Fragrance Industry of Grasse and Natal Cavalry Tales
Descriptive piece on Grasse France where women harvest flowers for perfume from March through September with vast volumes of roses tessamine violets and orange blossoms and the process of extracting oils via perfumed lard then distillation. Also notes the Natal Carbiners role in early operations near Ladysmith and a humorous quip about breaking an uncle’s will from a Chicago Times Herald column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasse
France
Cologne
Europe
America
Words of Wisdom Wisdom From Ram's Horn Brown in Indianapolis Journal
A collection of maxims on character and success from Ram's Horn Brown, noting that effort, perseverance, and timely truth influence outcome more than mere talent. It underscores parental relationships, resilience, and the daily push toward betterment with references to a 20th century Indianapolis context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ram’s Horn Brown
Indianapolis Journal
Retired detective recalls clues from three cases
A Scotland Yard veteran recounts chasing a wanted man in the West Indies via a gray horse cab, pursuing an heiress abductor from Germany, and a police court fraud suspect whose sock hid a poison bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Scotland Yard
Pimlico
Liverpool
Germany
London Daily Telegraph
Tetterine Sold By Mail From Savannah
J. T. Shuptrine in Savannah Georgia sells Tetterine to druggists for 50 cents per box or prepaid. A Lexington Mississippi man John H. Pahlen sends one dollar for two boxes, noting his father’s cure and recommending the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Shuptrine
Savannah
John H. Pahlen
Lexington
Miss
First Volksraad site at Wonderbloom near Pretoria
The article notes the early Transvaal parliament met under a banyan tree near Pretoria, called the first Volksraad of the Transvaal, at a spot known as Wonderbloom. It mentions PuTNAM Faprizss Dries and references a tobacco premium list from Continental Tobacco Co. with Star Plug Tobacco and Stax tin tags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Republic
Pretoria
Continental Tobacco Co
Star Plug
Star Tobacco
J. T
Catarrh Cure Ad and Historical Quotes Mixed
A jumble of patent medicine pitches and quotes appears, including Hall's Catarrh Cure claims and testimonials, Dr. Kline's tonic offer, Piso's Cure, and Napoleon era reflections. Also notes traveling salesmen recruitment and a moral about playing up to the “every.”
Phosphorescent Seas Awe Northern Waters Observer
A traveler recounts aboard the revenue cutter McCulloch in the Be ring Sea near 63 north, witnessing intense phosphorescence. The sea glowed with silver light as waves broke and foam streamed, making the ship appear to sail a luminous, ghostly sea. The effect lingered into the night and lingered in the stateroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
English
McCulloch
Bering Sea
New Use for Horse Hide In Work Gloves
Horsehide increasingly used for gripmen and motormen mittens. The leather is strong, wear resistant, yet soft and pliable. One mitten style includes wool lining and an extension wool cuff that folds over the wrist. Tanned horsehide resists hardening or shrinking and workers dry and massage gloves when wet to keep them supple.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Natal Carbineers
Natal
Ladysmith
Bester
Drakensberg
Isandblwana
Natal Civil Service
Chicago Times Herald
Words OF
Volksraad
The
Putnam
Mra. Henpeck
Msr. Henpeck
Hall
J F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Chener, CO
Dror Tbe
S. F. Hardy
Hopkins Place
Baltimore, Md
Waterloo
Napoleon
St. Helena
Moscow
Lutzen
Bautzen
New York World
Pocahontas Tobacco Works Co
Bedford City
Bering See
Grek
Carnegie
Eamnih
J.k. Orr Shoe CO
Atlonta
Aispecol
Rock Hill Ree Hc
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
Winchester Avenue
New Haven, Conn
China
Sharp
Philadelphia
Puck
Vor
Wwe
Taga
Vas
Bom
Arc Aeroseeeenree Sereeves
Remington
Sores
Alts
Golt
Weshburn
Winchester
Keen Kutter
Carvers, & Steel
Buckhorn Chandler
Una
Marsh
Continental Tobaccco CO
St. Louis
Rems
Domametiong
Regina Music Box
Dr. x
Green
Gore
Atlants
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