Eminent Manson and the Word About Tiny Laxatives
A fragment discusses Manson of West Rye New Hampshire and a letter to Dr. Pierce. It mentions an Immigration inspector in New York and praises a laxative product described as gentle and effective. The text references childhood illness and claims of improved liver health with the remedy.
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Obert Manson
West Rye
N. H
Manson
Pierce
Invalides
Tute
U. S
N. Y
Bow Fashions In Dolls Eyes Set By Queen’s Fashion
A historical note on how royal influence shaped doll eye color trends across nations. The British queen Victoria’s blue-eyed dolls sparked widespread use of that trait in English dollmaking. International dolls show regional eye colors from olive and beady black to copper-toned expressions reflecting local beauty standards.
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Victoria
England
Italy
Spain
Dolly
Singapore
A Railroad Through the Sea at Brighton
A marine railway experiment is planned to connect Brighton with Rottingdean using rails laid on solid rock with concrete. At high water the sea will cover the line but carriages on a high dry framework remain unaffected. The coast’s tall cliffs keep boats from interference as electric power moves the cars.
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Brighton
Rottingdean
London News
German bullet-proof cloth rejected by military authorities
A German tailor invented a heavy bullet-proof cloth that failed military tests. It is thrice as heavy as normal fabric, hard to tailor, clumsy, and easily pierced by Lebel rifle rounds, proving not bullet-proof. Also noted is the death of Hungarian patriot Roseuth, whose life of adversity showed steadfast devotion to liberty.
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Roseuth
Theater Hat incident leads to sudden reveal of hair
Theatergoers urge a front row lady to remove her hat to see the stage. A quarrel ensues as spectators complain. In a rapid turn the hat comes off revealing abundant hair and the crowd reacts with relief and cheer.
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Laay
Japan Builds War Material for Western Nations
A Japanese government arsenal at Osaka has produced six guns now supplied to Portugal. A British firm began creating a watchmaking venture in Japan, marking Western-market manufacture by Japanese workers after recent steps toward such production.
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Japan
Osaka
A Standard Bearer for Bitters in Medicine
A historical note extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the standard bearer in the crusade against old school medicine. It condemns violent remedies and bloodletting, praising the bitters for curing biliousness, constipation, chilly fever, dyspepsia, rheumatism, and kidney complaints with safe, philosophical treatment.
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Hostetter
Ancient seven pound key to Temple Church lock
An old curious key weighing seven pounds is attached to the door of Temple Church in Fleet Street London. The 18 inch key was made for the lock rather than the lock for the key, and both date back to the crusades with the church built by the Knights Templar.
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Temple Church
Fleet Street
London
Rheumatism Cure Mentioned In 1803 Letter
A 1803 letter from Miss Lina Gunockle of Trenton Ohio claims rheumatism eased by St Jacobs Oil. The note urges timely use to prevent later trouble as winter fades. It also contrasts modern remedies with the old fashioned mother in vinegar.
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Lina Gunockle
Trenton
St. Jacobs
Bath safety warning and quack remedy ad note
A Philadelphia visitor drowns in a Chicago hotel bath tub prompting cautions on gas fixture safety in Philadelphia and a critique of treating catarrh. The ad-like claim for Hall’s Catarrh Cure asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials and Toledo company attribution, ending with an unrelated line about boys and wild geese.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Hall
Cheney
Props
Toledo
Okio
Druggiate
The Beat Men Wanted by Richmond Advertiser
Mr B. H Johnson of BH F Johnson & Co Richmond Va urges for men of high character to join as representatives promising a splendid business opportunity at their establishment. The appeal highlights noble American service and strong recruitment standards.
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America
B. ¥. Johnson
BH. F. Johnson & Co
Richmond
Man with no poor kin seeks to help them
An unnamed man believes aiding the less fortunate would bring him pleasure. An advertisement touts Brown's Bronchial Troches as a remedy for bronchitis hoarseness and coughs. Sold only in boxes. Some people catch cold and it settles where they talk.
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Bozes
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