State Cures Lepers Promoted in Louisiana Assembly
A medical report from the leper house of Louisiana claims six of sixty one inmates have been practically cured in two years. The facility includes cottages, a surgical building, and a Catholic church. Four to six Sisters of Charity have cared for all needs for thirteen years, none infected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Assembly
State of
Louisiana
Louisiania
Sisters of Charity
Lave
Side Lights on History Fires and Persecution in New Salem
Cocton Mather 3 spurred anti witchcraft actions in New Salem. He vowed to improve the situation, prompting some leading citizens to proceed with burning fires, driven by a misunderstanding of his remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocton Mather 3
New Salem Witches
Emi
Gideon
Muerryville
Etrangera
Ian
Murryville
Cope
New
Lampshire
London
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Cure All
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages and offers 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure. It describes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges readers to send for testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Adedzesu
Cheney & CO
Toleds
Bold
Vandeeds Hive
canabePraariek
Raibeay and
Paz Ointment Promises Cure in 14 Days
An advertisement features a self confident elderly Lothario quote about universal love and promotes Paz Ointment claiming to cure itching blindness bleeding or protruding issues in 14 days with money back guarantee.
Weekend Absence Leads to Troubles at Home
Verat and three men returning from a port office discuss their abrupt trip and poor luck. Lane Hobart and Meek recount wives’ reactions, blaming the men for their absence and unease over future plans and clothes. Maria and Sadie are mentioned, with tension over earnings and domestic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Hobart
Bir
Mech
Mra. Lane
Mosk
Aid K. Lane
Sadie
Maria
Mr. Hobart
Marthy
Mr. Meek
Jim
Prize food praise from a Nebraskan mother
A Nebraska woman extols Grape-Nuts and Postum as economical, nourishing foods. She notes seven years of using thin food, quitting tea and coffee, improved health after starting Grape-Nuts, her children thriving on it, and savings on doctor bills. She urges readers with the slogan There’s a Reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neb
Postum Co
Escape Plot Sparks Double Life in Wartime Chapter
Hope and Warren plot a daring breakout from a prison with dynamite hidden in a satchel. They plan a dangerous escape via a window and wall, while Kane and Claire Kane reveal a tense, unexpected meeting that unsettles Gideon Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Tecan
Wrisan
Tippe
Kane
Claire
Murryville
Cope
Preventing mishap with a kettle insert and potato recipes
A note describes a simple metal device resembling an inverted preplate placed at the kettle bottom to prevent scorching contents. It also offers a sequence of kitchen tips and recipes including Saratoga Potatoes Oyster Britters Porcupine Apples and various cooking methods and hints for prolonging freshness and flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yire Willi
Avia
Manyon’s Cold Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Manyon’s Cold remedy for head and throat relief. It claims to stop fevers, nasal discharges, aches, and tiredness with fast action and lists price and druggists selling it. It also mentions related products Manyon’s Kidney Remedy and Vitalizer claiming strength and vitality benefits.
Cleaning Reform Sparks New Work Party in Marion
Reporter Dorn notes Marion, Massachusetts forms a new street cleaning department. Richard Harding Davis chairs the Improvement Association meeting, hires boys at eight dollars a month for a trial month, with Mrs. Dexter to settle next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wink
Dorn
Marion
Mass
Richard Harding Davis
Pierce
Davis
Webb Dexter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weldon J. Cobb
Yson
Hope
Cat
Vulcan
New York
Twa
Renee
Abilda
Phan
Thipel
Gideon Tope
Waeren
Nonjese
Rot
Vope
Elis
Hlepe
Thane
Tape
Loren
Tar
Miss Denslow
Mrs. Kane
Gideon Hope
Chapthr
Claire Tremainé
Claire Kane
Vane
Hope Gudag
Fane
Pat
Ant
Santa Wivatarigua
Fitzteifer
Katie Noise
Mofichlea
Alent
Cindy
Hane
Rane
Fainathena
Kinsiners
Saratoga
Geome
Bac
Chicaza Frihnne
Alco Lane
Avery
R. H. Shumway
Rockford
Canada
Ft Berches
Ates
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!