Long-ago life expectancy notes and centenarian tales
A fragmented survey traces life expectancy across eras and nations, cites U S examples like centenarians and near-centenarians in 1800s and early 1900s, lists names from Catherine Minor to Celia Carter, Joseph Davis, and others. It recalls Washingtons era, slavery, and census hints, ending with a roster of notable elderly figures and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kula
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Hagensrlans
Joseph Davis
Milwaukee
United States
Lincoln
Mount Vernon
Washington
Catherine Minor
Boston
Kentucky
Celia Carter
Flemingaburg
Maria Tomolke
Segualga Grande
Santa Clara
Cuba
Aho
Harlem
Canadian Fish Crop Prompts Record Prices and Debate
A garbled 1920s advertisement fragment claims Canada’s fish crop fetched nearly 50 million, surpassing the two year average by 18 percent. It references Cutleurn for Bore Honda and retiring in hot stirs, plus a mock ad about soap and toilet items. A political quip questions Senator Hokm’s achievements, noting he stayed home from Europe this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Costa
Cutleurn
Bore Honda
Honda
Dandelion Butter Color Sold In Stores For Decades
A harmless vegetable butter color labeled Dandelion has sold for 88 cents in drug stores and general stores for 60 years. The product, praised for its safety, remains a common kitchen staple with widespread use and steady demand.
Father of Eight Recovers From Nervous Prostration and Ills
Rochester man attributes recovery from nervous prostration, stomach trouble, and heart palpitations to Tanlac tonic. He details years of illness, sleepless nights, and muscle twitching before its use, then reports better appetite, sleep, and energy after starting Tanlac, urging others to try it. The advertisement praises Tanlac as a tonic made from roots and herbs with wide distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Taniac
Peter T. Cummene
Center Street
Innesota
Mar. Commens
New Chocolate Yeast Promises Health Boost Card
A letter touts C Y Chocolate Yeast as a cure for long stomach trouble and intestinal poisoning. It claims past doctors failed, but the product restores strength, appetite, and health, offering samples and a booklet by mailing a coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivor
St. Louie
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Christopher Columbus
Phow- Stinilay
India
Istie
Atiell
Sam
Israbant
Ted
Song
Muntia
G. 1
Martha Bradley
New York
Asbury Park
N. J
Woodlawn Farm
Monmouth County Almyhouse
John Morton
Quebec
Vermont
Met
Sarah Bosworth Branford
Hantford
Conn
John A. Stewart
New Fork
John 2, Voorhis
Board of Elections
New York ‘City
Hxra Macker
Oregon
Bprof
William #. Warren
Boston’ University
Chinnncay M. Depew
New York Central,railroad
James Brown Horvesham
Willigin Hy Folton
Georgia
George Whret
Brower
Joseph G. Cannon
Bank
Phonad Hardy
Carlotty
Ampreas
Maxico
George W
Winie
Henry A
Joe Gahran
CaEy
Williarete Felters
Oliver Wendel
Holrewes
Georges
Hokm
Timaelt
Europe
Maeninger
United Sieter
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co. Mig. Chemsta
Buffalo, N.Y
le Palllove
J. UW
Clarko
Druggisia
Mra. O
Naleon
Payat
Yasuty
Bis Balle St
Chiongas
Sterr
Fiat
Qapeeeeerer
Aldeus Beri Pepsin
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