Peruna touted as cure for kidney catarrh in letters
Readers from Illinois Indiana Ontario Canada report relief from kidney catarrh after using Peruna and Manalin. Testimonials claim rapid improvement and long term health gains. The advertisement urges initial use at first symptom and offers free advice from Dr. Hartman of Columbus Ohio.
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Peruna
T. H. Mars
Wisconsin Cavalry
Dunning Street
Chicago
Ill
John Vance
Hartford City
Ind
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Scarfs and Pins Fad Among New York Society Men
The clipping notes a fad for scarf pins among prominent New York men led by Paul Gilbert Thebaud whose robberies exposed this hobby. It recalls Jim mie Wood of the old New York hotel who left 500 pins to friends, his fiery red hair, and a notable dowry alteration for a socialite’s marriage. William Cutting and Center Hitchcock also boast large collections, often gained at weddings where they served as ushers.
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New York
Paul Gilbert Thebaud
Mr. Thebaud
Jimmie” Wood
Wood
Baltimore
William Cutting
Center Hitchcock
Eagles Attack Couple on Bernina Alpine Climb
Mr and Mrs Alfred Dawson of Coventry England were climbing in the Bernina Alps when two large eagles attacked. A guide who accompanied them managed to beat off the second bird as one struck Mr Dawson on the head, leaving him partly stunned.
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Alfred Dawson
Coventry
England
Bernina Alps
Pope and United Italy and a Deaf Irish Dean
The article discusses the pope's Christmas exhortations urging Catholic unity across generations to support a religiously guided social movement. It notes tension between old‑school Catholics preferring quiet life and ardent youths pushing for change, with the Roman question hindering Italy's government. It also recounts amusing anecdotes about a nearly deaf Irish dean and his malapropisms and horseflesh misadventures.
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Holy Father
Italy
Holy See
Blood Balm promises cures for skin eruptions and cancer
An advertisement style item touts Botanic Blood Balm with claims to cure blood poison cancer skin eruptions and bone pains. It includes testimonials and offers samples and a mail order from Atlanta and Toledo. It also cites other health products and odd filler lines from the era.
Evolution of elephants in Egypt sparks missing links debate
In Egypt a notable fossil find by Dr. C W Andrews may fill gaps in elephant evolution. A smaller cousin of mastodons and a more primitive hoofed form are uncovered, potentially marking the descent start and enriching the British Museum with ancient elephant life. The report links fossil discovery to broader lineage questions.
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Egypt
The
London Chronicle
C. W. Andrews
British Museum
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