Glycerine in Dr Pierce’s Medicines Promoted as Health Aid
An advertisement touts glycerine in Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery enhancing medicinal properties from native roots. It claims demulcent antiseptic and nutritive effects, aids chronic coughs bronchial and lung ailments, cautions it does not cure advanced consumption, and invites readers to request a free booklet from Dr. R V Pierce at Buffalo NY.
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Dr. Pierce
Enone
Finley
Pileene M. D
Bennott Med. College
Chicago
Gulden
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Foley's Kidney Remedy Praised By New Hampshire User
Mrs S Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with curing a severe long standing kidney trouble. She urges others to try the medicine and notes Hamrick's Pharmacy sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs. S. Joyce
Claremont
N.H
Foley
Hamrick
Pharmacy
Alchemist Impostor Entranced French Court in 17th Century
A seventeenth century tale recounts the Dubois impostor who claimed to make gold for Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu. The hoax led to royal testing at the Louvre, a forged 18 carat result, and Dubois’s arrest and execution on July 25, 1637 for links to the Union de Saint-Sulpice.
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Dupes
Louis XIII
France
Navarre
Richelieu
Francois du Trembisy
Joseph
Dubois
Father Joseph
Providence
Tableau de Paris
Mercier
Louvre
Chauteau
Vincennes
Union de Saint
Evaporation and salinity raise Mediterranean tide myths
The article explains that Mediterranean evaporation exceeds Atlantic due to African heat and mountain shelter, making its waters saltier. It argues that the Mediterranean is not tidal, noting that the Adriatic and areas between the sea and Africa see tides of five to seven feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
Adriatic
Africa
Between Far and Near The Tourist’s Paradox
A Kansas City Newsbook quip frames distance as a paradox asking how far to the next town. The traveler’s question yields a witty exchange about proximity and relativity, illustrating rural talk and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
A Fair Offer from a Scottish Preacher
A Scottish preacher halts a sleepy congregation with a humorous plea for fair time. He declares, Brethren, it's nae fair. Gie a mon half a chance. Wait till I get along, and then, if I'm naa worth listening to, gang to sleep. Gie a mon 4 chance.
The Proper Mood Asks George To Speak To Father
In a Philadelphia Press excerpt, George repeats exclamations and contemplates the ten dollar boat today. A dear girl suggests he speak to his father that evening, hinting at a domestic moment and tension between characters.
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George
Father
Philadelphia Press
Evolution of artificial eyes from ancient Egypt to modern times
The article traces artificial eyes from 600 B C Egypt and Roman practice to Pare’s 1561 socket eyes and later developments. It notes early materials like clay, leather coverings, enameled gold balls, porcelain, and the shift to glass eyes by 1579, highlighting cost and craftsmanship.
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Egypt
Owever
Pompeii
Pare
Paro
New York Tribune
Baby Goon A shopping, Did you ever see that
A New York Press anecdote describes a mother in a department store carrying a wide awake baby disguised as a bundle on the counter with its head visible, while she bears shopping purchases in both arms and a thin pocketbook in hand. The scene ends with the caption that such is woman and the woman appears happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Old Irishwoman Hallucins Before Magistrate Over Age Deception
A New York Globe story recounts a longtime Irish defendant in a police court who confesses to always claiming she is thirty. The magistrate confronts the pattern, and she explains she avoids altering stories to avoid inconsistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Globe
Origin of the Doily Named From D Oyley Legacy
The origin traces to Robert D Oy ley who received land under William I on condition of yearly tablecloth gift worth three shillings at St Michael's feast. His family embroidered quit rent cloths that grew valuable and served as napkins on royal tables, called D Oyleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D’oyley
William of
Normandy
St. Michael
The Odor of Sanctity And Ancient Burial Rites
An exploration of ancient funeral customs noting the use of incense and sweet odors in death rooms to honor the deceased. The piece references Homeric times and Egyptian practices, tracing the origin of the phrase the odor of sanctity.
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Egypt
Carrollton Hardware Co Fishing Fever Buy Gear Now
An advertisement from Carrollton Hardware Co promotes fishing lore and urges customers to buy tackle and guns for hunting and fishing. It extols the joys of fishing inspired by Isaac Walton and boasts supplies for catching small silversides and large fish, including .22 rifles for bait and big catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Walton
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