Palmistry for Jolly the Elephant Ends in Fatal Prediction
Mme de Mora reads Jumbo’s and Jolly’s feet at a Philadelphia private seance. The London palmist foretells Jolly’s nonnatural death by locomotive, praises his intelligence and amiability, and notes strength of character and combativeness while Jolly endures the foot impression ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. de Mora
London
Jolly
Philadelphia
Madison Square Garden
Baltimore Zoo
New York World
Mme. de Mera
Tolly
Matthew Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Capt
Mart Weller
Gustain
Richard de Henso
Montes de Mora
Prince of Wales
Venus
Joy
Siberian towns switch to electric street lighting
Most Siberian towns install electric street lights and incandescent house lamps while a large majority of residents have never seen gas, viewing it as an old fashioned illuminant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
My Beautiful Baby Boy Pillar of Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Letters from two women who claim Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped them overcome infertility and pregnancy challenges. Mrs Minda Finele of Roscoe New York says she bore a healthy baby boy after using the remedy. Mrs Mary Lane of Coytee Virginia reports successful birth of a baby girl after treatment and relief from prior pain and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lane
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia I. Pinkham
Doctor Rhodes Sails to Join British Army for Transvaal War
Dr Frank F. Rhodes a Boston physician and athlete with seven diplomas disappeared two weeks ago on the eve of receiving a large legacy. He has reportedly gone to South Africa to enlist as a surgeon in the British Army seeking adventure in the Transvaal conflict. He is 30 and held funds from his father, with the principal available to him on demand. His sister received a letter detailing his plan and sailing from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank FE. Rhodes
Boston
Transvaal
Rhodes
Minois Medical College
Chirurgie School
School of Anatomy
Philadelphia
Foley’s Honey and Yar Brings Safety From Grippe Coughs
A grainy notice notes grippe coughs lasting months can lead to fatal outcomes after the patient is presumed past danger. It cites Foley's Honey and Yar as a remedy and mentions Houseworth Bros as the source or distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Houseworth Bros
New AID for Tee Wavy Invention Tested at Indian Proofing Station
Reports describe experiments at a naval proving ground near Tian to remove searchlight use on ships. The shell design aims to illuminate a target area while remaining hidden from an enemy. Tests conclude with planned dispatch of projectiles to ships for further trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iaival
Tian
Tia
13 Passengers Per Stage On Fifth Avenue Carriages
The Chicago Times-Herald notes that only 13 persons can ride in each automobile stage on Fifth Avenue New York. It says replacing horse drawn carriages would abolish the 13 superstition and, if so, would be worth the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
New York
Chicago Times-Herald
Noted healer in town touts Banner Salve for skin ailments
A town roentgen? declares Banner Salve the greatest healer for cuts wounds sores piles and all skin diseases with free guarantees. At Houseworth Broa plans for summer lectures as Alfred Bayliss meets southern Illinois county superintendents at the Normal University in Carbondale on May 7 to map work for the Hera institutes this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Broa
Carbondale
Ill
Alfred Bayliss
Normal University
Ilinois
DeWitts Little Marly Risers Endorsement Ad
An old Millbrook Alabama testimonial proclaims DeWitt's Little Marly Risers as the finest pills for quick relief of liver and bowel troubles. Endorsed by D I Moore and attributed to Houseworth.
The Killing of Whales and a Market Ad Mixed Report
Dr. Frederick W. True of the Smithsonian spent two months whale hunting in Green Bay Newfoundland studying the fishback whale. The method uses a steam craft and a gun harpoon that embeds and explodes to kill the whale, with a rope leash keeping the carcass in tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. True
Smithsonian Institution
Green Bay
Newfoundland
A Dog's Supplications Delights a Mistress in St. Louis
A small gray spaniel named Miike earns fame in Maryland avenue for tricks learned from his mistress. He can pretend to play dead for police, call his owner when the telephone rings, and beg with beseeching paws. One slipper episode ends with the dog praying under a heavy satin heel, awaiting release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miike
Maryland Avenue
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Tie
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted as Cure
A reader from North Brook, N Y claims relief after suffering hemorrhoids for fifteen years using two doses of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The letter endorses the product as a universal healer despite possible counterfeit versions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W.dr. Bexter
North Brook
Houseworth Brus
New Calendar Proposed Aims To Sync Russia With Europe
Russia faces a growing calendar clash with Europe due to the Julian calendar. Prof Glazenap and a Russian Astronomical Society committee draft a 365 day year with leap years, claiming near exact solar alignment and proposing renaming March to Peace after The Hague conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Europe
Glazenap
Russian Astronomical Society
Foley's Honey and Tar Price Promises Breath Relief
An advertisement from Houseworth Bros The Golden Rule in Texas claims Foley's Honey and Tar will relieve asthma and consumption with one dose costing a small amount. It urges trial and warns against substitutes while invoking a Galveston News quote about ethical trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Texas
Galveston News
Bank of France Clears 2 Million Small Bills in Paris
The Bank of France discounted 2,161,530 separate bills in Paris last year, each worth under 109 francs. This tally reflects routine handling of small denomination notes within the French monetary system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of France
Paris
Dean's Ointment Cures Itching Piles Claim
A vintage advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a universal cure for itching piles. It promises relief day or night and claims availability at any drugstore for five points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Local tradesmen relocate and offer goods at new addresses
W E Smith, jeweler and music dealer, now in Post Office Block near Wellington Type Writer Agency. Harry Guimeyer moves his dental office to rooms above Thomas drug store. MICKS sells the MANSON bicycle with a catalogue and 190 prices from J. & Miews Co., Jewelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Smith
F’r
Wellington
Harry Guimeyer
Odd Fellow's
Thomas Drug Store
Snipe cigar promotes best 5c brand by F Leusch
Ad proclaims the Snipe cigar as the best five cent smoke from F Leusch and notes it is sold by all dealers. It also touts W J Brown at 118 Jackson Street as the only first class new and second hand store and mentions the old post office block, endorsing low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Waltham
Express
C.O.D
F. Leusch
Earth
W J Brown
Jackson Street
Various local ads and notices from Elkhart area merchants
A collage of 1890s style advertisements and notices featuring prices for periodicals, photography by O E Holland, portraits by John Wambach, a meat market at 62 South Main, F M Swinehart groceries at 118 West Jackson, DeCamp & Son seeds at 112 East Franklin, Beck & Krumpetz horseshoeing, J H Allison timepieces at 431 Main, Schreiber & Son building products at 106 Main, Waliey & Sons funeral services, E A Canse meat market at 123 West Jackson, M A Tompkins millinery in Elkhart, and other local ads for groceries, hardware, and clothing.
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Kay
Dr. B. Je Kay Medical CO
Omaha
Neb
Houseworth Brko
URS
Biggle Books
Jacob Biggle
Biggle
Price
Farm Journal
United States of America
Wilmer Atkinson
Chas. F, Jenkins
Sant
O. D
Organs
Vox Muntina
ACME
CEC
Rae Uoma
Ilumana
Bari
Ferry
eSen Oebnek & Co
Ihiore
Psebuck & CQ. (Inc
Fulton, Uespiaines and Wayman Sts
Chicacq
Witheahy
Pak Qnen
Huntin Case
Gorolla
F.e.encell & Company
Dearbors Street
Chicago
Illinois
Orier
London Palmist
Big Elephant
Jumbo
Lonarch
Alonzo O. Bliss CO
Washington, D. C
Drigsists
Parker
Fransyvanrs
W.R. Wilkinson
Albany, Tenn
Osaoop
Dr. T. Jones
Thomas
Dhuggizt
People Outfitting Co
South Mainst
A.C. Keen
J. Thomas
Dettling & Son
South Main St
Troy Steam
NEW Books
Robert Hardy
Christ
O. E Holland
Holland
John Wambach
South Main Street
F. M. Swinehart
West Jackson Street
DeCamp & Son
East
Franklin Street
Timothy
Beck & Krumpetz
J. H. Allison
Main St
Schreiber & Son
Main Street
Waliey & Sons
E. A. Canse
West Jackson T
Elix Hart
M. A. Tompkins’ Millinery Store
Miller & Jessup
Cooke
O. G. Curt’s
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