Prominent Noses Through History Attract Curious Theories
A humor column lists famous figures with large noses from Napoleon to Depew, noting public figures often regarded as smart. The piece cites doctors dismissing cosmetic reshaping and suggests a big nose as a sign of mental sharpness, with a playful tone and citations from New York Mutl and Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Hill
Tve
Bellevue Hospital College
Napoleon
Gladstone
Bismarck
General Grant
Blaine
Jay Gould
Russell Sage
Cyrus W. Field
Cleveland
Dan Lamont
John Kelly
Harrison
Levi P. Morton
Joseph Pulitzer
Charles A. Dana
Pulitzer
Governor Hill
Talmage
John Hall
Bayard and
Whitney
Ben Butler
Henry Watterson
George W. Childs
Austin Corbin
Chauncey M. Depew
Lawrence Barrett
N. Y. Mutl
Express
King Oko Jumbo Tells of Shipwreck and a Humorous King
David Ker recounts King Oko Jumbo of Bonny aboard a West Africa voyage in 1585. The ailing monarch mocks doctors and medicine, shares a vivid laugh at a sleep-drug tale, and reveals his hazy geography while the ship faces disaster. The piece ends with a note about Willows California electric lights visible from miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ker
Oko Jumbo
Bonny
Shirley
England
Bonny River
Porter
West Africa
Bud
Benny
Perpee
Advice to a Young Man Thirsting for Literary Glory
A Toledo Blade reprint advises aspiring reporters that city life demands local knowledge and connections. It outlines how metropolitan papers assign beats, trim copy, and pay by space, noting the harsh economics and limited rewards. It suggests pursuing commercial pursuits if one seeks easier, more lucrative success elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Toledo Blade
Humanity to Horses Voiced Against Cruel Gear and Practice
S. M. Palmer in the N.Y. Tribune argues against overchecks and cruelty to horses. He urges loose but firm bits to prevent grazing while maintaining ability to pull. He condemns old or neglected animals and calls for humane care and societies to prevent abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Palmer
N.Y
The World’s Fuel Supply Debate and Faulty Premises
The article challenges claims of an imminent global fuel shortage arguing that far larger coal reserves exist across Germany Sweden Denmark Switzerland Bohemia and Russia totaling over 80 000 square miles while China Austria Spain Italy Greece and Japan add another 120 000 square miles. It notes additional Western Hemisphere and Australasian fields totaling about 170 000 square miles and criticizes neglect of major reserves in North America and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Bohemia
Russia
China
Austria
Spain
Italy
Greece
Japan
British America
Patagonia
Australia
North America
Beattie Organ Ads and Travel Offers Mixed in One Page
Vintage ad collage boasts Beattie Organs and fares to Kansas City for Aug 20–25 at $11.10 round trip, usable to Sept 15. Also promotes Chamberlain’s remedy through Puterlaugh and Electric Bitters touting cures for stomach, liver, and kidney ailments with a 50 cent bottle sale by H. S. Puterbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Kansas City
M. M. Onis, Agt
H. 8
Puterbaugh
Burlington
Peoria
Dubuque
Eastern Iowa Agricultural Association
Davenport
Illinois
Hazelhurst
St Louis
St. Louis
Dabogne
Iinois
Savanna
Miedgeville
Daggittts
W. W. Whittiore
Grocer
Chamberlain
Puterbaugh—Draggist
Ella
Oregon
Miles’ Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
H.S. Puterbaugh
Monarch
Senour Mfg. Co
Lanark
Real Estate Transfers and Reduced Railway Excursions
Real estate transfers for week ending Aug 13 show sales in Pair Haven York and Chadwick with varied sums. Also listed are half fare harvest excursions Aug 30, Sept 27, and Oct 25 via The Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway with ticket details and agent contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick H. Snow
Charlotte Snow
Pair Haven
St. Paul Land Co
David M. Stuart
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Beattys Pianos and Lotions Advertised in Local Page
An assortment of medical tonics and patent medicines is promoted by Beatty’s Pianos and local druggists. The items include Wool ford's Sanitary Lotion cures for humans and animals, De Witt's Sarsaparilla, Little Early Risers, Castoria, and Downing's Stramonium Liniment. Advertising mentions rail and encampment travel deals, and various claims of health benefits from these remedies.
A New Kind of Insurance and Aids to Health Care
A collection of old time medical patent medicine ads notes small dose cures for bowel trouble with Chamberlain's remedy and Puterbaugh drugs. features Dan Beatty organ and piano ads and Downl ing cough elixir claiming universal cures and guarantees. sales pitches cite prices and refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DownlIng
Puterbaugh
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King Oko Jumbo
Willows
Cal
Lvely Matrimonial Journal
Orange Blossoms
Yarmouthport
Mass
J. A. Lander
Clarksburg
Puterlaugh
Harper & Brothers
Black Forest
Black Sea
FD. Millet
Alfred Parsons
Florence Watters Snedeker
M. Guernay de Beaureparte
Procureur- General
France
John Simpson
Borden P. Bowne
Boston University
Daniel M. Stuart
Geo. L. Manning
Mary D. Houghton
York
Lawson Spearman
Chadwick
William Cheek
Robert Cheek
Washington
Wesley Dal
JNO
Sebastian
G. TO
PLA
Chicago, AL
Kirk & Co
Chicago
Big Island
Val
Chamberlin
O. G. Burford
Harris Creek
Amherst Co. Va
Dr. King
Dr King
Carner Drug Store
Lareve
Woolford
J. T. Allemony
Deuggist
Ill
Iowa Agricultural Association
Rock Island
M.M. Oain
Agt
L. R. Patton
Rockford, IL
de Witt
Beatty
Dan
N. J
Washington, D.C
M. M. Out
de Witt’s
Waterbaugh
Castoria
Dr. Bixler
Puterbaugh the
Draggist
J. A. Allemony
Dingwist
H.S. Peterbaugh
C. H. Shawen
Wellsville
Kan
Puterbaugh-Drauggist
Bucklen
Peterbaugh
Daniel P. Beatty
Washington, N. J
Jr. Miles
Miles Mod
Elkbart
Dr. Rowland
A. Wolfe
Cashier
Lanark, Ilh
Amos Wolf
Davi WoLf
Jons K. Wonrand C. RowLann
Notary Public
H. Reid Staley
Lie Tiss T
M. AR Rose
City Dray
J. M. Glotfelty
Justice of the
P.C
J. T. Eckman
Lanark, Illinois
B. Miller
C. W. Middlekauff
Lan Ark
A. F. Lohrman
Empire Steam Laundry
Bavansa
Strelly
J. T. Jacobs
Justice OF the Peace
Qilice
Old Stand
Lions
Ivanhoe Camp
M. WL A
Tilt &. C. Gater
C. Cresmen
Rock Creek Lodge
A. Remer
Wien
Mvmooor
Tom
Peter Horner
J. A. Walker
Robt. Teachout
East Side
John H. Shaffer
Dichk
Postofice
J. ©. Hanson
Lower Broad Street
C. E. Olmstead
E. E. Dubbel
J. F. Brown
J. D. Renner
Singer Manufacturing Company
H.W Hartzell
Lanahk
D.C. Busell
W. L. Franck
Cash
Hirst National Bank
Capital
C. Fegeman
Kinkade
R. Chisholm
Jacott Salvely
R. Gust
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WA Strickler
Sunda
G. C. Wroughton
Milledgeville Station
AL Hrecher
Chie, & Council Buffs Div
Passenge
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Citwaga Atilaur
M. Haval
Racine
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Freeport
Kirkland
Didon
Lin
Eldredge
Eldredge Manufacturing CO
Belvidere, Ill
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E. ST. Johan
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Pass
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the Lanark Gazette
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