Tomatoes and fruit poison myths in health discourse
A 19th century health column cautions that tomatoes and other fruits contain harmless yet sometimes concerning substances. It argues moderate consumption helps excretory organs function, while excessive intake of acidic or poisonous components can harm delicate individuals. The piece also discusses bread dye history and garden planting tips.
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Graham
Solanum
New York
Hitler
Household Receipts From A Rural Almanac
Household recipes prescribe preserving the norm with Maywood leaf infusion for eye care and a deodorizing wash using copperas in water. Silver cleaning uses hot suds with a dash of quartz horn soap, no polish needed. Other tips include medicines and a compound of chloroform and ethers for unnamed uses.
Fragmented 19th Century Technical Notes on Roads and Warfare
The text describes road paving with asphaltum near Charing Cross, noting beds laid to harden and blocks installed for durability, and mentions slippery surfaces in bad weather. It also touches on armor plate technology, oxygen use, and turret ship construction as future British government priorities, with references to heavy shot and steel armor.
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Charing Cross
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Boni Thi Ie
Fragmented OCR Reflects a Landlord and a Bachelor Tale
Disjointed text hints at a tale involving a rich bachelor seeking building access, a landlord and tenant conflict, and a wary observer named Estate Reporter. The passage ends noting Sanative Pills as a laxative remedy.
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Detroit
Compound Oxygen Cure Promises Restored Vitality
Fragmentary ad copy describes a claimed cure for invalids through a compound oxygen remedy. It cites convalescence delay, mentions Drs Starke and Palén, and urges readers to read a small book for relief. The Royal Manufacturing Company promotes new products and urges planning holiday purchases.
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