A Plate of Soup and Diplomatic Dining History
A discussion traces how soup and multi course dinners evolved from early American views to French influence in Washington. It notes Polk era views of soup as foreign, Winfield Scott’s ridicule over a hasty plate, and the shift toward course dinners meant to delight the eye, as described in Lippincott's Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Polk
Americana
Winfield Scott
Republic
Eugenie
Paris
Maryland
Virginia
Lippincott's
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure For Blood Disorders
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison eczema scrofula and skin ailments. It features testimonials from Robert Ward and Geo A Williams of Roxbury praising skin healing and renewed vitality. The notice offers a free sample and medical advice by mail from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga with a $1 druggist price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ward
Maxey's
Geo. A. Williams
Roxbury
Botanic
Atlanta
Lost in a strange old house during a storm
A girl visiting her grandparents recalls being lost in a dark base room with a stair leading down. She describes wandering, feeling cold, and sitting on the floor and howling for someone to find her while fearing the spooky stairs.
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Grandpa
Grandmamma
Colby
Gluck Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for West Virginia Reform School
J. G. Gluck superintendent of Pruntytown West Virginia Reform School writes that after trying all other advertised cough medicines they have decided to use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively. He calls it the most effective and reliable remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
Drag Co
Slick and Blossom Dialogue at Offices
A humorous exchange unfolds as Slick asks about Mr Bloom er’s office and Blossom directs him across the hall. Blick enters boasting his double back action door spring that closes softly and carries a lifetime warranty.
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Slick
Blossom
Lippman’s Great Remedy Promoted For Nerve and Headache Relief
Advert says Lippman’s Great Remedy cures neuralgia and violent headache and feeds the nerves, makes the blood rich, and the patient strong. Recommends use for health and happiness. Sold by all druggists, wholesale by The Bell Weatherly Co., retail by J. L. Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippman
P. P P
Bell- Weatherly Co
J. L. Wikle
Mystery coaster and cork cargo spark travel tale
An English traveler misreads a cork laden coaster as a potential danger on a Spain voyage. A sailor explains the mystery, while a second scene shows a sharp exchange on immigration figures and arithmetic, ending with a pointed quip about advertising for the gcd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Universal remedy praised for children of all ages
The note extols a remedy for coughs and colds in children, claiming quick relief from bronchial afflictions. It urges wide use and endorses its safety and effectiveness for all ages, attributed to Mary R Mevenpy, MD.
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Mary R Mevenpy
Cage
End of the % and Dr M W Meyer Discuss Cosmic Fate
An expert outlines a gradual cosmic collapse where all satellites and moons are drawn into planets, suns absorb others, and collisions end when a single vast body cools to space’s zero energy, marking the universe’s final fate.
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M. W. Meyer
Death by Coughing Spell Claims Young Husband
Harry Duckwell aged 25 died early yesterday morning at his home after a coughing spell followed by suffocation. His wife and child witnessed the incident and a physician arrived too late. The case appears to be an accidental suffocation due to a severe coughing fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Duckwell
Cotton and flax fibers in ancient weaving history
The article traces early cotton use in India cited by Aristotle, with fist deeds in 1621 and cultivation in 1666 South Carolina records. By 1786 cultivation spread along Maryland's eastern coast, and by 1776 to Cape May. It notes that flax fiber, like cotton, is among the oldest textiles, valued soon after weaving’s invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
South Carolina
Maryland
Cape May
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted For Quick Care
A local ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as ideal for burns cuts sores eczema and piles with quick relief. The message notes common street accidents and urges purchase at Miller Drug Co and West End Drug Co for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Drug Co
West End Drug Ce
Weekly excursion trains depart Memphis for California and Portland
Personal tours run weekly with cars leaving Memphis every Tuesday to California via the Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Railway and every Thursday to Portland via the Union Pacific Route.
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Memphis
California
C*vetaw Rock Island System
Ad So. Pac. Ry
Portland
Oregon
Chovtaw Union Parifie Korte
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Savannah
Hell
JL Wikle
le Markesterens
Murray Hill Club
Hunters Baltimore Rye
Cascade
Are
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Thomas’ Drug Store
Tasler
Buckeye
F. Ballard
Harmson
Belcher Pumbing
Ges Burn Pica Goods
T'de Cubmitted
Engele
Ita
General Teen
Report From
The
Reform School
Is This
Mr. Bloom
Tage of
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Art * Privat
Laura S. Webb
Women’s Democratic Clubs
Northern
Ohio
Toledo
Cardus
Asal
Mrs
Laura S. Wedd
Cardui
Anniston Hardware Co
Pizits & Zifi
Miller Drug, CO
Incorpore
Anniston
Alabama
New York
New Orleans
Nobile Street
G. B. Flint
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