Dare to Marry A Test At Table Leads To A Wedding
In St Louis Dr E O Walden son of Bishop Walden of Cincinnati and Miss Simms daughter of a Jacksonville resident married after a dare. The couple met months ago at supper at C A Brooks home and wed Monday morning with Brooks and Dennis wagering on the outcome. The bride wore a tailor made gown and a knot was tied. the couple planned a wedding trip to Cincinnati and the East after the ceremony.
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St. Louis
E. O. Walden
Bishop & O. Walden
Cincinnati
Wiss Basaia Sima, Daunghter
Jaksonville, Til
Bne
Brooks
Dennis
Walden
A Worthy Successor Under the Sup
An old advert describes a cure claimed for catarrh using powders oils and pastes. It asserts a tonic remedy can relieve symptoms permanently and offers a mail order solution with an address in Philadelphia for purchase and delivery.
Home Gold Cure promised to cure drunkenness at home
An advertisement touts a Home Gold Cure claimed to cure drunkenness without a nitrous dose or nerve weakening. It asserts alcoholism is a disease, promises home treatment with discreet administration in tea or coffee, and guarantees success for as little as one dollar with full directions and optional physician advice. The address provided is Edwin B Giles & Company in Philadelphia.
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Avery Uty
Edwin B, Giles & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
Planting of the Mistletoe
A brief note on how mistletoe reaches trees via birds. Robins swallow berries and transfer sticky seeds to branches, where the plant implants roots in the bark and feeds on the tree sap. It keeps its leaves to endure winter when the host tree is leafless.
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Wich
Ladies Home Journal
Celtic giant launches as world’s largest ship in Belfast
On April 4 in Belfast Ireland the Celtic debuted as the world’s largest vessel built for White Star Line at Harland and Wolff. She measures 700 feet long 75 feet beam 49 feet deep with gross tonnage near 20 000 and cargo capacity surpassing all previous ships. Displacement tops the Great Eastern by 10 000 tons though comfort is modest and fares are reasonable. The ship can carry almost 4 000 travelers.
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Celtic
White Star Line
Harland & Wolf's
President Roosevelt Extends Christmas Wishes at White House
During a December 24 gathering in Washington President Roosevelt met Chief Justice Fuller at the door and wished him a merry Christmas. He then joined the White House clerical staff for a brief, cordial moment in the adjacent room.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Fuller
Liberty Bell to Slop at Charles Town
The Liberty Bell will leave Philadelphia on January 6 for the Charleston expo. A special train with mayor, councilmen and officials will arrive at Charles Town via the Norfolk and Western Railway at 4:35 p.m. and stop fifteen minutes for the public to view the historic relic.
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Philadelphia
Charleston
Charles Town
Norfolk and Western Railway
Jefferson
Aunt Rachel’s Bitters Sold As Health Cure
A vintage theatrical health claim touts Aunt Rachel’s Bitters as a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. The advertisement asserts rapid relief, permanent cure of malaria related symptoms, and overall vigor, claiming it never fails and is safe for invalids, sold by Bragorrell druggist in Lexington, Virginia.
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Rachel
Bra Gorrell
Lexington, Va
Lynchaukg
Virginia
Miss Mary Custis Lee Named President of Home for Needy Confederate Women
Miss Mary Custis Lee was elected president of the Home for Needy Confederate Women and soon after sent a generous donation to the home’s treasurer, showing ongoing support for the charity.
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Mary Custis Lee
My Family Doctor Cream Balm Advertisement
A reader testimonial from Blue Island Illinois praises Ely Brothers Cream Balm as a family remedy for colds in the head. The letter, signed J Kimball, notes nine years of use on children and offers a trial size for a small sum through Ely Brothers of New York with full size priced at 60 cents.
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Blue Island
Mosars
J- Kimball
Ely Brothers
Arren St
New York
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Lexington
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