Pigs as Truffle Hunters and Other Oddities
An 19th century sketch describes pigs and dogs trained to locate prized truffles beneath oak roots in France and the United States. It notes pigs’ keen scent, the master’s stick, and dogs learning to hunt for the fungus, plus references to Ely’s Cream Balm, catarrh cures, and various promotional notices and curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Knowles
United States
Bordeaux
Oak Foresta
Trues
Malaria myths and tonic ads flood a periodical page
A jumble of vintage health claims cites Hostetter s Stomach Bitters as a preventive for malaria and other ailments, notes about a Buffalo area town Depew, and various patent medicines for nerves digestion and kidneys. Mentions a Judd Electric Belt and a writing about parents, with scattered product pitches and notices.
Superior Wisconsin Set to Outpace Rivals as Lake City Growth
New York Daily Investigator says Superior is poised to become a thriving metropolis within years. The city dominates coal, flour, wool and merchandise handling at the western end of Lake Superior, with water and rail rates giving it a freight edge. Thirty-one manufacturing ventures, including Americana Steel Barge, have sprung up, boosting expectations that Superior will outgrow Chicago and nearby cities in the coming decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Daily
Superior
Wisconsin
Buffalo
Chicago
Lake Cities
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Americana Steel Barge Company
Northwest
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Great Chain of Lakes
Tried and Trusted Remedies Mentioned in Old Notice
An item cites Dr Bull’s Sarcaparilla as a body strengthening tonic for general weakness and manhood and womanhood vitality. It also quotes Rev James H Corden praising Bradyertine for fast headache relief when used as directed. The piece references March winds and Mr Sullivan being out for the dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
James H. Corden
M. E. Church
Wilson, N.C
Mr. Sullivan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Somtinen
Ely
Colu
Cole
B. Bomean
Greylingwick
ELY Brothers
Warren Bt
New York
Darwin
Vall
Toledo
Watoixo Kissas & Mangis
Hall's
Picayune
Bryanta College
Budalo
Belgium
John H. Woodbury
West 42d Street
New York City
Kicking Bear
Beecham
Europe
Cleveland
Minnesota
Blanes
Bline
Arch St
Phil
Sullivan
Corbett
Rochester Post
Tropics
N. Y
Depew
Steel
Baltimore American
Blake, Bruce & Co
Omaha
Neb
Saneedpaiege Keaton Ian
Columbus Post
Judd
Bonaer
Hev
James P. Stone
Ver Cabot, Vt
Dalton
New England
Cabot
Hood
Wecoo
Hwoon
Mr. Stone
Rey
J. P. Stax
Gee. Clapp
Eastondate
Mass
Sickhi Carter
Carthe
W. MU
C. W. Hopkins
East Lamoine
Scott
LLS
Vle
ST. Louis
St. Lonia
Grand Opera Houve
Uymple Theatre
Alexander Salvini
Havila’s
C. F. Blanks & Co
Second St
A. Moll
Pranklin Ave
Enght Bros
Olive
Charles Ste
Wyckinattis
Hayward
Tinalness College
Olive St
OR. Harter Medics CO
Paris
W. Bares
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Rite Ore
Northen
Pacific
R. al Be
Tamu
America
Arke
Redness
York City
Bela
Cowae
Owork City
Magis
O. K
Elke Cave
South America
Lewis
Go & A
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