Eruptions Treated By Humoral Theory
Eruptions including eczema and pimples are said to arise from humors whether inherited or due to defective digestion and assimilation. Drying medicines are warned as dangerous. the remedy is to take proper measures to restore balance and health.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills in 19th century ad
Blood cleansing tonic boasts cures for pimples and skin troubles with testimonials. Claims permanent cure for J. G. Hines of ocsema and Miss Alvina Walter of Algona Wisconsin, with many more endorsements.
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J. G. Hines
Alvina Walter
Garsaparina
Art of batting the ball by meeting the ball in front
The article cites Roger Bresnahan on hitting technique, stressing confidence and eye, staying close to the plate, and meeting the ball early to drive it where desired. It notes rise and drop balls, stepping into pitches, and targeting left or right field by meeting the ball before it crosses the plate.
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Roger Bresnahan
Illustrated Sporting News
T Hough
Man’s Sudden Gift Sparks Church Attendance Debate
A Chicago Post report recalls a man who started giving to the church regularly only after a generous moment. He explains his business training makes him seek value, noting that if $100 more could be found, he would attend both morning and evening services.
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Chicego Post
Glass making machine blows giant glass blooms
A new Lubbers machine at the American Window Glass Company plant in Alexandria Indiana blows glass blooms up to thirty inches in diameter and nineteen feet long. Invented by John A. Lubbers of Allegheny Pa the device aims to replace hand blowing, with patents pending on some parts and installation planned across all forty one plants. Skilled workers guard secrecy as thousands are invested and blowers shift out of the trade. The better glass blowers earn from 50 to 1000 a month.
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John A. Lubbers
Allegheny
Alexandria
Ind
American Window Glass Company
Lubbers
Weatinghouse
Pittsburg
Planta
New York World
Navy Department
Atlantic
Pacific
Ehip
Landaman
Harper's Weekly
New Rich Woman Promotes Russian Tea Urn Social Entry
A New York social climber hosts a reception to showcase a samovar, a brass embossed tea urn from Russia. Guests laugh at her pride in calling the device a reservoir while insisting it is a tea urn.
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Flore
New York
Russia
Book Agent Patient With Spinal Injury
A resident physician notes a patient identified as John Jones who arrived recently in the out-patient department. The observer records the man did not reveal his occupation and that the injury concerns the base of the spine. The entry ends with the line Put him down as a book agent.
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John Jones
Shiladelphia Presa
Quite a Family Help in Old New York Humor
A humorous exchange about economizing and self manicure unfolds in a New York Sun style quip. A newlywed responds to her husband with wit about self-reliance in grooming. The joke hinges on the wife reading her husband's old love letters and remarking how much he has changed.
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Mra
John
New York Sun
Two of a Kind Luce If There’s Anyone I Detest More
In Cansell's London Journal a sharp quip contrasts a man forever talking shop with a woman constantly talking shopping. The exchanges lampoon social clichés and the tiresome habit of overtalk.
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Luce
Cansell
London Journal
Trumpet Calls And Moral Warnings In A Rustic Rhetoric
A fragmented sermon like text urges the reader to seek virtue over glittering generalities. It rails against iniquity and says true worth comes from moral action not empty promises. It laments easy excuses, notes hard truths about temperance, family life, and the afterlife.
American Seamen Object to Petty Officers Placed Over Them
A Harper's Weekly summary notes widespread desertion in the U S Navy amid a reform program. It cites recruiters, incubator ships, foreign sailors in petty ranks, unstable assignments, and crew ration issues as factors driving discontent and desertions.
Milk trade revolution claimed by patent process
A fragment discusses a claimed invention to alter milk production in France using a patent process. Water is drawn into a milk extract and converted back by seven parts water to one part milk essence. Attributed to De Just of Boston and a German inventor.
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Lovention
France
de Just
Boston
Duke's Visit Sparks Creditors Dodging Talk
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of a duke in the country and creditors being dodged, with unclear context and missing details. The readable items point to a travel-related note about expectations or maneuvers to avoid financial claims.
Peruna touted as cure for la grippe in early ad text
A long testimonial montage promotes Peruna as effective against la grippe, describing a widespread epidemic described as the grip. It quotes several named individuals, including Mrs. Fred Weinberger of Albany County New York and Judge Horatio J. Goss of Hartwell Georgia, asserting relief or cure after Peruna use. The piece ends inviting readers to write to Dr. Hartman for free advice.
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Fred Weinberger
Westerlo
Albany County
N. Y
James R. Guill
Omaha
Neb
J. BR. Guill
Abraham Lincoln
Silas
Lincoln
S. Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Mies
Alice M. Dressler
N. Bryant Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
la Grippe
Jean Cowgill
Griswold Opera House
Troy
Aubrey Stock Co
Horatio J. Goss
Hartwell, Ga
H. J. Goss
Renas Quips on Wives as Sam Praises Mules
A humorous exchange cited by the Chicago News has Renas asking about experience with wives and Sam replying he has raised mules, cluing a rural or cocky dialogue. The line reflects regional speech and social banter.
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Nebbal
Renas
Sam
Chicago News
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure for Catarrh
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of Cumyey & Co. Toledo Ohio offers one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Gleason witnesses. Testimonials offered free. Also promotes Fords Family Pills.
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Ono
City OF
Toledo
Locus County
Faark J. Chavey
F. J. Cumyey &Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleasos
Notary Public Hall
Tree
F.J. Chiasy & CO
O ‘Be
Finil
Mistake In a Street Car
A man who had given up his seat on a street car nudges a friend who keeps his seat. A standing woman confronts him saying she is a lady. He apologizes and clarifies he mistook her for a woman. Portland Oregonian.
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Portland Oregonian
Coffin prices rise but mortality falls among locals
The Shanghai Times notes a striking link between soaring coffin costs and a sharp drop in local Chinese deaths. It claims people cannot afford to die at current undertaking rates, implying financial barriers influence mortality figures.
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Shanghai Times
Remarkable Farm Tools and Seeds Highlighted by Farmer
A short note outlines a farmer using a wide range of tools and seeds to improve crops. It mentions many items and the idea of repeating efforts to achieve better yields, noting costs and practical farming steps.
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Lee
Asa
Ter Food Co
F.C. L
The Happiest Man in the Roan World
A fragmentary line from an Atlanta Constitution item shows a speaker exclaiming about happiness and a man named Mary Tom, with dialect heavy phrasing and partial quotation about eating and time. The readable text captures a folkloric tone and regional speech without full context.
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Mary Tom
Atlanta
Sure Sign Count and Worth Quip in Philadelphia Press
A playful quip from the Philadelphia Press notes a speaker asking about true worth and affection. The item reflects a light, tongue in cheek moment as a social aside. The phrase hints at a perceived obsession with numbers and value in a romantic context.
Effective Cleaning Method for Stained Bottles
A water bottle that is stained or dirty should be cleaned by adding a few tea leaves and a tablespoonful of vinegar, then shaking well. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. If stains persist, let the tea and vinegar sit for several hours and use a bottle brush as needed.
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