Army Vet Credits Pink Pills for Recovery from Ataxia
Samuel R. Jordan of New Portland Maine recounts severe Lovomotor Ataxia after Civil War service. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with returning leg sensation and mobility from crutches to walking unaided, praising the remedy's potency and warning against imitations. He says health and vigor returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Samuel R. Jordan
New Portland
Maine
Alf Parlin
Madison
Dr Williams
Walliams’ Medicine Company
Serenectactys N.Y
Williams MedCo
Fortune on Their Words and Headdresses in Dutch Society
Dutch women often wear elaborate headgears carrying their fortunes, with many heirlooms dating to the seventeenth century. These costly pieces are prized keepsakes and owners refuse to part with them under any circumstances.
The Smallest Watch and Canons Still in Use
The smallest watch in the world, completed by Bombay jewelers, measures as small as a two anna bit and features a jewelled lever movement and a fully compensated chronometer balance. Canoes made in Canada are shipped to England, while a new craft called canors becomes common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Canada
England
Bao
Phael
Angelo
Stubens
Twell
Lookiell
Collal Company
Thrankiin
New York
Rooster Defeats Hawk in Lively Petersburg Duel
James Coleman of Petersburg West Virginia raises game cocks and witnessed his Irish gray rooster battle a marauding hawk for five minutes. The bird turned, dodged a strike, then drove the hawk back with decisive gaffed kicks, fatally wounding the predator and ending the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Coleman
Petersburg
W. Va
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Coleman
Harnzyard
Tod
CANAIgre Cropa In Arizona Ridge Toward New Cotton Substitutes
A garbled yet readable summary notes Canaigre becomes a significant crop in Arizona and Texas as cotton declines. It discusses profit, yields, and farming adaptation with mentions of costs, supply, and agricultural department advice from Washington. Also included is a German account of the Star Spangled Banner origin crediting a Dane named Marker who designed the flag in Philadelphia during the Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesi
Arizonta
Texas
Perenh
Dtae Doe Am Tyre
Rene
POPS
Gazette
Alemand
Camaigee
Aericalturdal
Washington
Marker
St Croix
Danish West Indies
Philadelphia
Oriskany
States of the Union
Captain Marker
Farmer Traps Man After Owl Kills Turkey
A farmer traps and captures a thief after an owl kills a turkey in the yard. The captured man is sold to a dime novel collector who cannot tame the owl, leaving the owl as a stuffed relic. A Chicago woman is noted for collecting skulls, seen as a decadent fad in modern society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendtry
Chicago
Queen Catherine's Taste for Tobacco Named Herbe de la Reine
In 1572 Catherine de Medici received a box of powdered tobacco leaves and grew fond of chewing and snuffing it. The herb was popularly called herbe de la reine in France for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine de Medici
France
la Reine
The Dutch Bonnet Trend and New Summer Fashions
Readers see a detailed discussion of the Dutch bonnet and its versatile styling. Modifications include uprisings of feathers, front and side flower clusters, and adjustable placements to suit head shape while remaining fashionable.
Annexation talk recalls Knights of Malta and Cuba ties
The piece recalls a 30 to 40 year old movement to attach Cuba to the United States and a secret group named the Sons of Malta led by a Grand Ziaticuticus. It notes humorous titles, initiation ceremonies, and later fundraising for charitable uses, with Secretary Morton once involved. It also mentions various unrelated 19th century ads and opinions on medicines and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Ziaticuticus
Morton
Cuba
United States
Sons of Malta
Knights of Malta
Quack Purveyors Peddle Odd Remedies and Odd Claims
A Kansas City Journal item mocks sensational patent medicine lore and odd cures. The notice features claims about Trilby reading, a Teething remedy, and a Feverish list of nostrums. It mentions Queenie Foote in Fort Wayne joining an order, a child teething salve, and a mock Osage feather bed anecdote.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joan Carte&Sons
Iowa
Fazion
Inter-Ocean
Vsh
Daares
Guadpure
Chigec Po News
BNK
Jae Laiest
Frills
Seortey Pure
FJ Cheney & CO
Toledo
F J Thoney
Wat & Treax
Edo
Waronu
Kisxan & Marvin
Hall
Chauncey Depew
California
Chicago Seate Co
Vto
Phoebe Couzine
James Arr
Cee
Erinthon
Queenie Foote
Fort Wayne
Order of Maccabees
Mr. Wixson
Stillwater
Townsend
Upward, Wis
Kendals
Europe
Kansas City Journal
Door
Dr Pierce
Hnee
Dr. Ooo
W.wn. U. Chica
Bed Or
Dvier & Mamphiet Free
Ishamton
N. Y
St. Jacobs
Mra Rebt Sampson
Rogers Park
Schrage
Mra Della Benner
Swanson RC Co
Aly
Alfred W. Stevens
Caldwell
Ohio
Bouggiete
Mitt
ELY Brothers
Warren
Nieta
Lambe
Chicago House Wrecking CO
Aermotor
Clie
Wee
Eto
Eneraparville Amd
Delvercu
Thiall
Faye den Vett
Jaereeane
IRCO
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