Longevity Talks and Janes Oldest Odd Fellow Leader
An obituary note on Temird Loomes the oldest Odd Fellow in Africa who lived to a venerable age. It recalls a Philadelphia Odd Fellows Home discussion on longevity and recounts anecdotes about octogenarians and a child’s misinterpretation. The piece promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for grip relief with a local sale mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temird Loomes
Afrcriva
Odd Fellows Home
Philadelphia
Trey
Fear is old womanish says Carnegie advice to poor youths
A New York millionaire recalls seeking Carnegie's counsel on a risky venture. Carnegie dismissed fear as old womanish and urged plunging in. He cites historical figures like Benjamin Franklin facing warnings from family when starting ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Amero
Rochester Herald
Jamaican Lady Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs Michael Hart wife of the Cart Service superintendent in Kingston Jamaica credibly endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough after years of use. She would not be without a bottle at home and Seaton Bros sells the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hart
Cart Service
Kington
Jamaica
West Indies
Jringer
Sezton Bros
Mushrooms Grow in Odd Places Across Europe
Mushrooms flourish in unlikely sites from Paris ertacombs to a French railway tunnel in St Denis now ridged for crop growth. In Scotland a tunnel 300 feet long under Edinburgh hosts a mushroom operation begun in a tunnel once built by the North British Railway. Also promotes Lax-ets candy laxative, sold by Sexton Bros, in 25 and 5 cent boxes.
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Paris
France
St. Denis
Department of the Seine
Scotland
4 Company
North British Railrery
Edingburg
Sexton Bros
Fragmented historic notes mix politics and curiosities
A garbled late 19th/early 20th century column weaves a sketch of political party evolution from Jefferson through Jackson and into modern labels. It departs into a Canton ritual with miniature fireplaces and prayers, then a Dorr-One Dimetal anecdote about a druggist confusing a dime’s worth of powder with a dimetal, illustrating outdated language and perceptions.
Notes on meanings and size comparisons in Canada and Croatia
The text discusses varied meanings of humanitarian and cites Webster. It includes incorrect Canadian facts claiming Canada is 70 degrees wide, larger than the United States by 250,000 square miles, and compares Canada to the British Empire, Australasia, and British India. It also notes Croatia from 3,700 miles wide and 2,400 miles north-south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Webster
Canada
United States
Gavada
Lowe
Porti Pole
United Kingdom
Impure Candy Test and Critical Book Review Commentary
A New York Post item argues that impure candy quickly ferments and tests show sediment after water immersion as a purity measure. The piece also contains disgruntled reactions to a popular romance book, mocking its value and taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post
Look and Regret Walk From Station Dispute
The Philadelphia Press reports a tense exchange between a regent and a victim after a claim about a five minute walk from the station. The victim insists the journey was longer and the regent rebukes the misstep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Philadelphia Press
Axt and Dusinew Baffle Fans With Farmyard Border Tale
A quirky scene unfolds as Axt and Dusinew engage in a rural boarder issue. Farmer argues money lies in keeping the livestock on the bijroad track while viewers watch the cows come home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axt and
Dusinew
Public Notice of Medical Cure Claim Offers Free Assessment
An advertisement targets men seeking cures for diseases described as blood poison and nerve debility. It promises explanations of a curing method and personal satisfaction, claiming no cost to assess and reasonable charges for lasting results. It urges dissatisfied patients to consult the advertiser to understand why they have been cured and how treatment is safe and permanent.
Favorite Prescription Promises Health For Women
An extensive advertorial extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a superior female tonic and nervine. It asserts forty years of cures, cites official endorsement on bottle wrappers, and warns against alcoholic remedies. The text targets delicate, overworked women and lists numerous symptoms it purportedly remedies, touting safety and physician-made validation. It also offers free consultation by mail from Buffalo, with other related products and the famed Medical Adviser offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Sexton Bros
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Droggista
Pierce Sz
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YacSinwe
Castoria
Bears
Scastoria
York
News of All the World
Incorporated
Taylor & Scott Co., Wood County Abstracts
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
John J. Mettelka
Marshfield, Wis
Phreys
Io Croun
la Grippe
Ji Medical Guide Mailadre
Bomphrage Med
Upos
Chamberlain
Genoa
Senate
Solomon
Sheba
Repovitcans
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Madison Sand Monroe
White House
Quincy Adams
House of Representatives
Gouda
Canton
Wan
Edwin Wildman
Dorr
Joly
DR. Turbin
Berlin
Germany
Marshfield
Blodgett Hotel
Doctor Turbin
Randolph St
Chicago, Il
Mwoyou
Fred
A. Woman’s Health
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Sringa
Hounstin Daca Company
Madison, Wis
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