Curious World Notes Across Continents And Cultures
The article catalogs diverse topics from religious groups and missions to demographics and industry. It cites the Army Scripture Readers in the British army, German Baptist Brethren church counts, a proposed Guild of the House of God for English cathedrals, and church college reorganizations in Scotland. It reports United Society of Christian Endeavor enrollment, missionary growth in China and Canada life insurance vs mission giving, U S native population figures, Cape Colony finances, and a world facts snapshot. It also mentions Oxford Parliament of 1258, New York tip seekers, Texas onion crop revenue, rainfall impact on shipments, paper bullets versus metal, and Hemel Hempstead wool fair ending after a century.
Don’t Wait Till Night Cascaret An Advertisement Fragment
An old advertisement touts Cascaret candies promising headache relief and clarity with a natural gentle effect. It claims quick results and minimal harshness, selling a West-pocket box for 10 cents at drug stores.
Ex-Congressman Ferrell Endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills
Ex congressman Thomas M. Ferrell of Glassboro New Jersey a former state senator and collector of internal revenue says he suffered a lameness and back pains until Doan’s Kidney Pills gave relief He recommends the remedy as reliable and notes its price and availability Also appears a testimonial for Cuticura remedies from S P Keyes Boston praising a dramatic cure of a long lasting skin condition with dates and addresses omitted
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Ferrell
New Jersey
Thomas M. Ferrell
Glassboro
Congress
International Revenue
Doan
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
What Makes a Short Story and a Mining Experiment
A discussion on short story value contrasts editors views from Harper Readers Library Dawson on a self contained one incident standard. The piece notes German experiments to prevent coal dust explosions by pumping water under pressure into borings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Parker
Rudyard Kipling
Mrs. Freeman
Harper Readers’ Library
William J
Coningsby W. Dawson
Messrs. Dawson
Germany
Continuous spray fountains for downtown Cleveland
The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues that a system of continuous spray fountains on major streets from the public square would provide ample water for the public, with up to a hundred fountains planned. The water would be sanitary and cool, though not necessarily iced, and would benefit busy workers seeking thirst relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Director of Public Service
Boston Post Sees Football Rule Changes Aimed At Safety
The Boston Post argues for three late changes to football rules to boost safety and excitement. It supports keeping the forward pass restricted to behind the line, reducing injuries and avoiding basketball-like play, and shortening downs from ten to eight to sharpen offense. Experts are urged to craft a simple sane safe game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Face Covered With Pimples Cleared By Cuticura Regimen
A Philadelphia reader reports rapid recovery from pervasive pimples after ten days using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. He had tried doctors for months with no results and ends by sharing his address and date May 1 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J
Sadlier
Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia
Swinburne Strives in Labor but Fails to Secure Eight Percent
A fragmented historical note records Algernon Charles Swinburne making efforts in labor or financial matters but not obtaining the targeted eight percent, with unclear context and incomplete phrasing. The item hints at a failed endeavor by Swinburne in a monetary or professional target.
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Rae
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Pearl St
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J. B. Walthall
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C. A. Richardson & Company
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J. E. Moore
MOORE
Pelahatchie, Miss
Tanner
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
The
Army Scripture Readers’ Association
England
Guild of the House of God
United Free
Free Churches of Scotland
United Society of Christian Endevor
China
Canada
United States
Cape Colony
New York City
Oxford
Henry III
Hemel Hempstead
Libby
Vienna
Nothin Trees
H. H. Specialisty
Puck
Cutiurn
P. Keyes
Congress St
Boston
Mass
J. W. Cullen
Rankin County
Roac
Capitol St
West
Miss
Brandon Sanitarium
Or. J.T. B
Sam Hobson
Busick’s Pond
Masonic Hall
Berry
Newton
M.E. Ward
Brandon
Hilanthropy
Chicago Woman’s Club
Art Institute
Chicago Record- Herald
Chicago
Jackson’s Enterprisin
Earaber Company
Rankin. CO
Jackson Lumber Company
Algernon Charles Swinburne
A. J. M’laurin, JR
Brandon, Mississippi
Henry & Henry
Attorneys At Law
Brandon, Miss
Court House
S. L. M’laurin
Tally Heslep
Pelahatchie
J. W. Birdsong
C. R. Garraway
T. B. Doxey
Drs
Stingily & Shotts
Physicians and Surgeons
H. J. Burnham
Rankin County Bank Building
Angford
Plocal
Ww. H. Helton
Langford
Brandon Machinery and Lumber Co
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