Seals and Their Skins Patched From Cruel Hunts
A Special San Francisco Letter details how seal furs are obtained and processed. It describes hunting on St. George and St. Paul islands, the sealing monopoly, and years of declining numbers. The article outlines the killing grounds, the skinning, curing and dyeing processes, and the meat and oil byproducts used by natives and exported abroad.
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San Francisco
St Jain
St. George
Rosstays
Fe Eance Hinman
Gresshien
Bedudius Crrcus
Puneisea
Ib Tg
Lennie
Gan
Tod
Cress
Lundies
United States
Russia
Raven
Vettor
Iiah
Lightning Hot Drops Promised Quick Pain Relief
An old catalog style claim extols Lightning Hot Drops for external and internal pain. It markets cures for rheumatic, neural, sciatic, tooth, ear, face aches, wounds and bites, plus corns and chilblains, urging immediate use and repeat purchases.
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Ian
Beast
Electric Quilt Lets Milady Bathe in Parlor Heat
A Victorian era invention, the electric quilt by Snedeker claims to provide a Turkish bath in the home. A wearer would be heated to about 150 degrees by a coil embedded in the quilt while surrounding air remains calm. The device promises comfort and safety, with heat distributed through the quilt layers.
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Milady
Snedeker
London Electrician
Royal Society
Lause
Jer
Change of eye color through experimental procedures at Paris and New York
The article describes Hed and Miss Bondet undergoing eye color changes under the direction of Prof Stenri Ftacide Dumgut and Dr. S. Peak. It details dyeing, separating conjunctiva, and injections to alter iris color from hazel to rich brown and black, with reported improvements in eyesight and notes on animal eye color experiments.
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Maret
Hed
Loly Blaudes
Miss Bondet
Stenri
Ftacide Dumgut
Darks Eye Hospital
Operiboe
Ue Ophilattorie Institute
Miss Damdet
Bait
Vermont
Mass Handel
Dumont
West Fiftieth , Street
New York
Chivas Inter Ocean
Dainty Fans Highlight Fashion and Craft of 19th Century
The piece discusses fashionable fans as essential accessories for women, praising French designs and delicate painting. It notes small size, popular shapes like Empire and Toots Quinze, and materials such as mother of pearl ivory tortoise shell and ebony, with intricate inlay and fine Watteau style painting.
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Empire
Allere
Watteau Wgen
Sik
Costly LCP Blatt Exhibit Details Colorful Sticks
The article describes an ornate display featuring etched sticks and a lattice mosaic with caps and beads, showcasing beaded finery and violet painted elements. Prices range from 230 to 500 units, highlighting craftsmanship and price variation in the exhibit.
Dressing the Ged Mech Use To Accoulhea New with Very Rattle Money
Instructions on selecting bed coverings and spreads from 19th century sources. Details include fabrics such as English dimity and linen with borders and brocading. Also mentions methods for preserving violets and wax casting techniques for decorative objects.
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Eit Urustances
Io Goat Society
Borsteadls
Chicago Chronicle
Tigely
Shop Offers Clearance on All Stock and Goods
Local retailer announces drastic price reductions to clear inventory. The ad promises to convert remaining stock into cash, inviting customers to buy at low prices to move items quickly.
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Cusier
Surplus Stock Clearance Offers Deep Reductions
Read this notice announcing sale of all wool fabrics and black goods from surplus stocks at markdown prices. Includes 40 and 88 inch wool suitings, mixed weaves, plaids, and various yardages offered at about half price to attract buyers.
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Santpley
Tony
Adollar
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Saxta
Teo
Sam Dusury
Athet
Phrchase
Alaska
Puumials Fraprers
Bas Deeregaee
Huomaeiek
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Bedi
Ming
Fiat
Ibis Peters
Sintinafron
Tera
Oregon
Franiz
Dane
Aga Suerths i
St. Ley
Scanla
Papa
Deck
Berres Ts
Cope Regard
Ted Bigngd
Beth Os
Folstoi Dunes
Hassel
Fentor
Dori
Vince
Fenkie
Omi
Fis$ Saudet's
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Gm Feures
Seks
Ali
Mousseline
Wb Fine
Brussels
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Titaginebie
Medalitona
Mad
Kiany
Hounisin Haas
Jolie
Feorous
Lemedie Cb
Chicago
Clenes
Pitaratacy
Gavin
DR. Miles
Boggs & Bui
Kee
Sausaret Dterica
Wen
Drug Store
Main St
Athegs
Seth Ains
Rass
Sineer
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Seth Hart
Croup
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Bradfield
Atlente
R-K. Thinker
Oueressayia
Athens
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Siler and Reaidense
Heron Door
Aun
Washington
Mitta Th. Wet
Pierce
Palmer Hou
TUE
Washington St
W. Pickett
Geeeper, Sayre
Davi
Attornete
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Office—Law Building
Etreton
Martin
Jachive
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