Mrs Frances Stafford Backs Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Mrs Frances Stafford of New York tests the merits of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound citing long stored testimonials. The article notes skeptics faded as cures spread among women and claims the remedy draws attention of scientists and physicians for its reputed benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Stafford
E. 4Th St
N.Y. City
Lydia J. Pinkham
Unitil
Lydia 3B
Pinkham
America
Wise
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fads in Dinner Napkins Across France and England
Napkin use spread from France to England with fashion. French diners changed napkins at every course, perfumed them with rose water, and folded each napkin differently for each course, reflecting evolving table etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
St Paul Calendar 1903 Ready for Distribution
Beautiful color reproductions by Bryson in a 10x15 inch format, 1903 calendar is prepared for mailing upon receipt of twenty five cents or stamps. Send to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eixesheets
Bryson
F. A. Miller
Chicago
New Word for Legal Profession Emerges
In a future usage shift New York lawyers may say a case is being Lamberted to express understanding of a matter, replacing older terminology. The note cites a Washington Post quote about a sore throat cure claim by M. S. Gist of Hawesville Kentucky.
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New York
Washington Post
Humorous Exchange on Maggots and Piles in Brooklyn Life
A humorous dated aside questions a maggot and jokes about coal maggots. The narrator mocks ignorance while contrasting torments of itching piles with a supposed remedy. The passage blends slang, dialect, and a playful tone from Brooklyn Life.
Age and complexion signal missed facial brushing
An Atchison Globe item notes that after a certain age, a person’s complexion may show they have not brushed their face since the day before yesterday, highlighting a humorous take on personal grooming.
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Atchison Globe
Mr Morgans Huge Fees Compared To Civil War Era
Analysis compares J P Morgans profits to those of Day Cooke who led civil war era loans for the U S government. It estimates Cookes share at about 200 million in profits for over 2 billion in loans, and contrasts Morgan obtaining about 100 million for financing U S Steel with possible 140 thousand if steel rates were used for government loans.
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Day Cooke
United States
Banklng
J. P. Morgan
Astate
Morgan
United States Steel Corporation
Cooke
Mr. Morgan
Steel Company
Mr. Cooke
Catacombs of Rome Yield Insights for Students and Archaeologists
Discoveries in the Catacombs of Rome promise important evidence for early Christianity and archaeology. Of forty five known cemeteries only five are accessible. major catacombs on the Appia Nomentana Salaria and Ardea reach, but lack thorough exploration. Volcanic tuff supports excavations without props. Entries were pilgrimages until the ninth century, later blocked and forgotten. About 6.1 million bodies lie buried, more than double Paris. The Theban kings’ catacombs are over 4,000 years old.
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Rome
Appia
Nomentana
Salaria
Ardea
Paris
Honor Veterans Iranmaster at Waldorf Astoria Dinner
October event at the Waldorf Astoria New York honored Fritz of Bathleden Pa on his eightieth birthday. A Pennsylvanian by birth, he began as a blacksmith and shaped the iron and steel industries. From 1860 to 1893 he led Bethlehem Steel plants as chief engineer and superintendent and is seen as a survivor of Bremsemer process pioneers in the United States.
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Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Fritz
Bathleden
Pensylvania
Bethlehem Steel Company
Heo
United States
John Vritz
Curious insect leaps like springboard after nose projection
A Champion Leaper of the London Zoological Society, on a Malay peninsula visit, found a curious insect that leaps without wings. It grows its power from a nose-like projection on its head that bends under the abdomen and releases, acting as a springboard for great leaps.
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London Zooloetcal Society
Malay Peninsula
Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An old advert describes a soothing syrup for teething children claiming relief from pain and irritability. The copy mentions a comforting formula and urges use for young ones, reflecting period advertising language and product naming.
Yawning Urged as Healthful by French Doctor
A French physician asserts yawning aids health and should be used artificially for sore throat. The claim includes a product named PUTNAM FACELESS DYES priced at 10 cents per package as part of the remedy.
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Putnam
Labouchere on Gladstone and his ace up his sleeve
Henry Labouchere quipped about Gladstone saying providence put an ace up his sleeve. He joked he did not object to the clever device yet wished the prime minister would stop asserting it always comes from luck or fate.
Down's Kidney Pills Promised Quick Relief and Free Trials
An advertisement extols Down's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney stones, swelling, pain, and nervous distress. It features testimonial snippets from readers claiming rapid relief, improved sleep, and restored energy after free trials, promoting the product as the world's greatest kidney medicine.
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L. HA
Monument to Zola Fair Planned in New York City
The Emile Zola Literary and Benevolent Association of New York organized with consent of Émile Zola four years ago will hold a week long fair at the Grand Central Palace in November to raise funds for a monument to Zola.
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Zola
Emile
Piso's Cure Reported as Best Medicine for Throat Issues
Viewburen Lod was among readers praising Piso's Cure as the best medicine for throat and related ailments. The testimonial cites widespread relief and strong customer confidence in the remedy from 1900.
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Piso
An Encouraging Example for a Young Millionaire
An Encouraging Example notes J Pierpont Morgan as a model for a young man who has saved a few million and contemplates how to spend it in this country, suggesting horse racing and similar costly amusements as options.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
The New Teewiath Onytiay Sete oo Cet
Fragmented OCR lists a parade of book titles and authors. It references works by Frank Merriwell and others, noting themes of culture, boxing, and talent development with an antiquated, promotional sale tone.
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Sheldon
Jay
Eerretley Ad Bees Gp
Frank Merriwell
Teantltul
Inside a Watch Makers Micro World
A detailed look at precision watch components under the microscope. It notes 150000 screws per pound, tiny pivots of balance wheels, and jewels carved from sapphire ruby or garnet. It describes screw counts, thread density, jewel geometry, pallet and roller jewels, and tiny dimensions for tiny parts.
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Goodyear West
Heyl’s
Nat. Xangaroo
Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Doan
Tom Cink
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Appz Axprews
Weites
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Foermy Witt Co
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Mall
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Nayue
Poxtsaffle
Sthert & Spur
Witla Bt
Dark
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Binain
Bank of Montreal
Uier i Ormer
Francisco
Louisville
N.Y
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Thaen
Copenhagen
Miran
the Fevile
Lee Tieneyi
Hewlett Bros. Co
Srugg
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Washington, D
Cidok
Booth
Clalins
Pederson
Grand View
Des Moines
H.H. Green
Box BR
Atlanta
Yanik Minke
Prvie
Colegne
Taverine
Algash
Faure Ave
Cleveland
Uhiu
Gata
Ogden Assay
Wendzsranen
Muito
Thames
Particu Tern
Mua
Siopiple Co
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W.N. U
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