Living ancestors of Elsie Chase noted in New England family
The article lists Elsie Chase of Yarmouth Massachusetts as having twelve grandparents and notes a remarkable extended lineage. It then shifts to a Belfast Maine scene where a neighbor reports a mysterious roof fire after a man watched by onlookers for twenty minutes. A Connecticut man claims a spirit picture depicts his deceased mother. The piece ends with a Pennsylvania couple’s long quarrel and separation after a fifteen year coolness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Chase
O Charles
Clara C Hase
Yarmouth
Mass
United States
Edward
Mary Chase
Charles
Emma Ellis
Sod
Jane Ellis
Jerry
Cordelia Chase
Matthew
Ruth B. Gray
Adeline Nicholson
Jerry Walker
Inelfast
J. Mlenry Knott
Hoesham
What August Flower Is For Dyspepsia Cure
An introductory sermon proclaims August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia. It claims the product cures stomach and liver ailments, noting its 20 year history from a small town to wide distribution, with a large manufacturing plant and broad store presence under G. G. Green, sole manager in Woodbury, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Green
Woodbury, N.J
Red Poll cattle and farm notes from Michigan Farmer
The article reviews Red Polled cattle origins in England, their medium size, strong udders, rich milk, and beef potential, noting selective breeding can form preferred herds. It also warns against poor colt handling, advocates early training, praises clean sheep flesh for disease resistance, critiques adulterated dairy substitutes, and stresses value of good teams for effective farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Chase
Michigan
Norfolk
Suffolk
England
Cain
Jersey
Galen Wilson
Ireland
Practical guidance for poultry keeping and home economy
Fussy hens make poor mothers and clean ventilated housing aids flock health. Select fowls to keep when shipping poultry, manage early growth, and exercise poultry as needed. Separate sick birds, keep youngsters to themselves, and learn to manage a few fowls before expanding. Emphasizes incubation, horse handling, and fruit production quality. Also covers housekeeper tips on cleaning wool, remedies for coughs, clothing, silver care, oyster crackers, china repair, custard testing, custard cooking, cream use, and dairying profits with emphasis on presentation and market appeal.
Rich Mine Tale and Gold Mine Plot Near Mexico
A New York lumberman recounts a near Mexico mine tale in a rugged frontier setting. He describes kidnapping threats, bandits, haunted caves, and a vein yielding seven ounce to three pound nuggets. He plans a guarded expedition from New York to secure mining rights amid deadly locals and military concerns.
Opium Smuggling Across Border Reported in Chinese Laundries
Becondes Narcotics notes that opium predominates in Chinese laundries and joints, much of it second-hand. The drug is allegedly smuggled across the Canadian border and is described as only half its strength in circulation.
Secondhand Opium Trade In Chinese Stores
A historical note describes opium sold as second grade being largely reclaimed from refuse. The text critiques the practice as a profitable cycle, recovering and reselling discarded opium to customers through Chinese stores.
Curious Indian plant wields electric force in nature
An extract translated from La Nature describes a forest plant named philotaces electrica in India. The leaf shocks the breaker, affects a distant magnetic needle, and its power peaks at 2 PM but vanishes at night or in rain. Birds avoid it as death awaits any contact, and the plant appears devoid of magnetic metals, suggesting a plant borne electric force with many botanical mysteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Nature
India
Philotaces Electrica
Strange Birthing of a Stone at Burns Hotel Kimberley
A peculiar lapidary display titled Queer Sights In a Stone unfolds at the Burns Hotel in Kimberley South Africa. The gem shows a pigeons egg shape with a dark brown exterior and opaque interior. viewed under light it reveals a man and a woman face and a moon cloud. The stone, found in debris washup, has drawn a price bid and was refused. Mb Bergsmanv, a debris washer, is named as the finder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns Hotel
Kimberley
South Africa
Mb. Bergsmanv
Matters of Choice and Fearful Blows
A quip about youth preferring a bold romantic lift over facing a disapproving father. The line contrasts suspense and romance with parental anger, highlighting common social tensions in youth courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyelone
Odd Remedies and Notable Court Bail in New York
A curious blend of curatives and anecdotes fills the page. A self styled Russian physician with imperial ties faced 81000 bail for practicing medicine without registration. Insurance medical exams cost physicians and insurers together about a million and a half yearly, with three firms paying over 250,000 each. A twelve foot alligator yields fifty to seventy pints of oil when boiled, used in lighting and rheumatism cures in Brazil. An Egyptian man’s eyes prompt him to seek blond Fatima women for bread and local tips, with many Fatimas available through namesake use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
New York
Brazil
Fatima
Gas finds in Argentina rival United States output
A report notes natural gas discovery in Argentina matching U S levels. It cites seed distribution to congress members, a Connecticut man selling sewer rat skins to glove makers, and Spain’s debt for war matériel. It also mentions Philadelphia as a leading U S manufacturer and odd agricultural ideas in Ukiah California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine Republic
United States
Agricultural Department
Congress
Connecticut
Spain
Personal Mention and Aged Notes from the Era
The piece lists assorted items including Mayo Penmark at Weisbaden, Henry Ives ill in New York, and Leo NITE denying private audiences. It notes Koch renewing teleline efforts and plans to publish a report, Altert and Seran Bacon’s sixty ninth wedding anniversary, a Lancs spinner marrying into nobility, and various social curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weisbaden
Henry &. Ives
New York
Leo Nite
Koch
Altert and
Seran Bacon
Medford
Mass
Noo
Duke of Argyle
Fragmented and disparate 19th century ad notes and quips
A collection of scattered OCR fragments mentions various products and notices. It includes references to a six legged calf near Mooresville, tonic and patent medicines, a Rhode Island savings figure, and a vault discovery in Greenlawn cemetery near Indianapolis. It also notes immigration attitudes in Australia and in France and Holland buyer pays. A New York girl contemplates suicide during the grip but later marries.
Castoria Ad From Early Advertisements
An excerpt recalls Castoria’s use for children from sickness to infancy and old age, concluding with a claim of a local shop in the city that makes kid gloves to measure and furnish within two hours after fitting.
Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription Promises Relief
An ad cites Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments including periodical pains prolapses bearing down sensations and general weakness. It markets as a restorative tonic and nervine boosting uterine health and overall strength, claiming if unsatisfied money is refunded.
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James Pyle
N.Y
Chicago Saturday
Chicago Saturday Press
Ming
Laren Hays
Ea Prien
T Dearborn St
Saturday Press Co
Chicago, Ill
Einar Seri
Bouit A
S. Carr & CO
Biouk Falls
OAK
Howsekeepera
Wra
Old Mexico
Apeches
Thomas Constantine
Constantine
Chilpancingo
Mr. Constantine
Chicago Herald
Mexico
North
New York Herald
Hinds
Industrial and Statistical
Philadelphia
California
Gomer
Carlos Uaell
Lenieville
Cmeado Saripay Prise
People's Great
Hoys Sreniki
America
Ska Co
Dearborn St
Chicago, I
Maw Evans
Beaver Pills
Mac
M. L. Thompson
Druguista
Colliersport
Hall
Tate
Mooresville
Rhode Ishind
Marwell
Dilla
Lebo
Australia
Country
Vrance
Holland
Winslow
Greenlawn
Indianapolis
Major
Castoria
Dias
Childres
Swift’s
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
Wit Ntoi
bwiAga
Goston
Kiel
K. Bahar de Wi
Che
Paris
W. Baker & Cos
Grocers Everywhere
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Maar
Newcomb
N. Newcomba
Davenport
Iowa
Trenton
Bornin
Callon
Mmollingsworth
Uplaore Sprolaliat
THES
A. Esco
Patladelgales
U.S
Canada
P. Harold Mayes
W.C
Seminary and Conservatory
Mt Carroll
Orr
Tree
Michigan Female Seminary
Kalaurareo
Welles Pier
Maven
Thompson
Ww. N. U. Cutcago
Etter
AHION
Sfad Matateks
Heepiiin Eens
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