Hangman Peters Dead and a Noted Explorer Remembered
Reports in Berlin papers recall Karl Peters the African explorer as a celebrated figure once dubbed Hangman Peters. The article notes his dangerous ventures, sanctuary in England, and later public reception in Germany, plus a later rise as a governor candidate and a high-profile career highlighted by a dramatic maritime achievement. It references shipbuilding feats and a violent episode involving a railway and the police, ending with a plug for Peters Famous top Creams at P Anderson Refreshment Rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
Karl Peters
Ta Anpouond
Berlin
Afeiva
Etl
England
Enalien
Annan
Remedy for neuralgia and headache touted with tonics
An old advertisement claims a tonic blend relieves headaches neuralgia and rheumatic pain by stimulating nerves and organs. It promotes tonics and early medicine ingredients as a universal cure with claims of nerve support and general vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visa
Tyne
Cnet
Davee
Emsity
Jeito Leo Vo Bookel
Cure for Backache and Kidney Ailments Advertised
A promotional testimonial claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills relieve back pain and kidney issues. The ad cites a Sydney address for Fowter-McClellan Co and urges readers to obtain DOAN'S, with price listed as 4/9 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Dinamo
Down
Bastads
Will
Killaworra Streat
Sue Paln
Tan
Fowter-McClellan Co
Pit Breez
Sydney
Doan's
The Automatic Soldier and Its Potential in War
A Genie engineer has patented an automatic soldier device: a steel cylinder sunk in the ground with a wireless mechanism launching a movable inner cylinder that fires 400 shots outward. Analysts suggest such devices could defend positions and disrupt infantry, while concerns about destruction and ethics accompany wartime use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Sean Y
Abe
Mather
Borazel Home Remedy Ad Claims Quick Skin Relief
An OCR fragment advertises Borazel as a home remedy for pimples lips burns rashes and skin irritations with claims of rapid relief after a few applications. It mentions treatments for bald warmth burns and says to bathe then apply. The ad directs readers to Sever Fat & Co Chemists and a Gloucestate chemist for purchase and postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat & Co
A. C. Lester
The Magic Wool Product Promises Quick Comfort
Misread ad fragment touts Magic Wool as a remedy with etheric claims and quick relief. It mentions a product marketed as Wonder Wool with a formal price, packaged for chemists and stores, and lists brand-like features without clear evidence.
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Falconer Market
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Walla
Telp
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Amd
Leen
Liverpool
P. Anderson
Introdirose International Harvester Co
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JM ‘Crimshaw
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Royal Hotel
Bill Foster
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G. N. Shah
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Caren’ State
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CREAR
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Hodeco
Eas
Goa
Camden
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