Memoir of chronic illness cured by Thurston's Blackberry Cordial
A former Libby Prison survivor, J. L. Styron, reports a six week bout of chronic diarrhoea lasting since 1865. After limited success with doctors, he credits Thurston's Blackberry Cordial with relief and urges fellow veterans to use it. The ad also touts Beecham Pills and notes a dubious historical claim about a 12th century law degree.
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Lippy
Libby
Thurston
J. L. Styron
Syrup of Figs Promises Comfort and Health Benefits
Advertises Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving comfort and health. Claims to cleanse the system, relieve colds headaches and fevers, and cure constipation without weakening organs. Sold by druggists in 50¢ and 1 bottles, manufactured by California Fig Syrup Co with its name on every package.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
G. Stone
Butler
Ind
W. R.chilson
Kilmer &Co
Kilmer
Pineapple Preserving and Grape Ketchup Recipe Tips
Household notes share methods for pineapple preparation with sugared boiling, jar sealing, and a grape ketchup recipe from American Agriculturist. Also included is Maria Parloa’s cheese omelet from Good Housekeeping detailing bread and cheese mixture, egg binding, and browning butter for serving.
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Maria Parloa
Good Housekeeping
Household hints on poultry prep and home remedies
Rules for preparing fowl with steps for cleaning scalding gut removal and drawing, plus varied home tips. Advice covers stains remedies for clothing, asthma relief, eye care, glass cleaning, seed seeding, burns poultice, hand care lotions, toothache relief, laundry with kerosene, hair care mixtures, glove handling, fabric choices for iron holders, and beeswax usage.
High Roosts and Feeding Facts From Early Agricultural Notes
Observations on roost heights show large heavy birds fall from high perches and injure themselves in morning roost exits. The zestful farming notes discuss tainted milk causes, emphasize milk as essential for growing stock, and describe oats impact on soil, potato breeding, farm toolcare, and general farm management with multiple named sources and practices.
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Chicago Times
Dates in Medicine Through Ancient Times Timeline
A compact timeline surveys medical practice from Afsculapius in Greece to Aristotle, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, and Herophilus, noting early dissections, surgical feats, and the evolution of medical theory. It also mentions Roman laws, Celsus, and the spread of education, with scattered notes on tech and society such as railroads, wine making, and public notices.
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Afsculapius
Pythagoras
Jupiter
Hippocrates
Rome
Cesar
Celsus
Heathen Funeral Tricks Outsmartting the Devil in Chinese Traditions
A description of Chinese funeral rites where bearers use brisk movement and fireworks to mislead the devil. The procession zigzags through corners while fireworks create smoke and noise, allowing the body to reach the grave safely. The tale notes countryside deaths face fewer chances to outwit Old Nick, who struggles with detours.
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Nick
Squirrels and Cats Threaten Birds Near Homes
A Boston Cultivator note laments wild squirrels and house cats as the birds enemies around human dwellings. It states songbirds avoid human habitations yet seek proximity for safety from predators, while squirrels and cats devastate eggs and young birds.
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Man
Boston
Baby Dimensions From Edinburgh Hospital Infant Averages
A study of 100 births at the Royal Maternity Hospital in Edinburgh reports infant averages. Male newborns weigh about 7.55 pounds and measure 19.84 inches, while females average 7.28 pounds and 18.98 inches. Each extra inch adds 2.56 pounds for boys and 2.62 pounds for girls. the tallest and shortest spans are ten inches for males and eight for females.
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Royal Maternity Hospital
Edinburgh
St. Louis Republic
Remarkable relief report for August Flower remedy
A Springfield Massachusetts resident attests that his wife, long suffering from sick headaches and heart palpitations, found immediate relief after using August Flower following extensive medical treatment in Boston and the city. The testimonial praises the remedy highly.
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August Flower
Boston
C. Frost
Springfield
Mass
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Jackson
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DAN& Sarmatarius Co
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Alt Rand
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Fy Oil
Lawrence Uo
N. Ye
Wella
Epnerfully
Haa. Smith, Scholle
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Maine
Colvin
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Bradfield Regulator Co
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Detroit Free Press
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Geo
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Yoncalla
Ore
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Wales
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Loire
France
Spain
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Hall
F. J. Crenry & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Cutan
Wholesale Druggista
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Colchester Co
Te Hollenaworth & ‘Co
Owego
Moga Oo
Gas Haton
Cents Business Colleges
Europe
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Lylady
Mead
Cooney
Franklin Fata
Reval
U.S. Gov't Report
DR. Kilmer
Dases Egreat
Feulsen
Shiloh
Lion
J. Hamilton Ayers
Ead Kearns
Healy
Ceqier
Thomson’s
Boxer
Judson
Thomson Mfg, CO
Waltham, Mass
Wall Paper
Merchane
MNIT
Woods Street
I Itaburgh
Arantee
Cook Kuta Co
Chiesgo
TV Onl
Ileae Jendachs
Coustipal Lexton
Wiel Aisarders
Rand Bowels
Fitlon
Teugeista
New Yorks Dam
Philadelphia
Thier Deu
Seeley. CO
Epee Tes Philnadhr
Sapolio
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