American Woman Originated Hospital Ship Idea Preserved for Queen
A Chicago and Colorado woman, Mrs. Blow, daughter of Col. R. E. Goodell, originated the British hospital ship idea and was presented to Queen Victoria at her majesty’s expressed wish. The report notes her lead in entertaining, mainly in Leadville and Chicago, and mentions contemporaries Lady Randolph Churchill and Mrs. Ronalds of New York.
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Maine
Blow
Chicago
Colorado
Queen Victoria
Lady Randolph Churchill
Ronalds
New York
Col
R. E. Goodell
Joliet
Springfield
Paris
Dresden
Chicago Tribune
John Bunyan's Tomb and Pilgrim's Progress Legacy
The article notes John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's Progress, as a jailhouse writer in Bedford England. It describes his background as a tinker, soldier, and later a Baptist, highlighting his enduring religious liberty struggle.
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John Bunyan
Bedford
England
Bunyan
Bunhill Fields and Bunyan Tomb In London History
A London document notes Bunhill Fields burial ground where Bunyan rests beside notable figures such as Defoe and Fox. It mentions the Ancrest Records in custody of sewer minutes from Henry VIII and deeds to Northumberland House, now accessible via a planned public publication. It also reflects on writer’s cramp and men avoiding work.
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London
Tie
Bunhill Fields
Daniel Defoe
George Fox
Quakers
John Wesley
Bunyan
Ancrest
County Council of London
Metropolitan Board of Works
Commissioners of Sewers
Northumberland House
Charing Cross
Womanly Help From Mrs Pinkham Endorsed Locally
A Woman’s Why piece touts Mrs Pinkham’s method as the easiest cure for kidney derangements. It cites endorsements from the city’s mayor and postmaster and highlights many letters from readers printed in this paper. Mrs Pinkham offers free advice and lists her address in Lynn Massachusetts.
What Do the Children Drink Grain-O Grain-Q Pitch
An advertisement praises Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children offering Grain-O for health benefits and Grain-Q priced at 150 and 25c. The copy includes a Plato quote on generosity and a testimonial claiming Piso's Cure for Consumption cured pneumonia after doctors lost hope.
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Piso
M. F. McDowes
Conowingo, Md
Not a single infectious disease is known In Greenland
An old ad style item markets Jell O The New Dessert in four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. It urges purchase at grocers for 10 cents. Another line touts extreme rigor as a cure to arm everything against it.
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Nofam
Greenland
Burke
One Night Treatment for chapped hands with Cuticura
An old skin care remedy prescribes washing hands in hot creamy Cuticura soap then applying Cuticura freely. It advises wearing cut off kid gloves at night to keep treated hands exposed. Claims rapid relief for red rough dry fissured painful palms and nails when other options fail.
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Archie Young
1817
Oaks Avenue
West Superior
Wis
Swanson Rheumatic Care Co
E. Lake Street
Chicago
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Hall
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Toledo
Oho
Adidress
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Joan M. Amyth
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E. Omicag
U. A
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Plato
Central Passenger Association
Nickel Plate Road
St. Jacobs Oil
Utica
Casper Dietschler
Pembroke, Genesee Co
N. Y
Iticura
Porrin
Dave
Cuam
Boston
U.B. A
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