Medicine cranks and their dangerous daily potions at soda fountains
The piece catalogs medicine cranks who routinely consume tonics and stimulants from soda fountains and drugstores. It cites phosphate drinks, wine of coca, sarsaparilla, malt extract, vegetable blood purifiers, and mineral waters as popular but risky remedies. Dr J F Whitmyer warns against habitual self treatment and its health hazards.
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Isaya
Calisaya
R of Medicine
Cranks
Saratoga
J. F. Whitmyer
M. D
Extraordinary rise of a Welsh pot girl to royal alliance
The Welsh pot girl who became wife to a London brewer rose to widowhood and heiress before marrying the ambitious barrister Mr Hyde. Hyde, later Earl of Clarendon, rose to prominence. their eldest daughter wed James, Duke of York. Charles II sanctioned a royal marriage alignment. James later ascended, but died prematurely before the union’s full fruition. Their daughters Mary and Anne would wear crowns as queens.
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Lord Clarendon
London
Hyde
Earl of Clarendon
Mary
William
Anne
Wales
England
Patriotism sparks town chatter in curious boarder tale
Mrs Hashcroft announces a school boarder faces engagement to a young farmer. A neighbor mocks patriotism, asking what makes her love country. The line reflects a small town exchange from an Indianapolis Journal outlet.
Three Posters Offered Free With One Dollar Request
A notice advertises three color posters drawn by W W Densilow Ethel Reed and Ray Brown sent free of postage to any address on receipt of one dollar. Limited quantity, scarce good. Address George H Heafford G P A Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway Old Colony building Chicago Illinois.
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W. W. Densilow
Ethel Reed
Ray Brown
George H. Heafford
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Old Colony Building
Chicago
Illinois
Rose Hobbs Shrinking From Receptions And Wheel Riding
The remark suggests Rose Hobbs rarely has people talk to her at receptions and implies her social stance is linked to not riding a wheel. The source presents a critical, potentially satirical view of her social behavior and mobility choices.
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Rose Hobbs
Stockmen’s Saddles and Harness Ad from Denver Firm
An advertisement from Hermann H. Heiser at 1528 and 1530 Blake Street Denver promotes saddles and harness goods as unsurpassed in quality. The firm claims prompt reliable service and the lowest prices in the state and invites readers to request the new catalogue.
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Hermann H. Heiser
Blake Street
Denver
Colo
French Opposition to the Conscription Law
The French peasantry grew weary of conscription as deser tions rose and the state imposed harsher penalties. Flying columns enforced enrollments across families communes and districts. Despite the strain, Napoleon could field 475,000 men by March 1812 per Prof Sloane in his Life of Napoleon.
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Messenthowene
Napoleon
Prof. Sloane
All About Western Farm Lands Corn Belt Monthly
The Corn Belt illustrated monthly by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway offers farm land information for the West. Subscriptions cost 25 cents in stamps and are sent to 200 Adams Street, Chicago, for a year.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy By
Adams Street
Chicago
New England Conservatory Prospectus Promises Superior Music Education
Readers are urged to request the prospectus of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston alleging it offers America’s greatest School of Music Oratory and Modern Languages with low charges. The ad also touts home care and a line about Winston’s soothing remedy.
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New England Conservatory of Music
Boston
America
Spanish Bric-a-Brac Dealers in a Historic Hotel
In a period anecdote the bric-a-brac dealer, based in Calle de los Gomeres, is famed for finding rare bargains. He could, on two days notice, acquire a tapestry from Ferdinand and Isabella’s era with noble arms and even the emblem of the Marquis of Cadiz, all linked to Elizabeth Robins Pennell’s Lights and Shadows of the Alhambra in Century magazine.
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Calle de Los Gomeres
Wardour Street
Ferdinand and Isabella
Cadiz
Isabella
Alhambra
Elizabeth Robins Pennell
Stomach Bitters Promoted for Digestive Ailments and Nerve Relief
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a reliable tonic for dyspepsia biliousness malaria rheumatic and kidney complaints. It recommends wineglassful before bedtime and claims regular use aids sleep. A separate anecdote mentions Schumann's widow reading old love letters before performing to connect with the music.
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Schumann
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed By Satisfied Users
A testimonial letter notes internal use of Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 75 cent price. Another line cites Piso's Cure for Consumption and a grateful quote from John A. Miller of Au Sable Michigan dated April 21 1806. The weather department is accused of overdoing its experiments.
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Nicholas
Piso
John A. Miller
Au Sable
Michigan
Burlington trains boast best cars and fastest service
Before you buy your ticket to Omaha Chicago Kansas City or St Louis ask the ticket agent about our service to those and all eastern cities. Inquire if it is not better and faster than other lines. Burlington has the best cars best track and best engines from Colorado to the East. G. W. Vallery, General Agent, Denver.
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Omaha
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Burlington
Colorado
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Winstow
Hall
Weather Department
Hires Rootbeer
Charles F. Mires Co
Philadelphia
G. W. Vallery
Hartford Bicycles
Columbias
Columbia
Hartford
Pope Mfg. CO
Hartford, Conn
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