Overeating and Diet Rules by Atwater in New York
Professor W O Atwater reports to the New York State Commission in Lunacy on American eating excesses. He cautions appetite is not a safe guide, cites Europe as better nourished with less food, and notes women require one fifth less nourishment than men. He defines food, energy, and waste, compares US and European diets, and highlights hospital waste and cost implications.
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W. O. Atwater
New York State Commission
Europe
Atwater
United States
State of
New York
Global oddities and notable quotes in brief items
A collage of miscellaneous notes covers wheat ripening in Chile and Argentina, pencil usage in the U S, marriage notices with unusual headings, diplomat Addison C Harris as a famed classical scholar, Senator Gear’s hat habit, Admiral Sampson’s illustrated letters, aristocratic handshakes, Mexican consumption claims, old shoe and rice customs, rail rider Harry D Cooper, Durrett’s vast library, Roosevelt’s West history work, liquor rules in Washington eateries, Marion Crawford on deaths among writers, and other curious observations.
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Chile
Argentina
Perth
United States
Kansas
Addison C. Harris
Austria
Northwestern University
Gear
Iowa
Senate
Mexico
America
England
Scotland
Harry D. Cooper
Reuben T. Durrett
Louisville
West
Roosevelt
House
Washington
Wine and Spirit Gazette of
New York
Marion Crawford
Batchelor's Reflections on Woman and Wit
A satirical collection of quips on women and marriage offering wry observations. A beard is whiskers that are trim med. A woman’s supposed poetical idea may hide a hard cold. Admirers arise from her seeming ignorance of them. The average woman fears her husband will remarry if ill. The golden rule equals patience with others as with oneself when removing florous plaster.
Passages on Work, Weather, and Wages Across The Era
A collage of short observations and quips notes diverse topics from elevator work in Chicago to the spread of sugarcane by Arabs. It cites Maine banks deposits, horse labor efficiency, bonds over deeds, Pennsylvania coal, grade crossings, and social ideas about marriage and wages.
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Blue Mountains
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Railroad Commissioners
Columbus
Isabella
United States
New Orleans
Europe
Side by Side Then She Followed Front Trench for a Commission
A portrait of Mrs. Boysen, widow and nurse, who marched with U S troops in Manila trenches. She tended wounded, carried cartridges, and fired from the front, earning general admiration and a possible commission. Belle Reynolds is noted as the Civil War precedent.
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Washington
Pacific Slope
Andrew Jackson Stevens
Union Pacific
May Stevens Boysen
A. D. Billings
Boysen
Boyson
Pennsylvania
Manila
Boys
Malahon
Rer
Mrs. Boysen
United States
Belle Reynolds
Two Weeks Vacation Rule Cited by Chicago Lady
A Chicago lady quotes the social rule that divorce and remarriage are not paired in her social circle. The Indianapolis Journal notes that in lower classes a divorce and remarriage might happen quickly, but in her set a two weeks vacation is the proper interval.
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Chicago
Indianapolis Journal
The Almighty Dollar: A Quick Look at Money Talk
A collection of maxims on money and poverty. The sayings critique riches and debt, noting that wealth shapes life and morality, with quips about landlords, pawnbrokers, and the urge for more. The tone mirrors a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper column on finance.
Noted Figures and Honors Highlight Late 19th Century News
Senator Lodge embraces golf calling it medicinal. Roosevelt reads Medeval ist as his favorite serious work. Baron Rothschild observes strict Hebrew dietary rules with his own utensils. Commodore Philip joins YM C A international committee and chairs Navy subcommittee. Count Camillo Pecci to visit the U S and Cuba unofficially. London council to place memorial tablet for Andrew Marvell at Waterloo Park with inscription noting his life and death.
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Senator Lodge
Roosevelt
William Rothschild
Commodore Philip
Young Men’s Christian Association
Andrew Marvell
Waterloo Park
Highgate Hill
Hull
Tle
St. Ciles’-in-the-Fields
London County Council
Quotes on life and patience from thinkers
A collection of aphoristic reflections from Budha, Goethe, and Joubert. It notes patience as the greatest prayer, life as art in deception, and sincerity as the core of manners, urging a better life through quiet resilience and restrained misfortune.
Better Article, Higher Price Not Required
Two pointed questions discuss market strategy in competition noting that public preference favors superior quality. The piece cites Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the dependable choice despite fashion trends, with Emmert & Burrell as local sellers. It also recounts a Baltimore ball dress entirely covered with eighty thousand postage stamps.
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Ats
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Ilady
Baltimore
Kidney disease hope and global trade figures
Lost confidence and health arise as incurable kidney disease is claimed by Foley's Kidney Cure. The ad quotes 4H Moogk and W F Jungkunz & Co. It notes Africa imports at 400 million dollars with 18 million from the United States and exports at 850 million with the United States taking 10 million.
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Foley
Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz & Co
Africa
United States
Pneumonia treatment claim by Dr. Bishop in Michigan
Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports Foley's Honey and Tar gave good results in three severe pneumonia cases last month. H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jung kunz & Co. acknowledge the mention.
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C. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
H.J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz & Co
Expert links stage fright to stomach disorder
An expert explains public appearances cause stage fright due to a disordered stomach and advises careful diet and regular habits for those facing speaking or performing engagements.
Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
An old advertisement claims local applications fail for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. It asserts the medicine cleanses the blood and mucous surfaces, describes a blend of ingredients, and urges readers to send for a free pamphlet. Availability is noted through Cheney & Co. with druggists selling at a stated price.
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Hall
D, Cheney &Co
Cheap Rates South for Homeseekers and Settlers
The Southern Railway offers cut rates on one way and round trip tickets to most points in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida on the first and third Tuesdays through October. Homeseekers pay one fare plus 2.00 for a 21 day return ticket. Rates promote prospector and settler travel to Southeastern territory with tickets sold on designated dates. For details contact Ws H Tayor in Louisville or J C Beau Jr in Chicago.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
Taycor
Louisville
J. C. Beau, Jr
N. W
Tours of Puerto Rico depart Chicago for island in three city dates
Three guided tours of Puerto Rico will leave Chicago on January 11 February 15 and March. Special Pullman sleeping and dining cars will transport travelers to New York then on the steamships Ponce and San Juan. The excursion includes rail automobile carriage and boat travel around the island with all expenses paid. Walter Boyd Townsend will escort the parties under The American Tourist Association with Beau Campbell as general manager. Tickets and itineraries available via agents of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
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Puerto Rico
Chicago
New York
Ponce
San Juan
Walter Boyd Townsend
American Tourist Association
Beau Campbell
Marquette Building
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
The Tribune Advertises Its Tri-Weekly Tribune
The New York Tribune promotes its Tri-Weekly and Weekly editions as best values for readers outside the daily reach. It highlights price, content variety, market data, and the Tribune’s Republican alignment while urging subscriptions and sample copies for distribution.
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MELCA
TET & Ter
William St
New Yorke
Business Directors
Freeport
Stephenson County Abstracts
Oscar Taylor
G. Frick
Brewster
Arkansas
Colorado
Dakota
Missouri
Nebraska
Bear River Valley
Utah
Smith
Touma
Smith & Thomas
Archange Street
State Stres Freebport
Illinois
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Stover
H. H. Antrim
Casio
G. Saumway
F. Dorman
Asat
Orit
State Bank
Caldwell
D.C
Hsin Fred
Dorman
Wm. H. Wagudrs
Goddard
A.volkers
G. Shumway
John Tracy
L. M. Devore
Henry Baier
First National Bank
Browen
A. Brown, Case
Knowlton Brothers
Bankers
Cornerswest
Soldiera
Frestrort
Hettinghe
Collmann & Co Capital
CoLlmann
F. Granamm
Cashio
V-Pres
Jongrunz
Schulte
Wm. Trembor
Charles E. May
John
Fosha
W. N. Cronkrite
John 8
C, O
Second National Bank
Jacob Krohn
Alfred H
Wessime Cashier
Alfred H. Wire
Reuben Siegfris W
A. Hance
M. V. B. Eleon
Emmaert & Barrell’s
L Snyder
L, Beatrice Ent
Masseus
Stephenson Street
Illinois Central Railroad
Admiral Schley
Sampson
Russia
Kaiser Wilhelm
Faure
King Humbert
Batchelor
Chow-Chow
Mediterranean Countries
Maine
Liberty
Waterbury
Budha
Joubert
Goethe
Ely
Hayfever
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
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Tribune
Cleveland
Daily and Sunday Tribune
Duemor
Tri-Weekly Tribune
Tri-Weekly
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