White Sands bricks and plaster hailed from gypsum use
A historical note details White Sands of New Mexico and New Marxto gypsum experiments turning gypsum into plaster of Paris, cement similar in strength to model, and bricks half the weight of standard pressed brick. It mentions a company planning mills to manufacture such products, plus other gamma products and early market interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
New Marxtoo
Paris
Ordioary
Philadelphia
White Rand Hills
Beertha
Crowell
Sunset Magazine
Ballard's Soothing Liniment touted as cure all
A typified early 20th century notice swears by Ballard's Soothing Liniment for rheumatism sprains and muscle injuries, with a Texas user from Navasota praising its effectiveness and pledging constant household presence. The rest includes rebating crime remarks and political figures Jacob Ryot and Thames Ryan cited, reflecting broader news briefs.
Moving stock to Malin street store opens soon
A, RB. Homer's moving his stock from the Franklin avenue store to a new stand on Malin street formerly Seca by Sthodes, Hav erty & Huppe. The store is now open for business and in a few days orders will be arranged and in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Franklin Avenue
Malin Street
Seca
Sthodes, Haverty & Huppe
Feeding steers: corn costs and profit margins rise with price
The note discusses feeding costs for steers, noting corn feeds value when green, and that ordinary steers struggle to eat a full bushel daily yet can gain well on good prices. It highlights the challenge of acquiring steers at price levels that justify feeding investments, mentioning Mall and Breeze as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Mall
Breeze
Doctor slain on Wedding Eve in Flamen Germany
A renowned Flamen physician due to wed was found shot in his bed with a revolver at his side. He was reportedly five years old in the local Hsing medical circle and had fallen under the sway of a woman who vowed to shoot the bride at the altar if he married anyone else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flamen
Germany
Hsing
Bread as staple food cited in royal commission evidence
Dr. Robert Hutchinson of the London Hospital testified to a royal commission that bread could sustain a person on two pounds a day during scarcity and that bread is the most important of common foods for the people. He argued bread helps prevent energy shortfalls in hard times and underscored its role in sustaining the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hutchinson
London Hospital
Royal Commission
Fight Shy of Widows in English Matrimony Trends
Official statistics show fewer widows sought in English marriages. In 1870 widows per 1000 marriages were 11. now the rate has risen to 13.5 per 1000, reflecting a shift in matrimony patterns among Englishmen.
Great Art of Life and the Golden Moment
A brief reflective line on seizing opportunity and the golden tint within reach, attributed to a Johnson quote about life and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Johnson
Poisonous Snakes Compare Fatal Traits in Historic Remains
A fragment discusses venom potency among cobras vipers and puff adders noting cobras are more virulent than vipers while a bite from a feared Indian cobra is preferred to a puff adder. The piece relies on antiquated terms and vivid but nontechnical descriptions of snake venom and bite severity.
Great Difference in Manners at the Bat
A historical observation notes that a man removing his coat before others signals an intention to command respect, while taking his bat away indicates he expects deference. The piece reflects stagecraft of authority and social cues in sporting culture.
The Old Maxim Divorce Statistics in Chicago Record-Herald
A Chicago Record-Herald piece notes divorce statistics suggesting about three in ten would have been better off never loving, as the old maxim warns. The table or discussion reflects on the value and outcomes of love and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
The One Supreme Pain of Being Forgotten
A concise reflection on oblivion as humanity’s deepest fear, contrasting memory with the vast silence of neglect. The quote questions whether oblivion truly shrouds existence, prompting meditation on remembrance and meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchleau d'Abrantes
Free colored picture with yearly subscriptions offer
A bold promotion in which readers may obtain a large colored print titled The Departure of the Bride from the Home of Washington by sending one dollar for a year of Twice-week Republic of St. Louis and Farm Progress. The ad touts Ferris’s multi color reproduction, eight pages of detail, and urges immediate subscription to secure the picture.
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Republic of St. Lou
Washington
Ferris
George Washington
Virginia
Farm Progress
Repulic
America
The
Republic Herety
Fourteenth Annual Report At Cornell Details Student Rise
The report of President Sabormao shows student enrollment at S441 doubling since his accession. Women students remain at about 1 percent this year, with the overall numbers reflecting continued growth and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabormao
Cornell
Early 10 Bed Herbide Cure Promises Health and Constipation Relief
A reader from Columbus Tennessee praises Herbide for constipation and liver ailments, noting relief and urging others to keep a supply. Sold by Crenehaw and Young. Separately, the Pullman Palace Car Company plans a $35 million distribution of surplus as new capital stock to current holders, meeting resistance from minority stockholders preferring cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbis
Teno
Crenehaw& Young
Pullman Palace Car Company
Hovwever
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promises Quick Cough Cure
An old advertisement extols Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for coughs bronchitis and pulmonary diseases with a price of 25 or 50 cents per bottle. The note also cites other tonics for children and a city franchise dispute over transit fares in Milwaukee.
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Ballard
Orenehaw & Young
Effect Car Company
Milwaukee
Tennessee man finds relief from nasal catarrh
For twenty years W G L Rawls of Bells Tennessee battled nasal catarrh. He writes that swelling and soreness inside the nose were fearful until he began applying Beacklen's Arn salve to the sore surface. The soreness and swelling disappeared and never returned. Crenshaw & Young druggists offer it at 25 cents.
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Perfection
Japan
Standard Oil Company
A. W. Sandrin
Pacific Coast
Rock
Island Lines
Kansas City
Kansas
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Rock Island
J. A. Stewart
General Agent Passenger Department
Kansas City, MO
Diba UL
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Hot Springs
Hendersonville
Lake Toxaway
Saluda
Tate Springs
Flat Rock
Waynesville
Blowing Rock
Asheville
Brevard
Skland
Balsam
Florida
Cuba
Uncle Sam
G. B. Allen
St. Lous, Mo
Hall
F. J, Crenur &Co
Praps
Toledo
Draggista
Price Tho
Missouri Historical Review
Stae Historical Society of
Missouri
West
Be, G. Bourne
Yele University
Thomas Hart Benton
T. J. C. Fagg
Pike County
Leider Loeb
Columbia
FF. A. Sampson
Wellington
J. Dillingham
Mr. Dillingham
J. A. Mann
Odeass Democrat
Luther Green
Alfred Green
Oak Grove
N. H. McCain
McKindree
Waverly
A Okey
Higginsville
Nansy Moore
Chas. Wright
Lou
al Moore
Aigginsville
Ernest Whitsey
Ai Marshall
Mr. Langley
Lily Ward
Corder
Olesea
A. L. Brets
Migginsville
Finday
George Kenny
B F. Warden
Geo. Logan
Higginaville
Odussa
Samuel Gibbs
Georgia
C. M. Cornell
Roding, Ga
Crenshaw & Young
Xenophon Ryland
A.G. M. Williams
Navasota
Texas
Stillwell
Mexico & Orient Railroad
Rebsting
Suaasniy
Dolliver
Lowa
Severary Koot
Ryot
Incer Councils
Trust
Thames PF
Ryan
Scott
Eample
Scott & Bowne
Cremistry
Pradl Street
AD Denice
Joe Danial
Durmac
Tonn
White
Tennessee
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