Woman Endorses Favorite Prescription In Buffalo Ad
Mrs Martha C Wilton of Tacoma Washington vouched for Favorite Prescription as a reliable tonic and nervine aiding womanly health. The ad urges readers to start taking the medication in tablets or liquid and to request a trial pack by sending 10 cents to Dr Pieter President Invae Hovel Buffalo New York for medical advice.
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Tacoma
Wash
Martha C. Wilton
Pieter
Invae « Hovel
Buffalo
Measure of the Great
Quote from Calvin Coolidge on greatness as ambassadors of Providence and the lasting impact of truth, noting that true leaders leave a heritage that descends to the people and a history that others cannot replace.
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Calvin Coolidge
Borrowed books tracked to reclaim overdue volumes
The note urges keeping a small card or notebook by the shelves to record title, borrower, and date each time a book is borrowed. After a reasonable time, the owner should seek the book’s return to prevent loss of timing volumes.
Willie Learns to Eat Peanuts with Both Hands
A circus visit inspires Willie to share a quirky lesson with his grandmother. He explains in playful tone that his big takeaway was learning to eat peanuts with both hands, a humorous personal discovery from the outing.
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Willie
Opal Tale of the Durning of Troy Gem
A remarkable opal once belonging to Empress Josephine captivates with renumerable flames seen within its depths. The gem, famed as the Durning of Troy, ranks among the finest opals of modern times.
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Josephine
Troy
Black silk dress links to ruinous trade tale
In England the black silk trade suffered a generation’s ruin after a notable case. The convicted murderer, described as a notorious woman, faced execution in a black silk gown.
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England
Cowie & Notorioge
Remarkable corn waste programs expand product range
A vintage overview notes diverse uses of corn byproducts in recent years totaling 148 items. The list includes absorbents for nitroglycerin and various other innovative outputs, reflecting widespread industrial exploration of agricultural waste.
Polo history in Tyrantium and England gains
The article notes modern polo originated with Tyrantium princes and Emperor Comnenus injuring himself in a fall. It states the game gained popularity in England in 1872.
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Tyrantium
Comnenus
England
Notable Emu Discovery Yields Odd Native Artifacts
Reading from a Queensland tale an amu rival among Indigenous birds is described. In the stomach of a recently killed apocimen four pennion nine nails five marbles one umbrella ferrule a key a medal a no whet and crockery were found.
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Queensland
The Rough School Experience Inspires Self-Renewal
In the school of experience the saying emphasizes self reliance. Learners replace removed Cryrments by growing their own tools and knowledge, illustrating resilience and practical resourcefulness.
Parrot at Ann Motley Sale Sparks Doctor's Forgiveness
At a public sale for Ann Motley's furniture Doctor Harriman buys the parrot and a desk with memories of their failed romance. In the silent room he prays for forgiveness as the parrot's faint cry seems to echo his plea, and a moral awakening finally comes.
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Jim
Love
Dueney
Tom
Harriman
Ann Motley
Sweet Ann Motley
How Ships Are Arrested In Ports Under Orders
A maritime arrest occurs when a vessel is detained in a port by a court warrant from the country issuing the order. Common grounds include damage to vessels or piers, evading dockage, or unpaid debts by the owner. Arrest requires presence in a port under jurisdiction and may follow despite ownership changes.
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British Port
General Serrat
London Mall
Wedding Mixup Leaves Guest Musing Over Letters
An invited guest at an old friend's wedding meets the bride for the first time and tries to be friendly. Misaddressed as Jock, he recalls courting details and reads letters, triggering the bride to reveal the mix up and demand the correct name Joan.
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Jock
Nelle
Joan
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph
Siloing Corn Under Adverse Weather Conditions
USDA guidance explains to silo corn when weather drought or frost prevents maturity. Pair with more mature corn if possible and feed siloed material carefully to avoid adverse effects. Wetting dry fodder ensures proper packing, while frosting causes minor losses in feeding value.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tartia
Water for Dairy Cows Requires Clean Warm Supply
The dairy cow needs ample pure water, over three quarters of its milk material. Impure water reduces intake and may harm health, so dairymen must provide a steady supply, ideally 15 to 20 degrees above freezing, with warming when ice forms, using heaters, live steam, or boiler-fed steam.
Barley Nears Corn As Dairy Cow Feed
Barley proves a decent substitute for corn in dairy cow rations with several feeders claiming near equality. Corn offers strong nutrition but requires lightening with bran and legume hay to ensure mineral adequacy. Bone meal or phosphate supplements are noted as helpful due to phosphorus content.
Dairy Hints For Milk Production On Pasture
Practical advice on dairy farming notes cooling methods for milk handling and odor absorbers in the milk room. Recommends fresh powdering, hooded milk pall protection, feeding grain with pasture, and hay supplementation. Cites trials linking concentrate intake to milk yield and sets herd production standards around 826 pounds of fat and 0,000 pounds of milk per year.
Evolution of religious terms into titles of honor
The piece notes how terms like Methodist Quaker Puritan Roundhead and Christian started as insults. It points to contempt that later became titles of esteem. The shift reflects changing attitudes toward these religious groups across history.
Roman Empress Cecona Killed in 41 A D by Assassin
Chicago Journal recounts the murder of Cecona wife of Caligula in A D 41. She died while protecting her husband’s body and, upon recognizing the assassin, offered her breast to the sword, urging completion of the act. Her two daughters also died by the same hand.
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Cecona
Caligula
Rome
Julius Lupus
Sseossin
Chicago Journal
Alloys Long Used in Ancient Coin Making
The article notes gold alloys date back to ancient times with electrum, a natural gold and silver alloy, used in coins near Cyzicus and Phocaea. It mentions gold’s early, widespread recognition in raw form in the late Stone Age.
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Cyzicus
Phocaea Electrum
Root of It All and the Sacred Ties to Happiness
A quoted philosophical reflection argues that happiness alone is truly sacred, while life liberty and property derive meaning only through their relation to happiness, attributed to James Mackaye.
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James Mackaye
Miserly Family as Paupers Die in English Workhouse
After Phillip Remer dies in a Southampton workhouse his father and mother were buried as paupers. A hidden hoard of 1365 dollars in gold, silver and securities is found in the family home where the three lived together.
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Southampton
England
Phillip Remer
Best Months for Sawnga
January and October are banner months for savings accounts. After Christmas gifts, funds go to savings for summer vacations. In October salaried people begin to save for the holidays.
Job's Coffin a Bright Night Sky Feature
A sky note describes the constellation Job's Coffin as a compact cluster of stars near Altair appearing about ten o'clock at night. The group is said to resemble a fish with a drooping tail and lies to the south east from Altair in the visible heavens.
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Altair
Job's Coffin
To Clean Satin Pumps With Velvet Aid
A brief tip advises cleaning satin pumps by rubbing with a small piece of velvet. This method keeps satin from roughening and extends the shoe’s life.
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Etna
Gave Name to Fur Mandel Fur Named After Man Mandel
The Mandel fur trade name comes from the pelt of an Asiatic sheep. It was first marketed by a man named Mandel and has kept his surname as the product name.
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Mandel
Romance and Gloves Across Medieval Lore
A curious atmosphere of romance surrounds gloves. The knight’s gauntlet served as a battle gage, poisoned gloves were used by the Medic to dispose of rivals, and perfumed gloves were revered by lovers.
Indoor bathhouse has extra soap provided request
A note in the Boston Transcript asks patrons bathing for the first time to inform the attendant if extra soap is needed. The item reflects a brief public etiquette guidance from the era.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Cleansing Tip for Linoleum and Oilcloth Shine
A small amount of kerosene mixed in water serves as an effective cleaner for linoleum and oilcloth and yields a splendid glossy finish.
Vandalism Noted Near Disaster Scene
A Philadelphia Public Ledger quote warns that vandals lurk near the site of a disaster, reflecting concern over property damage and security at crisis locations.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Lightning splits radiator near Hall England in car accident
A car near Hall England suffered radiator damage after a lightning strike. The report notes weights and measures from ancient Egypt and an odd claim that forty pounds of beef yield one pound of meat extract.
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Hall
England
Ancient
Egypt
The Apple Incident Behind Newton's Breakthrough
A humorous quip attributes Newton’s discovery to sitting under an apple tree when an apple fell and hit him on the head. The joke ends with him reacting and venting a steam engine.
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Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac
Appomattor
Koreka
Spokane
Be Sure Wills Are Revoked by Proper Destruction
The text warns that all prior wills are revoked by drawing up a new one and stresses the danger of errors or carelessness. It notes that burning the revoked document is a common safeguard, but if the new will is lost or destroyed, an older valid will could reemerge. It concludes that one cannot be overly careful in handling wills.
Equestrian Statue of George III Dragged at Howling Green
The lead statue of George III at Howling Green New York was dragged from its pedestal on July 9 1776 and melted into bullets. In 1502 the first Washington statue was placed on the pedestal.
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George III
Howling Green
N. Y
Washington
Cannon Ball Hail Storm in Natal Surprises Settlers
In Natal South Africa on April 17 1874 a hail storm produced hailstones weighing one and a half pounds that battered corrugated iron roofs as they fell, reports Science Service.
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Natal
South Africa
Science Service
Remembering Uncle Eben and the lesson of judgment
A Washington Star quips Uncle Eben advising a son to balance judgment with enthusiasm. The saying warns that good intentions can lead to poor results in life, even in simple choir singing.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
As They Sound in Many Casts They Sound Like Two Dozen
A New Orleans States line notes that while a man and his wife are one, in many casts they sound like two dozen, suggesting diverse voices or interpretations within a single group. The remark highlights musical or theatrical contrasts in performance dynamics.
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New Orleans States
Life as a Whist Game Says George Eliot
A reflective line attributed to George Eliot compares life to a game of whist. The speaker admits not enjoying the game yet aims to play cards well to see the outcome.
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George Eliot
Millet Leads as World’s Most Prolific Rain Crop
Millet remains the leading rain crop worldwide, delivering high yields under widespread rainfall. Researchers note its drought resilience, with widespread adoption across Asia and Africa boosting food security and farmer incomes.
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