Harmlins Wizard Oil Endorsed by Physicians
A witty exchange praises loving the real wife over an imagined ideal. The ad promotes Harmlins Wizard Oil as recommended by many physicians and suitable for home use in private hospitals and households.
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
7
Theological Professor Demands Individual Communion Cups
A sixteenth century theology professor in Strasbourg pushed for individual communion cups and later, during a plague, his demand was enforced. The account notes the dramatic insistence and its historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strassburg
Rat Execution Ends Night of Terror in Indiana House
A north side family faced a persistent rat gnawing through a kitchen floor and dining room. After days of pursuit the two women executed a cold water drowning by placing a wash tub over a kindling box and drowning the rat in hydrant water, shocking neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Mr. Rat
Indianapolla News
New Canning Methods from Formosa and Buenos Aires
Reports from Formosa and Buenos Aires sketch two new preservation processes that could affect food prices. A Japanese confectioner in Taiwan mayors bananas into canned form with a planned $100,000 company and two factories. An Argentine method for preserving meats fish and vegetables uses a tested fluid deemed safe by officials for home and commercial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Taiwan
South Formosa
Swiss Cheese Traditions Tied to Births Weddings and Funerals
The passage notes that Swiss families value cheese highly and use it ceremonially. Hard Zer matt cheese is scraped or cut with a hatchet for special occasions. A family’s cheese age signals respect, with some dating back to the French Revolution and served at baptisms weddings and funerals. A newborn heir inspires a named cheese kept until adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Zermatt
Awitzerland
Harper’s. Weekly
Floods Sarsaparilla Leads Cure for Spring Ailments
Sarsaparilla floods the market as a claimed universal remedy for spring ailments including loss of appetite tiredness paleness and nervousness. Advertises New liquid form or tablets called Bursataha offering 100 doses for sale.
Peculiar Industries in Taochow Market
In Taochow a local peculiarity is the raising of the machi a large pheasant with tall feathers prized for mandarins dress hate. The district also has abundant timber sent away by raft to various regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taochow
Change of Life Relief Reported in Women’s Letters
Asheville and Circleville readers praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing the Change of Life symptoms. Letters from Mrs. Jutta A. Moore of Asheville and Mrs. Attee Kirin of Circleville say the remedy cured or significantly improved years of female trouble during midlife transitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N.C
Lydia E. Pinkjama
Jutta A. Moore
East St
Asheville, N.C
Circleville
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Attee Kirin
Mill St
Prayer and Work Motto Echoes Ruskin
A succinct reflection citing Ruskin on prayer and action, urging believers to pair prayer for the kingdom with diligent work and participation rather than idle wishing.
Fundamental Error in Teaching Focuses on Means Over Ends
The statement warns that educational practice has prioritized methods and tools while neglecting the ultimate goals of learning. It emphasizes rebalancing emphasis toward core aims and outcomes in education.
Weathered talk on winter and sunny postcards from California
In a weary exchange two speakers gripe about the cold while joking about postcards from California. One notes the allure of warm climes and quips about a phrase misread as Ike Jina, highlighting lighthearted regional contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ike Jina
Brown declines bid after voters push for reelection
Brown announced he would not seek a second term unless clear public demand emerged. The public responded by calling his bluff, leaving the decision to future political pressure and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Ingenious Method to Test Magnifying Power of Opera Glasses
A playful field guide explains how boys settle theater disputes over magnification. Use a brick wall or ladder rungs as targets, view through one half of the glass, then align both eyes to see the overlapping name Ines. Count spaces with the left eye to determine magnification, illustrated as four times. Telescopes can be tested similarly when held steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
Reading Huck Finn Under Bed Story Reveals Habit of Firemen
Crawford T Ruff recalls reading Huck Finn in a novel hiding place under a bed as a child. The piece contrasts his tale with a broader note on how habit governs actions such as firefighters waking at the gong and rushing to engines, sometimes while still half asleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford T. Ruff
Mark Twain
Clements
Mr. Ruff
Montgomery
Huck Finn
One Kind of Garters
A summer scene shows little Dottle watching her mother can fruit. She asks to put the garters on the remaining cans, showing a playful eager moment in domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Dottle
Dottle
War on Loan Sharks Aids New York Poor
Lawyers aiding financially distressed New York residents report clients took loans totaling 8299.60 with 1744.71 in interest for three months. In many cases lawyers persuaded lenders to extend loans at 6 percent annual. Loans often covered doctors bills or funeral costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allen's Foot Race Cure Promises Relief
A damaged ad text touts Allen's Foot Race Cure as a cure for sweating, callos, and swollen feet. It claims a free trial package and invites readers to write to Allen 8. Olmsted, Le Moy, 8. for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
le Moy
Christmas Demand Sparks Apple and Oat Imports
The article notes a strong German appetite for apples and oats to decorate Christmas trees, with inland production failing to meet demand even in good years. It says thousands of acres are planted yearly, yet large quantities must be imported to supply the inland market.
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al- Waya
Ancient honors of Apius and Minevis described in myth
The article questions early writers' praise of Apius the sacred Memphis bull and Minevis the sacred ox of Heliopolis and muses that modern customs may appear as absurd when viewed from a distant future. It also notes a cure ad and a daily thought about steadfast determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apius
Memphis
Minevis
Heliopolis
Consideration on Wise Judgment and Foolish Speech
Quote attributed to Sir Arthur Helps framed as a reflection on judgment. It cites weighing thoughts not by learned opinions but by the likely smears of the less prudent. Emphasizes prudent discernment over popular but naive reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Arthur
Murine Eye Remedy Promoted for Red Weary Eyes
Druggists sell Murine Eye Remedy liquid at 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 with soothing action for eye irritation and pain. Murine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes priced 25¢ and 1.00. Free Bio Books and Eye Advice by mail from Murine Eye Remedy Co Chicago. United States behind World in match safety due to white phosphorus use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
United States
The One Big Man and Untangling the 1000
An odd adtteaser notes two figures, one solving knots and the other causing them, referencing a Spring pink eye epidemic. It promotes Marine Eye Remedy as reliable relief and hints at a wartime newsroom cadence without specifics.
Promises and Faith in Assurance from Preacher
A man seeks proof from the preacher that promises will come true yet accepts the smooth talk of the promoter. The piece contrasts demand for evidence with willingness to trust persuasive rhetoric.
When aviation schools are founded will they award scholarships
Question raised in Lippincott's about whether new aviation schools will offer scholarships. The note asks readers for opinions on funding future pilots and education in aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott's
Red Cross Ball Blue advertised as economy bleach
An old home product advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as all blue and economical. It contrasts solid powder with liquid blue, claiming the four ounce package dissolves as needed and sells for 10 cents at all grocers, asserting widespread household use.
All He Had to Do With It
A quoted exchange centers on a husband reacting to his wife running for office. He clarifies he did not consent but says he acquiesced, underscoring a conflict over her political pursuit.
Piles cured in 6 to 14 days promised refund offer
Advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding piles and related symptoms in days. It promises money back if the treatment fails to cure the condition within a stated period. The text imitates a medical remedy promotion with bold performance claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke.w. Grove
Chinese Complexions and Skin Care Traditions
A column discusses the beauty of young Chinese women noting their exquisite complexions. It attributes the glow to meticulous skin care practices and specific ingredients such as Tusseage as part of traditional regimens.
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Advertised for Coughs and Colds
The ad urges readers to ask doctors about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs colds croup bronchitis and notes thousands of families keep it at home. It cites physician approval and long trusted use, claiming seventy years of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral and Pills Promoted Together
An old advertisement extols Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral for coughs and says a healthy liver aids its effectiveness. It also suggests Ayer’s Pills to relieve constipation, and credits J C Ayer & Co of Lowell Massachusetts as the maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J.C. Aye
Lowell
Hias
Mice Found in Sunderland Gas Pipe Nest
During maintenance at Sunderland Scotland workers found two mice emerge from a pipe then broke it open to reveal a nest with six young mice inside the gas conduit. The discovery sparks wonder how animals survived with gas flowing through the pipe, with a fracture cited as a possible explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunderland
Scotland
Family Talk Frames a Widower Suitor’s Challenge
A father questions his son's readiness to marry while the suitor candidly admits he cannot support a wife as a widower would. He implies he must prove capability or abandon the idea of marriage. The dialogue centers on responsibility and readiness in a potential union.
Most Akin to Love in Paths to a Woman's Love
A compact literary note references Beaumont and Fletcher and a line about pity guiding the straight path to a woman's love. The fragment conveys early modern playwrights as authorities on courtship and sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont and Fletcher
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