Umbrella lore and a rheumatism cure tale
The piece threads odd observations on umbrella use and superstition with a Salem editor’s tale of Rheumatism. It notes changing owners of umbrellas, carrying on the arm or side, and a rainy day omen, ending with a humorous letter about feeding Rheumatism three daily meals of St Jacob’s Oil.
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Quatiana
Ik Se
Marria
Sam
The
Salem
Mass
St. Jacops
Lepavoug
Jacobs Oil
Tice
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Francisaper
Old Fulrbags
Noble Hill
Jeff
Boru
Theo
Sweet potatoes fertilizer and home economy tips
A Mississippi farmer criticizes the desire for easy living and recommends wood ashes as a base fertilizer for sweet potatoes, notes chestnut flour as a cheaper wheat substitute in Southern Europe, and offers storage and ventilation advice for flour and clothing. It also covers horse care, diuretics cautions, and garment airing to remove odors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Europe
Tribune
Queer Foods of New York Healthily Mixed Imports
The piece surveys ethnic food shops in New York, noting smoked Pomeranian goose at 25 cents a pound, Spanish dried meats, extensive French meat departments including horse flesh and Lyons sausages, shark fins from China at 3.50 a pound, dried oysters and bird s nest imported from China, with nests priced up to 25 a pound and bird nest deemed a luxury. lion flesh and heart reportedly tested in Algeria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pomerania
Lyons
China
John Chinaman
Mott Street
Constant Cheret
Algeria
Spring Fever and Patent Remedies in 19th Century Ads
A collage of anecdotes and quotes about spring malaise and cures from patent medicine ads. Mentions Dr Guysett’s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla, Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets, and Worxip’s Dispensary pamphlets. Includes testimonials from Mrs. J C Hemperson and Ray Isaac Augustin, with references to various newspapers and physicians.
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Guysett
Roseut B. Barron
Dayton
Ohio
J.C Hemperson
Cleveland
Ohia
Pierce
Unusual: Henson Bright's disease cure tale in Rochester
A lengthy feature recounts J B Henson M D's dramatic recovery from Bright's disease after using Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. The piece cites medical experts, corroborating letters from Rochester officials and physicians, and claims widespread inquiries sparked by the doctor’s testimony.
Kidney cures and patent medicines in late 19th century ads
A fragmented mock article reviews testimonials for Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It mentions Dr J. B. Henson, a Rochester rector, and cites various advertised remedies, pills, dyes, and axle grease amid a stream of notices and promotional claims.
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Lydia FE
Pinkham
Western Avenue
Yymm
Mass
Dr. Benson
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Lymm, Mass
Lydia Kepinesam
Dr Bulls
G. W. Simmons & Son
Cam
Boston
United States
Feiten
Maes
Superior Water Co
Lamon & Son
Mall
Beeten
Muse
Sloan
Phila
Malifor
C.E. Dela
Queer Food
Times
Philadelphia
John McGrath
Christtas Street
Jacobs
Joston Globe
Yoto
World
Woxip
Agarin
Kalfo
Arotnimea
Araminta Gushington
Mga
Icular
New York Graphic
Rochester
Utua Herald
Brinny
William J. Coughlan
Bumerville
Masa
Anys
City Hospital
Wat Haur
Haxu
War Capica
Forore
Herald
Cleveland, C
Henson
Hope
Foote
St. Paul’s Church
Revere
Bright
America
Busent
Comibon
Hanton Himeself
No TT
Warner
New Orleans
New York State Board of Health
A Lattimore
Heaton
HOH, Warner & Co
Rowneston, NY
Pelllye Gennieston
Warners
J B. Heston, M. D
Roourston
N Y
Birs
Enion
H. H. Warner & Co
Democrat and Chronicle
J. B. Henson
H.H. Warner & Co
C. R. Parsons
Rohhester
Pemene
Onion and Advertiser
W. D. Savant
Monroe County
Edward A. Frost
Eenare
Monroe Mn
Daniel T. Hunt
M. Davy
Congress
Sails
Moncax
Monroe Co
Wrram SmLeyx
Ceit Rowzzy
Monroeunty
Jane Yas Voonnra
Chan Yes BE
Fivonm
University
Living Church
Chicago
Tsnaru Foote
St. Paul's Church
N. Y
Cragin & Co
Westrn
Estern Avenue
Lynn
Frazer
Rowan
Isaac Thompson
Drugeists
Wells, Richardson
Dairymen of
Wells, Richardson & CO
W. Th. & Cos
Burlington, VI
Temperance Revolution
Madlisen Street
Chlengs
Wilbur
A.B. Wilboie
Heston
Queen City Suspender Company
Cineelanati
Rose
Queen City Suspender Os
Jana
Okte
PITTS
Ontatara
Aprondatalaeus
Black Hawk
Porte
Hee Lee
Magee
Dwiaut
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Fwileam Millsson
MING
Warren St
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Ee Boroton
Bangor
Demorest
W. Jennings Demorest
4Th Street
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
G.t. A
Pearl Ie
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Peart
Ingray
Ingean
Harn
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A. Y. Banes
A. M. Saxton
Jomn CG
CaLtuoum
Bankers
JA. Pines
Josxru
Aultman & Taylor
Easil
Wistrax Novelty Co
Desplaings
S. Notions
Caxy, Fulton & CO
Soba Summer &T
Oldest
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BayLirs
Dubuque
Hasens
Wullie Alsale
Wabashaw
Dr. Chase
Addreas Chase 'Pube Co
Toledo
Araseri
Terprise Carriageco ,Cin
Aopms
DUY
Addy
Hallettsé Co
Portland
LNG Coe
Yonge & Co
Waantad
True É& Co
Augusta
Eerites Ditson & An
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Mpelssohn
Mozart Carole
Zach
Beethvoven
Handel
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Ritter
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Guilmette
Lyon & Healy
Oliver Ditson & Co., & CO
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Fauy
Voltaic Belt CO
Marshall, Mior
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