Foot arch folly and character claims in old essay
A fragmented piece mocks beliefs linking foot arches to character and status. It derides coarse laborers and praises arch supports while noting historical uses of sturdy footwear and a French countess's care for soldiers’ feet. The text también promotes Hol Uster's Rocky Mountain Tea.
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England
United States
Tambhe
Poshuen
Napoleon II
Prussia
Frederick
Bismarck
Sedan
Blantar
Newbro's Hemicide Claims to Kill Dundrutt Germ
An inventor explains that hair loss and dandruff stem from underlying germs and cannot be cured without removing them. The ad promotes Newbro's Hemicide as a germ killer and urges readers to send stamped requests for a sample to The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich and agent A H Frost.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Frost
Noted Figures Price Health Plight and Travel Plans
Lord Curzon, weakened by years in India and grieving wife, advised to seek change of scene and likely travel to Canada for an extended stay. He may visit American mission headquarters noted for famine relief. Mary Holmes of Brockport, NY, prolific novelist, has lived abroad and produced work since 1564. Thomas W. Lawson of Boston retreats after wife’s death to Dreamwold. Walter Wellman returns to Paris to supervise airship reconstruction with new features.
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Lord Curzon
India
Canada
Arabia
Mary Holmes
Brockport
Daniel Holmes
Bace
Abs. Holmes
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Dreamwold
Walter Wellman
Paris
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Eastern Heights Land Co
J.C. Crisp & Co
Masonic Temple
New York
Hol Uster
Rocky Mountain
Hague
Earl Jn
Shasta
New Arcade
Marry H. Smith & Company
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Wagbing
Spestor
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Enform
Li LE
Barberton
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Rodenbaug
Dr. Rodenbs
Laure Mr. Fikate
Ea Charlier
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Mal
Ringsrud
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Elk Point
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