No-To-Bac Sold As Cure In Asheville Telegram
A 1894 Asheville tale claims No-To-Bac cures tobacco use in a boy who started at age three and in his father after twenty years of chewing. Testimonials from J C Fogleman and H L Hawkins appear, with a note that all druggists back the guaranteed cure or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Fogleman
Asheville
N.C
Pelham’s
J. O. Fogleman
Buxton
Fogleman
Pelham's Pharmacy
Patton Avenue
N. Y
Pethaw
H E
J.C. Fogleman
Hawkins
Solomon
N. C
Pelm Pharmacy
Hls. Hawkins
America
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
New York
Indiana Mineral Springs
Indiana
A. L. Thomas
Lord & Thomas
North Carolina
Frugal romance ends in bicycle budgeting
A playful tale shows Mise Effie calculating to be economical by buying a bicycle to save carfare shoe leather and postage. Mr Longhed jokes that walking saves money too as Tommy interrupts with a bill dispute over bicycle bloomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Effie
Sis
Tommy
Mr. Longhed
British War Trophies at Watervliet Arsenal
Seventy six captured British guns are arrayed around the Watervliet Arsenal flagstaff. Many trophies show weathering and dated marks from Saratoga 1777. Notable pieces include a 24-pounder howitzer with Saratoga marks and inscriptions, and 12-pounders bearing regal mottos and officer names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Watervielt Arsenal
United States
Saratoga
A. Schatch Facit
Lord George Sackville
Her Majesty
Troy Press
Imitation of Gold Made From Copper and Antimony
A new imitation of gold is produced from ninety four parts copper and six of antimony with small magnesium and carbonate of lime during melting. It reportedly keeps its color, closely resembles gold, and coats at about one shilling per pound.
Man Plays Plano Better Than Woman In Curious Posture
A brief note describes a man outperforming a woman at a piano plane game, remarking on his skill while noting that his coats tails remain closed as he sits, avoiding any showy display.
Camels Used for Farm Work in Southern Russia
Vice Consul Smith reports an experimental camel plowing project near Kiev as a cheaper option amid poor harvests and low grain prices. Eighteen camels are employed on an estate, with feeding costs reduced by dispensing oats, and each animal costs between £6 and £7 including transport from Orenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex Downs
Russia
Smith
Kieif
Orenburg
Kieff
London Daily News
Chicago transit line and old papers recall era
A Lake street bridge omnibus route led to Ulrich's Hotel on Ringgold Place now Twenty second street. A newspaper named Song America later founded the Chicago Times, and another paper titled Rising Generation was printed near Thirty sixth Street.
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Lake Street Bridge
State Street
Ulrich’s Hotel
Ringgold Place
Twenty-second Street
America
Chicago Times
Sixth Street
Germany to bottle drugs by shape to prevent poisoning
A proposed German law aims to compel internal use medicines to be sold in round bottles and externally used preparations in hexagonal bottles. The rule seeks to reduce poisoning risks and guide consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Cure Ads
An assortment of old advertisements and health claims. Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents. Piso's Cure for Consumption advertised from Buffalo New York with date references. Also assorted quips about habits and superstitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. M.A
Nencos St
Buffalo
New York
Too Thirsty to Talk Joke Gag Quip
The New York Press quotes a witty domestic exchange about a husband’s silence after a late night. A mother-in-law notes morning chatter, the wife retorts that he is mum and dry. The item captures a sharp urban quip in brief form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
World`s Columbian Exposition public value and fig syrup praise
The piece extols the World's Columbian Exposition as valuable for showcasing mechanical arts and medicinal progress. It asserts Syrup of Figs as a superior laxative and cites eminent physicians praising advances. A Philadelphia haberdasher adds a boast about his handkerchiefs.
Wabash R R Announces Denver Meeting Fare Plus Fee
National Educational Association gathers in Denver from July 5 to 13, 1895. Wabash Railroad offers one fare round trip plus a $2 membership fee. For details on trains, rates, and routes contact any Wabash representative or Crane, General Passenger and Tickets Agent, St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Railroad
Denver
Wabash R. R
Crane
Gen’'s Pass. & Tkt. Agt
St. Louis
Five Thousand Books Guide by The Ladies' Home Journal
The Ladies' Home Journal offers an illustrated booklet titled Five Thousand Books, a guide to top reads across departments. Expert selectors from New York Boston and Philadelphia choose 1600 leading authors with clear comments, promoting a home library plan and affordable book purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Reading
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Rates Run on Certificate Near Nickel Plate Road
A certificate rate is listed near the Nickel Plate road term Mass and Starthord Connecticut, dated the sixth, tied to the Southern Baptist tint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Nickel Plate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Pierce
Kennedy
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury
Mass
Ian Ae
Moldavia
Moldau
Ational Educational Association Meeting
Denver, Volo
Pe., Canten, M
Arabia
Nickel Road
Colombia
Columbus
Maur Tee DE Kee
Jonn
Beecham
BF. Allen Co
Oka
Poakta
Feslia
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