Trade of Dewsbury and rag trade curiosities revealed
The article explains Dewsbury’s rag market, where weekly tons of rags containing wool are sorted for sale at rag wool auctions. Rags from global sources travel to Dewsbury then return as processed materials. even dust is used as fertilizer. A separate note covers a US fraud case about love powders, with a photographer from Jackson, Michigan prosecuted for selling them.
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Dewsbury
Yorkshire
Pear Weekly
Oreign
Mio
Gmina
Baston
C. A. Roberts
Jackson
Mich
Sam
Roberta
Tim
Australia
Mankato
Gentle Words as Path to Freedom from Rev. George E.
A brief religious reminiscence quotes Rev. George E. on gentleness as the true power to save and lead to a better outcome, contrasting harsh law with compassionate restraint. It emphasizes perseverance, love, and kindness as guiding principles over force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoness
Car
George E
ZEE Aermotor CC
12Th
Redwell
Fillmers
Chicacm
Italians Prepare to Emigrate Amid Draft Fears in Africa War
Hundreds of Italians plan to leave for America to escape possible conscription in the war overseas. They fear being drafted as fighting intensifies in Africa, prompting mass departures and concern among families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Africa
Salzer Seeds Promote Earliest Potato and Champion Tomato
Salzer touts Earliest Potatoes maturing in 28 days and Champion of the World tomato as the heaviest yielder. Offers 4000 bushels at $1.00 per bushel with a June sale. Includes a free seed package offer for 19 grain and grass seeds with 10c postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salzer
How Oysters Grow as Told by Dr Shocorn
Dr Shocorn explains oyster growth from infancy to maturity. An oyster starts tiny, 2,000,000 could fit in a cubic inch, reaches half a dollar size in six months and a silver dollar in a year. Age is read by its shell, similar to horses by their teeth.
Beet of All To Cleanse the System With Fig Syrup
An advertisement touts a spring remedy Syrup of Figs manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company. It claims one bottle cleanses the system for the entire family at a low cost and is available through all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
All Drugeists
Halls
Seabury & CO
Chicago
Ill
Boston
Mass
Method for testing dampness in dwellings
A proposed test to judge indoor dampness uses quicklime left in a closed room for 24 hours. By weighing the lime, if about three quarters of an ounce of water is absorbed, the room is deemed unhealthy. The test aims to quantify moisture entering from damp walls or windows.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Asbestos Use Mention
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure offering a hundred dollar reward. It lists testimonials from druggists and notes price and distribution. The piece also discusses asbestos uses for medical dressings and a protective skating undergarment.
Comrades and Cancer Advice in a 19th Century Ad Card
An old printed card promotes a Grand Army of the Republic leader’s portrait request and a Chicago mailing address for a free item. It also includes era style quips about teeth care for babies, a remedy named Mae Wissrow, and fragmented lines about social exchanges and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Walker
Grand Army of the Republic
F. H. Lord
Quincy Building
Chicago
Charlatan Remedies and Medical Quackery Through The Ages
A garbled advertisement reel voices claims for Brown's Bronchial Troches and Dr Kline cures, with bogus testimonials from Philadelphia readers praising medicines for coughs, colds, and consumption. The piece mocks self serving claims and hints at pervasive medical hucksterism.
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Sela
W.n
Dempae
Mae Wissrow
Hisie
Louise
Sir O'Gates
Brown
Ireland
Kline
Kise
St.,Phila
Piso
L. Barker
Regent Square
Philadelphia
Parker
Iowa Musical CO
Des Moines
Columbias
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester
Sincaco Na Cook Remedy CO
Easonic Temple
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