Chaucer biography and a medical ad fragment in one issue
The item recounts Geoffrey Chaucer with details of his travels, finances, and works, interleaved with short notes on his life and a Genoese connection. It then shifts to brief notices about Electric Bitters' praised health benefits and a Dean's Ointment claim, ending with an update on Pope Leo XI's illness and Vatican interview restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoffergoer
Beren
Chanocerin
Jourtes
Veta
Vy. i
Tony Care
Wwe
Chaucer
London
Genoa
Ave
Mace
Hunne
Jhalips
Tribuna
Rome
Secol
Milan
Leo XI
Lapponi
Vatican
Salm
Emma Brant
New Ivory Substitute Lactite Marketed By Norwegian Chemist
A Norwegian chemist introduces lactite as a substitute for ivory, claiming it mimics rat ivory so closely that only a detailed chemical analysis can reveal differences. The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for nourishing nerves and blood, promoting full body strength, plus Hood's Pills as a family laxative. A testimonial from Miss Julie Libridge credits Burdock Blood Bitters with curing a severe skin eruption.
Antique tortoise shell items and china set gifts
An old Jewelers' Circular notes tortoise shell moons and quaint vases, Coalport china sets, and knickknacks like stamps boxes and paper knives. It also touts remedies from olive blossom to Dr. France for female ailments and heart and toothache cures sold by local druggists, claiming quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalport China
Daugherty Ivos
France
OL. i. Biassow
Daugherty Bros
Drnegists
Is a Biographer a Detective and Keeper of Secrets
Andrew Lang argues that biographers should not be detectives or reveal every private fact. He cites Burns and Highland Mary, noting Burns desired concealment and that the public claim to “a right to know” is often overplayed. Lang warns moral risk in exposing a subject’s secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeane d’Arc
Berns
Moliere
Carlyle
Mary
Burns
Lockhart
Highland Mary
Andrew Lang
Longman's Magazine
Otto's Cure Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds
If friends or neighbors suffer throat or lung disease, consider Otto's Cure a famed German remedy now on large sale. Daugherty Bros of Indiana PA Mateer Rankin Elderton PA and B Beringer Ber inger PA offer a free sample bottle. Large sizes 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
Mateer & Rankin
Elderton
B. Beringer
Beringer
The Yellow Shirt Versus Sunstroke Hint From India
A royal engineer in India praises an orange colored shirt as protection in tropical sunlight, comparing it with a white umbrella for sun fatigue safety. The piece notes sun exposure effects, varying resistance, and practical clothing choices for hot weather. It closes by endorsing Hoads Sarsaparilla as merit in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Pittsburg
Pettigium on Both Eyes Cured in Westmoreland County
Mr. Moses M. Taylor of Blackburn Westmoreland county had a fleshy growth at the inner corner of each eye that grew over the pupil and blinded him. Dr. Sadler of 804 Penn avenue cured Taylor and also previously cured Mr. Samuel Harris. Another patient, Mr. Geo Meyers of Springdale Pa., had a similar growth reaching danger, and the doctor’s method restored perfect vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses M. Taylor
Blackburn
Westmoreland County
Sadler
Penn Avenue
Samuel Harris
Taylor
Geo. Meyers
Springdale
Prison Visitor and Prisoner Debate Justice
A New York Tribune note records a prison visit where a friend protests harsh justice and a prisoner recalls months of appeals and a rash of charges after a check was raised, questioning fairness and the justice system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
McRry
New York Tribune
Hood's Pills and Best Salve Offered by Local Pharmacies
Advertises Hood's Pills for liver stomach and headaches and a world class salve for cuts sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Also promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles warning that consumption follows neglect of a cold. Mentions local sellers T E Hildebrand Indiana W I Moore Homer City M G Miller Blairsville and a product line placeholder Cabsto r Pino Videdit wh Wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Hildebrand
Indiana
W. I. Moore
Homer City
M G. Miller
Blairsville
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Chancer
Italy
Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Sun
Annie Stehle
Cotte Grove Ave
Chicago
T. E. Milkiebrand’s
Wm. Moore’s
Horn City
M. G. Miller's
Dean
Hood
Burdock
Julie Libridge
Box 35
West
Cornwell
Coun
Cainty
Can Suiver
Travers
S. G. Hartman
Dr. Thomas
Signeture Cabtoria
Hoad
Queer Justice
Buckilen
Cabstoe
R . Pino
J. T. Boucher
Philadelphia ST
Feeppe
Dr Samuel Pingher
Signature of
New York
Castoria
Gof
Machine
W.S. Daugherty
Penn
R. W. Wehrle
Optician
Indiana, Pa
The
Atlantic Refining Company
Pittspure DreamMent
Victory
J. F. Barnes
John Wedderburn
Washington, D. C
Armegh
NASA
Catarrty
Isaac Pierson
Bedford
Bedford Co
J. D. Leister
Swales
Ben Limbert
Madisonburg
Centre Co
Hind
Edith V. Guthrie
Kittanning, Armstrong Co
F.L
Huntingdon Co
P.O
Columbus
Kittanning
Reynolds
Apollo— Ai Een
Indiana Tanning Company
Indiana Tanning CO
A.G. Glenn
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