Prevention of Hydrophobia and Heat Therapy in Households
An 19th century style guide discusses hydrophobia prevention noting dogs and cats as primary risks and urging eradication of stray animals. It outlines Pasteur treatment as the only defense if exposure occurs, plus a broad survey of heat applications for various ailments including rheumatism, insomnia, and nervous distress with guidance on dry versus moist heat and safe usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Adnan
Shailene
Cayersch
Tracy
Angiery
Prassille
Heerest
Pasteur
Ead Dee
Safventard
Growth of Industrial Life Insurance Surges Worldwide
A World’s Work essay notes a New York insurance man who sparked the rise of industrial life policies. He now leads one of three firms promising to pay over 2 billion to more than 1000000 people, collecting around 25 a day from policyholders for burial or debt relief.
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New York
Massachusetts Insurance Report
Fsggogg
Portuypes Sieg
Trund
Fife
Amitzine
Evi
Principe
Didustrial Insurances
Padi Sons Vom
Rasximents
Sea serpent described by Paris professor and naval observers
Dr Raphael Rhinehard of the University of Paris reports a sea serpent with a geal like head and long flexible neck, twenty metre length seen in the Bay of Alping. Lieutenant Dlagresille and Lieutenant Prost described a dorsal fin and tough skin. Dr Blanchard backs the existence and urges an expedition by Cochin China authorities. A stuffed serpent is kept in a Bay of Alping village temple.
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Raphael Rhinehard
University of Paris
Academie de Micalicine
Noon
Ao Per Tratto
Tle
Blanchard
Bay of
Alping
Loo
Dlagresille
Preach Navy
Prost
Decidee
St. Paul's
Yongguin
Cochin China
Bay of Alping
Wealthy Historian Bets Ten-Cent Heaven Investment
Francis Baylies, returning from a Thanksgiving church meeting, tells Nicholas Tillinghast he left a 10-cent piece in a contribution box to earn interest until heaven. Tillinghast quips this will grow large before admission. A separate note mocks a homely sister and drolls that noise breaks silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Baylies
Nicholas Tillinghast
Bristol County Bar
Hat Rule Sparks Dramatic Theater Confrontation
A Chicago Tribune quip notes an usher enforcing theater etiquette as a patron protests removing her ornate hat. She grudgingly complies while warning the life of the enforcement. The moment precedes the curtain rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Five Months in Hospital Ends in Discharge as Incurable
Levi P. Brockway of Anoka Minnesota says after five months in a hospital he was discharged incurable with six months to live. He suffered heart trouble smothering spells and fainting with worn and impaired kidneys. After taking Deans Kidney Pills his health improved and he has felt well since. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi P. Brockway
S. Second Ave
Anoka
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Shepherd Carvers in California Sierra Creations
Describes Basque shepherds in the California Sierras crafting carved collars and buckles from leather as signs of their lonely, silent lives. Notes the skilled, patient work and various forms, including engravings depicting sheep owners or shepherds. Includes a comic aside about Captain Kidd caricature and ends with a newspaper quote.
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California Sierras
Atenetle
Nooelle
Pyrenees
Sou
Wonederer
Jie Hanes
Dios Teels
Woman gains 20 pounds on Grape-Nuts and Postum story
A Yorkstate woman says ten years of stomach and liver trouble improved after stopping coffee, using Postum and Grape-Nuts. She reports regained strength, ability to work, and enjoyment of meals, crediting the products and a new outlook on life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkstate
Cigar Smoke And The Old Way Of Letter Writing
A London Lancet note discusses how cigar smoke leaves a lasting odor on books textiles and furniture due to oils released by cigars. It contrasts with cigarettes and pipes and explains atmospheric dispersion and oil behavior. An old gentleman in the anecdote writes with a goose quill seals with a red wafer and uses a 2 cent stamp, preferring the old method despite modern postal needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Paper Trust
Mucilage Trust
Mie
Cuticura Heals Eczema After Years Of Suffering
Mrs. David Brown of Locke Arkansas states that after two doctors and many ointments failed, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills relieved severe ankle eczema that left her unable to walk for months. She reports healing in a short time and no recurrence for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brown
Locke, Ark
Curious Setsubun festival and its devil exorcism rites
The Setsubun festival marks the coming of spring with a ritual to cast out devils. A ceremony occurs after dark where a performer recites a prayer shakes a staff and scatters dried peas to drive away evil and invite good luck. The peas are later eaten after the season’s thunder.
A Bad Break In Photographs And Relatives
A married couple quarrels over a phonograph given away before their wedding. The wife protests while the husband explains he did it to keep peace, noting no house is large enough for two talking machines. The caption hints at a market note about Thrseflesh pricing in Arizona compared to other regions.
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Detroit
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Lydin E. W Pinkham Medicine Company
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinklei
Tsita Prved
America
Lydia
Bent Free
THE
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
R. T. Felix Gouraud
Ff. A. Sacu
Gourdud
United States
Canada
Europe
FEAST
Hopkins
Great Jones Street
New Fork
JOS. Duchag & CO
Wisconsin
Farm and Timber Lands
Salle Street
Chicago
HY Jresell
New County
Pyigkook
Kor Tuket
Berth
Feuit
L. Stratton
Monadneck Block
Panhandle
Texas
Circular Farmers’ Colonization Company
Nat'l Bank Bldg
John W. Morris
Tonquin
Heavenly Millionaire
Shepherd Carvers
Dottie
Tommy
Kidd
Cleveland
Ags Revised
Poertland
Birst Io
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Samutlpitcher
Bears
FacSimle Lignature of
AIA the Centaur Company
New York City
Nature
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Te Roy
Mrs. Ferguson
George
Mr. Ferguson
de Empire
Arizona
Texas Pan-Handle
Locators Land Company
First National Bank
Alig
Hannieess
DeKalbave
Brooklyn, N. YW
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