Influenza Microbe Facts and Medical Viewpoints
A dense note explains the influenza microbe as a wandering agent thriving in respiratory organs. It details its life cycle, transmission via nose or mouth, and that its poison harms hosts more than the microbe itself. Dr. Prieur summarizes grip taxonomy and forms of illness, including nervous, respiratory, and digestive varieties. An accompanying data line notes Germany’s 1899 iron imports rising by $2,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
New York
London
Paris
Albert Prieur
Prieur
Italy
Huxham
Sauvages de Montpellier
Inmenza
Vagne
What Do the Children Drink Try Gratn-O Instead of Tea
An advertisement extols Gratn-O a grain based drink for children as a replacement for coffee, claiming health benefits and a price around 15 to 25 cents. It notes grocers carry Gratn-O and compares it to coffee in taste and cost. It also mentions Jell-O dessert and historic pencils precursors with lead and graphite sources.
Cleansing Blood Promise Promotes System Revitalization
The piece touts a spring medicine that purports to thoroughly purify the blood, claiming complete revoyation of every part of the body. It asserts improved digestion, sharper appetite, better kidney and liver function, and renewed mental and physical strength.
Dr Bull s Cough Syrup touted as best remedy for hooping cough
An advertisement extols Dr Bull s Cough Syrup claiming it cures hooping cough and other ailments with instant relief at 25 cents. A contrasting health column warns women to rest their eyes during long sewing or writing sessions and avoid overuse.
Widely Endorsed Pinkham Cure For Women Ills
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a proven remedy for female ills and kidney troubles. It claims the product has helped over a million women and urges readers to rely on the well established record rather than experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
South Africa’s Lafayette Col de Villebois Mareuil leads Boer staff
Col de Villebois Mareuil, 52, chief of staff to General Joubert, a French officer admired by the Boers as the South African Lafayette and the Von Moltke of the Boers, has shaped the campaign against the British. A St Cyr graduate of 1868, he served in Cochin-China and the Loire battles, was wounded at Blois, earned a decoration, led staff in Algiers, then joined the Boers after 30 years of service and fought at Colenso before facing Lord Roberts' forces.
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South Africa
Lafayette
Col. de Villebois-Mareuli
Joubert
Military Academy
St. Cyr
Marine Infantry
Cochin-China
Chasseurs
Loire
Blois
Algiers
von Moltke
Colenso
Lord Roberta
Ted Cross starch declares finest laundry helper
An advertisement extols J C Hubinger's new laundry starches Ted Cross and Hubinger's Best as the finest starches from the leading U S manufacturer. It promotes an Endless Chain Starch Book offer with premiums, plus references to various tonics and remedies, and touches on other consumer products and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Hubinger
Ted Cross
Hubinger
United States
Boys Who Lack Good Manners Refusal to Give Up Seats on Public Conveyances
A Cleveland Plain Dealer reprint condemns New York youths for not giving up seats to women on elevated trains. It decries selfish behavior across generations, noting mothers sometimes fail to teach courtesy as riders cling to straps and women stand. It calls out well dressed boys, schoolchildren, and adults alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Darling
America
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wall covering choices replace costly interior finishes
The piece argues for fuel cement as Alabastine for a clean durable wall coating with many tint options. It notes the Emperor William spends excess on eight million to ten million yearly, detailing royal households, stables, kennels and staff across twenty four palaces.
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William
O Connell's Coolness in a Temple Bar Crisis
The Memphis Scimitar recounts how Daniel O Connell faced a collapsing floor during a crowded Irish meeting. He calmly ordered a measured evacuation, directing twelve at a time to safety, and remained until the last left. His calm resolve kept the crowd safe as the beams failed.
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Daniel O'Connell
Sen
Temple Bar
Ireland
O'Connell
Memphis Scimitar
Tuberculosis Spread Through Dried Sputum, Say Researchers
The chief source of tuberculosis is bacilli in sputum and repeated studies conclude the disease spreads almost entirely through dried sputum.
Cure Catarrh and other remedies in period ad mix
A compilation of patent medicine claims and product pitches. Catarrh cure is said to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and free samples offered. Also mentions No-To-Bac tobacco cure, Laxative Quinine tablets, piano production, soothing syrups for children, and various consumer health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Claims
Washington
GROVE
Hall
Fd. Cn ¢ Co
Props
Toledo
Dra 7
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
W. Gnove
Klondike
Cuba
Cleaning Nursing Bottles With Ivory Soap
Instructions emphasize thorough rinsing after use to prevent rancid milk from harming infants. Soaking bottles in warm Ivory Soap suds for half an hour aids cleanliness, with vegetable oils in the soap claimed to be safe for infants.
Insect Life of Australia a Vast Native Fauna Revealed
The text notes about 10 000 Australian insect species with counts likely rising. New South Wales hosts the greatest variety and Sydney collections draw interest. Dragonflies blossom near streams while native honey bees are common. Mosquitoes are rare in the dry interior, replaced by sand flies. Spiders vary in size with some venomous specimens and decorative webs. Butterflies are exceptionally vivid.
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Australia
New South Wales
Sidney
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Germany
Mexico
Borrowdal
Cumberland
England
Hood
Courese
Lerma
Mass
Hires
Hires Co
Malvern
Thompson
Mousehold
First
Glassworkers’ Union
Eaton
Tyd
Dr. Kline
Dr. Klin
Arch St
Philadelphia
Landor
India
H. H. Gillern
Atlanta
Joan F. Boyer
Limity Springs
Ind
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Socialists and Dock Workers’ Union of London
C. C
Sweden
Ayer
Jane M. Brown
Bentonsport, Town
Jan
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Washington Mutual Mining Investment Co
Mutual Life Ida
Sertile
Ewaar
Joe
Ketres St. St. Louis
Li Yuh
Wal
Pion
Bree
Daniels Sure File Curl CO
Asylum St
Hartford
Conn
W. L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
W. L. Douglas Shoe CO
Brockton
Pryone
ST. James
Brody
Chris
Towentore
Vens & CO
Ashington
Idan
Detroit
HB. Gesen
LA Grippe
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