Malaria Drive and Editorial Errors Highlighted in Letter
Items reflect public health calls to reduce malaria and improve systems, while a letter to the editor from Cleveland Plain Dealer exposes printing mistakes in a morning issue. A note on a pig pointing game is recounted via Bailly's Magazine, recalling classic animal training narratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skimmerhorn
Harley
Knittel
Brounsburg
St. Louis
Roomer
New Forest
Bailly
Rules for Sealing Wax and Heraldic Color Codes
A summary notes a work by Paul Gruen del on sealing wax with historical rules. It cites white wax for French and Sicilian kings, red wax for Holy Father and German monarchs, green wax for common people and for cities loyal or disloyal, reflecting ancient governance practices. It includes a pop culture aside from two quoted lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gruendel
Selpelo
France
Sicily
Frederick II
Holy Father
Rome
Nw York Tribune
Borax in the Dairy A Profitable Dairy Cleaner
The article extols borax as a natural dairy cleanser and antiseptic that prevents taint and bacterial growth in milk and butter utensils. It recommends using borax to wash the cow udder and dairy equipment, notes its cheapness and effectiveness, and promotes 20 Mule Team Borax as the trusted brand with free literature and a mail offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Borax Co
New York
Afraid to Eat: Girl's Recovery from Ill-Selected Food
A girl recalls years of indigestion and faint eating, then credits Grape-Nuts with restoring appetite and health. She describes initial doubt, eventual satisfaction, and continued use as part of her diet. The letter, attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, asserts the product’s credibility and urges readers to seek wellness.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Fossil camel bones and wild horse remains unearthed in Chesapeake Bay
Smithsonian researchers Dr. F W True and William Palmer report discoveries along Chesapeake Bay of fossil remains not previously known in the eastern United States. Findings include bones resembling a wild horse or zebra and possible camels, expanding knowledge of prehistoric North American fauna. Craigenputtock scene sees Mary Carlyle wed James Carlyle in Dumfriesshire near Meclefechan, linking to Thomas Carlyle’s family. wedding noted by London Standard.
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Chesapeake Bay
F. W. True
Willian Palmer
Smithsonian Institution
United States
Palmer
America
Europe
North America
Washington
Pb. C
New York World
Craigenputtock
Carlyle
Mary Carlyle
Thomas Carlyle
James Carlyle
Pingle
Dumfriesshire
Meclefechan
San Ewes
London Standard
Helpful Advice From Mrs Pinkham For Sick Women
A advice piece urges women to tell their family doctors and Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts every detail of private illness. It claims decades of correspondence give her unique insight and that letters from grateful readers prove the method’s value.
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W. L. Douglas
W.L Douglas
W. J. Douglas
L. Douglas
Catate T
Lydia Pinkharts Vegetable Compound Promoted For Female Ills
An old advertisement recounts Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments including displacements and headaches. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Norman R Barnett of Allen town Pennsylvania and warns against mercury containing catarrh cures while promoting Wake Hills and general medical products.
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Norman R. Barnett
Allentown
Lydia BP. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Governor Magoon Named Honorary Firemen President
Governor Magoon has been made honorary president of the firemen of Mavaha Cuba, reflecting ceremonial recognition by local volunteers.
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Magoon
Firemen
Mavaha
Cuba
Deep Eczema Relief After Seven Years Use Of Cuticura
A Newark Delaware man describes seven years of severe eczema on his hands. He says he could lay a slate pencil in the cracks and the pencil would not be touched by a hand. After trying many remedies, he reports complete cure after two boxes of Cuticura Ointment and one cake of Soap. The note is dated March 28 1907 and ends with a joke about the average man.
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Wy Ul. Dean
Newark
Del
Avoid Risk in Buying White Lead Paint
An ad warns buyers to avoid risk when purchasing white lead by choosing the Diuteh Painter trade mark from National Lead Company as a purity guarantee. It invites readers to request a testing outfit and a free paint book from National Lead in New York, noting total assurance about quality. It also includes unrelated ad lines about burglars and eye water.
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New York City
Antidote for Skin Diseases Advertised by Storraine
An old newspaper ad touts Terrente as an absolute cure for eczema totter ringworm erysipelas and other itching skin diseases. It claims rapid relief and permanent cures for 50 cents, available at druggists or by mail from J I Storraine Savannah Ga. The page also features the Modern Polonius quip about avoiding love letters and postcards.
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J.I. Storraine
Dept. A
Savannah
Keep Your Skin Healthy with Trrrentine Remedy
Trrrentine has helped sufferers of eczema tetter ground itch erysipelas infant sore head chaps and other skin diseases. In aggravated eczema its cures have been marvelous and thousands sing its praise. 50e at druggists or by mail from T Suprning Dept A Savannah Ga.
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Trrrentine
T. Suuprning
Dept. A
Savannah
One Kidney Gone But Cured After Doctors Said No Hope
Sylvanus O Verrill of Milford Maine recounts a five year struggle after a bad injury paralyzed him and damaged his kidneys. He credits Dean’s Kidney Pills with restoring strength, reducing pain, improving kidney function, and enabling him to discard crutches within months.
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Sylvanus O. Verrill
Milford
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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