Nurse Truelove's New Year Gift in Morning Chronicle
The December 1767 London Morning Chronicle notes John Newbery publisher of the year and his promotional ad for Nurse Truelove's New Year Gift, offering free books to children at Bible and Sun in St. Paul’s Churchyard, with 2d binding. It cites Newbery using side ventures like Dr James Powder to market, and references Goody Two Shoes and a father’s death linked to fever and the powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Morning Chronicle
Nurse Truelove
St. Paul's Churchyard
John Newbery
James
Dawn and Leaves Across a Dreamlike Landscape
Vivid fragments describe dawn’s blue sky turning gray as stars fade and the day breaks, followed by reflections on falling leaves and the sleep wand motif across Eastern, Scandinavian, Irish, and Arabian folk tales. The prose blends nature vision with mythic sleep symbols and dawn’s bright arrival.
County Affairs Reports Multiple Probate and License Actions
County affairs lists numerous court orders including first and final accounts in estates of Joseph Stuckey and Martin Palmer, guardianships for Joseph Rupp and Christian Rupp, admission of Sophia Baun as insane, will probate for Lucy Seward, and various hearing dates in December 1914. It also notes marriage licenses for numerous couples in Archbold, Delta, Swanton, and Wauseon areas and real estate transfers in Pike and Swan Creek townships with minimal parcels and dollar deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Problite Court
Joseph Stuckey
Joseph Rupp
Christian Rupp
Martin
Palmer
Nelson E Bolles
Sophia Baun
Toledo State Hospital
Lucy Seward
S. C. Rothfuss
Eleanor K. Rothfuss
John W. Booker
Pike Township
Henry F. Davis
Les Kutzli
Anna Kutzli
Pettisville
Esther ‘A. Bloomer
George C
Good
Swan Creek Townsihy
Ae E. Ee
Nancy
Delta, C
L. ‘Blake
Belle Blake
Bassett Brindley
Kaley
Swanton
C. Hallett
Berhad
Charles M. McLaughlin
Otto A. Waldvogel
Yeager and
Sheffields
Archbold
Ivy A. Hite
Caney Berkebile
Eva
Ivy Sanderson
Swaston
Franklin H. Huyck
Cobe A. Bailey
Hibbard
Spring Hill
Hill
Origin of the Word Alcohol From Ancient Eyes Remedies
The term alcohol traces to a second century B C Egyptian eye salve made from antimony sulphide and burnt ingredients. In Arabic it became al kol and later alcohol, denoting a solvent or spirit. The word now links to drugs in fine powder as well as to wine’s spirit in the modern sense.
Farmer's Notebook Reflections on Frost and Drought
A Farmer's Notebook by E. D. Phelps contrasts frost and drought, noting how winter snow resembles dry spells, leaving soil hard and pale while hedgerows retain life. He describes ground impressions from past travels, pools of water, and a cowboy's pale earth, then observes color returning with mild moisture.
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Goodarth
Froett
Noél
Ike
E. D. Phelps
Measuring speed of light and curious daily life notes
A digest of early 20th century science and anecdotes explains light’s speed as 186000 miles per second using Jupiter and Earth eclipses. It recalls honest downtown diners paying fairly, a cigars arson joke turning real, and a dog license renewal in a humorous court exchange.
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Jupiter
Manure Fertilizer Value and Ohio Losses
Experiments show fertilizing value of manure from horses cattle hogs and sheep with totals for Ohio farms around 93 717 000. Approximately half the value is lost if manure decays for 3 months and farmers may waste about 50 000 000 yearly. The College of Agriculture offers help to reduce losses and improve savings on farm leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
College of Agriculture
Olive Tablets Claim to Aid Digestion and Liver
Thousands suffering stomach upset try Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid. Marketed as a non calomel remedy by Olive Tablets Company, Columbus, with olive color as a sign of purity. One or two tablets at bedtime promises quick relief and better appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Eawatde
Olive Tailet Company
Columbus
Help Wanted at Auditorium Toledo Promotes Theatrical Bargain
A Toledo Auditorium engagement features the play Help Wanted with Ida St Leon and a strong cast touring from Eastern cities. Prices reduced to 1.00 for best seats, first time under 2.00. Seats go on sale November 20 at 9 am. Also items on Leon Livingston and ego psychology and a military cadet inspection report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lait
New York
Auditorium Theatre
Toledo
Auditorium
New York City
Chicago
Ida St. Leon
Folly
Circus
Little Women” Fame
Lynn Pratt
Elsie Walters
Walter Lewis
M. 5. Goldaine
Anabel Neilson
Belle Courteny
Florence Burnsome
Alice Nevin
Herrold R. Scott
Trowbridge
Tramp
Leon Ray Livingston
Livingston
Geo
Sena Mere
Erie
Miss Trohoski
A-No. 1
Hearthstone Magazine
Musterole advertised for neuralgia and relief
An old musterole advertising claim promotes mustard-based ointment for neuralgia sore throats and various aches. It touts fast relief from pains in temples neck back joints and muscles, with prices from 25c to 2.50 and urges buyers to avoid imitations.
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Ee Musterole Company
Cleveland
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Jesus
Matt
God
Devil
Hell
Eljoseph
Robert Et
Bayriot
S Ayers
Aden
Paull
Grace Raycroft
Soemey
Seliepen
Amd
Cope
Buleau
Wabash
Portland Cement
Wabase
Portland Courses Co
Wiicas
Darrett
Mich
Orks
Stroh
Indiana
H. H. Yarnell
Waseson
Dp Cement Tile & Block Co
Elmira
Lyon
Lbr
de Payette
Metami Lumber Co
Metamora
H. G. Siac Swanton
Itt
Pleiades
Everett
Ireland
George A Iireetnd
Carpenter Fayette Ae
Otto W. Brace
Farmer
Defiance
Nellie Figg
Wauseon
Raymond R. Plummer
Napoleon
Machinist
Ora M. Yarrell
Delta
Benjamin F. Bowers
Archbold, O
Phebe Short
Common Pleas
Farmers & Merchants Bank Co
O'Neill
Sherwood and Sons
Bai
Ae Frank Kilmp
Benee Sork
Wei Alwool
Ditch
Work Dehn
Tama Seiden
Work
Abbey of
Thelema
Rabelais
William Henry Hudson
Abbey of Thelema
Portland
Oregon
Hanford
Farmer's Clubs
Jackson Farmer’s Club
Duluth
Jackson Club
Kerlain
Mray
Keller
Blida
Chio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Wageles
Pip Som
Jim Deep
The
Flames Fire Insurance Company
Pup
Harper’s Weekly
Dr. Edwards
Boston
Vance Thompson
Dutton
Ohio State University
George L. Wood
Ohio National Guard
Musterole
N. C. Walker
John R. St
Detroit
Michigan
A—Asesman
Oxweld
Acetylene CO
Golden Sun
America
Orient
Japan
Ceylon
Dept. T
Tiedtee Bros.co
Ube
Toni Dhmirvet
McNulty & Stiff, Propra
Glenwood Avenue
Toledo, Ohio
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