Lovers' Guarantee company examined as marriage risk
A New York World piece recounts an interview with J Scott Witherby, head of a Lovers' Guarantee firm that offers bonds guaranteeing a husband’s character and a home bureau. The interview exposes the firm’s secretive services for couples, including phrenology checks, private divorces, and adviser networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovers’ Guarantee Company
Alltairs
fsHlaw
Sau
Iuuka
Sim
Anid
Witherby
Lords’ Guarantee Company
J. Scott Wither- Ty
J. Scott Witherby
New York World
Japanese hairdressing and the tidy woman in Tokyo
A London Graphic piece surveys the Japanese woman’s grooming and dress. It notes clean habits, elaborate hairstyles, and daily routines. It contrasts hair care with a single wooden pillow door and portable vanity.
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O-Hane San
London Graphic
Judaism and Hygiene In Jewish Vitality And Sanitary System
The Mosaic law is portrayed as the source of Jewish vigor and resilience through hygienic rules. It asserts Judaism emphasizes worldly welfare, enabling the Hebrew race to endure persecutions and pestilence, with modern hygiene praised for its systemic discipline. The piece cites Minneapolis Times on Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a separate ad notice and lists local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Wolf
Herbert Spencer
Babylon
Belas
Minneapolis Times
Young Napoleon Despondent in Lyons and Florence
The article details Napoleons early 1787 despondency after Lyons disturbances and leadership changes. delays in leave, family troubles, and a malarial fever. It notes his pessimistic journal entries contemplating suicide, his isolation, and conjectures about his fate had he not become Napoleon.
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Lyons
Bonaparte
Fesch
Douay
Flanders
Joseph
Tuscany
Corsica
France
Florence
Lucien
Marbenf
Louis
Royal Artillery
Mme. de Bonaparte
Napoleon
Werther
Sloane
Century
The Power of Suggestion in Education
Professor E W Sori of Yale notes suggestion underpins teaching preaching acting and public speaking and even healing and ritual. He urges educators to study how suggestion shapes minds and to develop balanced thinking in children as a crucial educational task.
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E. W. Sori
Yale University
Grotto
Lourdes
Electric Bitters touted for kidney relief in Indiana ad
Mr. Fred Miller of Irving Illinois reports severe kidney trouble and back pains. After a year with no cure he used Electric Bitters and felt relief at once. The ad claims quick aid for kidney and liver issues and offers a large bottle for 50 cents at Tom E Hildebrand's and other local stores.
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Fred Miller
Irving, Il
Tom E. Hildebrand
Indiana
Wm. I. Moore
Homer City
Milt. G. Miller
Blairsville
Tales of Buckland and Lilly reveal quirks of fate
In a tale of the late Dean Buckland a dark ride toward London ends when he dismounts and sniffs earth to identify the place as Tobridge. Separately William Lilly the astrologer notes foretelling others fortunes but not his own as his wife and kin sue him, costing him nearly 1000 pounds.
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Dean Buckland
London
Buckland
Tobridge
William Lilly
Ao Man
Mars
Rheumatism Cure Ad From Indiana Pa Circular
A testimonial ad praises a rheumatism medicine by Jas Anderson Indiana Pa. The letter from Fe Drive HowEarth Onberg Pennsylvania reports severe inflammatory rheumatism, bed rest, and rapid recovery after use. It urges others with similar affliction to try the cure.
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Jas
Anderson
Indiana
HowEarth
Onberg, Indiana, Co
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Infallible World Famous Remedy
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a promise of piles cure or money back. Guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Price 25 cents per box. Advertisers: Tom E. Hildebrand Indiana Wm. I. Lore Romer City Milt G. Miller Blairsville.
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Gale Tom E. Hildebrand
Indiana
Wm. I. Lore
Romer City
Milt G. Miller
Blairsville
Pens and Ink Reflect Dr Holmes on Writing Tools
The New York Tribune quotes Dr Holmes like Goethe stressing stationery and a good pen and ink for imaginative writing. He laments obstacles between thought and black and white, noting ink quality and pen fit as vital to birth of ideas.
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Dr. Holmes
Goethe
Mr. Smalley
New York Tribune
Holt and Radcliffe Clash Over a Wife’s Life
English Chief Justice Holt and his wife endured a rocky marriage until she fell gravely ill. Holt celebrated in disgraceful intoxication until the crisis prompted a rapid medical intervention by Dr. Radcliffe, who despised Holt yet acted swiftly to save her life.
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Holt
Dr. Radcliffe
Heart Disease Remedy Claims Quick Cure
Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart promises relief in 30 minutes for organic or sympathetic heart disease and speedy cure. It supposedly cures palpitation shortness of breath smothering spells and left side pain. One dose convinces sold by S G Hartman. 6 June 4
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Dr. Agnew
S. G. Hartman
South American Nervine and Kidney Cure Ad
An old pennyworth advertisement touts South American Nervine for nervous prostration and dyspepsia with claims of one day relief. It markets a Great South American Kidney Cure promising six hour relief for kidney and bladder issues. Sold by Herrick Bros Druggists in Indiana Pennsylvania with trial bottle price and promotional beat.
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Herrick Bros
Indiana
Hetrick Bros., Druggists
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule In Effect
The notice states a timetable in effect starting November 7. 1893 for the Pennsylvania Railroad. It notes the new schedule is applicable across routes and stations, guiding departures arrivals and service times for passengers and freight.
Allegheny Valley R R Train Timetable July 29 1894
The timetable lists the Allegheny Valley Railroad passenger trains beginning Sunday July 29 1894. It outlines daily schedules, departure and arrival times, and key stops along the line for the new service period.
Dr Salm’s Cure Illustrated In Advert To All Readers
A bundle of testimonial claims from Bedford PA and others praising Dr. Salm for curing deafness kidney liver and urinary ailments cancer tumors and women's diseases with a new painless method. The notices promise quick permanent results with free examination and consultation in a boxed advert.
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Colum
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Roco
Chamberlain
Daugherty Bros
M. G. Miller
W. I. Moore
R. N. Parks
Marion Center
Pitcher’s Castoria
Bucklen
Justice Holt
His Wife
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Ace
Lye
Acm
P.m
Graceton
Rugh Seers
Smith Black Lick
Blairs
Blairsville Lyre
Cokeville
Indi- Ang
Indi- Indii
Ene
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OL Graceton
Homer
Reed
Saltsburg
Paulton
Allegheny Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
Pittsburg
Pirrasvora
Mue
Wait
Western District
Fifth Ave
Prevost
J. BR. Wood
Allegheny Valley
R.R
Niagara Express
West Penn Junction
Titusville Express
Kittanning
Oil City
Buffalo Express
Emienton Accom
Emienton
Seeaeve Peceseeten
Kittanning Accom
Pit
Junction
Eaewege
East Brady Accom
Penn Junction
Bam
West
Bam Kittanning Accom
Sam
Emlenton
Expresa
Pam
Dam
Emlenton Accom
Pittsbu
Eeenerraumnan
Ives Fd
Pig Kittanning
Market
Ang Junction
Pittaburg
Il City
Saree
Ronan
McCargo
Jas. P. Anderson
Castoria
M. D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
Carlos Maryn
D. D
New York City
Eowin F. Panzas
15Th Street
7Th Ave
New York
Tae Centavr Company
Munmay Sraser
New Youn Cove
Moritz Salm
Amercan House
Penn’a
Kittanning—Reynolds House
Apollo— Chambers House
Salm
Bedford
Isaac Pierson
Pierson
Dr. M. SaLu
Dr. Salm
Jakes Bueemes
Coburn, Pa
Dr. Salam
Manorville
Salen
Salmamaline
Leite
Hilliard, Pa
Somerset, Pa
Sharretts’ Shoe Store
American House
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