The Popcorn Man and Barye Monument Notes
A mixed reading list notes a quirky poem about a popcorn man living in a glass house and a progress update on the Barye Monument in Paris. It covers foundation work, bronze and stone groups, expected dedications, and a new site near the Sully bridge with local landmarks visible from the Bastile square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barye
Paris
Agier
Faubourg St. Germain
Bastile Square
Lyons Station
Jardin Des Plantes
Health and fashion tips from varied sources
A mixed digest covers health remedies for digestive issues and insomnia, a promotional note for Aunt Fanny’s Health Powder, commentary on stage lighting and a theater scheme, plus a recommendation of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with local dealers listed. The piece blends medical advice, entertainment business chatter, and product promotion.
The Hot Day Truth of a Happy Little Boy
A very hot day finds a boy resting under a Diglinden tree reading a book. His father dips him in a watering tub to cool him, and the boy drips into the garden then the house. The tale ends with a question about living there and a note on the saying about guests.
Giant wooden image of war god Hachiman unveiled in Tokyo
In Tokyo a colossal wooden plaster statue of the war god Hachiman stands as a city landmark. The figure towers over the plaza with a head reachable by hand and a 12 foot long body. Visitors pay about two pennies for access to all parts of the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hachiman
Sailing Far Afield in Gallant Waters and Lost Pups
Fragmented chatter combines nautical longing, a doomed elopement, and ads for cures. It includes a plea about parents chasing lovers, a tale of a black curly pup, and multiple sales pitches for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and South American Nervine, with endorsements from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Wilkinson
Browsvalley
Ind
Indian Herbs Rheumatism Remedy Ad Explains Cure
An advertisement from Jas Anderson of India Pennsylvania promotes a rheumatism remedy. A testimonial from Wm McElhaney Indiana Pa claims lasting relief after one package, endorsing the product. The text also mentions November meteor activity and a Chicago Herald note on meteors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Anderson
India
Spring Health and Wellness Advertisements
Advertisement segment promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla for spring vitality and harmony. Also features patent medicines including skin salve, obesity pills, addiction cures, red nose remedy, insomnia relief, and mail order offers from Herban Manufacturing Co Box 231 Brooklyn New York. The copy touts guaranteed satisfaction and nationwide availability with several local sellers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herba Anufacturing Co
Brooklyn
N. Y
Shad Flies Darken St. Lawrence in June Swarms
Oswego resident compares Shad flies to locusts as they blanket the St. Lawrence shores in June. Doors close and hotel guests are swarmed by the insect cloud, described as a mile wide blur. A boating trip is overwhelmed by the persistent, biting-less but overwhelming swarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Florida
T. Tappin
Oswego
St. Lawrence
Egypt
Mir
Prescott
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the Popcorn Man
Papa
Clinton Scollard
Fanny
Daugherty Bros
Frohman Miner
Charles Rice
Seeman
New York Sun
Ity Bros
Indiana
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
W. I. Moore
Homer City
R. N. Parks
Marion Center
Melinda
Puck
Chamberlain
Leeds
Sims Bros
Iowa
EL. Moore
City
Parks
Herrick Bros
Druggists
Pitcher
Chicago Herald
Hood
Buckien
Tom E. Hildebrand
Wm. I. Moore
Milt G. Miller
Blairs- Ville
Obesity
China
Japan
Bovard, Rose & Co
Fifth Ave
Pittsburg, Pa
Wheeler & Wilson
Cai
Wheeler & ‘Wilson M’s’g Co
Philadelphia
Work & Young
Sears
Henry Hopson
James Smith Woolen Machinery
Ayer
United States
J.C. Ayer
Jas
Niape Eneraod Rose
Keystone Watch Case
Philadelpina
McLean
Louis
Vitalis Maile G Wen
Vitales
Vitalis
Tiquinius
Paz
Daugherty Brothers
Abcuer
Oxford St
N.Y
Eowm F. Pawsex
M.D
S Street and
7Th Ave
New York City
Tax Cxwrave Company
New York Weekly Tribune
THE
Indiana Progress
Penna
Noah Adler
T. B. Clark
C. S. Apple
Reems
Thompson’s Insurance Agency
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