Marie Antoinette Bath Invention Named After Queen
A small round bathtub kept as a relic bears the queen’s name. The dauphine used wild thyme and marjoram decoction with sea salt in her baths.
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Marie Antoinette
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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
7
The Simplon Tunnel Length Claims World Record
The Simplon tunnel stretches twelve and a quarter miles making it the longest in the world. This monumental railway passage marks a milestone in engineering and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simplon Tunnel
To Get Rid of Mice With Flour and Plaster Mix
A historical tip advises using equal parts flour and plaster of paris to kill mice. Do not moisten powder. all food is stored away and the mixture left on a plate where mice can access it. After one meal, the mice supposedly return no more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Bicycles In War and Early Digestive Remedies
A compact survey notes the 1871 French siege of Belfort used high wheel bicycles for dispatches and mentions advertising patter for DeWitt's pills and salves, Kennedy's laxatives, Kodol digestants, and Odol, highlighting medical products sold by druggists. The text blends historical note with patent medicine promotions, referencing DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills and Kodol for Dyspepsia as stomach aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfort
Bert Barber
Filton
Wis
Mr. Barber
de Witt
Man Wonders If Aging Shows In Appearance
A fragment notes that when a man starts to wonder about his own age it may signal that aging shows in his looks. The remark hints at self awareness and aging as a visible change.
New Life Pills Promise Digestion Revival
Keepings open shouse ad proclaims universal welcome and links well being to proper digestion. Dr King s New Life Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels so one feels good. Available 25 cents at Neilley Co Cambridge and C A Heiner Byes ville drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
C. A. Heiner
Byesville
Its a wise shopper who I knows
A fragmented line treads a humorous thought about prudence in buying and self reliance. The phrasing hints at a reflective reflection on following one’s own judgment over others advice. The tone resembles a quip from an old periodical.
Foley's Kidney Cure Claims to Stop Irregularities
An old advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure will stop urinary irregularities and cure kidney and bladder trouble, attributed to D. M. Hawthorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
DullZ Person Shines in Emergency Moment
In a surprising turn during a tense incident, a seemingly dullZ individual demonstrated decisive action. Responders credit quick judgment and composure that helped stabilize the situation and deter further danger.
Ely's Dream Balm Restores Taste and Smell Using Direct Application
The ad claims nasal catarrh damages taste and smell but Ely's Dream Balm restores them. It is applied to air passages and starts healing immediately. Available from Druggists or by mail from Ely Bros New York for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
A Christmas Gift Given as an Obligation
An oblique holiday gift is described as lacking any accompanying gain or benefit. The piece notes that giving under obligation carries no value beyond the gesture itself and questions the moral weight of such presents.
Allen's Foot-Ease Promotes Break-In Comfort for New Shoes
The advertisement urges using Allen's Foot-Ease powder to prevent tightness and blistering and to cure swollen sweating and aching feet. It notes availability at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents and offers a free sample by mail to A. S. Olmstead, LeRoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen’s
Olmstead
LeRoy
Police Dogs From Ghent Arrive On Duty In New York City
Five police dogs imported from Ghent have joined the New York City force and begun duty under the city’s canine unit. The handlers and dogs are deployed to assist in crime prevention and crowd control across precincts.
New York City Deploys Five Police Dogs
New York introduces five Belgian sheep dogs trained in Ghent to aid crime patrols. Wakefield and officers intently train the canines to respect uniforms, with a new police dog college guiding four months of lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Ghent
Belgium
Paris
New York
Wakefield
Severa Times
E Park
America
Beekman
Europe
Boomerang Throwing Gains Popularity in Country Life
A quirky sport rising in the United States, England, and Australia, boomerang throwing appears in sporting goods stores alongside tennis rackets and golf clubs. Experts create and throw these wooden devices with wind awareness, twists, and precise angles to achieve flights of up to 270 yards and a fluttering return toward the thrower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Australia
Nautical terms named from animals and ship fittings
A list explains how sailors name gear after animals and parts of the ship. Examples include Flemish horse footropes lizard tripping rope hounds mast bull rope cathead and dolphin striker with other terms like dog s ear snake and jackass used for plugging holes.
Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Praised
Mrs E D Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite. The tonic is said to aid dyspepsia liver kidney malnutrition nervousness and general weakness with thorough blood cleansing. Sold with guarantee at Neilley Co Cambridge and C A Heiner Byesville for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
C. A. Heiner
Byesville
Love Laughs at Wedlock Theme Revealed
A lighthearted note plays on marriage and locksmiths, suggesting romance outwits simple security. The brief quip hints at social humor without specific events or individuals.
The Jumping Off Place Remedy Claim
George Moore of Grimesiana credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after coughing fits. The ad promotes the remedy for coughs and colds, weak lungs, and pneumonia prevention, noting prices 50 cents to 1.00 and free trial bottles at Neilley & Co Cam druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
George Moore
Grimesiana
Neillley & Co
Cambridge
C. A. Heiner
Byesville
Tria
Some finished orators don’t know when to quit
A compact ribbing of a speaker who lingers past his welcome, noting the public fatigue as the orator’s remarks wear on. The quip frames the scene with a wry, period-voice tone typical of a small-town editorial jab.
Australian Leaf Promises Relief for Women’s Ailments
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe herbal remedy for back pains urinary bladder or kidney trouble in women. It claims a certain regulator effect and offers a 50 cent price with a free sample by mail from The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
Copyrieuts &c
Moon £ Co
Scientific American
Scientife Journal
Oaenlore
New York
Washington, D
The Drinker Who Tries to Taper Off
The saying notes that a person attempting to taper off drinking often ends up tapering on. It highlights the difficulty of reducing alcohol use and the persistence of cravings and habits.
Spavin Liniment Promises Cure for Saddle Ailments
English Spavin Liniment claims to remove all hard or soft lumps and blemishes from horses as well as blood spavins curbs splints and other faults. It advertises a $50 saving on one bottle and is sold by John M. Ogier, a Cambridge Ohio druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
M. Ogier
Cambridge
Ohio
Georgia
N. Cornell
Help for a Wish Aims to Aid One Local Resident
A brief notice reports ongoing support from a charity group assisting a resident seeking one wish grant. The community effort focuses on easing a specific need and coordinating volunteers.
The Stomach as a Churn and the Pierce Remedy
The piece argues the stomach acts like a churn, producing health or disease. It claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery sweetens a foul stomach, removes taints, and cures skin, blood, and digestive ailments, inviting readers to mail for a free booklet on ingredients and medical authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Kidney Health Promise From Neilley Co Cambridge Ad
Brights Disease Diabetes Rheumatism Gout Gravel Dropsy Inflammation of the Bladder Bad Blood and Nervous Troubles caused by Sick Kidneys. Neilley & Co Cambridge advertise cure of kidney and nervous troubles with a prepaid mail offer 50 cents per box or 3x box 86 2.50 under guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
Jesus Heals a Paralytic at Bethesda Pool in John Chapter Five
A Sunday school lesson on John five describes Jesus healing a man after thirty eight years of illness beside the Bethesda Pool. The passage contrasts reliance on the pool with faith in Jesus, who commands the man to rise take up his bed and walk, provoking conflict with Jewish leaders over the Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press Association
Israel
Jesus
Peter
Jobo
Elijah
Elisha
God
Temple
Egypt
Christ
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted in 1900s Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles claiming it cures la grippe and prevents pneumonia. It notes the product is safe under the National Pure Food and Drug law because it contains no opiates and warns to refuse substitutes and the counterfeit yellow package. It also mentions Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy for chronic constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
Memphis, Tar
Hawthorne
Woman's Resourcefulness Outshines Physical Strength
A lighthearted note highlights that skill and wit often trump brute force. The piece illustrates a woman navigating challenges without relying on a tool, emphasizing cleverness over muscle.
Suffering and Dollars Saved by Bunken’s Arnica Salve
A Manila North author touts Bunken’s Arnica Salve as best for healing cuts burns sores fever sores eczema and piles. The testimonial credits relief of suffering and saving dollars from a carpenter who used the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lopez
Manilla
N. Yu
Buken
Neilley& Co
Cosme de
Heiner, Byesvilie
Equitable Division Promises Plenty for All
A brief note argues sharing resources fairly will create abundance for everyone, urging fair distribution to avoid scarcity and promote social harmony. The statement emphasizes equality and communal benefit in a broad societal context.
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Kennedy
the Police Dogs
Natal
Trai
Nogi
Naval Nomenclature
Brilans
Standard OL Company
Castor
Seles
Bility Free Collamer & Co
F ST. Washineton, D.C
Parker
Williams
Williiams M’'s’g Co
Props
Cleveland
Brena & Wilson
U. S
Panama Canal Star Drilling Machine Co
Akron
City Directory
Fred L. Rosemond
Attorney AT Law
Old National Bank
Rost
B. Moore
The
New York Life Insurance Co
Infante
Signatur
Kar
John v
D. M. Stearns
Roding
Krodol
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