic improvement and claims it has done him great good, as shared by Miller Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Thurpes
Buffilo, O
Foley
Reform School chooses Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs
J. G. Gluck superintendent at Pruntytown West Virginia Reform School reports after trying many advertised remedies they will use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively. He states it is the most effective and harmless cough medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
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Murray Hill Club
Hunters
Baltimore
Green River
Cascade
First National Bank
Anniston, Ala
Talladega
Calhoun
W. Stainare
Iow
H. A. Youna
Cashion
J. B. Goodwin
A. J. Goodwin
Att Fyier
B. Knox
J. B Goodwin
W. L. McCas
Sproull
E. L. Turner
L L. Tyler
A W. Bell
W. W. Stringfellow
Breliabs
Mica Goods
Engele’s
Manteis
Gor
Anniston Hardware Co
Murphy
Anniston
Alabama
Otteot
New Orleans
Noble Street
G. B. Flint
Anniston Water Supply Co
Pnmistor
Alabamia
Avorante
Howes
Ballard’s
Horehound
The
Der
Vesuvius
Lafcadio Hearn
French West Indies
Atlatta Constitution
Report From
Reform School
Alice Hastings
Savannah
Lippman
P.P. P
Lie Medical Science
Fism
Cat
Uh Ne
Lippman Brothers
Topeman
Bell-Weatherly Company
JL Wikle
Julius Levy
Manufacturing Company
Morrisville, Ala
Bell Telephone Connection
Williamson & Ross
West Tenth Street
Thomas’ Drug Store
West Tenth St
Ripans Tabales
Abe
Breare
Ata
Sains
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