Endorsement for Coen's Kidney Pills by Justice of the Peace
A. M. Light of Rolla Missouri, a Justice of the Peace and member of Knights of Pythias, endorses Coen's Kidney Pills. He cites personal experience with kidney medicines and recommends their use. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box from Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
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Justice of the Peace
A. M. Light
Rolla
Knights of Pythias
Missouri Brigade
Coen
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Rowing Cycle Promises At Home Rowing Without Boat
An advertisement claims a device called Rowing Cycle lets a rider enjoy rowing without a boat. It also touts cures for fits Shakes St Vitus Dance and nervous diseases by Dr Kline's Great Bee Restorer. A $2 trial battle and treatise is offered from Dr H R Kline Sd 931 Arch St Philadelphia PA.
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St. Vitus
Kline
H. R. Kline
Tomahawk Found In Oak Log Near Chester Vermont Relic
Farmer Charles North uncovered an Indian tomahawk embedded ten inches inside an oak log near his Summit area home. The weapon bore rust but remained intact with an inscription reading Peter Snow Gen Stark's Army 1777 white squaw and a fox drawing with eagle feathers. The log, felled last winter, likely trapped the weapon as wood grew around it. Gen John Stark led New Hampshire militia to Bennington in 1777.
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Chester
Charles North
North
Peter Snow
Gen. Stark
Stark
Meat or Cereals A Question of Interest to All Careful Persons
A discussion on diet contrasts vegetarianism with eating starchy cereals and white bread. It argues that overconsumption of partly cooked grains irritates the bowels, while Grape Nuts provides pre-digested starch aiding blood and tissue formation and mental strength. It promotes the product and mentions reading The Road to Wellville.
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Wellville
Luxury and saving habits in France noted by Flora McDonald Thompson
Flora McDonald Thompson in Harper's Bazar observes rising luxury in England and France. She cites post office savings banks in France, allowing deposits from one franc and withdrawals anywhere, noting servants and families often rely on savings to support relatives.
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Caisse D’epargne
Livret de la Caisse D’epargne
Savings Bank Book
France
Livret’de la Caisse D’epargne
le Chambre
Flora McDonald” Thompson
Harper's Bazar
Living Example Shapes a Child’s Truth and Honor
A 19th century admonition argues that children learn by watching their parents. Teaching honesty and temperance requires personal example. Wealth is not despised but must be earned without harm and treated as a trust.
Miniature eye portraits draw New York society
A new craze brings eye miniatures to Fifth Avenue society after a society matron’s London trip. An artist who painted the Countess of Warwick’s eyes is invited to the U.S. to work all summer. The process avoids dress up and requires true likeness to remain meaningful.
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Vist
England
Countess of Warwick
Fifth Avenue Society
London
New York Press
Vienna to Elevate Dressmaking via Free Education Course
Vienna plans a high level dressmaking course funded by the Ministry of Education. The program covers pattern making bookkeeping and legal knowledge for managing a large dressmaking establishment. Applicants must complete three years of apprenticeship and classes run in the evenings.
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Vienna
Paris
Ministry of Education
New York Tribune
Avoiding Tactful Introductions in Social Encounters
The New York Journal notes that praising a person before introductions can stifle conversation. When introducing someone like Nellie, overblown remarks paralyze even witty speakers. A brief, natural approach lets both parties choose topics and discover shared interest.
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Nellie
New York Journal
France In Her System Of Finance And Economy
A study of France's financial framework and overall economic system. The piece outlines how public finance, taxation, and state intervention shape economic activity, aiming to explain the relationship between government policy and market operations within the French economy.
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France
The Frank Person and Selfish Rhetoric
A critique of self righteous speakers who claim truth as a veil for personal prejudice. The piece contrasts spiritual pride with civic duty, noting hypocrisy in airing thoughts while concealing others for societal harmony.
Fashion notes on hats gowns and jewelry trends
A survey of season trends highlights bold ribbons, Panama hats with Roman stripes, polka dotted foulards, and decorative hemstitching. Wide waistlines, voile wraps, and white stockings with colored figures appear, along with jewelry motifs like grapes and pearl clusters.
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Japan
America
Women and Health Charm Through Lydia E Pinkham
An advertisement extols healthful charm of a bright woman and promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments including headaches backaches irregularities and nervous distress. Customer letters from New York praise the remedy and invite consultations with Mrs. Pinkham in Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Cuticura Remedies Help Child with Eczema Eye Issue
Mrs. Frank Abbott recalls a long journey seeking help for her daughter’s eczema and eye infection. After visiting four doctors and nearly losing the eye, she used Cuticura Remedies costing $1. Three days brought great improvement. in a week all sores disappeared, though eyesight could not be restored.
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Oswego
Doftor No. 4
Frank Abbott
Fulton, Oswego Co
Roller skates invented by Plympton in 1863
The article notes that Plympton developed roller skates in 1863, marking an early milestone in personal ground transportation and the history of skating devices.
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Plympton
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8Th Avenue
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15Th Street
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Kham
Lymn
Mass
Fycee
Ham
Ety
Eli Wynn
Ing M. de
Book Publishing House
Leonard Street
Ancie Egypt
H Capital
N.Y
Cutiura
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Boston
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