Health Tonic Praised For Strength And Longevity
A tonic advertised as Hostetter s Stomach Bitters is extolled for restoring vigor and digestion, rebuilding weakened constitutions, and guarding against disease. It is described as ideal for overworked workers, sailors, miners, and travelers, with claims of benefits for rheumatic, kidney, and nervous troubles. The piece also notes Abraham Lincoln s mother slept in a dirt floor cabin bed made of planks, crediting her with Lincoln s qualities and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Wolarta
Rafegorrd
Vilmanre
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Indiana
Weasel Beast and Its Noted Prey in History Piece
A detailed portrait of the weasel as swift, elusive hunter. It stalks rabbits and mice, uses sharp teeth to kill hawks and catch prey, and is kept aboard ships to deter rats. The piece also notes affection for tame weasels and their decorative, tradegable walking sticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birds of Prey
Mick
Wilk
Airrel
Weasel
Troy Press
West End
Malacca
A Tolerably Mean Man and a Knife Inquest
A political writer recalls a grocer who killed himself with a chef’s knife after a robbery attempt. The knife, taken for evidence, becomes a point of contention as the grocer demands its return amid questions of class, honor, and propriety. The inquest concludes with a verdict and reflections on gentlemanly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alurphy
Geroeery
Lesson in Patience and the Bedridden Mrs Cooke
Englishwoman Mrs Bella Cooke has lay in bed in New York City for nearly forty years and at 73 endures pain without wishing death. She refuses to die by action and plans to help the poor while remaining bedbound, aided by her rich friends who fund her charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Cooke
New York City
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised in contrived ad
An old newspaper fragment advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents. The piece also mentions the largest rosebush in Mobile and references various unrelated notes about prices, markets, and health statements.
A Wild Western Hotel Waiter Handles Guests With Skill
A colored waiter in a wild western hotel calms and polices unruly patrons with suave diplomacy. He recalls settling an 80 cross, fault-finding guest, and jokes about the landlord’s delay as the man’s temper flares. In Rome St Peter's choir has sixty boy singers with Adelina Patti echoes in their voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Ioilehen
St. Peter’s
Rome
Etely
Adelina Patti
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement claims cure and money back
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonials from F J Cheney and associates affirm reliability. Internal use claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Also notes price 75 cents per bottle and widespread availability. Scotland's Forth Bridge slated for another paint coat requiring fifty tons of paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Propa
Toledo
Ghio
J. Ghenay
Waoinc
Bisnan & Iantim
Ohio
All Druggista
Forth Bridge
Scotland
Germans the Best Educated Nation of Europe
A fragment from a historical page notes Germany as the most educated nation on the continent. It recalls years ago when German teachers were poorly paid and resorted to ringing bells before houses to supplement income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Igd
Couuntry
Swallow It Best Way To Take Ripnns Tabule
Officials of Corca display birds and animals as hate figures while praising Corca remedies for cures. The text notes Christian churches and missionaries in Tappan and advertises various medical products, claiming effectiveness for ailments like croup and chest pain.
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Tae
Corca
Mre
M. K
Avent
Joneshora
Tatas
May Wich
Laut
Tappan
Tie
Winalow
Beontas
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Hood’s
Thmay
Bea
H. Conborce
Hume
Parila
Ures
Hood
Byrup of
Fien
California Fig Syrup Co
W.L. Baweias
Cordovan
Eova Senenses
Douglas
Brockton
Alass
Theennee
Thia Gtalool Aboes
Middiemoon
F, Tai
SEREV
Tha Hest
Aljee
Ford Welive
Amentyia
Revmestale Collar Company
Franklin
ATM Atg
Estaker
Aia Bobiar Proepectus
Canton
Mass
Tie Nicer
Pantiemarn
Fife
United States
Mobile
Addivega
Sorep
Coa
Thisdaiphia
Tetorn Mali
Glenn
Cottle Co. Teves
South Bend
Pacific Co
Ask
Preecr
Buffalo, N
WLC
Barkier
Com'r of Health
St. Jacobs
Masons
Hamlin
Paris
Chicago
Loml
Partiga
Citi
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano CO
Wabash Ave
Wideawake
Populist Press CO
P. GO
Stoux City
Iowa
Walter Baker & CO
California
Ghocerr
Walter Bakers
Dorchester
Ely
Warren Be
Rensio
Teqse Reis
Washington
AES Y Ripe
Iyi
Gladstone
Andrew Clark
Queen Victoria
Christian
Schleswit
Princess Louis
Marchioness
Lome
W. Clark Russell
James Matthew Barrie
Prentice
Rudyard Kipling
Mark Train
William Dean Howells
Young Boss
Hazel Frederic
C. A. C M. Thompson
Warren S
Tories
T. Trowbridge
Edward W. Thomson
Dorothy Nelson
Stephens
W. J. Long
Waitus
le Ae
Wales
Freeign
Scienes
Yge
the Youth’s Companion
Boston
Ae Ripans
Dyer Sines
Vie
Ostl
Addrasa Empire Mfg. Co
P.O
Ulney
Latroit
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Socents
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