Peculiar Eskimo Burials and Rural Mirth in Old Narratives
Eskimos in Labrador bury the dead on hilltops in a sitting posture with stones forming a cairn and substitute items later to honor spirits. Moravian Christians encourage rusted razor offerings. Also quoted are John Ruskin on country life, a Vermont anecdote about O11 Ah Drake, and brief notes on early cotton, European peace hopes, and Wall Street anticipation.
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Labrador
Earth
John Ruskin
Drake
Vermont
Jess
Rheumatism and a Patent Cure Claim
An advertisement for S. S. S. promotes a plant based remedy to purge uric acid, cleanse blood, and treat rheumatism by strengthening liver kidneys and bowels. It claims permanent cure across muscular inflammatory articular and sciatic forms and invites readers to request a free informational book and medical guidance. A testimonial from Charles E. Gildersleeve of Newport News, Virginia, describes severe inflammatory rheumatism and eventual recovery after three bottles.
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S.S. S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, GA
E. Gildersleeve
82Nd Street
Newport News
Arbuckles ARIOSA Coffee Claims and Public Praise
A reader notes dining in fest hotels and restaurants without finding coffee as good as Arbuckles ARIOSA. The writer claims millions agree Arbuckles ARIOSA Coffee outsells all other packaged coffees in the United States, praising its lower price and broad appeal to American tastes. The passage hints at nostalgic desire for a comforting cup of coffee.
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Qualiy Arbuckles
Ariosa
Asire
Arbuckles Artosa
United States
Arbuckles
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Malinda Akers
Basham
Iron Air Hotel
Iblock
Flint River Umbeg Co
Bainbridge, Georgia
Millan Bros
Gupper
Tree and
Liberty Streets
Savannah
Esiximos
France
Spain
England
Germany
Austria
Italy
James J. Hill
Wall Street
Washington
Pe A
Mace
Arbucki FS Ariosa Coffee
Arbuckle Brothers
Arbuckle Bros
New York City
Oldara Grove
GROVE
Fay
Kodol
Dewitt & Company
Eros
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