First American Cotton Mill Located in Beverly Mass
A study by Beverly residents contends Beverly Mass built the first American cotton mill, predating Pawtucket and supported by Washington’s diary notes. The claim follows Mayor Rantoul’s investigation, and a commemorative tablet marks the Beverly site.
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Washington
Beverly
Massachusetts
United States
Mass
Rantoul
Salem
Pawtucket
R. I
General Washington
New England
Why Elephants Fear Mice And Other Oddities From The Times
A collection of curious notes: why elephants fear mice and the danger of chacanas that threaten trunks, plus a Paris to St Louis transit of giant jackrabbits for Forest Park. A Calcutta hotel burgling tale, microbe counts on cards, and a trend to lower car seats for tall fashion-conscious riders.
Charcoal in Refrigerator Absorbs Odors
A small dish of powdered charcoal kept on an upper shelf of the refrigerator is recommended as an excellent odor absorber.
Going on the Stage with Edna Whitney in KC
Edna Whitney a cigar factory worker who Kansas City rejected as maid of honor at the fall carnival plans a stage career. She will study acting in Kansas City to pursue her new profession.
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Queen
St. Louis
St. Louis Republic
Edna Whitney
Cigar Factory
Kansas City
Inventor Robert Seydell and the lead pipe tale
The article recounts Robert Seydell born 1800 in Milton Pennsylvania, a coppersmith and inventor who developed a method to make lead pipe by rolling lead onto a steel mandrel. He demonstrated the device in Philadelphia, but soon learned others copied and improved the process. Four children survive him, including Jacob Seydell and a daughter Mrs Gray.
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Robert Seydell
Pennsylvania
Therg
Milton
Jacob Seydell
Gray
Philadelphia
Franklin Inaciote
Local Bicycle Sale Ad With Deep Discounts
A garbled ad lists bicycles priced as low as five dollars with various model names and discounts. It mentions odd conditions and delivery notes and names several places and vendors in fragmented terms.
Patent medicine and tonics ad digest from old paper
An assortment of vintage advertisements promoting Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and coughs with free sample at Lee Allen's drug store. Also beauty claims for Cascarets Candytarrh and Universal Laboring Man's Tonic sold by Lee Alten, touting clean blood, clear skin, and renewed appetite.
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Dr. King
Lee Allen's
Lee Alten
That Lame Back cured by Dr Myles Nerve Plaster
An old advertisement promises a cure for back pain with Dr Myles Nerve Plaster at two cents. The text also advertises reduced fares to Buffalo via the Wabash route for an International Convention by PA with a July 19 start, possibly extended to September 1 if conditions are met.
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Myles
Buffalo
N.Y
Kidney Tablets Claim Bright's Disease Cure
Advertises Dr. N.C. Davis kidney tablets promising cures for Brights disease rheumatism and back pain. Says tablets resemble kidney beans and are direct in action for kidneys. Offers free booklet and sales through druggists or by mail for 50 cents and one dollar, Frankfort Indiana.
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Bright
Vayis
N.C. Davis
Frankfort
Ind
Examinations Set For May Through October At Township Institute
County Superintendent Grant Gossett announces that during the six month period starting in May examinations in Science of Education will cover Plato the Teacher and specific Institute Outlines. May through October will feature topics on Plato and Protagoras with readings from The Language Arts for Reading and Grammar. The Milesburg Chief Burgess endorses DeWitt's Little Early Risers for family use, noting relief from constipation and headaches. Bludenhaber & Company invite inquiries on margin trading with a ground tour and market letters from Chicago Board of Trade.
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Plato
Township Institute
Chief Burges
Milesburg
DeWitt
Geo
D. Cook
Chicago Board of Trade
Bludenhaver & Company
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Chicago
Early Risers Offer Quick Relief for Upset Stomach
A medical-style promotion notes that DeWitts Little Early Risers relieve headaches biliousness constipation and liver and stomach troubles. The testimonial cites Cea D Cook indicating ease of use and no griping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitts
Cea
D. Cook
Wabash Rail Road Low Rates For Home Seekers Excursions
Advertises low fares on Wabash Route trips to the West Southwest and Saratoga, with half rates to several destinations including Richmond Ind and a special excursion by Y P C U of United Presbyterian Church in August 1848. Tickets on sale early August with return extensions possible, plus details on Washington D C return specials and a note about DeWitt's Little Early Risers for health.
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Omaha
Neb
National
Republian League
Y. P.C.U
United Presbyterian Church
Saratoga
N.Y
Richmond
Ind
Washington
D. C
Covington
National Educational Association
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