Uses of Paraine and Parnaffine as a Versatile By Product
The Zion's Herald notes paraffin once a by product of oil refining now has a thousand uses. It fuels candle making with 2 000 000 blocks sold yearly and preserves moisture in paper to protect crackers and even biscuits. It coats Cleopatra's Needle in Central Park and stone fronts, makes colored crayons for glass, whitens laundry, polishes starch, and insulates bottled goods and wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Zion's Herald
Cold storage apartment warms city humor
A New York City apartment with constant frost in the refrigerator cools rooms when a fan is placed before it. An Italian man at the Civil Service exam misunderstood “naturalized” as a “Scratcha da arm” joke, claiming he was naturalized last week.
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New York City
New York Sun
Civil Service Commissioners
Federal
Philadelphia Ledger
Amon Noted By Company He Keeps
Amon is known by the company he keeps away from. Discharged Because Doctors Could Not Cure. Lavi P. Brockway of Anoka Minnesota reports being discharged as incurable after five months in hospital. He cites heart trouble and other ailments, credits Dean's Kidney Pills, and says he has felt well since. Sold by all dealers. 60 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co.
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Lavi P. Brockway
Second Ave
Anoka, Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Haffaro
Lydia E. Pinkham
America
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Grape-Nuts Boosts Strength Says A Shadow Washed Away
A Yorkstate woman, once nearly a shadow of her former self from decade long stomach and liver troubles, details how quitting coffee, using Grape-Nuts and Postum rebuilt her health. She gained weight, regained energy, and can perform daily chores without fatigue, promising a renewed life. The letter, signed with Postum Co. and tied to The Road to Wellville booklet, is presented as a genuine endorsement.
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Yorkstate
Postum Co
Battl Creek
Mich
Wollville
The Wetile duke faces creditors in harbor landing
The Dukelet recounts a scene where a duke fears landing to face creditors and a tailor among them. The bride asks why the crowd is hostile while the duke recalls his father’s hard bargains and a feared engagement rink buyer. The crowd grows angry as they await payment and threaten actions at the landing.
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Tong
Samson
Hinir
Chicago
Elizabeth and Bobby Reach Love After Quarrel
Elizabeth counsels Bobby through a stormy breakup with Kitty Lancaster. He admits love, asks permission to tell her father, and vows to marry Elizabeth, who quietly bears the hidden ache of being merely a guardian angel in his eyes.
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Eliabeth
Kieses
Bobby
Elizabeth
Pearls of Thought and Epigrams On Life and Dreams
A collage of quips and verses on happiness, contentment, and social irony from various sources. It contrasts romantic notions with practical folly, noting painters, poets, and a Rough Riders tale about a Southern unionist father. The piece blends aphorisms about life, love, and ambition with light satire.
Missouri City Joins Main River Channel
Missouri City in Clay county near Kansas City awoke to a changed river path as high water cut a new deep channel, bringing the town onto the main river. The steamer Chester soon passed the old landing and the Hog company will carry freight and passengers between Missouri City.
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Missouri City
Kansas City
Clay County
Chester
Old Landing
Boat Hog Company
Preliminary Study Linguistic Banter in Boyish Exchange
A Washington Star snippet features a playful dialogue about learning French and Italian. One youth jokes about practicing causteenies to pet gestures while admitting limited vocabulary and progress. The passage reflects light humor and language amusement.
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Bui
Washington Star
Women gain proportional representation by Parliament vote
A Halland revision report backs extending eligibility to Parliament for women already enjoying municipal suffrage. The broad review cites political rights expansion amid debates on national constitutional change and the role of women in governance.
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Halland
Telepathic women crusade for sobriety influence speaker
A group of women linked to the Aurora local option cause claims to use telepathic powers to sway a clergyman debating prohibition. They plan to direct thoughts toward the audience to support local option measures.
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Aurora
Aurora Local Option
Imac
Focal Option
A Repentant Bride
A guest asks why the bride cries at her wedding. The bride’s brother replies she is not crying for leaving home but because she loves her husband and feels sorry for him, as reported by Chicago News.
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Chicago News
Reports From Seventeen New York Counties Indicate Prosperous Year
Reports from seventeen Western New York counties indicate a bountiful harvest and a prosperous year for farmers. The hay crop is large and largely marketable. wheat suffered some loss from rains, but overall yields are strong. Potatoes, apples, pears, grapes show good prospects while bean markets remain steady and prices vary by commodity.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
Lante Wester
Cleaning Pianos and Frugal Home Recipes From The Era
Readable sections discuss cleaning ivory piano keys with chalk and oil, milk face care, linen dress alterations, and ice water preservation methods. It includes household tips from New York Press and Woman's Life on desserts, custards, vanilla ice cream, boiled rice, and decorative fabric schemes.
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New York Press
Leather Shoes for Horses Novel Market in Australia
A French journal reports Australia may adopt leather horseshoes. In grass or fine sand regions the leather provides better support and reduces shoe loss. Though pricier, the could pay off through longer wear and easier fitting. The idea may spread where soil permits use. The Paris to London telephone annex to be cut in half.
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le France Parleur
Australia
Paris
London
Australian Government Cravings Banks Deposits Rise
Consul-General John P. Bray reports the five year rise in deposits in Australian government craving banks. In 1902-03 the total depositor balance was 175,024,855 dollars, growing to 204,871,324 dollars by 1906-07. The average credit per depositor reached 162.75 dollars, with 49.65 dollars per head of Australia's population. Interest paid to depositors in 1906-07 totaled 5,508,104 dollars, up from 4,265.34 dollars in 1902-03.
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John P. Bray
Melbourne
Australia
Spyglass of General Lee Found in Potomac River
Edward R. Dellinger of Washington County Maryland owns a spyglass that once belonged to General Robert E Lee. Lee reportedly lost it crossing the Potomac at Williamsport with his troops. The item was recovered downstream, found in a box floating the river and is described as first class condition by the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R. Dellinger
Washington County
Robert E Lee
Lee
Potomac
Williamsport
Mr. Dellinger
Cuticura Relieves Longstanding Ankles Pain and Eczema
A Eureka Arkansas woman reports months of itching burning and sleepless nights from eczema on the ankles. After three uses of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills her condition improved with no recurrence. Also noted: a Gaylord Michigan elm tree cut down with sections measuring over 10 000 feet sealed log lengths and a rotten base tree cut near ground level.
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Norey
Gaylord
Mich
Weather by whim in heat waves cites odd dress choices
A Philadelphia Record item mocks fashion by thermometer reading and personal comfort. It notes a downtown man dressing for heat with heavy winter wear during a heat spell, while a colleague adapts after a broken thermometer and seashore absence. It also mentions olive oil production in France from Tunis and Algeria.
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Philadelphia Record
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