Review of human endeavor and progress across fields
A sweeping survey features Secretary Wilson on Agriculture Senator Depew on Politics Russell Sage on Finance Edison on Electricity Dr Peters on Religion General Merritt on Land Warfare Admiral Hichborn on Naval Warfare and Al Smith on Sports as part of a complete review of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Wilson
Chauncey M. Depew
Russell Sage
Thomas Edison
Madison Peters
General Merritt
Admiral Hichborn
al” Smith
Actress Feted In Geneva Amid Paris Water Heist Tale
In Geneva a Parisian actress is lauded then shocked by a tall man’s tribute. He claims connections to Paris press and theater bosses and arranges a supper and view to the station. A bouquet and dinner follow, revealing a ruse to smuggle water springs valued at $10,000 into Paris. The tale cautions American girls in Paris about nightlife and parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Paris
What Do the Children Drink Grain-O Ad
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee, and costs about the same, with groceries selling it for 1¢ and 25e.
Russell Sage Advice for a Young Man
Uncle Russell Sage offers six steps for a youth without friends or influence. Start with a position, keep quiet, observe, be faithful, make your employer think you are indispensable, and remain polite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
Lane's Family Medicine Moves the Bowels Daily
An advertisement claims Lane's Family Medicine keeps bowels active daily for health and acts gently on the liver and kidneys. It promises relief from sick headache and lists prices at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
A Difference in Tastes and Home Etiquette
Read as a quirky crowd scene where a man jokes about a kiss involving his daughter and a retort about taste. The piece shifts to a printer’s brand recommendation and then a brief health notice urging regular bathing to keep pores open and prevent congestion.
Sullivan and Rubinstein Smoke and Chat in London
Anatoal Silenu recounts a Colier's Weekly tale of Sir Arthur Sullivan visiting Rubinstein in London. They smoke on the balcony, exchange jokes about Beethoven and Wagner, and linger into the early hours as conversation drifts with time slipping by.
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Anatoal Silenu
Arthur Sullivan
Rubinstein
London
Sullivan
Beethoven
Wagner
Collier’s Weekly
Deafness Cure Promoted By Catarrh Cure Claim
An advertisement says deafness cannot be cured by local applications. It claims only constitutional remedies work, caused by an inflamed Eustachian Tube. It offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promises free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, with druggists selling it for one dollar.
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Hall
Chenry & CQ
Toledo
Ohio
Samoan Girls Seek Foreign Husbands in Apia
In Apia, many beautiful educated Samoan and half-caste girls, daughters of well-to-do parents, seek foreign husbands. They refuse native marriages, and there are not enough foreigners to go around. The women are described as faithful and retaining their looks for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bois de Boulonge
Ladies’ Home Journal
Apia
Grain-O New Grain Drink For All Ages
Try Grain O. Ask your grocer for a package of Grain O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. Grain O has a rich seal brown Mocha look and is made of pure grains. The delicate stomach receives it without distress. 34 the price of coffee lic and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers.
Next Eclipse of the Sun May 28 1900
The article notes a total solar eclipse on May 28, 1900 with totality lasting from 36 seconds in Portugal to 66 seconds in Northern Africa. Expeditions to Algiers are planned for favorable cloud cover, and London hosts a grand excursion party.
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Portugal
Africa
Algiers
London
Vienna Police Learn Telegraphy and Swimming
Obscure old ads and notes mention Vienna policemen needing telegraphy, swimming, and rowing skills. Also includes product pitches for air cushions, Lake Superior vitality cures, Dr. Kline’s Invigorating Medicine, and various household goods such as linen paper, and Mrs. Winslow’s soothing syrup.
Brunhilda by Chainles Tilden 8 Pers
Fragmentary verse from Adustee's Magazine evokes Brunhilda as muse and memory. It references shadows, sunlight, maiden eyes, ancient forests, Norse legends, Viking fathers and sons, and primal elemental tones amid wind and sea imagery. The piece blends mythic imagery with dreamlike travel through seas and forests.
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Brunhilda
Adustee's Magazine
Debate on Value of Brain Versus Bone and Sinew
The dialogue compares brain and bone and sinew as forms of importance. Penn argues it depends on role, favoring brain for inventors and bone and sinew for butchers, highlighting differing priorities based on vocation.
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Penn
Castarets Candy Vat hartic Promotes Clean Digestion
Advertisement extols Castarets Candy Vat hartic as the ideal laxative to prevent internal sewer gas poisoning by removing stool and decaying matter. Urges buyers to inspect the genuine CASCARETS tablet and beware of fakes with price lists and mail order options from Sterling Remedy Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chiceago
Montreal
Can
New York
Hood's Sarsaparilla Featured as Blood Tonic
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the standard blood medicine. It argues that weak blood fails to nourish nerves and muscles and claims the preparation provides pure, rich, vigorous blood to support the body's systems.
Wabash Mexican Tour 1900 Offered by Pullman Service
A 30 day 7000 mile Mexico tour by Pullman features elegant drawing room and observation cars plus dining service. Limited to fifty passengers, the tour costs about 810 per day and includes descriptive matter and sleeping car reservations managed by R G Thompson of Crane, G P&T A, St Louis.
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Pullman Company
Mexico
R. G. Thompson
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