Old Lady Finds Hair Regrowth With Cuticura Remedy
A nursemaid recounts her mother’s eczema on the scalp cured after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, with six months to halt itching and restore hair. She cites her own foot eczema improving after winters of use. Ellsworth Dunham of Hiram Maine notes the remedy’s value. David Starr Jordan urges child welfare and philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Ellsworth Dunham
Hiram, Me
David Starr Jordan
Nautilus
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
An advertisement warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective taken internally. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and entertains short anecdotes and product mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Toledoy
Nationwide push to improve rifle marksmanship in citizen soldiery
The article notes a national drift toward rifle practice among National Guard branches, civilian clubs, and school boys. It highlights Secretary of War Dickinson’s personal marksmanship, the mission of the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice, and the Camp Perry matches with prizes, mess funds, and large participant rosters from regular army, National Guard, and civilian clubs.
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National Guard
United States
Sam
Ufe
National Board For the Promotion of
Congress
United States War Department
Dickinson
Washington
Camp Perry
Ohio
Regular Army
State of
Gold Production Trends Through 1907 Highlight Transvaal Surges
The Transvaal led global gold output rising from 8 million dollars in 1889 to 133 million in 1907, nearly matching Alaska’s entire 1907 production. Since 1492 global gold since discovery totals about 6.3 billion, with current trends potentially doubling again in a generation, influencing price standards worldwide.
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Transvaal
Alaska
America
Saga
Gupids Way in Mexico Describes Courtship Customs
The article explains "playing the bear" in Mexico as courtship across social classes. It details a middle or upper class chase from following to balcony glances, flowers, and letters, culminating in a formal engagement, with different methods among lower classes and a portrayal of enduring devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Abs
Docile Cheese and Courage at Margaret Morrison Dinners
Andrew Carnegie praised the young Margaret Morrison School girls in Pittsburg for serving experimental dishes. He recalled tasting in France and quoted a Paris restaurant anecdote about a bold cheese joke, noting confidence and humor in dining culture.
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Andrew Carnegie
Margaret Morrison
Pittsburg
France
Boulevard Des Italiens
Walter
Monsieur
Jules
Julea
Casey at the Jet in Disturbing Self-Harm Mention
In dialogue from an issue of Every body's the characters McAtanis and O'Reilly discuss Casey. O'Reilly claims Casey attempted to asphyxiate himself by opening every gas jet in the house and then waiting.
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Casey
McAtanis
O'Reilly
Lift Thine Eyes or Hills of the Range?
A humorous exchange over the name of a hill range. The Scotsman and a friend debate spelling and identity, while a baker and iceman weigh in with wry remarks.
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