Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Blood Purity Cure
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for many diseases caused by blood impurity. A testimonial from James H. O’Neil of Chicago describes severe sores and mouth lesions healing after using the medicine, with three bottles cited as eradication. The piece also references Mud baths near Padua and notes a Sioux City route and agency contact details.
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Hood
James H. O'Neil
Halsted Street
Chicago
Alcohol's Many Uses Revealed In Congressional Inquiry
Congressional inquiry into alcohol in the arts uncovers wide use across industry. Alcohol hardens hats with shellac, cleans gum, flavors cigars, and aids medicines, dyes, paints, and photography. It even factors into gunpowder and precious metal processing as a tax angle and cheaper imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Oven Heat Test and Home Cooking Tips From 19th Century Column
Gouffe’s method uses paper color change to judge oven heat for pastries and bread. The piece also covers dried Lima beans, smothered chicken, not washing frying pans, marrow bone dishes, orange custard, plant puddings, and kitchen hacks for pantry and cleaning. It cites a discussion on music for the deaf and a note about a train disaster in 19th century context.
Remarkable Search for Gold at Belmont Bend
John Kraidtbend, a wealthy St Joseph grocer, funds a year long dig at Belmont Bend near St Joseph to recover gold once stolen with a late overland stagecoach robbery. He employs a force as reports tell of a lost haul valued up to 14 000 to 30 000 dollars. Despite early executions of involved robbers, the treasure remains hidden and Kraidtbend persists in the search.
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Missouri
St Joseph
M.o
John Kraitbendt
Belmont Bend
St. Joseph
Kraidtbendt
Belmont Reid
Purencia
Krainbeubl
Phrenology of the Horse Temper and Face Traits
The article describes horse temper and intelligence reflected in facial features. It notes a tractable horse has a broad face between the eyes, a ridge of bone across the head, eyes set wide apart, and a prominent brow ridge. the eye should be large and bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elis Eara
Rusting of Iron Explained by Chemists
Chemists describe rusting as iron oxidation. They note iron reacts readily with dry oxygen, but reacts even more strongly with moist air or with oxygen and moisture present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Congressmen on Wheels and Odd Notices
A collage of items includes Congressmen biking in Washington with jokes about dignity and public reception. Also notes on Walter Baker cocoa and Madagascar’s rock fortress, plus ads and a disjointed real estate broker’s claim.
Spring Planting and Garden Supplies Advertised
A patchwork of garden planning notes and ads. Vick's Floral Guide from Rochester offers a 15 cent catalogue and seed packets. The piece mentions tobacco ads and a library staff layoff at Boston Library, plus praise for Lats Hair Renewer and a Philadelphia testimonial. farmers reported flax seed sales of 1204 bushels and $1433.
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Sptie
Vick
Rochester
N. F
Sacha
Monument to a Horse at StrathGeld Sare England
A marble tombstone marks the burial site of Copenhagen the chestnut horse ridden by the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo. The legendary steed lived to a venerable age of 25 years.
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StrathGeld Sare
England
Copenhagen
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Livery of Biliouaness and Bitters Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for yellowing skin, anxiety, headaches, and digestive issues. It claims benefits for malaria rheumatic kidney problems and nervous debility while boosting appetite and sleep.
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Sioux City
Deadwood
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AH. G. Cheyney
Gener
Iowa
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Aliza
Tarteh
of Rt
Hattla
Manilla Roofing CO
Candan
Ady
Drreggclctia
Arcaiar
Cutler’s
Rampiton
Boone
W. H. Smith & GO
Patrick iV Iarcell
Wratington
Deliciana Oransze
Nessaart
Finme Joma
Melendrick
Ghasarew
Tie
Lakssess
Ypines al Pave
Sweetness and Light
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Jerry Simpson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Tom Johnson
Joe Cannon
Chandler
Walter Baker & Co
Dorchester
Madagascar
People of the Rocks
Salter
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Todeat
Richardson
Hencanthe-Anfyne
Feather Collers
SS Hilda
Bert Prysia
Dinegista
Businsse
Joan
Gome
Nes
Bucka
Faure
Thiera
Grand Homme Politique
McMahon
Grery
Carnot
Cassimir Yerier
Hoston Library
Marka
Dallas News
Iso
O. L. Baker
Regent &Q
Philadelphia
Imatear
Retape
Doel
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Mees
Washington Post
Dobbins Electric
Margaret
Italy
Dekil
Franklin Grove
John W
Svea
Sky
Morris, Wapreraran
U.L. Stephen
Boo
Ilmace
Merrerie Charlestown
St. Jacobs Oil
Eves Atelas
Japan
James Vick
N. Y
Sven Ae Rio
RTE
Sapolio
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