The Great Engine and its Endless Powers
The author argues steam engines have nearly reached a peak of improvement and predicts slow, difficult future gains. He warns coal supplies are finite with Britain Europe and Pennsylvania noted as depleting sources. If perfect engines converted all fuel heat, coal use could last eight times longer and life would extend in temperate civilized regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell University
Great Britain
Europe
United States
Pennsylvania
Foley's Honey and Tar Suggested for Cold Prevention
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar prevents colds when exposure occurs or a cold is felt. Encourages taking a dose and avoiding other remedies, attributed to H. P. Dunn & Co. and McFadden Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. P. Dunn & O
McFadden Drug Co
Bridge of the Three Americas Featured at Pan-American Expo
The Bridge of the Three Americas in Delaware Park at Buffalo marks the Pan American Exposition. Its three arches symbolize North South and Central America unity amid the event and grounds. A Paducah reader endorses Poley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Delaware Park
North
South
Central America
W.leaney
Paducah Wy
Kentucky
Poley
HW. P. Dunn & Co
Fadden Drug Co
Banner Salve Promoted For Pile Relief In Ad Copy
Testimony extols Banner Salve for curing piles with guaranteed results by H. P. Dunn & Co. and McFadden Drug Co. The ad notes long oval panels are popular and invites readers to see samples at Manit A. Cannan studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Dunn & Co. McFadden Drug Co
Manit A. Cannan
Banner
P. Dunn & Co
McFadden
Nickel Plate Route Offers Fast Service to Chicago Buffalo
The Nickel Plate road promotes its Pan-American Exposition route as the shortest link between Chicago and intermediate points and Buffalo. It highlights Peerless Trio fast express trains with no excess fare, dining cars serving American Club meals from 35 cents to 1.00, through vestibuled sleeping cars, and uniformed porters. Contact John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago, IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buffalo
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Niagara River
N. Y
Niagara Falls
America
Americas
Nickel Plate Road
New York City
Boston
Ill
Niagra Falls
F. J. Moore
Main St
Cough Remedies Claim Lung Healing Effect
The ad asserts frequent coughing inflames lungs and that Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughing and heals the lungs. It claims ordinary cough medicines fail by merely thinning phlegm and irritating the lungs. H. P. Dunn & Co. McFadden rug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. P. Dunn & Co
Mc-Fadden Rug Co
Verdi the Child Prodigy and Boorish Fame
Aeclectic portrait of Giuseppe Verdi shows a serious child who earned early support from a rich grocer, his wife’s father, and later a Milan stipend. The piece recounts his stubborn dislike of flattery, his first teachers, and his rapid rise from Busseto to Milan, including Lavigne’s tutelage and his early works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiuseppe Verdi
Milan
Montecatini
Kodak
Verdi
Tor Verdi
Giuseppe
San Agata
Stefano Gavalette
Giuseppe Verdi
la Roncole
Barezzi
Signor Prevesi
Busseto
Milan Conservatory
Lavigne
Haydn
Mascagni
Milano
Delmore and Wilson to Star in My Aunt's Nephew at Opera House
Promoter Guthrie announces Delmore and Wilson in the musical farce My Aunt's Nephew directed by Ira J. LaMotte. The cast includes dancers and comedians with elaborate costumes as Buffalo hosts the 1901 Pan American Exposition previews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Opera House
Delmore and
Wilson
Ira J. LaMotte
Delmore
Career and Character of Abraham Lincoln
Ambassador Joseph Choate’s address on Lincoln outlines his early life and struggles, development of character, and the later years of his presidency. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway publishes the piece and offers it by mail for six cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Choate
Great Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
BF. A. Miller
Chicago
Working Overtime: King’s New Life Pills Ad
Advertises King’s New Life Pills as a cure for indigestion biliousness constipation and related stomach liver and bowel troubles. Claims easy pleasant safe and sure relief with availability at McFadden Drug Co and H P Dunn & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
McFadden Drug Co
H. P. Dunn & Co
Rocky Mountain Tea and McFadden Drug Co Describe Health Aids
The passage extols Rocky Mountain Tea as a unifier of vitality and cites Bde. McFadden Drug Co as a supplier. The clipped line seems a veil for a promotional note praising health tonics and pharmacy support. No specific events or dates are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Tea
McFadden Drug Co
Sleeper Service to Kansas City via The Milwaukee Line
Sleeper service from the Twin Cities each day via C M & St P Ry to Kansas City leaves Minneapolis 7 50 A M and St Paul 8 00 A M arriving Kansas City 7 O clock next morning. Also a Wednesday Pullman tourist sleeper runs through to Los Angeles California. Apply to ticket agents or J T Conley Asst Gen Pass Agent St Paul Minn for rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
C.M
St. P. Ry
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Southwest
California
Los Angeles
Cali
J. T. Conley
Asst
Minn
Water Utility Warns of New Pump House Whistle Procedure
Minnesota Water Co says that from this date the pump house whistle will blow four times a half hour before and four times again 15 minutes before any water shutoff for leaks repairs or other purposes to warn all consumers instead of giving personal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Water Co
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap Boschee’s German Syrup Ad
An advice advert promotes Boschee's German Syrup as the best remedy for severe lung troubles, claiming it heals tissue, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and improves sleep. It urges readers to try a bottle and notes availability from druggists and Green's Prize Almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Pocket Edition Dr Humphreys Manual of Diseases
Dr Humphreys 144 page Pocket Edition of all diseases mailed free from Humphreys Medicine Company at the corner of William and John Streets in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Humphreys
Humphreys
Nickel Plate line to be popular route for Pan American Exposition
The Nickel Plate road promotes its service for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. It highlights broad traveler appeal, courteous train crews, and urges eastbound passengers to route tickets via Nickel Plate. Contact John Y. Calahan, General Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Marie A. Canan Frames Your Pictures With New Moulding
Bring in your photos to be framed with the latest moulding kept constantly on hand at Marie A. Canan. Ready service and quick turnaround for all framing needs.
Brain as a universe within a cell divided mind talk
A New York Journal themed piece argues that cells contain thousands of molecules and atoms, prompting reflection on brain power and energy. It suggests no real limit to size or smallness, and notes brain work relies on overall body health, not just mental effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
The Mind and the Stomach in Human Development
A writer argues brain development has no age limit and can outpace muscle growth through exercise. He cites memory feats by a hotel porter, a store clerk, and Houdin to illustrate mental faculty expansion, notes Meinert’s estimate of brain cells, and urges belief in future cognitive achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Twenty-third Street
New York City
Houdin
Meinert
A Moderate Wedding Outfit From a Ladies' Journal
A February Ladies' Home Journal note by Emma M. Hooper argues a brides wardrobe depends on practical pieces and renovation of existing garments. The piece suggests a moderate trousseau with key items plus ample underclothing for modest means. An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea by McFadden Drug claiming health benefits and vitality at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma M. Hooper
Ladies’ Home Journal
Misunderstanding delays kidney treatment warning
A dated advert warns that misinterpreting kidney symptoms leads doctors to treat the wrong ailment. It touts Foley's Kidney cure as the health answer after other medicines fail and cautions to avoid substitutes from H. P. Dunn & Co. and McFadden Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. P. Dunn & Co
McFadden Drug Co
A Fireman's Close Call Prompts Cure Claim
Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bellamy describes a near collapse from overwork and pain. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his strength and appetite, urging others to try the remedy sold by McFadden Drug Co. at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
McFadden Drug Co
P. Dunn
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Svendsen
Tachaikowski
Festitute
Delmore and Wilson
Marie A. Canan
Ribbel
Uncle Sam
Hessel
Milwaukee” Line
Pocket Edition
Arthur Griffiths
Madison Medicine Co
8Th and
Laurel Streets
Val. Schreier
Milwaukee
Wis
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