Remarkable Train of Mysterious Events and Remedies
A garbled clipping quotes various items from old notices including a troubling account of torture in Odessa and a claim for cancer cures and home remedies. It mentions Dr W Medicine Co Brockville Ontario, Mansard Liniment, Minard Liniment, and Wolfard's Sanitary Lotion, plus a note on a St Peter's CB and a Dalhousie reference. The Stromboli volcano eruption is also referenced amid disparate topics.
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Dr W Medicine Co
Brockville
Odessa
Christopher Saunders
Dalhousie
St Peter's
Linlief
Thos. W. Payne
Captain John Smith A Daring Adventurer of Willoughby
Captain John Smith of Willoughby Lincolnshire led a storied life. He joined military service in France and the Low Countries at sixteen and sought Turkish campaigns against Vienna. His exploits included a duel defeating Turkish champions earning a coat of arms and a daring rescue after being cast overboard. He later escaped Turks with Turk-turned ally help and earned fame for turning danger into action.
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John Smith
Willoughby
Lincolnshire
North America
Elizabeth
France
Low Countries
Vienna
Zenda
Bigismond Bathor
Transylania
Indy
Fas Gantiner
London
Town news and oddities from a scattershot era
A jumble of notes mentions Minard’s Liniment in the Hous and a House Pamine pursuit by Chickasha railroad detectives. It recalls Holloway cures, Irish politics, a 1706 Boston trader and Russia trade, a divorce quip, and a lawyer’s quip about marriage law.
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Pamine Railroad
Chickasha
Kas
Washington man recalls trials of his wife servant trouble
A Washington man recounts domestic strife over servant woes tied to the Servant problem. He describes wives hiring and firing maids, rivalries with neighbors, and a pattern of discreet separations amid gossip in a bustling household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wonman
Mary
New York
Ancient Athens Feast Revealed In Plato Era Banquet
In T G Tucker’s study of Ancient Athens the 688 image of a typical Plato era banquet shows low couches with paired plates, no napkins, and finger eating aided by bread. Food includes fish, eels, less meat, and sauces while wine is kept separate. after a wash and songs, dessert arrives with fruits, almonds, cheese, and sweet meats on the second table.
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Plato
Protesser T. G. Tucker
Athens
Sam
Mevin
The Home Doctor Remedies for common ailments
The article prescribes nose bleed care by tight band around the thumb below the knuckle and salting water, cautioning against drinking water with meals. It advises inhaling steam for sore throat, and suggests hot water for indigestion headaches neuralgia and cold hands. It also claims wart removal via potato water or washing hands in potato-water.
Where Do the Cents Go and Odd Bits of News
A jumble of curious notes on coin history and a few anecdotes. The cent disappearance puzzle is explained by corrosion and frequent handling. Then a naval anecdote recalls Beresford saved by a mule during the Sedan era. Short vignettes follow about lawyers with hands in pockets and a comic kitchen exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uassie Beresford
Sedan
Charles
Fragmented OCR Teases Identity and Fashion and Politics
In a garbled mix of dialogue a man asks how he can help as Mrs. Hammond rests, a Brown and Hobart stop yields a dusty tea gown, and Choquette voices Cana embargo concerns. The excerpt then blurredly references Parmelees Vegetable Pills and a note about Winston Churchill joining a party.
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Mr. Ham Edward
Queer Street Names Highlight Hull and Leicester
In Hull England a street named Land of Green Ginger stands out for its quirky title while Leicester features Holy Bones another notably odd street name. Local lore labels these as among the queerest in the world reflecting historic naming quirks.
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Hull
England
Leicester
Boston Rast Pig Holiday Roast Delights Nationwide
A brief note describes roast pig as a favored Boston holiday dish enjoyed by families who seldom crave it outside this time. Market stalls cater to the demand, with vendors offering roast pigs during the holiday season.
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Boston
Digestible Food and Digestibility in Diet
A London Hospital view argues true food value lies in digestibility not chemical value. It notes half a pound of cheese provides more usable nourishment than beef due to digestion, suggesting people overlook digestibility when comparing foods.
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London Hospital
Will Kissing Be Prohibited Discussed by Paris Medical Faculty
Dr Somers and the Medical Faculty of Paris debate kissing as a disease vector for gripe, mumps, whooping cough, typhoid, diphtheria, meningitis and other infections. They consider public notices, mandatory mouth disinfection, and breath purification to shield babies. Paychine touted as a mouth and body germ killer is highlighted by Mrs Lizzie Ganstdr and T A Slocum Ltd of 179 King Street West.
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Somers
Gig
Nilpanse Iokitua Medical Faculty
Paris
Hous
Lizzie Ganstdr
Bethune Lande
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Jhe Link
Awell Boone Judge Om
Virins
Peevish
Cross
Parmelee
Mra
Clarence Crabbe
Chicago
Chat
Minard
Milwaukee
Wolfard
Ayer
Ayers
Liak
Holloway
Mr. J. W. Browiy
Eisu Council
Island of
Lac Parente
Hoston
Thomas Russell
Charlestown
Russia
Lapleigh
Houston Piet
Ancient
Dennis
Thange
Firoad Street
Snandat District
the Metallic Roofing Company, Limited
Toronto
Winnipeg
Aquiter
Choquette
Vis Jou
Cana
Satie
Netastermeive
Winston Churchill Haseen
Prty. Cout
Noo Ge
Dian
Beecham’s
Newac Fe
T. A. Slocum, Limited
King Street West
Conte
Triscuit
AIP Groetensd
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