Bowman endorses Peruna cure in forty eight hours
Chas W Bowman 1st Lieut Adjt 8. M Cav Vols writes from Lanham Maryland praising Peruna for colds and severe illnesses cured in hours. He says his family uses it, recommends it to friends, and notes it contains no narcotics and can be used long term. He invites free medical advice from Dr Hartman and a 1908 Peruna Almanac.
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Chas. W. Bowman
Lanham
Peruna
Ss. Juse
C. W. Bowman
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Messenger and Herald Subscription Rates Notice
Subscription rates listed for advance payment with regional applicability. The fragment specifies one feature price and countywide potential option but lacks full details and formal terms. Readers are advised to seek complete back-page pricing and payment instructions from the issue.
Woman's Role in Government and Equal Representation
Rev. F. W. Hodgdon laments the denial of women's voices in government and calls for freedom of influence. He argues the ideal of equality is possible despite current actual restrictions and urges unleashing women's noble and intellectual power to advance justice and reform.
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United States
Rev
F. W. Hodgdon
Delegates Named for Hocking County Convention
Logan Jan 16 Hocking county will send a solid delegation to the state convention to back Herrick for renomination. It is the first Ohio county to select delegates by appointment at a secret meeting of twelve county general committee members, rather than by primary or mass convention.
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Logan
Hocking County
Herrick
Editors Ousted in Executive Session by Quetaslibineiens
Two Republican editors, F. M. McKay of the Journal Gazette and Colonel Hulz of the Republican, were ousted from the room during an executive session as the delegation from Herrick was named Columbus Digpatch.
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F. M. McKay
Journal-Gazette
Colonel Hulz
Republican
Herrick
Columbus
Twenty one gun salute and mystical origins
A historical note explains that the twenty one gun salute is a national salute with mystical roots. It states that three and seven are sacred numbers and their product yields a perfect salute to a sovereign or representative of a sovereign nation.
Egypt's Male Population Outnumbers Women by One Hundred Thousand
In the dominion of the khedive Egypt, there are more men than women. The male sex exceeds the female by 100000, making Egypt the sole country with a male surplus.
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Egypt
Khedive
Island Counts Across Oceans Mentioned in Text
The passage notes vast island numbers worldwide including about 100000 islands globally, 5500 around America’s coasts, 365 in Rio de Janeiro Bay, 16000 between Madagascar and India, and roughly 1200 off Australia’s eastern coast near New Guinea.
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America
Bay of Rio Janeiro
Madagascar
India
Australia
New Guinea
A Rule of Health for a Well Ordered Life
The text advises temperance in eating and regular meals as essential for perfect health. Regularity is hailed as a golden rule of a well ordered life.
Odd Foods in France Use Sea Anemone and Echinoids
French cuisine features sea anemone stuffed like peppers and boiled. The echini from various species are cooked in their shells and eaten with a spoon, resembling crab or crayfish in preparation and texture.
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France
Belgian Swimmer Janssens Completes Ten Hour Swim
The celebrated Belgian swimmer Janssens wagered a ten hour water stay and won by swimming the entire duration in the Antwerp baths. He endured the lengthy feat as onlookers watched the endurance challenge unfold.
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Janssens
Antwerp
A Feather in His Cap Origin Story
The saying a feather in his cap traces to Hungary in 1500 when only those who killed a Turk could wear a feather. Each Turk slain allowed a new feather to be added to the cap, shaping the phrase's meaning.
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Hungary
Haydn Imitated Animals in Symphonies
The composer Haydn favored imitating animal sounds in his works. Notes describe imitations of the cat horse cow cuckoo grasshopper and donkey across several symphonies.
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Haydn
Askern Parish Population Holds Steady Over 30 Years
Evidence given before the local government board inspector shows that the parish of Askern near Doncaster is predominantly spinsters and widows. The population has remained almost unchanged for the last thirty years.
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Askern
Doncaster
England
Local Government Board
Charles II’s Secret Peep Games In Royal Box
The note recalls King Charles II enjoying peep play through curtains dividing the royal box from the ladies pew with Lady Castlemain, illustrating a remembered courtly indulgence. The passage highlights private amusements amid courtly life and reflects attitudes toward royal behavior.
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Furch
Charlies II
Japanese Morning Glories In Japanese Garden Lore
The morning glory is one of eight plants prized by the Japanese, along with the apricot, cherry, wisteria, peony, iris, lotus and chrysanthemum. Ipomoea triloba, native to China, is the species most commonly cultivated and blooms in Tokyo at midsummer.
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China
Tokyo
Postage Stamp Gum Varies by Season Dialogue
Reader notes a seasonal difference in stamp gum with winter stamps having thinner softer gum while summer and southern stamps resist heat better.
The Mestiza Girl in Bright Filipino Dress
The mestiza girl of the Philippines is noted for her beauty and grace in dancing. She wears a skirt of burning red with a luminous undergarment, then a silk waist ornamented with pina that is draped over her shoulders.
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Philippines
Weary Stephen II of Hungary Abdicates to Travel
Stephen II abdicated in 1131 due to fatigue and spent his remaining years traveling through nearly all continental capitals. He made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and earned a reputation as one of the era’s most travelled men.
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Stephen II
Hungary
Holy Land
Gelatin Processing Description
A concise explanation describes gelatin as animal jelly derived from bones and gristle. The material is clarified and evaporated to dry into a form used for culinary purposes.
Alaska's vast expanse could carve multiple great nations
The text argues Alaska is expansive enough to yield territories equivalent in size to the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Greece, and Switzerland combined, illustrating its immense scale.
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Alaska
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Empire of Germany
Republic of France
Kingdom of Greece
Republic of Switzerland
The Wheeled Plow in Ancient Italy and Rome Inscriptions
The wheeled plow appears in ancient Italian contexts and is depicted in numerous Roman images and inscriptions highlighting its cultural significance and agricultural use.
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Italy
American Hotel Breakfast Described With Varied Dishes
A London Mall article reviews an American hotel breakfast highlighting fruit, cereals from oatmeal to predigested varieties, and oysters on the menu. It notes an array of fish, boiled eggs served with salt butter, chops or steak with potatoes, pancakes with maple syrup, and coffee preferred to tea.
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England
Paris
London
London Mall
First Pie Plates By German Potters Of Philadelphia
The first pie plates were crafted in eighteenth century Philadelphia by German potters. They prepared clay, cut it into discs, baked and decorated with slip work. A minister’s dinner quip appeared on an extra plate, noting late dining and Pennsylvania German humor.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Ledger
Lemaitre's Stage Riot Ends With Lunch Invite
French actor Frederick Lemaitre played Robert Macaire in a French town where two garrison soldiers acted as arresting policemen. One soldier kicked him into the orchestra. Lemaitre recovered and calmed the scene by praising the uniform, inviting the gendarme and his comrade to lunch the next day.
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Frederick Lemaitre
Robert Macaire
France
Lia
Lemaitre
Hats Boots and Hearts in Irish Village Banter
Mrs. Nolan spits scorn at her husband’s friend Phelim Herlihy’s costume. Mr. Nolan retorts with a humorous boast about hats and boots and a warm heart, turning the exchange into a playful dispute about pride and appearances.
Two Traders Swap Tales in Egypt Encounter
Miss Sightseer in Egypt taunts Mr Newrich about scaling rocks. He replies he once carried a hod up a two story ladder before striking oll. Detroit Free Press.
The Retort Caustic and Miss Pert Romance
In Illustrate Bits a witty exchange shows Mr. Lapleigh sharing an evening with his beloved Miss Pert. Their light banter turns playful as they discuss companionship and affection. The note captures a charming social moment from a familiar newspaper feature.
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Mr. Lapleigh
Miss Pert
Tax on Hats in George III Era Ranged Widely
In the reign of George III hats bore taxes. The smallest levy was threepence. Hats valued above 12 shillings faced a tax of two shillings.
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George III
Cox's Stance on Herrick and renomination position
Geo. B. Cox has stated his view on Governor Herrick's renomination. He would not urge Herrick to seek renomination but would support him if he runs, calling a party renomination appropriate and a test of the administration's fitness. He notes anti saloon pressures may affect his ability to retire under fire.
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Geo. B. Cox
Herrick
Cox
A. D. Bruce
Lawrence County
Foraker
Harding
John Temple Graves Portraits a Democratic Rebirth at Jackson Day
John Temple Graves of Atlanta delivered the chief oration at the Jackson Day banquet of the Duckworth club. He urged the Democratic party to become a reforming force and pledged to build a reborn, consecrated party guided by creeds and popular rights rather than political expediency. He warned against pandering to opposing powers and vowed to expose and remove entrenched leaders.
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Cincinnati
John Temple Graves
Atlanta
Duckworth Club
Democratic Party
Atlas and History of Athens County Ad
An advertisement announces a forthcoming Atlas and History of Athens County described as the most elaborate work yet published and urges readers to secure a copy, directing to another part of the issue for details.
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Athens County
Bob White Excursion Train Planned From Corning
An excursion along the Ohio Central Lines from Corning to Athens is scheduled Friday to attend the presentation of Miss Bob White. The train departs Corning at 6 pm and returns after the performance.
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Ohio Central
Corning
Athens
Bob White
Probate Notices Filed in Athens County Ohio
The Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio suspends accounts for legal publication and objections until February 4 1905 at 10 oclock a m. First and final accounts for James Allen estate administrator John W Allen. Guardians A L Wooley Gertrude Wooley et al. Woodyart Irena Ferrell first and final account. Guardian William Anthony Orland E Shaw second and final account. A W Lynch Probate Judge 1913.
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Athens County
Ohio
John W. Allen
James Allen
A. L. Wooley
Gertrude Wooley
Woodyart
Irena Ferrell
William Anthony
Orland E. Shaw
Music and Home Arts Notes in Local Column
A compact Local Page item features music notes and home making topics. Names including Lowell Roudebush and Prof H R Wilson appear with items on farming, horse raising, and feeding stock for profit. A question box and reports of committees and officer elections are noted alongside a social reflection on character.
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Rie Rathbun
Prof
H. R. Wilson
Uncle Sams
Land of the Midnight Sun
Lowell Roudebush
G. Walton King
Ric Rathbon
Horse dealer ad and club notice from January items
An 1800s era notice lists Warren Bro s Livery buying horses aged four to ten from males and mares. It also mentions Lamb Watson and a History club meeting next Saturday January 21 with Miss Augusta Morse on Washington street.
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Warren Bro’s
Lamb & Watson
History Club
Augusta Morse
Washington Street
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