Coin Loss by Abrasion in Shipments and Quick War Jape
An Oxford note explains coin loss from abrasion in circulation and a larger loss in shipments to Europe, citing a Wall Street example of 0.003% per century equating to over $300 on a $1,000,000 shipment. A Buffalo Express joke recounts a Japanese commander’s quip about taking Fung Wang Chang syllable by syllable.
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Europe
Wall Street
Louisville Courier-Journal
Fung-Wang-Chang
Buffalo Express
Greatest in the World Dodd's Kidney Pills praised by photographer
Arlington Indiana reports W A Hysong a local photographer who moved from Supp Kentucky declares Dodd's Kidney Pills the greatest kidney remedy. He cites recovery from severe kidney trouble after using one and a half boxes and notes neighbors had similar results. He warns against Bright's Disease by curing early signs like backache.
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Arlington
Ind
W. A. Hysong
Supp
Dodd
Mr. Hysong
Bright
Men Inferior to the Cat in Carnal Cleverness
A satirical essay argues cats surpass humans in vision and resilience. It mocks human vanity, noting cats lack appendicitis, see by day and night, survive multiple deaths, and reincarnate through various methods. The piece cites Hindu and Egyptian references to elevate the feline.
Postum and Grape Nuts Promote Happy Children
A reader from Alabama reports Postum with Grape Nuts aids digestion and calms nerves where milk hurts. She notes two physicians recommended Postum for her children, one half Postum with milk for the youngest, and no medicines since starting the beverage. The advertisement claims Postum replaces coffee for adults and helps stomach and nervous issues, urging look for The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Land of the
Alabama
Barbie
Bor
Fostum
Postum
Fostum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
The Sea Scourge Chapter XX to XXV Continued
The stranger Fox awakens fatigued and warned by Otehowa that Laroon plans his murder. Fox travels with a wary guide toward Lopez Garonne estate while foiling an assassination plot. An ambush near a rugged ravine ends with Fox killing the would-be killer and a brig pirate Buffo Burnington returns, stirring plans for supper and further peril.
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James Tex
Laroon
Mars
Otehowa
Lopez Garonne
Fox
Marl Laroon
Liroon Kueses
Warda
Paul
Mary
Simenthiat
James Fox
Syed
Trox
Mael Larcen
Lecren
Daaroon
Pox
Orehena
Matt
Marl Larvon
Box
Tex
Ife
Euide
James Pax
Marl
Buccsaneer
Buffo Burnington
Buffo
Tam
Nagasaki
Buftro
Urig
Larcon
Lani
Paut
Bufo Burnington
Power of Dr Williams Pink Pills Demonstrated in Omaha Case
Mrs. Leander Lane of South Omaha testifies that her daughter recovered from nearly three years of severe nervous prostration after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She notes relief from fatigue, insomnia, and headaches, and that the daughter regained work as a university teacher. The testimonial claims the pills cure underlying blood or nerve disorders and are sold by druggists worldwide.
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Leander Lane
The
Christian Church
No. 2010 Street
South Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Orphan Boys
Good Rules for All From a Railroad President
A New Hampshire railroad president issues plain guidance for trainmen on personal appearance. Do not wear caps tilted or over eyes, or at the back. keep cap trim and square, shoes polished, linen collar clean, and a dark necktie. Crease trousers, brush clothes, wear a neat servant-like demeanor.
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Henggliod
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Trenton Farmer Back Pain
Boyce, a farmer from three miles outside Trenton Missouri, suffered a persistent backache that resisted all attempts. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, his backache gradually disappeared and finally stopped, with satisfaction at the relief. Sold by all dealers or by mail from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Deep Gold Mines Near Bendigo Claim Deepest Reach
The Victoria quartz mine at Bendigo Victoria Australia holds the deepest reach with workings at 3050 feet and a winze 250 feet below the lowest level at 3700 feet. Nearby the New Chum Railway and New Chum consolidated mine reach 3856 and 8815 feet. The famed 180 mine owned by Geo Lanseli is worked at 3250 feet with the shaft 200 feet deeper.
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Bendigo
Victoria
Australia
Rand
South Africa
Chum
Geo. Lanseli
Engineering and Mining Journal
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Boaster
New York Mall
Express
Son
Tova
Varda
Miuve
Bascomb
Mr. Bascomb
Imonstratea
Dr. Williams
Bralys
Boyce
Trenton
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