New Tropical Cocktails Stir Nerve and Thirst
An 19th century account catalogs exotic drinks from Cuba Porto Rico Manila and the Sandwich Islands. It describes pimento drams vanilla cordial rice wine mulled potions and cocoanut milk cocktails with brandy curacao and bitters. It notes effects and cautions including meqonay and strong ferments in the tropics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Territory
United States
Bacchus
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Sandwich Islands
Manila
Sandwich
West Indies
Honolulu
The Volcano Bath in Mendocino County California
Mud baths at Mendocino’s volcanoes draw explorers who slide along a sapling across crater mouths into ice cold bluish mud. About twenty five mud belching craters dot the mountainside near Calito, with activity linked to rough seas and venting steam.
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California
Mexico
Mendocino County
San Francisco Bulletin
Mendocino
Calito
Easter Bridesmaids in White Gowns With Floral Trims
Bridesmaids at Easter weddings will wear white mousseline desoie gowns with plaited ruffles and embroidered chiffon waists. They carry yellow daffodil bouquets and wear white hats with yellow trim, with many gowns edged in flowers and some real and artificial blossoms for the floral theme. The Waster bride will feature an extra long train and costly veil, while the princess gown opens over an underskirt of orange blossoms on net.
Cornell Professor Denies Brain Bequest Circular
Dr Burt G Wilder of Cornell states he has not issued any circular asking prominent Americans to bequeath their brains to the university He notes brains from exceptionally developed individuals are scarce and would aid science The circulated request is aimed at Cornell students and graduates and includes a bequest form with a clause voiding the legacy if relatives object
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Burt G. Wilder
Cornell
Ithica
United States
A Helmet for Headache From a French Doctor
A French doctor invents an electric helmet with a small motor turning at 600 rpm to treat nervous headache and induce sleep. The device is designed to calm pain and help the patient rest.
Jack of all trades police amid fires and heroism in New York
A New York Head dispatch portrays police as municipal jack of all trades, handling weddings and funerals, escorts, runaways, and murders. On a recent day they battled fires on Sixth Avenue, rescued trapped tenants, halted a mistaken fire alarm, saved a sofa from flames, and sheltered a consumptive mother and infant, all while arresting thieves and guiding pedestrians.
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New York
Solon
Sherlock Holmes
Police Department of
Sixth Avenue
Norfolk Street
West Fourth
Broadway
Well Dressed Women Guide to Color and Fit
The piece advises how different body types and complexions should choose black and colors. Dark daylight shades suit many, while pale complexions need white or color around the neck. Short figures should trim simply. tall figures may wear most styles with careful color choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jatharine Howard
A Sister's Influence Over Her Brother Advice
Ruth Ashmore counsels sisters to win brothers' confidence and influence through shared interests. She urges engaging in his activities, celebrating his milestones, and cultivating companionship in music and social circles to strengthen fraternal bonds.
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Ruth Ashmore
Ladies’ Home Journal
Eithen
The Art of Walking Correctly From A Guide on Posture
The article outlines proper walking technique focusing on foot placement. It warns against sidestepping and hip shaking, urging a light toe leading action and gentle body rise with each step. It notes toe pointing can arch a flat foot and that shoe wear reveals gait quality.
Rest During The Day For Insomnia Relief
The article advises insomnia sufferers to nap an hour in the day and to rest quietly after dinner. It emphasizes regular bedtime around 10 o clock, relaxation, and avoiding constant wakefulness to calm the nerves and improve nightly sleep.
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Philadel
Untold Agony Highlighted by Woman's Silent Struggle
A stark reflection notes that a woman's unseen pain stems from lacking someone to listen. The line emphasizes isolation and the need for empathetic listening.
Chamberlian Cough Remedy claims worldwide cures
This remedy targets coughs colds croup whooping cough and influenza with testimonials of success. It is marketed as soothing and life saving for children and severe illnesses. Sold by Joseph Emmert successor to Emmert and Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlian
Becme
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
George Washingtons Birthday Flag Pole Comment
A caller questions why a flag is at half mast for George Washingtons birthday. The janitor deflects then explains the inability to raise the flag due to a broken tackle. An advertisement claims Kodol-Dyspepsia Cure provides quick relief for digestive issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Count Olstoi and Countess Admire Life Together
A public figure praises his wife as charming and devoted in a frank reply about fate, noting their happiness and social circle. Separately Rev. E Edwards, suffering rheumatism, endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm after a few applications, calling it greatly beneficial. sold by Joseph Emmert, successor to.
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Count Olstoi
E. Edwards
English Baptist Church
Minersville
Chamberlain
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Profit and loss riddle swindle told by a druggist
A Main street druggist recounts testing a boy with a homemade mixture riddle. He describes a formula including a squid, powder, crystal and water sold at 25 cents per ounce. The boy answers the calculation is impossible and calls it pure swindle.
Dyspepsia Cure Praised By W E Sitter In New York
Reverend W E Sitter of New York writes he suffered dyspepsia for over twenty years and found relief from Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from the start. He claims it digests what you eat and calls it a panacea for indigestion.
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Auremreys’ Med. CO
Cor. Williams John Sts
New York
Tale
E. Hartgerink
Overisel
H. J. Moogk
W. E. Sitter
W. Caton
N. Y
Dining room boarders amid turkey prep confusion
In a chaotic scene the parasurgeon imagines pressing tools near a turkey as the head cook frets over a plan to serve forty guests. The misread words hint at a long night of work with the staff debating how to avoid waste and feed everyone.
Cough Relief After La Grippe Hurts Breaks with Honey and Tar
G Vaeher of 157 Osgood Street Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe la grippe cough. He tried Foley's Honey and Tar and in moments relief followed. A 50 cent bottle cured her cough completely. Price 25c and 50c. H JMoogh and Wm F Jung kunz Co.
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G. Vaeher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co
All He Needed And A Pacemaker In A Puzzle of Text
A fragmentary old clip features a Native and a Pilipino chief with tense dialogue about pacemakers followed by a Newark reader praising a cough remedy. The ad-like passage mentions a “one minute Cough Cure” claimed to cure coughs and lung diseases and to be pleasant and harmless.
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Philippines
Curacao
Guin
Wm. Orr
Newark
H. J. Moogk
Lessons in china painting by Mrs H V Brown
A local note advertises china painting lessons by Mrs H V Brown, at 74 Clark Ave, inviting residents to join and learn decorative techniques in a small, community class setting.
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China
Mre
H. V. Brown
Clark Ave
Trains West and East Schedules From Freeport to Chicago
Train timetable lists No 150 to Chicago at 7:30 am and No 152 at 10:20 am. No 164 2:10 pm, No 156 6:33 pm, No 158 4:40 pm, No 168 freight 7:35 pm. Westbound No 147 7:05 am, No 149 10:10 am, No 151 4:45 pm, No 155 11:40 pm, No 167 8:50 pm freight. Daily service with limits and agent notes.
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Omaha Limited
CCAR
Ims Aptivas
Freeport
Omona Missense
Omaha
Freaport
Dubuquou
Suissese Ane
Chicago
Dubuque
Vrissesrsereses
Froeport
Sereerreres
Chicago Express
Rockford
Galena
Madison
Cecsecsene
Geville
Wee Borous
Ane
Centralia Express
Polt
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Centralia
St. Louis Express
Ths
Teedas
Bihd Oy
Nincellins
Erereree
Bart
tNo
Freepors
Scve
Mose Ce
E. B
DALI
Evehoid
Racine
Janesville
Milwaukee
Trains Schedules From Sparta to Milwaukee and West
Train list shows arrivals and connections at Sparta, Milwaukee, and Chicago with No 6 and No 53 passenger trains, No 36 and No 8h freight links, through coaches Milwaukee to Rock Island, baggage checked through, J B Sweatt Adams note.
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Chicago
Choton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapida
Kansas City
Omaha
Council Bluffs
All Points West
Rock Island
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Aca
Humphreys
William & John Tork
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
Stephenson County Abstracts
War Taylor
A. G. Frick
Notary Public
Brewster
Arkansas
Colorado
Dakota
Iowa
Kawai
Jesours
Nebraska
Bear River Valley
Utah
F. Tooma
Smith & Thomas
Brehange Street
Re. Frerport
Illinois
Broven
Pres. HA
Antrim
Cassi
Baumway
V.pres
F. Dorman
Aset
Ouif
State Bank
Caldwell
D.C
First National Bank
Idwell
Pres
A. Bripwell, Case
Knowlton Brothers
Bankers
Monument
Europe
Enor
Hurrinaen
Collmann & Co Capital
Collmann
Prea
D. F. Gnanam
Cashta
V-Pres
L. B. Jungrunz
A.ois
Cleeotoers
B. Schulte
Wm. Trembor
Charles BE
Meg John Fosha
W. N. Cronkrite
John
C. 0. Collmann
Second National Bank
Jacob Krohn
Alfred H. Wise
H. 8. Webster
Reuben Siegfried
Aaron Bower
Serp
Brockhausen, M. D
Stephenson Street
Dr. Dietrich
Bitchie & Lukermann,echanics
van Buren Bt
Court House
Emmett & Burrell's
Freeport, Il
Oo L Snyder
L. Beatrice Ent
Douglas Ave
Telephone No. Si
Hinois Central Railroad
Hinois Central
Rene H. W. Bowley
Havana
Jack OF All Trades
Tolstoi
R. R
Illinois Central
Chicago & Northwestern
Great Western RY
Minneapolis
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Kenpar Ofte
South Freeport
Bat
Kajecetoosie
Brewster House
Destinate
A. Fitz
Ament
Lord
Gen
Forreston
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J. B. Swert
MSC
Denver
Salt Lake
Pullman
St. Louis
E. Bell Cap
Clark Street
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