Clementina Gonzales Restored to Health by Peruna
A letter from Clementina Gonzales of Central America praises Peruna as the remedy for a worn out condition. She reports improved sleep appetite and energy after three weeks of use and credits the tonic with restoring her health and enabling her to resume studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clementina Gonzales
Central America
Peruna
Hotel Provincia
Guuatemala
C. A
Cleveland Ave
Chicago
Ill
Perunna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Clergyman Confronts Bays Over Sunday Baseball Joke
A Sunday-strolling clergyman warned a group of bays playing baseball in a vacant lot that the act was wrong for the Sabbath. When he asked what the boy’s father would say, the reply was sharp: “You'd better ask him, he's playing shortstop.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
1772 Summer Heat in New York and French Record
The text notes a dreadful 1772 summer in New York with major streets like battlefields and sunstroke illness. It cites 155 sunstroke cases on July 4, with many deaths, and mentions a 118 degree Fahrenheit record in France the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
London Busy Streets Count Shows Horse Decline
A patient observer near London tallied transit from 9 to 9 noting bicycles 4577 motor cars 657 electric street cars 407 horse vehicles 209 total 6750. The figures indicate the horse is rapidly being outnumbered by other transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Warning Against Neglecting Health and Disease Germs
A quotation notes that disease bacteria lie in wait for the unfit and predisposed not for the foolhardy. It warns against ignoring signs of poor health and reckless disregard for nature’s warnings, suggesting those who neglect wellbeing fear disease most.
Lawyer’s Forward Look at Youth Crime in Washington Court
In a Washington police court story, two young boys around ten are arraigned for disobedience and vagrant behavior. Willie Jones is charged with stealing a bicycle. attorney Smith defends him, joking that if Willie is spared, he might be sent to Virginia to avoid bicycles and automobiles, while the judge probes if Oliver could steal a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Washington
Kimball
Willie Jones
Smith
Mr. Jones
Jones
Willie
Virginia
Fiddler Crabs Wake From Winter Sleep At April Feast
A St Nicholas note on fiddler crabs describing their grotesque appearance and winter burrow resting habit. It explains how eye stalks fold away and the large claw rests inert while the small claw feeds, with females using both claws. The crabs gather food and store it in burrows for later use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
What Twohey Said Went
Lawrence Massachusetts citizen Lewis Twohey long led the Father Mathew Temperance Society. He ruled arbitrarily, often denying appeals. Once a member challenged a ruling as not Cushing, but the president answered it is Twohey, and what Twohey says goes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twohey
Lewis Twohey
Lawrence
Mass
Father Mathew Temperance Society
Cushing
Vanderbilt and Poco Polo Pony Deal Tale
Harold Vanderbilt of Harvard, faced with persistent second hand dealers, turns the tables by offering his polo pony to the buyer. The anecdote ends with Poco declining the offer, remarking he buys nothing that eats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Harold Vanderbilt
Harvard
Mrs Pinkham invites women to seek help for female illness
The advertisement urges women to write Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice on female weaknesses. It stresses comfort, privacy, and that letters are read by women only. It claims vast experience and success, urging readers to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lion Whelp Seen With French Count in Carlsbad
A French count living in a villa at Carlsbad walks daily with a young lion whelp sized like a retriever. The animal is playful and affectionate but is not allowed on the Carlsbad promenade by city edict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Germany
Not Hiding Under a Bushel by Mr Reid
In a recent speech Mr Reid leader of the Australian free traders and late prime minister said Australian statesmen are very scarce and doubted Australia has produced one. A voice asked how about you and he replied that he comes as near the real thing as any boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reid
Australian Free Traders
Commonwealth
Australia
Berlin court rules employer not liable for death after work
In a decision from Berlin courts an employer was deemed unable to pay compensation for an employee who died from a heart stroke after working hours. The ruling found that the heat endured at work caused the death, breaking the link to workplace compensation.
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Berlin
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised By Jersey Shore Woman
Mrs. C B Earnest of Jersey Shore Pa credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with a remarkable recovery from five weeks of bed rest. She says she can work and travel to town without pain and urges others with kidney troubles to try the remedy. The ad also notes barley growing wild in the Himalaya mountains of India.
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Jersey Shore
Dodd
C. B. Earnest
India
Himalaya
Weapons to Fight Philistines in Court
Miss Hutchinson O'Croly, after a severe Boston Elevated accident, took her case to court. Dissatisfied with her lawyer, she retorts that fighting the Philistines requires a different instrument than Samson used, highlighting the struggle in legal battles.
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Hutchinson O'Croly
Boston
Samson
Cuticura Helps Man Regrow Hair in Virginia Claim
A. W. Taft of Independence Virginia reports twelve years of hair loss and dandruff halted after using one Cuticura Box and one Cuticura Soap cake. He says scalp cleared and hair now grows well, praising Cuticura Toilet Soap. The ad closes with a boast about a wife’s bait.
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A. W. Taft
Independence
Harlem Homefront Keeps Quiet For Summer
A New York Press snippet quotes Filitte and Platte as they plan to stay in Harlem for rest. Six children downstairs are away, a singing girl is ton silitis, a piano is out of tune, a piano canary? a parrot is stolen, and the wife has gone to the country.
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Filitte
Platte
Harlem
New York Press
The Book of Life in a Chicago Record-Herald piece
A poetic prose excerpt extols life as a book with laughter and tears, its pages formed by people and its covers by xenra. It speaks of heroines heroes villains and comic leaves, praising the author Doren the All Wine Author who turns the pages inviting readers to become leaves within the book.
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Doren
B. E. Kiser
Chicago
Record-Heralé
Firet Church Gella and Starch Ad Fragments
A fragmented antique note recalls early bells for Christian worship mentioning Paulinus of Nola about 400. The page then promotes Defiance Cold Water Starch, touting 16 oz per package, no sticking to iron, lack of harmful chemicals, and a warning about competing 12-02 pricing to clear bank stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Deflance
Aticka
Fragmentary Depression Rains on Southern Italians
A deteriorating mood is described as Southern Italians become motore under constant rain. The text notes they act like it is others' fault when in conflict, warns against cheering them up, claiming it would worsen resentment until clearer skies return.
Spining Named General Northern Agent of Big Four
Mr I P Spining longtime Northwestern passenger agent of the C & E has been appointed General Northern Agent of the Big Four Railway with headquarters at 238 Clark street Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P. Spining
Northwestern
Big Four Railway
Clark Street
Chicago
Roast them in the sunshine advice from a French physician
A mother asks what to advise for delicate children and is told by a renowned French physician to roast them in the sunshine. The counsel is presented as a healthy remedy while mothers give tonics and fuss over their children. The ad notes Defiance Starch offers a 16 ounce package at the same price as 12 ounce packages of rival brands.
Double bull in one sentence by John Hollingshead
The late English writer John Hollingshead crafted a sentence with two bulls. He noted Lord Mobun’s death occurred while living at Macclesfield house in Gerrard Street Soho near Leicester house, now site of the Pelican club. De fiance Starch is praised for superior quality and rising sales.
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John Hollingshead
Lord Mobun
Macclesfield House
Gerrard Street
Soho
Leicester House
Pelican Club
Lemon water cures and beautifies skin claim
The article extols lemon water as a liver remedy and anti fat aid, noting hot water enhances its effects and promises permanent skin clearness and beauty. It promotes Defiance Starch as superior in quality and quantity, claiming no equal product exists.
Defiance Starch Rumors and London Pawnbrokers Note
Mixed historic notes reference Defiance Starch claims and a London pawnbrokers stat, plus a brief Icelandic baby lamb tradition. Includes figures for pawnbroker visits and pledges, and a short explorer fact about Captain Cook and Captain Hobson.
Last Mammoth Unearthed In Preserved State Discovery
A fragment notes a last mammoth found perfectly preserved and interred from the ice in Siberia in 1846. It also mentions Piso's Cure for Consumption as an unmatched remedy for coughs and colds, with a signature line reading Joan F. Boren from Trinity Springs Lob, dated February 15, 1000.
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Siberia
Piso
Joan F. Boren
Trinity Springs
Lod
Ancient Silver Money In Spain In Circulation
Silver money about 260 years old is still in use in parts of Spain. A noted coin area includes the famous Mon Crous Hall and large Cox. The Russ Company, South Dende indl. Oxford University reports an income around $260,000 yearly.
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Spain
The
Russ Company
South Dende Indl
Oxford University
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