Literary Burglar In Seattle Probed For Porch Thefts
A Seattle reader reports a literary burglar who entered Francisco Nieva’s apartment and stole a Bible and the History of the Philippine Islands. Other works like Little Women and Pilgrim's Progress were left around, prompting a warning to lock up books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Francisco Nievia
Philippine Islands
Pilgrim's Progress
Seattle Post-Inteligencer
Freckle Remedy Ad and Baseball Banter Fragment
An OCR fragment shows an advertisement promising a double strength Orbtine freckle remover with a money back guarantee. It ends with a sports quip about a Toledo baseball team, debating if one catcher is unfair and if there is really only one hitter on the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Castoria Adolsts Painstaking Claim Against Narcotics
An old notice warns about infant mortality and the dangers of narcotic medicines for children. It asserts Castoria bears no opiates and must carry the signature of Charles H. Fletcher to be genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castoria
Chilren
Crn
Toria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Magnesium and cancer treatment doubts from mouse studies
Dr. Shigemitsu of Columbia University reports in the Journal of the American Medical Association that while magnesium shows potential, there is uncertainty about its effectiveness in treating human cancer after extensive mouse experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shigemitsu Hamatumbia
Journal of the American Edical Association
Old Age and Kidneys Claim Health Via Gold Medal Brand
An ad-copy style notice promotes GOLD MEDAL capsules claiming to renew kidney and digestive function to prevent old age. It urges early use, promises health and vigor, and warns delays worsen aging effects.
Colonial Town Tour Through Princess Anne
A colonial themed visit to Princess Anne notes its historical backdrop of Maryland’s royal era under Lord Baltimore. The town’s rail station impresses with brick construction while the George Washington hotel offers a famed 150 year old staircase with separate sexes stairs reflecting period customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Princess Anne
Maryland
Lord Baltimore
Dover House
George Washington
Fragmented overheard lines and misheard exchanges
A garbled collection of dialogue and stray phrases about shaking with Jake tying a house, laundry missteps, soap and water, a blue rinse, a fair-haired girl, and a joke about trading tongues for gore without clear narrative or context.
Dempsey Training Details and Miscellany
A description of Dempsey's training includes weight lifting for shoulder and back muscles, heavy and light bag work, quick rounds with multiple opponents, and daily long walks to build wind and leg strength. It notes rumored secret exercises and beach conditioning, plus remarks on his physique and boxing stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey
iMard
Lost Trade Secrets From Ancient Art and Craft
The piece muses on treasured trade secrets from painting varnish to steel welding and Horan mortar, noting how such knowledge fades with time. It cites a Welsh blacksmith and echoes poetry about future progress and the demand for hidden crafts to endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Simply Good Business Decent: A Pocket Graph Persists
A Los Angeles Times piece explores a shop clerk’s question about whether it pays to be decent. He explains his two years of honest work, modest savings, and a stable home, arguing the value of integrity over faster gains from crime. He claims honest, decent living yields security and a solid reputation despite temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Woman Lectures Woman on Suffrage and Labor Roles
A historical column discusses women challenging perceived inferiority and asserting equal rights. It notes backlash from some women and men, and criticizes those who devalue women's capabilities or excuse irresponsible behavior among working women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Mall
Adolepvenve
Ty Port
Leland Stanford Professor Promotes Exercise for Women
A booklet summarizing Dr Co DD Mosher's YWCA lecture at Leland Stanford urges women to perform a daily abdominal exercise. The routine, taught on a level surface with specific motions, is said to ease menstrual and other female troubles. The guide notes twice daily sessions, including during menstruation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co DD. Mosher
Leland _ Stanford university
Y. W.C A
Leland Stanford
Teachers Mill Hands From Fiber and Fabric
Contained in the OCR fragment is a discussion of mills attracting workers from various occupations including alien workers. It suggests high wages improve conditions and notes New Headford as a location where teachers seek summer mill work. Oversee rs urged to place them for two months, replacing alien labor with skilled local workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headford
Pohgal
Proper Treatment Refers in San Prahcisco Chronicle Tale
Report fragment notes a man in New York jailed for three years and six months for striking a pedestrian with a car. Nine years earlier the same man had been punished for kicking another pedestrian in a similar incident. The text is garbled and partially unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Prahcisco Chronicle
New York
Catfish Tale From Jefferson City
An older Black man, while fishing, slept beside a two pound catfish. A second man swapped it for a half pound fish. Waking, the fisherman examined the creature and exclaimed in astonishment at its shrunken size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Sedalla Bazoo
Lift Off Corns With Freezone Just A Few Cents
An ad touts Freezone for removing corns and calluses painlessly. A tiny bottle costs a few cents at drug stores and is applied to the corn or callus until it lifts away root and all without pain. The copy includes a testimonial-like scene about a weary father and night parade dialogue.
Cuticura Taleum Ad Promises Scented Toilet Requisites
The ad touts Cuticura Taleum along with soap Ointment and perfume as itching remedies for skin and dusting powder. It claims the products are superior to other perfumes and highlights a 26 cent price point.
Roosevelt as a Writer in Yale Review
Henry A. Beers lauds Theodore Roosevelt as a writer noting many excellent works but no lasting masterpieces like Lincoln. His ranch life sketches and hunting tales across three continents are likely to endure longer than his historical writings, though some anecdotes and chapters may fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Yale Review
Henry A. Beers
Lincoln
Three Continents
Lescetyd
Missouri
Roosevelt Ranch
Is the Place Within Walking Distance of the Ear
A fragment from London Answers records a surreal exchange about hearing and distance. The dialogue mentions a Jando figure and a question on feasibility, leaving the imaginative query unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Phosphate Claim Attracts Thin People To Transform
An advertisement featuring Georgia Hamilton promotes phosphate biowa and diro-phosphate blends as a remedy for extreme thinness. It claims nerve nourishment will raise weight, brighten complexions, and restore health with reported gains of up to 13 pounds after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosern Pousti
Georgia Mamilton
Sera of
Eatieaoner Bac
Tata Sataniehls
Soo Dimappear
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansnas
Boston Transcript
Eatonic
Thaney
Atonic
Thomas Hem Ai Tyas
Robert Goaspeter Co
Id Na
Dalry Ridebat
Missourie
Jake
Marjorie
Bob
Buffalo
England
Jack
Mary
Everybody's
Jaz
Hig Heart
Elvil
Jones
Jones Rubber Company
Arkansas Thomas At
Emma Zetwald
Knoxville Sentinel
Chartle
Maud Muller
Pretty Maud
Howton
The
Boston Globe
Wonder Mountain
Dee
Howe
Tadionipe
Gugel
Asi
Meer