Noted as a Dean of the Matchmaking Society
The Detroit Free Press notes Mrs. R. T. Wilson wife of a New York financier as the dean of the matchmaking society. Her marriage alliances linked her daughters to Ogden Goelet Michael Herbert Orme Wilson and an Astor with Grace Wilson marrying Cornelius Vanderbilt. Richard T. Wilson Jr. wed Boston's beauty Ma Mason.
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R. T. Wilson
New York
South
Wilson
Ogden Cgoelet
Manhattan
Michael Herbert
Orme Wilson
Astor
Grace Wilson
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Richard T. Wilson, Jr
Ma Mason
Boston
Detroit Free Press
Hughes Defies Odds with Cure for Lung Trouble
J. F. Hughes of Du Pont Georgia, once expected to die within six months from a lung ailment, credits Dr. King's New Discovery for curing his consumptive attack after three years of suffering. The Miller Drug Co. and West End Drug Co. guarantee its effectiveness with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle.
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J. F. Hughes
du Pont
Dr. King
Miller Drug Co
West End Drug Co
Insanity Thought Infectious by Lunacy Expert
A Vienna letter reports a medical claim that insanity is contagious. An observed case shows a husband developing mental illness two years after his wife was declared lunatic. No family history or other cause found. relapse followed wife’s return from asylum, then permanent separation led to the man’s lasting recovery.
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Medicinische Rundschau
Vienna
London Express
Foley's Honey and Tar credited for wife’s recovery in Plainview
W. W. Baker of Plainview Nebraska says his wife suffered lung trouble for fifteen years and spent over $1000 with no relief before trying Foley's Honey and Tar. He claims the remedy saved her life and restored health beyond ten years.
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W. W. Baker
Plainview, Neb
Foley
Mark Twain's First Bible Recited By Becky Thatcher
Becky Thatcher recalls Sam Clemens feigning devotion to Sunday school verses to earn blue red yellow tickets and claim a Bible. The tale, reported in Century via Rev HL Wharton, shows Twain's clever mischief and appetite for games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hl. M. Wharton
Becky Thatcher
Sam
Becky
Clear Complexion Through Liver Health and Herbine
An advertisement promotes Herbine to cleanse the bowels regulate the liver and improve complexion. It directs readers to JL Wikle in Anniston and J B Privett in Oxford for purchase and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikle Anniston
Privett Oxford
Jokers in Monte Carlo Shuffle Fortunes With Counterfeit Note
A group in Monte Carlo won a comrade’s money in a private game then passed a counterfeit note to settle debts. The note was passed in good faith, and the loser later exchanged it, winning a small fortune at the tables that same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
French Academy condemns aperitifs amid alcoholism warning
The Academy of Medicine of France reports unanimous condemnation of alcoholic aperitifs used as appetizers. Dr Laborde warns absinth contains poisonous elements and calls for banning manufacturing of these liquors and strict enforcement of the 1846 law against absinth.
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Academy of Medicine of France
Chamber of Deputies
Laborde
Vermuth
Noyeau
France
Chicago Chronicle
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised by Missouri Man
Otto Dodd of Powder Missouri says a year-long sore healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He calls it the best salve on earth and recommends buying at Miller Drug Co and West Lead Drug Store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Dodd
Powder
Miller Drag Co
A Bit of Philosophy Relaxed on a Train Stop
A Citizen Otis Skinner anecdote from his early stage days describes a Texarcana stop where travelers hear a gong and a dog yips at lunch service. A whittling bystander tells the dog to hush, noting the dog need not worry about meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Skinner
Darky
Pain Balm Cures Paralysis Case In West Virginia
Stricken with partial paralysis Henderson Grimett of Logan County West Virginia was helped after using two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The liniment is praised for rheumatism sprains and bruises with several other remarkable cures noted. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
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Henderson Grimett
Chamberlain
Geo
R. Voc- Donald
Man
Logan County
W. Va
J. L. Wikle
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IL. W. Sexton
Norris & Litte
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Savannah
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J L Wikle
Orrisville, Ala
Bell Telephone Connection
California
Washington
Oregon
Northwest
Missouri Pacific Railway
Rehlander
Chattanooga
Tent
Texas
Oklahoma
Memphis
Oahu
Indian Territory
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T.P.A
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