Eye hazards from drugs and industrial exposures
A German medical roundup notes that substances like atropine widen the pupil and can impair sight, the popular fern root remedies risk ocular damage, and lead exposure causes optic nerve inflammation. Mustard factory vapors provoke corneal irritation, and photographic magnesium flash powders emit toxic vapors. The report warns miners and workers of visual injuries from various chemicals and fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vishia
Germany
Jewflere
The Story of a Successful Man in Welland
Leading businessman Mr Yokom of Crowland and Welland narrates a life of industry and honesty. He credits Dodd’s Kidney Pills with curing a severe illness, describing relief from headaches, loss of appetite, and rapid weight loss after trying the remedy. He notes his head felt clearer and life improved after the treatment.
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Welland
Jr. Yokom
Crowland
Yokom
Dodd
Language notes on fashion term origin and usage
The excerpt discusses a German root for a clever term, possible derivations, and its sense of stylish superiority. Murray suggests it could shorten from chicane, implying twist or cleverness, with usage as noun or adjective. Some link it to Spanish chico or chilea and to a sense of refined ease and elegance in London’s Standard.
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Murray
Martins of Cromary
London
Standard
Weather, warfare and colonial fragments in a sea tale
A clipped article discusses birds signaling fair seas and foul weather, London deaths by starvation, rough riders predating the Pony Express, Mayne Reid as a captain, tobacco laws for youths, a Shanghai slander case, Austrian health-basis parole, Hessian wolves and annual Ukrainian or Russian depredations, and Maryland life in colonial trade with fishermen and tobacco fields amid harbor and navy notes.
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Rough Riders
Pony Express
Rifle Rangers
Mayne Reid
The Danger of Anaemia and Pink Pills
A health ad extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anaemia, claiming they restore red blood and cure fatigue, headaches, and pale appearance. Testimonial Miss Florence G Marryet of Chester praises the pills after months of use, noting improved appetite and energy. The ad urges purchase from local medicine sellers, with box prices of 25c and 2.50 for 2 boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br Wiliams Medicine Co
Brockville
Renounced the Violin by the Duke of Well a sul
A letter from Mrs. M..e Mann e to the Duke of S..ttertind recounts the Duke abandoning the violin during early military service. The note asserts the Duke’s lifelong fondness for music and cites Wellington’s own musical lineage and discipline.
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Mra
Stuart
Iim
Gedess
Owen
Duke of Wellington
Pearson
Beauty and value of Chinese brush tail goldfish
A fragment notes that the brush tail goldfish from China is exceedingly small yet highly prized and costly. It mentions many have been sold and that a single coin could cover the fish, implying remarkable value for its minute size. The passage contrasts its worth with broader European press commentary.
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China
Europe
Fragmentary court testimony on education and identity claims
The note presents fragmented quotes about a Mrs Brooks and a Ms Cunninziam, mentioning being a Vassar and a Wellesley girl. A speaker references Lex Bess and a loss of humankind, with a vague bid amount around $1000 and $10 at a time, indicating a disputed financial matter.
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Brooks S
Vassar
Cunninziam
Abe
Wellesley
Devne
Lex Bess
Fragmentary notice on a distant Dimentty event unclear
The readable text is garbled and lacks coherent details about people, places, or actions. No definite event, date, or organization can be identified from the fragments provided.
Fragmented text from a 20th century notice panel
Readable fragments show a conversation snippet with names and phrases about advertising. No clear event, date, or location is discernible to identify a concrete item or outcome. Further context needed to determine subject and participants.
Retired Patience-Is a No Le was so'd out by th whee
The article fragment notes a retired item and a sale outcome, mentioning a statesman and a whee context. It references a buyer and sale details in a cryptic, non-specific way with limited readable facts.
Lincoln Tower memorial at Westminster tower dedication
Fragmented text describes Lincoln Tower at Westminster with a dedication to Abraham Lincoln and a marble memorial stone. It notes the tower’s cost over 30000 and the role of Rowland Hill and Surrey Chapel founders in its creation, plus references to the inscription and international ties.
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Tomer Dedicea
Imee Bagta Charen
Cha
Lave
Westminster Road
Mmeendag
G.ou
Rowland Hill
Surrey Chapel
Newman Hall
Dr. Hall
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Lincoln Tower
Bir
Thomas Powel Dutton Barthe
Eagan
Alice
The Japanese Baby customs and rites at birth described
A Victorian era passage outlines gifts and ceremonies for a newborn Japanese baby including crush of congratulatory items and the future rites such as the first month and fiftieth day celebrations. It notes infant dress, names and rituals as well as temple rites and deities.
Emigration Dilemma in Amana Village
In Amana village, residents sought emigration aid from commissioners. A man asked neighbors for character references, but fear and social pressure led many to withhold support, while one person faced no suit after a long, tense exchange about reputation and esteem within the community.
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Amana
Uituselt
Loking
Ithate
Ares
Weil
Woman writes on household remedies and wit
A fragment discusses mildew removal with Crown soap and chalk paste, cleaning a coffee pot with borax and hard soap, and notes on weathered advice. It includes a quip about marriage, a remark on cat tail gathering and a burns remedy using lard or butter.
Impe Members Faces Reduced Ion On Absence From Russia
If any member of the impe lives out of Russia for more than one fourth of the year his or her ion is considerably reduced.
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Impe
Russia
First Beer Made in England From Hops Claim
A fragmentary report notes that Romans thought the closest thing to grape wine from hops yielded England’s first beer. It mentions a Welsh letter to MPs, a Christmas Eve incident in 1800, and Napoleon’s escape amid bystanders.
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Northland
England
Wales
House of Commons
Gers
Fragmentary note on skin bound books in Westminster precincts
A fragment states that a later plate of favor is covered with leather made from human skin in Westminster precincts, but the story rests on little beyond speculation. The text notes that books do exist bound in human skin.
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Itte
Westminster
Jon Seeds weight and poundage inquiry noted
The message refers to Jon Seeds and requests the weight and poundage of 1A1000 and dande lon seeds. Further details or official measurements are not provided in the text. Please supply context or source data to produce a precise summary.
Planes In Great Bri Costing UK Homes Big Sum
The statistic shows one plane per seven houses in the United Kingdom, with each instrument costing around $10. The national total reaches about $100,060,000, highlighting the vast aggregate of expenses tied to aviation.
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Great
Bri
United Kingdom
Cleaning Tips From Old Texts On Household Safety
A fragment advises heating gasoline in a bucket of hot water outdoors to cool the liquid, then suggests using hot water to remove a stopper and cautions about hazardous fumes. The language reflects archaic household remedies and warnings about flammable substances.
Minard Liniment Case Report from C C Richards & Co
A letter from Mark Burns recounts long bronchial irritation and catarin relief after using Minard Liniment. He began in January as an experiment and reports almost instant relief, two bottles curing the condition with no symptoms returning since March.
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Messrs
C. C. Richards & CO
Mark Burns
eLorn
Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills Promise Clear Skin
The ad asserts pimples stem from internal liver and kidney disharmony and promotes Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills as a cure. It claims healthy function will improve the skin, urging readers to try the remedy and be convinced by the results. It references placing monuments over certain men to keep them down.
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Parmelee
Minard's Sintment Relieves Newraigta at Dinner
A fragment describes a Russian custom at a large dinner where each woman smokes a tiny cigarette after the second course to aid digestion and remove lingering favor from the palate. The text is incomplete but suggests a ritual linked to digestion and palate cleansing.
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Russia
Fragmentary note on pleat tion description in red foil
A fragmentary line notes a thin or fourth pleetion and mentions thickened areas in red foil. The readable text offers no clear subject, date, or provenance, leaving the description largely garbled and lacking identifiable entities or outcome.
Heat Heart Disease Relief in 30 Minutes Reported
Report notes a speed cure for heart disease with rapid relief of chest pain and palpitations. Claims describe a remedy promising quick improvement and easing of heart distress, though details and sources are unclear.
Advertisement fragment from wartime notice
An OCR fragment shows an advertisement line about sending media to the war office. It references a person named Sonny returning home, a father described as unemployed and imbecile, and a plea to get ima into the war office at Mott. The text is incomplete and contains unclear phrases.
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Sonny
Mediatels
Ima
War Office
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Ellow
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Easw Alten
Jon
Dandelon
Weigh & Poand
Minary
Minard
Newraigta
Lever Brothers Limited
Toronto
Ieee Ie Ake
Tiler Simpson
Royal Household
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