Bits of Knowledge and Oddities From Ancient Times
A collage of curiosities on race myth, science oddities, and advertising short items. It notes Negro farm ownership, bamboo organs in Shanghai, Dr Marnardo’s philanthropic work, infant pigmentation, prison savings, spider thread strength, deaf institutions in the U S, Luther’s Bible in a Berlin museum, Piso’s Cure for Consumption testimonials, crochet and dumplings, coy health products, teething remedies, divorce motives, and rail paper ads for western farm lands. It threads miscellaneous notes and promotional lines in a single page read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Marnardo
United States
Luther
Berlin
Cassis
Garden Almanac and Fruit Spray Advice from Formers Review
Agricultural notes advise on fruit tree spraying schedules for apples pears cherries plums and peaches with Bordeaux copper and Paris green mixtures. It covers canker worms moths scales and brown rot plus guidance on whitewashing trunks and planting rows for berries and strawberries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
New England
A Summer Resort Look Pree
A brief urging readers to write for a summer resort book about the lake region served by the Wabash Railroad and its St. Louis agency. It notes a statistic about 34 513 women musicians, implying marriage as a lottery to men nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Wabash Railroad
St. Louis
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold At 75e Price
An internal remedy named Hall's Catarrh Cure is offered for sale with a listed price of 75e. The notice presents no further context or details about the product, supplier, or usage.
For Good Housekeepers Practical Household Hints
Prick fresh nutmegs to test quality, then spread aroma. Clean discolored silver with dry salt and cloth. Do not roll fresh meat in paper. lay on earthen plate. Wrap silks and ribbons in brown paper to avoid lime-induced discoloration. white satin folds in blue paper with brown exterior secured edges.
City statistics and colonial populations across cities
Chicago holds the largest Bohemian colony at 25,105, while Philadelphia leads the English colony with 38,926. New York has the largest German colony at 210,723. Galveston, New York and Key West are listed as island cities. Sitka, Alaska is the northernmost in the territory, and Charleston, D C, is valued at 23,806,000 with debts of 3,880,900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Birmingham
New York
Seymour
Palermo
Consular
Gerona
Scotland
Glasgow Corporation
P'ttefield
Maia
Berkshire Glass Works
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Galveston
Key West
Sitka
Alaska
Charleston
D. C
Alleged Decline in Prince of Wales Interest in Horse Racing
The text asserts the Prince of Wales's waning interest in horse racing began, allegedly, due to a person seeking revenge on the sport. No further details are provided about the individuals, dates, or events involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Frank James Named Messenger and Guard in Ironies
A brief note recalls Frank James taking roles as a messenger and guard. The phrasing suggests juxtaposed duties and quieter career facets amid the era’s upheavals. No further details are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank James
Clerical ad advertises notices and rents in paper
Classified section lists rent notices and advertisements with names and places, urging inquiries to local offices. Field details show property listings and contact information for potential tenants and landlords.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atchison
Cee
Miss. Wreton
Boothi
California Fig Syrup Company
Tokio
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
West
Adams Street
Margaret Bowen
Holyoke
Mass
Pilgarlic
Ayer
Hall
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester
Walt Y. Seite
City Statistics
ST. Jacobs Oil
North Pole
Columbia
Pope Mfg, CO
Hartford, Conn
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