Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine Croup Cure
A 19th century house medicine touts Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a quick remedy for sudden croup and bronchial ailments. Testimonial mentions relief for a child at night, with cautions about authentic bottles bearing Dr A W Chase's portrait and signature for genuine product accuracy.
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Dr Chase
George
Cha
A W. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co
Toren
New Grasses May Yield Future Cereal Food Sources
The article discusses government led searches for grasses with potential as cereal crops. It explains that large seed heads and proper cultivation are key. It notes native prairie grasses and panicum related to millet as promising, and cites maize origin and long cultivation in North America. Pittsburg Press
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Agricu
Kuswa
America
United States
Central
Asia
Pittsburg Press
Sunlight Soap Money Back Promise Statement
A Sunlight Soap dealer offers a refund to customers who return soap with a reason for comparison. The notice asks shoppers to obtain refunds if dissatisfaction occurs, stipulating conditions for eligibility and process.
Wedding Delays End in Legal Limit After Hour
A lengthy ceremony in London was interrupted by delays, forcing the clergyman to rush the rites. The service could not be completed before the 3 PM legal cutoff for weddings in the country, leaving the couple unwed for the day. The London Globe notes such interruptions were once rare but have become more common as rules changed.
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Widdie
London
Unclear archival line about Moscow post and titled figures
Fragmentary dialogue references a figure named Does Not Know in Moscow, a casual mention of a shai role and royal interactions. It includes jumbled phrases about ministers, the czar, and a police uniform, with little coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
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Moscow
Defense of Oleomargarine as Healthful Food
Mary Hitman Abel defends oleomargarine in the Delineator February issue sixth essay on sure foods. She cites Prof Harrington and argues prejudice stems from diseased carcasses and misinformed press, noting deference to truth despite strong public bias against the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hitman Abel
Abel
Harrington
Royalty’s Busy London Day Attracts Crowds And Appointments
The King and Queen fill London streets with activity as crowds surge in Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace gates stay open. Royal engagements span all levels, including Sir Pardon Clarke leaving the South Kensington Art Museum for a Metropolitan Museum post in New York, lured by higher pay and fresh opportunities.
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London
Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Royal Palace
Art Museum
South Kensington
New York
Metropolitan Museum
Pardon Clarke
Purdon
America
Parmelees Vegetable Pills Promoted For Stomach Health
An advertisement extols Parmelee's Vegetable Pill as a remedy for stomach regulation and a clear head. It laments harshness and stresses temperance, linking nervous life pressure to poor digestion and mental strain among businessmen. The copy urges diligent self care and suggests the pill helps maintain alert, active performance.
Rich woman duped by counterfeit half dollar incident
Metty Green, famed as the world’s richest woman, was duped by a counterfeit half dollar. A streetcar conductor refused the coin, forcing her to trust the man involved after the incident.
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Metty Green
Early Flying Ship Described From London Post
A Dec 20 2170 London Evening Post account outlines a Portuguese priest’s invention of a flying ship. The craft uses bellows driven sails and amber beads with secret mechanisms to counterbalance, aiming to float via solar-activated mats. Report notes the device failed to fly despite various apparatus.
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London Evening Post
Portugal
London News
I Must Have Been a Sight Draft
A brief line notes a traveler recalling a sight draft phrase from a June era shipment. It hints at financial or shipping language used in historical trade documents. The speaker reflects on the phrase as part of an archival excerpt without additional context or action.
A Mother's Duty to Guard Girl to Woman Health
A mother is urged to safeguard her daughter's health during the transition from girlhood to womanhood. The ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to enrich blood and support development, claiming benefits for headaches dizziness pale skin and overall vitality based on testimonials.
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Dr. Williams
Williams
Wil Hams
Germain
Antisubmarine signaling device described for war use
Technical World notes a Vo phone like system to aid submarine detection and communication. A multiple sounder with a typewriter style keyboard taps letters onto a diaphragm, enabling anti submarine messaging. A ticker like apparatus would print received messages on tape, and a simple bell tap code could relay signals from ships to shore or fleet flagship.
Government Tobacco Monopoly Ad Claims Dream like Quality
A fragmented OCR fragment depicts tobacco monopoly advertising praising government made cigarettes. It touts life enhancing effects and dream like experiences, asserting quality and lasting appeal to smokers in a Manchurian setting.
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Manchuria
Weill
The Pie Morality Debate Heads to Divorce Court
A Chicago man secured a divorce and alimony of 3000 dollars after a dispute over pie and its morality. A Cleveland minister compared pie unfavorably to beer, saying it harmed morality, in a notable local record.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Hicago Record Herald
Monarch of all he surveys at summer resort
A dramatic description of a prominent figure at a seaside retreat, where many admire his presence and influence. The scene hints at vanity and social dynamics as observers cling to his words and glance while the festivities unfold. Nearby, the Northern railway plans an extension from Swan River with work starting last season between the tatty Hine and Princes Albert, suggesting regional development amid personal tensions. The piece closes with reflections on jealousy, self-doubt, and worry.
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Northern Railway
Swan River
Tatty Hine
Princes Albert
Dye color package ad claims universal use
An advertisement touts a dye product named Dyola claiming a single package colors wool silk cotton and blends evenly with fast results. A customer Mia G D Murray from Newcastle endorses its ease and efficacy and instructions urge readers to request more details from a local druggist.
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Dyola
Mia
G. D. Murray
Newcastle
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