Notable 19th Century Figures and Earnings Across Europe
A survey of aristocratic hunts in Britain notes the Duke of Hamilton's premier grouse grounds costing over a million dollars while the Duke of Rutland avoids handling guns. Ex Senator Ingalls fears public speaking amid stage fright. A French ad clarifies Emile Zola of Plambeuf is not the writer. Hopkins county evangelist Mrs Munn reports sixty sermons yielding 119 conversions. Pages claim peak novel payments of 200000 for Sappho and 80000 for Les Miserables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Duke of Hamilton
Duke of Rutland
Ingalls
M. Emile Zola
Plambeuf
Emile Zola
Hopkins County
Munn
Madisonville
Alphonse Dandet
Victor Hugo
Safe guard in stores and popular patent medicines advertised
A dense catalog of patent remedies and household products is described. Advertisements tout Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a malaria fighter and stomach tonic, Dobbins Electric Soap as a longstanding family soap, Hinds and Hall’s Catarrh Cure claims, and various tonics and cures with testimonials. The piece reads like a late 19th century ad page. Numerous brand names and health claims populate the alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Curnng & Co
Propa
Toledo
Cheney
Wanopina
Kinnan & Manvis
Denpitsta
Ohio
Hell's Catarth
Christ as an imperial exile in a barren world
Reverend Dr. Talmage portrays Jesus as an imperial exile from heaven who descended to a hostile, barren world, enduring scorn and suffering openly. He emphasizes homesickness, the cross’s shadow across Christ’s life, and the hope of heaven for all exiles, urging love and service to fellow exiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Bethlehem
Abraham
Haran
John
Ephesus
Kosciusko
Poland
Mazzini
Rome
Eminet
Ireland
Victor Hugo
France
Kossuth
Hungary
Earth
Tirst
Christ
Offatinra
Vashti
Ahasnerus
David
Absalom
Joshua
Henrys
England
Louis
Extraahave
Napoleon
St. Helena
Atellar
Simeon
Asia Minor
America
Germany
Turkey
Russia
Herod
Judus Iscariot
Gestas
Nother Mic
Holman Hunt
Jesus Christ
Nazarene
Egypt
Lake Galilee
Emmaus
Kudron
Temple
Olivet
Constantine
Troe
Hawthorne
Salem
God
Benny
Scotland
Old
Kirk
Greyfriars
Robert Bruce
Campbelly
Cochrane
Haymarket
Oxford
Nidley
Latimer
George Whitefield
Charles Wesley Ain
John Bunyan
Celestial City
Immelioration
Cape Clear
Trish Sea
Atlantic
Noo
Goldsmith
Sheridan
O'Connell
Edmund Burke
O'Bien
Luther
Italy
Garibaldi
Frances
John Calvin
Holland
Yasoo
Savannah
Kennebec
Green Mountains
West
Tablelands
Sciatic Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Pink Pills
In Burlington Mr. Tabor of Commercial Printing Company credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing his sciatic rheumatism after eight boxes. He describes severe pain, weakness, and recovery, while a local druggist notes strong sales and patient satisfaction. Pills priced 50 cents a box or six for $2.50, available from druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Burlington
Tabor
Commercial Printing Company
Hedge Brook
Basset Street
Gazelle Tran
Henry
Williams
Williams’ Medicine Co
Schenectady, N
Mrs. Goold’s Gratitude For Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A testimonial from Mrs. H. L. Goorin of Oregon Wisconsin praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She describes relief from postnatal backache leucorrhea and painful menstruation after taking four bottles, noting renewed energy and ability to care for her child. The letter urges use before and after birth to bolster the system against shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EK
Pinkham
H. L. Goorin
Oregon
Wis
Population of the Large Cities
Elmer L. Corbell, an engineer on the Tehuantepec railroad, estimates the 1920 census will rank world cities by population. He lists Greater London at 8,516,256 and Greater New York around 6,191,250, followed by Chicago about 8,208,000 and Philadelphia near 2,002,932 with St. Petersburg at 1,500,495.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer L. Corbell
Tehuantepec Railroad
Mexico
Greater London
Greater
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Petersburg
Packing for Philadelphia and country trips recalled
A Pittsburg woman packs large trunks for a Philadelphia trip as part of an Allegheny friend’s visit. A couple recalls restaurant decision delays before marriage, joking about never showing a menu. A medical remedy letter touts Terrentny for skin diseases with a stated cure after two applications. Advertisements claim Parker’s Ginger Tonic improves digestion and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Femaey Yi
R. B. Atexander
Mt. Selma
Texas
Mall
Tampa
J.T. Shupreeve
Savannah
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Kuive
Dr. Kline
Ared
Tra
Winslow
Ling
S. &. Hanny
Hopkins Place
Baltimore
Hood
Sen
Costes Dept. Weil
Ilus
R. v. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
DR. Talmage
Ates
Mary
Sherard
Agers
Henderson
New York City
Mia
Cleveland Plain Denier
Mrs. Goold
Todd
Detroit Free Press
Parker
California Vig Syrup Co
Kock
Alabastine Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Alabama Experiment Station
Nassau St
Onde
Nis
Surista
Arcidpess
EF. Padgett
Broad Street
Augusta, GA
Turing Conran
J Stephens
Lebanon
NEW Spencer ,Medicine Co., Ptanqoga
E & Harness Mig Ca
Elkhart, Ind
Boc
Lore Druggt
Heroe
M. Shutter Bow Co
W.ilth St
N. Cry
BM. Woolley
Atlanta, GA
Annie T. Risley
South 50Th St
Presbyterian Church
Mus
A. T. Riser
Ripans
Ripans Chemical Company
Spruce St
Satmple
Lnown Cannical Co
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