Gondolas on the Thames in Charles I’s era
The passage notes growing use of gondolas on the Thames during the reign of Charles I. Pepys mentions the king’s new pleasure boat and imported gondolas from Venice. Five years earlier only one gondola existed. by now the number has increased, with gondoliers and ornate boats entering London's river life.
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Thames
Charles I
Pepys
Kijng
Davenant
Venice
Lonion
Aontele
An Ohio Fruit Dealer Credits Kidney Cure in 40 Years
An Mentor Ohio fruit dealer cites a 40 year kidney trouble cure by Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes severe backache and urinary issues improved after three boxes. Also recounted is a Monticello hotel anecdote about a nervous lodger and a thunderous shoe drop causing a startled scene.
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iSitney Justus
Mentor
Dean
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Monticello
Ble
Tadianapelis News
To Be a Successful Wife My Health a Key Study
Mrs Brown shares a wife centered health tale urging mothers to guard against ill health. A testimonial claims Dr Mra Porta Lydian Pinkhany Vegetable Compound rebuilt vitality, cured inflammation and womb issues, and rekindled a husband’s affection after three months.
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Ninne
Lowes
Citas
W. Grown
Cadar Terrace
Hot Ryrings
Ark
Mothera Clash
Soap Tree of Algeria Aims at Large Scale Soap Manufacture
Washington reports German General Guenther describes an Algerian soap tree (Bapindus utilis) with soap yielding fruit used to produce large scale gentile soap. The plant grows on Mount Rochet slopes, with fruit maturing in year six and yielding 55 to 220 pounds. Extraction via water or alcohol could make saponaceous material, positioning Algeria for commercial soap production.
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Beale
Guenther
Brankfort-on-the-Main
Germany
Department
Coneree
Algeria
Washington
New York Herald
Tint Rotey
Lower ‘California
Castile
Conaul Guenther
Japan
China
India
Dodd's Kidney Pills Promoted For Rheumatism Relief
An article from Bar City presents testimonials for Dodd's Kidney Pills claiming cure and relief from rheumatism and acute conditions. It credits kidney health with uric acid removal and notes Mr Church of the American Waltham Watch Company as a noted innovator.
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Bar City
Henley
Hewler
Deed Dodd
Dod
Mr. Church
American Waltham Watch Company
Care of the Hair in Wartime Hygiene Advice
Care of the hair advice notes shampoos in wartime are injurious and recommends frequent brushing, absolute cleanliness, washing with a variety of sap solutions, and thorough rinsing. It warns against leaving last rinse water in the ears as it irritates the skin and prevents proper pores.
Fragmentary Local Note On A Shifting Conversation
The passage depicts Manuel the poet debating fate with his wife as a mail carrier appears. A circular from a safe deposit company is mentioned, and a man bangs at a door, adding a tense moment to the scene.
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Manuel
On Safe Deposit Company
Hen Foot Powder Claim in Local Ad
An old newspaper ad promotes a product called Hen's Foot Powder for foot pain and swelling. It claims to ease aching feet, tighten steps, and cure conditions related to sore shoes. The maker or seller is listed as Allen, located in Le Roy, New York.
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Allen
le Roy
X.Y
Winston’s Soorgrra Aradh fer CHET rm jaorh roftens the amma
Crastdes im Spire see thet straw pens dreamin ivas in bhone and dar tewas amd as for Mar wphia Badas x of mt pienning Green Ani ei Ann, neighbor heads, Phin day Evening Post
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Bhone
Dar Tewas
Mar
Farm Gate Designs and Early Wheat Practices Featured
Readable items discuss gate designs with wheels and a farm use gate, plus practical notes on early wheat field preparation. The article also weighs root crops versus silage value and notes on cotton seed meal for cattle feeding during summer heat.
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Pashire
Alfalfa and Fence Post Preservation in Orchard Care
Alfalfa is debated for orchard use due to deep rooting and high nutrient needs. if soil is enriched, it may establish, otherwise it is best avoided. Preserve fence posts with copper sulfate or gas tar. both require effort but extend post life. The article also notes US fruit prominence, especially apples, with strong production and market value.
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Reara
Thorne
Yenra
Steady Decline in Illiteracy Across Decades Noted
The census report shows illiteracy dropping from 13.3 percent in 1830 to 10.7 percent in 1900. The decline is sharpest among African Americans, with literacy rising from 57.1 percent in 1890 to 85 percent in 1900. Native whites also improve, especially in the South, where Georgia lowers its illiteracy from 28.2 percent in 1880 to 11.9 percent in 1900.
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United States
George
Gulf States
Georgia
Peruna Endorsement Letter From Senator Butler
A Washington letter quotes Senator M C Butler praising Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. The note asserts Peruna as a catarrh remedy and invites readers to write Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio for free medical advice.
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M. CO. Butler
Caroline
Washington, D.C
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Elopement at Summer Hotel Sparks Hushed Wedding
A clerk at a summer hotel facilitates a quiet elopement for a bride seeking privacy and minimal exposure. The couple requests no publicity as they proceed with a simple ceremony away from public view.
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Bride
Treemmh
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Hesdy
Boot
Manitoba
Montreal Herald
Himnelf
Scott
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Ria
New York
Europe
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Alter
Abe
HeileeNe
Philadelphia Ledger
Teang Power
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Seem Carolina
M. C. Butler
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