Rheumatism relief ad touts Dr Miles Nervine cures
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Nervine cures rheumatism and soothes the nervous system. It reports a testimonial from Jas H Sanders of Rockaway NJ, notes a pharmacist authorized to return the first bottle price if benefits are false, and invites written medical advice at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Nervine
Miles
Jas. H. Sanders
P. O
Rockaway
N. J
Weet
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Tanning Leather Through Ages From Troglodytes To Morocco
The article traces leather tanning from ancient times to Morocco noting early use for clothing and ship exteriors by Phoenicians, Babylonian respect for leather workers, and Russia as a durable leather tradition. It highlights dyeing challenges, and Tangier’s historic tannery with barefoot vats and harsh acids, plus France’s mid eighteenth century adoption and royal libraries preserving early volumes. The piece ends with a remark on the difficulty of fixing red dye and Mordants.
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Herodotus
David
Judea
Russia
Astrakhan
Volga
Tartary
Armenia
Tangier
Morocco
Europe
Guanajuato
Mexico
France
Vatican
Rome
Royal Library
Madrid
Mogadore
Aleppo
Brooklyn Eagle
Wendell Phillips and Blaine in Capitol Encounter
In Washington Wendell Phillips stood briefly on the Senate floor among rivals including James G. Blaine. Blaine had attacked Massachusetts Federalists during a speech on Governor King. Phillips joked that he wished to have been present during the exchange, to which Blaine quipped that his presence would have prevented the attack.
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Wendell Phillips
Blaine
Washington
United States Senate
James G. Blaine
Mr. Phillips
Congress
Governor King
Maine
Capitol
Massachusetts
Great Britain
John Phillips
Dawes
Hour
Mr. Blaine
Hit
Edam Cheese Making Details and Dr Eckelman Visit
The article describes Edam cheese production in Holland from milk to ripening, including curdling, pressing, salting, washing, and drying. It notes export cheese may have rind dyed for brightness. It also mentions Dr M M Eckelman attending consultations in Chicago for four weeks ending June 19 and returning home Saturdays at 4 15 P M.
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Holland
M. M. Eckelman
Counses
Chicang
Country Grocery Coming to Crystal Theatre This Week
Notice announces a new feature at the Crystal theatre this week titled Country Grocery. The brief item invites patrons to watch the new presentation and enjoy the comedy event with light entertainment.
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Crystal Theatre
Buried Voice: Pauline Lucca Loses Singing Voice Forever
In Vienna the singer Pauline Lucca told of losing her voice suddenly by suggestion and the baron’s dying request that he would take her voice to the grave. She explained she never sings now and endured nearly twenty years of fading prominence.
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Pauline Lucca
Ika Horwiz-Barnay
Lucca
Vienna
Baron von Wallhofen
Neue Freie Presse
The Blind Boy and the Mother’s Beauty
A blind boy hints at a mother’s beauty lying in her soul as his father and a surgeon discuss whether sight will alter his view. The boy believes true beauty is found in love and character, not appearance, and vows to seek his mother’s face when he can see.
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Valparaiso
Brighton
Ma Hs
Christie's
Whistler
Mr. Hill
Sidney Starr
Atlantic
Uncomfortable Answer Echoed in Colley Letter
Excerpt from Sir George Colley cites Lord Lytton’s tale of Lord Leitrim before his murder. A countryman’s quip about landlord shootings says every body’s business is nobody’s business. The Louisville Courier-Journal riffs on genius and women in family life.
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George Colley
Lord Lytton
Leitrim
Homer
House Wanted for Long Rent With Modern Conveniences
Businessman seeks a long rental of nine to ten rooms in a central or satisfactory location. Willing to pay 25 to 30 dollars. Hardwood floors baths and modern conveniences. If you have such or will build one address C. J. R. care Review office. No personal interviews unless arranged by advertiser.
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Care Review
A Curious Farm Near Jasper Missouri on a Cliffside Table
A Kansas City Star description recalls a farm near Jasper Missouri on a cliff summit. A lone settler built a protected tableland farm surrounded by palisade-like obstacles. He accessed the area by a narrow ledge and rock holds, later bringing in pigs cattle and a horse.
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Jasper
Ozarks
Table Land
Kansas City Star
Baby on knee ruse ends in classroom tale of swap
A young man with a crying baby is questioned by an elderly man at a London rail terminus who reveals the baby is his grandchild and the man’s wife’s first child. The pair exchange sharp remarks as the elder notes the ruse and departs after missing his train.
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London
Jake
Curious 1873 Japanese postcard fascinates philatelists
A leading philatelic list notes a Japanese government postcard issued in 1873 as uniquely curious. It describes a four page narrow book design with an embossed postage stamp page, native character directions, ruled writing columns, and a blank fourth page. The cards were used until 1875.
Scotch Parish Schoolmasters Examinations Prompt Humorous Scene
A Scottish examiner tests a schoolmaster by asking for a Horace translation. The artistically risked rendition of Exegi monumentum leads to a witty dinner joke as the examiner suggests the candidate should seek broader work. A comic aside follows about a fortune teller predicting marriage to a tall dark man.
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Sylvia
Manude
Tart Advice From Aged Admirer Sparks Mockery
A London Standard cartoon caption shows an aged admirer urging a young woman to consider the luxuries a rich husband could provide while she responds that a wealthy father would suffice, prompting sharp social satire.
A Vindictive Reptile on Caribbean Isles
In Martinique and Santa Lucia the fer de lance lurks, a venomous reptile whose coils tighten before striking at exposed flesh. Travelers may pass two yards away if nonconfrontational, but any aggression triggers a swift, precise bite aimed at unprotected parts. The creature then savagely defends itself if struck, even gnawing at stumps if felled.
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Martinique
Santa Lucia
Remedy for overworked dressmakers in time of stress
The article describes the extreme strain on dressmakers during peak seasons and its effects on women’s health. It urges a proven remedy to combat nervous prostration and related symptoms, emphasizing relief for overworked individuals.
Female Health Ad Promotes Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy
Mrs Elia Griffin of Can ton New York writes praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for years of female weakness backache and headaches crediting doctors with no relief and urging others to seek advice in Lynn Massachusetts. The ad notes the remedy has helped thousands with displacements inflammation irregularities and related symptoms.
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Elia Griffin
Park St
Canton
N.Y
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
For Sale Thoroughbred Eggs for Hatching
For Sale eggs for hatching from Silver-spangled Ham burge White Leghorns and Barred Plymouth Rocks. Located at extreme west end of Bower St. R F Marshall proprietor. Im
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Plymouth Rocks
Bower St
R. F. Marshall
Lot Opportunities in Second Hazel Park Offered
Real estate listing for 60x180 foot lots in Second Hazel Park priced from 75 to 100 dollars. Terms include one dollar cash and one dollar aweet with no interest charged. Seller identified as D. M. Best.
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D. M. Best
Second Hazel Park
Proverb Lines on Innovation and Unlearning
A compact collection quotes two proverbs about improving what exists and the need to unlearn mistaken beliefs. The Latin line urges building on existing invention while the German line stresses shedding incorrect lessons.
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Maisie NG
Sither
B. C. Godfrey @ Sons
William Armstrong
Cleveland Ave
A.H. E
Architects & Superint
A. H. Ellwood
Main St
Felkhare
SON Fents of Buildings Co. C. Elwood
Winona Lake
Indiana
Main Street
Klinger Lake
Inquirer
Lexington Avenue
Hazel Park
Edam Cheese
England
Louisville Courier-Journal
House
the Daily Review
Pekin
Taku
London Standard
William
Rocky Mountains
Bright
B. D. Miller
South Main
F. H. Bentz & Co
Chicago and Elkhart
Lake Shore
Chicago
Wambaugh Sanitary Milk Co
Paul Bros., Cor. Main and Jefferson
South Main St
Brusman
Holdeman
Grosh Bros
D. M. Ferry
Bell
The
Cry Chem
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