Eye test ends in marriage and fortune for two cousins
A physician recounts proving Eunice Jaynes could see by a mouse trap test, affecting a disputed paper ownership between Eunice and Alice Jaynes. The verdict favored Alice and the doctor married Alice days later, amid acclaim for his unorthodox method and professional stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert T. Bentley
American Press Association
Eunice
Alice
Bean
Eunice Jaynes
Nature
Jaynes
Alice Jaynes
Tragic Tale and Oddities From Gilded Age Columns
A jumble of anecdotes and curiosities: a London actor manager’s mishap with dental teeth on stage, quicksilver mining details, London cab curtain law, Gorgons of myth, publishing quips, a church critic, Napoleonic shaving lore, and a moral about pleasure versus torment. The piece stitches theatrical lore with scientific tidbits and social notes from early 20th century press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eever Hyedt
London
Geote
New York World
Ancient Cave Men Found in Swiss Cave Near 100000 Years Old
Scientists locate bone fragments of men who lived 100,000 years ago in a Swiss cave, a time when wild beasts posed daily danger. Modern risks come from disease as a man from Alexander Missouri credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing a severe lung trouble and stubborn cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
A. W. Brown
Alexander
N. EF
Clayton
Proper Care for False Hair to Restore Longevity
The article explains selecting quality false hair, keeping it dust free with nightly brushing, and avoiding heat when not worn. It covers cleaning routines, dust removal, glycerin treatments, and careful handling to prevent uneven greasing and shine.
How to Cook Bananas and Cleaning Balls
Practical guide detailing cooking bananas plain boiled baked and fried with various accompaniments. It also covers making cleaning balls from dry earth lemon juice and pearlash plus washing delicate fabrics and removing ink stains. Includes a testimonial praising Electric Bitters for health improvement.
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Cranbury, NJ
Geo. W. Burroughs
Napier
Rugless
Bucklen
N.F. Clayton
Herr Schulderowsky
Berlin Journal
Dr. King
N. F
Clayton's
C. Blauy
Baltimore
Lower
Euripides
Perseus
Ethiopia
Lybia
New York
Heloise
Chicara Post
Napoleon
Dionysius
Syracuse
Ana
W. J. Gilpatrick
Danforth
NEF
Clayton’s
R. A. Donnelly
Trenton, N. J
E. State ST
A.B. Anderson
New York City
A. B. Anderson
Wasil
Dresden
Orgies
Pis
Peppler
Hallock
Hoover
Engle
Star
Columbia
Carryalls
Thomas Peppler
Hightstown, N. J
New
Chothincy Gorontront Clothing
North
Pemberton and
Hightstown
Union
Pany
Philadelphia
Sundsay
Wa. Burris, Sup’t
Holman Jordan
Middlesex Creamery
Middlesex
Chas
Giger
Reuthier i Sau
Fey
Charles Wicoff
T. Mason & Son’s
Main Street
Sloe
O’neil’s Store
Lis
Joh
Jamies O’neil
Frank A. Brown
Liverpool & London & Globe
Ins. Co. of
North America
North British & Mercantile
Niagara
Queen
Caledonian
Pittsburg
Mercer County Mutual
Shrewsbury Mutual
Oranbury, N. J
Sun Optical Mfg. Co
F. C. Leaming
Applegate Optical Rooms
Cor
State and Warren Streets
Trenton
The
Cranbury, RR
Mample la A
U.S
Aime
Able
Chicago
Hogfake
J. Spmead Cycle Company
Chicago, Ill
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