Compass aberrations blamed for Lake Superior wrecks mystery
The St Louis Post Dispatch reports mariners credit magnetic iron sand beds in the Knife River area for compass deviations that sent ships off course toward dangerous sandbanks. Captains note multiple groundings along the north shore and discuss the phenomenon in a Duluth agent’s office.
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Quartsland
Lake Superior
Duluth
Superior
Knife River
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Every One Knows Use of St. Jacoba Ol Remedy
A short note promotes St. Jacoba Ol as a strongest remedy for severe sprains by claiming it strengthens the injured muscle and eases the dreaded pain. The piece presents a quick promotional claim without medical evidence.
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St. Jacoba Ol
The Largest Sundial Hayou Horoo Promontory
The Hayou Horoo promontory rises 3000 feet above the Aegean Sea serving as the universe's largest sundial. Each day the sun casts its shadow across a circle of islands acting as hour marks as reliably as numbers on a clock dial.
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Hayou Horoo
Aegean Sea
Cough Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief and Free Sample
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as stopping coughs instantly with a free sample bottle offer. It notes Sand 60 cent bottles and urges immediate purchase. A second blurb praises the Queen of the Belgians as an active musician who never rests except at meals or during piano and harp playing.
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Europe
Free Homestead Prospects in Alberta Draws New Settlers
A 1888 letter from Dr. D H Strewell in Wetaskiwin Alberta praises the country for homesteaders from the U S. He notes good crop potential with wheat and oats yields, expresses intent to return for stock, and mentions favorable climate for those with throat and lung troubles. The piece also advertises low fare return excursion tickets from Chicago North Western and Nickel Plate routes to western and southern points, highlighting travel comfort and service.
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Canada
Wetaskiwin
Alta
W. F. McCreary
Winnipeg
Skett
Towa
D. H. Strewell
North- Western
Hmita
Chicago & North- Western Ba Y
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Tight-Laced New Guinea Fashion and Remedies
A sketch describes New Guinea fashion with eight inch wide belts of stiff bark worn by fashionable men. It notes tight lacing causing abdominal folds and a girl signaling betrothal with red ochre and oil on head shoulders and bosom. It also touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick remedy for sore muscles after excessive exercise.
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Col
St. Jacobs
New Guinea
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure
Mercury in catarrh ointments harms the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co claims to be mercury free and effective, made in Toledo Ohio, sold by druggists for 75 cents a bottle. Also notes Chinese impersonator Fan Chang Mai surprised by chorus girls being real women in New York theater.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Go. Mae
Draggista
Fan Chang Mai
New York
Allen's Foot Ease advertisement from Winter usage
Powder for shaking into shoes relieves numb cold damp and uncomfortable feet. Warms rests feet calms blisters corns and bunions and cures chilblains frost bites. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with free trial mailing to Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy, N
Princess of Wales Forgot Entrance Fee Coins
An old report notes the Princess of Wales once tried to enter an event but had no money to pay the 2 shillings entrance fee. The anecdote highlights her embarrassment in a public moment.
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Princess of Wales
Salzer Seed Co. Advertises Bromus Grass Seed
Promotes Bromus nermin? grass as far superior to timothy, claiming 4 to 7 tons more hay in dry regions and strong yields in many states. Warrantied by Salzer with seed catalogue offer. Send 10 cents postage to John A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse Wisconsin for samples and nine other farm seeds.
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Salser
Ohio
Ind
Mich
Wis
Iowa
Ill
Kana
Nebr
Mont
Union
Salzer
John A. Salzer
LA Crosse
Effect of Rain on Buildings
Builders claim walls raised in rainy seasons gain strength while fast drying mortar becomes crumbly and weak. The discussion notes moisture affects bond and durability, with emphasis on proper curing to prevent weak binding in masonry.
Grain-O Food Drink Promotes Coffee Replacement
Try Grain-O the new grain based drink to replace coffee. Children and adults may drink it without injury and most who try it like it. Grain-O has a rich mocha like color but is made from pure grains and is gentle on delicate stomachs. Price 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Scarlet as Mourning Color and Universal Cures Adverts
A fragmented page blends notes on mourning customs in Brazil with patent medicine claims for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Piso’s Cure. It also references a theatre figure Beerbohm Tree, travel ads for California and Nickel Plate Road, and assorted quips, poems, and notices.
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Brazil
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Ayer
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N.H
Candi Pee
Carionma Fie Sroup Co
Cauirornia Fig Syrur Co
Cazriornia Fig Sykur Co
California Fig Syrup CO
GAN Francisos
Department of the Indor
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Monadnock
M. V. Moline
Merrill Blk
Detroit
D. Caven
Aso, Mich
James Grieve
Reed City
Government of Canada
Richter
Nickel Pinte Road
Papa
Bobbie
Edith
Puck
Lane’e
Beerbohm Tree
Emperor of
Germany
John A. Miller
Au Sable, Mich
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California
Agtition
Tada Chiléren
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York
Camplee
Aed
America
Japan
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Kai Spoes
Ja Inch
Fred Sel
Ie Rae Ork
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Or Anoh
St. Louis, Mo
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Rome
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John M. Smyth CO
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Nebraska
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