Restoring worn floors with stain wax and rugs
A household guide outlines low cost methods for improving rough floors when carpet is unaffordable. It covers caustic paint removal, crack filling with putty, staining with burnt umber and oil, waxing with wax and turpentine, and maintenance tips including rug thwarts and unobtrusive care. It also mentions using linseed oil and beeswax mixtures for refinishing and suggests practical steps for rooms and borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes
Smyrnan Rive
Farewell at the depot a couple parts in sorrow
A aging couple bid a tearful farewell at a train depot as the wife prepares to travel to Toledo. The husband speaks of lifelong hardship and love, insisting they will reunite in the hereafter, while the wife clings and sobs with a childlike cry. The scene ends with a blessing and a final kiss as the train approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cher
Mammott Cave
N. F. Sun
Toledo
Toledy
Dar
Chile
Heaben
Shiloh’s Cure and Cure-all Salves Advertised Widely
A garbled advertisement extols Shiloh’s Cure as a universal remedy for coughs and consumption and touts Shiloh’s Vivalizer with a money-back guarantee. It also promotes a salve for skin ailments and a patent remedy from a Dr. Sew Discovery. The copy claims wide medical endorsement and urges readers to buy at W. L. Weller and Wheeler & French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
W. L. Weller and
Wheeler & French
W.L. Weller
Wheeler & Preach
Putin
Sew
Tovinia
Dulroedical
WL. Weller
W. L. Weller
Uncertain Extract From Obscure 19th Century Ad Text
Fragmented promotional notes and personal anecdotes describe various remedies and products. Mentions Dr Thomas Electric Oil, Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, Spring Blossom Remedy, and Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy. Includes references to a public figure Foot as a theatre patron and a Byron-like moral commentary. Mixed in are garbled names, prices, and marketing pitches from J L Bilan and Weller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yen
Lydia E. Pinkham
Speeutily Hi Tehane
U Sect
Touce
Waderall
Eirewimeary Fey
Furaklney
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Lynn
Nias
Hara Pitt
Bom
Jet
Pope & Rillau
Cedar Rapids
Lowe
Beechey Fs
Bes
Sausox & Co
Portland
Maine
Noaa
J.T. Gillan
Lydia J. Pinkham
Wester Avenue
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al Laneta
Rogar
Om Riedie
Tad
Florence
Comagart
Paiva Ag
Talogiaag
Lyworld
Afar
Birra
Snes
Waguay
Mica Manufacturing CO
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Ulinoia
St. Artie Hanes
Asiares
Arc Power
Oetel
J. D. Ayer
Artigahand Analyticst Cheuists
Lowell
Mass
Attearock
Michigan
AER
Sepatea
Halite
Titanic Cater Romine Eee
Jonmaby
Receisecayeretiranion
Coonure Chinory
Traction Engin
Hols, Shepard & CO
Battle Creek
Mars
Georgia
Erobin
Zyston
Indy
Omya
Iris
Llursushuer
Vienna
Roth
Sverd
Amou
Philadelphia Weesley Magazine
New London
A Gough
Uuekien
Armen
Dr. Thowas Mleetrle
Korarudies Loral
Heteig Oil Ano
Tase
Joseph Dpurzinburger
Broadway
Fessee
J. L. Bilan
Ulote
Eerev
Thomas
Lot
J. 1
Bilan
Reastionia
Tite
Wea
Foot
F. Ta
Ayer
Saa
Ty. Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
New York
Medical & Surgical
Institute
Main St
Burlington, Iowa
DR. Fishblatt
Uys United
York
Eal
Wie Medical and Surgical Institute of
Hibs
Will Starr Out
I Grand Hotel
AB Wen
Afaci
Chrowig
Vishbhith
Cork
Sander
WNDU
Luis Liddy
Tver
Wlysacs
Marriace
Bisa
Derxan
Mose
Villas United Stes
Niin
Fishblatt
New York Medien and Surgical Institute
Ula Immenas
Burlington
Lowa
Supgieat Institute
Lows
Fivibate
Gedar Texplois
M. Garrison
Cedar Rapids ‘Business College
F. A
Bezios
Inzentars
Suh
Goodteai
Busines Cedar
A. Lncoln
Petaiyy
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Lyman
Cleveland
Acorn and Choice Cooks
Churchill & Son
Cantiurelal
Daya
Demarest
South Commercial St
Los Northwest
Israel
Bnawessor Do Dsire
BERS
Higley's
Pie
Avery
E. H. Israel Glothier
1Owa Avenue
M. Ottmar
Iowa Avenue
Bever’s Block
Shea le Thue Padislt Bion
The
Minnesota Linseed Oil Company
Minneapolis
Weller
Azcont
Iowa
W.S. Bradley’& Son
Hooper & Hubbard
South
Washington Street
Towa
Hamilton & Amidon
N. Washington Street
Union Bank Bloc
C. Magnus
Botilas
Jacob J. Egermayer
Tyna
Valines Ro
Seuth Commercial Street
Low A
Ow. Vance
City
Teonthfaxcantile College
Rootulk Town
Krebs Bros
Linn Co
Selic
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