Pevaha Spring Catarrh Remedy Praised by Notables
Dan Grosvenor and Hal P Denton endorse Peruna as an excellent spring tonic and catarrh remedy. Grosvenor, Deputy Auditor for the War Department, reports rapid improvement after one bottle. Denton cites an international expo recovery after fifth bottle. A Lynchburg customer praises nerve support, and a free book on Summer Catarrh is offered by The Peruna Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan A. Grosvenor
Hal P. Denton
Philadelphia
D. W. Timberlake
Lynchburg
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Beginning to Ferment in Harlem Life humor column
A brief Harlem Life snippet notes Chapple’s odd condition with a punchy exchange about his head and brains. It hints at a humorous take on Chapple’s ailment and possible self mgmt. The line suggests a light satirical mood in the periodical.
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Chapple
Panxen Hare Basa and Hixprncorns Featured
A fragmented Scotswise style blurb markets Panxen Hare Basa as a reliable dressing and color restorer and promotes Hixprncorns as the best corn cure. It notes a comic likeness between onion and leek and quips about filing away a flaw in an indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panxen
Two Letters and a Turbulent Tide at Margot's River
Margot in a hot July scene faces two letters that threaten her arranged future. Cecil warns against a rich rival, while Sir Peter Ansell courts her with wealth and status. Margot plans to destroy the dangerous note but Cecil appears unexpectedly in boating gear near the river.
Margot Chooses Love Over Wealth in Family Crisis
Margot declines an engagement to Sir Peter after confessing she loves Cecil. She explains a dog chewed Sir Peter’s proposal letter, and she admits she would marry for money to help her impoverished family. Cecil’s letter convinces her to reconsider duty versus personal happiness. Margot wakes hopeful as Cecil supports her stance.
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Bob
Ansell
Margot
Peter
Polly
Sir Peter
Forrester
Mr. Forrester
Cecil
Father
Gip
Miss Forrester
How Greetings Span the World And Ages
Collier’s Weekly notes the phrase How serves as a universal opener across cultures. It catalogues greetings from Germany and Spain to Greece and Arabia, highlighting local variants like Wie gehts and Como esta usted and the Indian How.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Germany
China
Russia
Arabia
Collier’s Weekly
Production of false teeth in the United States
About 20,000,000 false teeth are produced annually in the United States, nearly all from Philadelphia factories, using about 40,000 ounces of fine gold in the output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia
RATTLESNAKE KING ABNER DODGE OF CALIFORNIA
Abner Dodge of San Bernardino California, termed the rattlesnake king, has hunted and sold rattlesnake oil for about 25 years. He lives with a 14 year old adopted son near Lytle Creek Canyon, sustains himself by selling oil, skins, and rattles to druggists and curio shops. Dodge describes rattlers, their behavior, shedding, venom effects, and captivity notes, and warns to avoid striking distance.
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Abner Dodge
San Bernardino
Cal
New York
West
San Antonio Canyon
Lytle Creek Canyon
Sierra Madre Range
Dodge
Aner Dodge
California
Arizona
el Monte
Boon to the Fraternity in Gritty City Streets
Weary Walker Dese automobiles grow common as dust storms fade. Dusty Rhodes notes the era when sellers may call hosts from the road, shaping a safer image for itinerant workers and dealers. Philadelphia Record reports the shift in urban mobility and labor slang.
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Weary Walker
Dusty Rhodes
Philadelphia Record
High Angle Fire Definition
A high angle fire describes artillery fired from guns with elevation angles above 15 degrees. It covers firing from varied elevations beyond the low angle range and includes how trajectories differ from standard flat-trajectory fire.
Fate Would Have It in Arkansas Heartbreak
A long ago Arkansas tale tells of a youth who left his sweetheart after a rejected proposal. Believing the girl would not marry, he fled to distant lands. Years later he learns the truth from her father, shaves his beard, and kicks himself down the hill in a grim twist of fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Photographers say actresses spend vast sums on photos
At a meeting of prominent photographers it was estimated actresses in the country spend between 600000 and 750000 dollars yearly for photographs. Lillian Russell is said to have spent at least 25000 dollars since beginning her career. Calve, Nordica, and leading actors are noted for large photo expenditures with frequent sittings and sales of prints.
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Lillian Russell
Calve
America
England
Italy
Germany
France
Nordica
Chicago News
Flowering Lands of Cape Colony Natal and Transvaal
The piece extols Cape Colony by Paarl to Cape Town with pig-lilies and Ceres fields, Pretoria's rose hedges, Swaziland orchids, and Transvaal’s virgin soil yielding rapid, striking growth. A noted English tenor quips that planted walking-sticks could yield umbrellas in a fortnight.
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Cape Colony
Natal
Transvaal
Paarl
Cape Town
Ceres
Pretoria
Swaziland
Rosa Bonheur’s Hidden Portraits and Cody Connection
Boston Globe notes Rosa Bonheur painted a little known, unexhibited work hanging at a North Platte ranch. She studied horses Indians and buffalo in camp during Buffalo Bill’s 1889 Paris show and made life studies of Col Cody with his white horse Tucker which inspired a painting given to Cody before her death.
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Rosa Bonheur
Boston Globe
North Platte
Neb
Buffalo Bill
London
Col. Cody
White Horse Tucker
Pineapple Orchards Use Cover Structures in Florida
Florida pineapple growers experiment with seven foot high coverings over ten to fifteen acre orchards to admit light and air while preventing frost. The method aims to protect young plants and improve cultivation, and early results show strong success.
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Florida
Fearthe Mexican Nose Bug Terrorizes Evanston
Residents in Evanston Illinois fear a supposed Mexican nose bug that has escaped. Described as armored with strong pincers and a beak it attaches to a victim nose to drink blood. The creature cannot be removed without flesh tearing and its pincers are said to be poisonous. Death is possible from the bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Ill
Twenty Fifth Annual Wo man's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society Elects Officers
The Sioux Falls convention of the Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society of the West ends with election of officers for the year. President Mrs J E Scott Evanston Illinois. State vice presidents include Mrs N B Kay Denver Colorado and Mrs B A Green Evanston Illinois among many others. Corresponding secretary Mrs A M Bacon Chicago. An executive board of eight is chosen.
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Baptist Missionary Society
Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society of the West
Sioux Falls
J. E. Scott
Evanston
J. F. Randall
St. Paul
Colorado
N. B. Kay
Denver
Illinois
B. A. Green
Indiana
O. J. Dearborn
Indianapolis
Indian Territory
J. L. Scott
Muscoege
Lowa
I’. ‘T. Atchison
Dex Moines
Michigan
Grenell
Detroit
Minnesota
F. S. Retan
Parkersburg
Wisconsin
W. Lindsay
Milwaukee
Wyoming
L. E. Fitch
Laramie
A. M. Bacon
Chicago
Ella M. Boynton
A. G. Slocum
Treasuers
M. E. Kline
J. K. Burtis
George A. Halloway
Patents Insued Last Week to Northwestern Inventors
List of patents issued last week to Northwestern inventors includes Gustav Anderson of Wells Minnesota with a straw stacker, Madison Cooper Jr of Minneapolis for a refrigerating apparatus reissue, W H Cornell of Brookings South Dakota for a hose and garment supporter, Henry L Cruttenden of Northfield Minnesota for a dental combination tool, Arthur Lipschutz of St Paul Minnesota for a drafting appliance for railway cars, Cornelia Lush of Jackson Minnesota for an abdominal bandage, Edward D O’Hanlan of Minneapolis Minnesota for a carriage spring, William J Ranton of Minneapolis Minnesota for a steam generator, Christian Rothenberger of Tripp South Dakota for a trip hammer, Henry R K Whames of Winona Minnesota for a Krakebur, Merwin, Lothrop & Johnson patent attorneys at 011 & 012 Pioneer Press Bldg St Paul.
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Northwesern
Gustav Anderson
Wells
Minn
Madison Cooper, Jr
Minneapolis
W.H. Cornell
Brookings
Henry L. Cruttenden
Northfield
Arthur Lipschutz
St. Paul
Cornelia Lush
Jackson
Edward D. O'Hanlan
William J. Ranton
Christian Rothenberger
Tripp
S. D
Triphammer
Henry RK. Whames
Winona
Krakebur
Merwin
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
Bidg
Bt. Paul
Drinking water promotes health with internal baths
The text urges ample water intake for vitality and skin, recommending two quarts daily. It advises starting with a glass after waking and ending with one before bed. It cautions against drinking around meals if prone to weight gain and notes hot or cold water can aid cures, preferably cold.
Agents Make Big Money Handling Household Articles
H. Marshall & Co. in Chicago advertises big earnings for agents who handle household articles. Agents can sell on sight with large profits, referencing Any Bank in Chicago for credibility.
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H. Marshall & Co
Chicago
Lonely Exinatence in Chinese Imperial Seclusion
A Baltimore News piece notes the emperor must remain within palace walls, unseen by most. promenades are shrouded in mystery as the ruler, rarely visible on Pekin streets, cannot freely walk his country. Harper's Bazaar quotes a quip about a rejected suitor, calling the woman's negative a clear positive in this instance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Baltimore News
Harper’s Bazar
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement claim for new shoes
Powder for feet relieves tight shoes and foot ailments. Cures corns bunions and swelling. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Free sample offered. Address Allen St Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Allen St.Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Curious Public praises new play in New York
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes critics call the play sane and clean. A reader from Vanburen, Indiana recommends Piso's Cure for throat and lung troubles, declaring it the best medicine ever used, dated February 10, 1900.
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New York
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Piso
Wm. O. Endsley
Vanburen, Ind
Inherited Opinion Quip From Puck Sketch
A playful exchange from Puck about flirtation before marriage. Mrs Gay remarks no harm in a little courting while the Colonel questions teaching propriety to his daughter. The banter highlights social norms and parental guidance.
Untitled ad and advice column fragment
For aon ee eee Syra , e ren thing, softens the gums, faces to fummation, allays pains, cures windsolk. 'a5c.a bottle. For aon ee eee Syra , e ren thing, softens the gums, faces to fummation, allays pains, cures windsolk. 'a5c.a bottle. Don't Get Angry With Children. The grand secret in managing chil dren is to keep one's temper and never to raise the voice when correcting them. This requires patience and self control.-New York World ALUMINUM BOOK MARK FREE!-Our nov eltien felt on sight, profit large, agents wanted everywhere Sward Novelty Works, Book Dept., Eau Claire, Wis,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Noveltien
Eau Claire
Wis
Young Johnnie Dreams Of Being A Dog Catcher
A brief humorous remark from Somerville Journal records a child named Johnnie saying he would like to be a dog catcher when he grows up. The line captures a child’s playful career aspiration and the minister’s gentle prompt.
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Johnnie
Misfortune In Parlor Sparks Mother's Remarks
A Chicago News quip recalls a scene where a mother confronts her daughter about a visitor named Mr Woodbe in the parlor. The daughter jokes that the man is nearly blind, turning the moment into a wry family vignette. The second line notes a different railway quip about a sleeper who oversleeps on a lower berth.
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Alice
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonials
A collection of letters from women praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles including painful menses irregular cycles back pain and kidney and stomach issues. Testimonies from Mrs Asics Fescuter Clara Stieber and Mrs E F Custer describe improved health and gratitude to the remedy.
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Romeo
Mick
Mns
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Clara Stieber
Diller
Neb
Pinkuam
E. F. Custer
Brule
Wis
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Dan. Grosvenor
Dan. A. Grosvenor
War Department
Washington, D. C
Chicago Times-Herald
Omie
Double Trouble
St. Jacobs Oil
Ower
Baker
Baker Drug Company
Fergus Falls
Riceville
Iowa
River Thames
Robert Cecil
Peter Ansell
Robert
Fies
Miss Russell
Liller
Carter
Hell
Price
Security
L. Douglas
W. L
North Dakota Newspaper Union
Fargo, N. D
Department of Interior
Ottawa
Canada
W. Ritchie
Grafton
N. D
Waeke Aes
Thompson & Sons
Pigonathan
Pension Ceford
W. Filrecetvequok
N. Don. U
Dargsins
T.M. Roberts
Sainncepalias Nin
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