Early successes of famous authors and their first works
A Philadelphia Bulletin summary notes that authors such as Corelli Wells Burnett Sinclair Ward and Gibson began with early hits or notable firsts. It reflects on their paths from初 beginnings to recognition with modest early earnings and rapid产 achievements in literature and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerie Corelli
H. G. Wells
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Upton Sinclair
Humphrey Ward
Robert Elsmere
Charles Dana Gibson
Philadelphia Bulletin
Why He Sought The Mourners Bench
An Outing Magazine anecdote recounts how a revival ended with a girl moving to the mourners bench, followed by her rival. The speaker claims stepping between them to separate the pair, noting the rival did not marry the girl. The tale ends with reflections on youth and choices.
Golden Medical Discovery advertises liver and nerve relief
An old advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for fatigue headaches coated tongue heartburn and stomach ills. It claims a long list of ingredients including Golden Seal Stone root Black Cherrybark Queen's root Bloodroot and Mandrake root with endorsements from medical authorities and urging readers to send for a free booklet. Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are promoted to regulate stomach liver and bowels and may be used with the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Medical
R Bartholow
Jeterzon Med. College
Philo
E “Wood
Univ.of Pa
Edwin M. Hale
A Med
Eos Ina
M. Scotor
M.D
Urence Johnson
Med
Dept. Univ. of
N. Y
Finley Piling
Materia Medica
Bennett Media Sono
Chicago
RV. Pierce
Buffalo
Mixed Blood Cherokee Youths Praised by Nation
W P McClellan of the Cherokee Nation commends mixed blood Cherokee youths born of white fathers and Cherokee mothers. He notes the daughters resemble unmixed white sisters in looks and style, while the sons appear bright and manly. He claims mixed heritage yields physical strength and resilience against disease. Source cites Washington Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. McClellan
Washingon Herald
Doan Kidney Pills Credited By Veteran For Relief
A veteran named B Frank Doremus of Indianapolis described kidney trouble since leaving the army in 1897. He suffered headaches dizziness and dropsy with severe leg swelling. After using Doan's Kidney Pills the swelling subsided and urine normalized. He remains well nine years later. For sale by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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B. Frank Doremus
Roosevelt Ave
Indi Lis
Ind
Helpleas
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Child ends sores with Cuticura Remedies in Conn
A year and a half old boy suffered severe sores across face arms and body. Treatment with Cuticura Soap and Ointment after about two months cleared the lesions. The mother credits the remedies with saving her child. Also included are assorted ad lines and aphorisms from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egbert Sheldon
Woodville
Conn
Erratic weather slows spring wear sales nationwide
New York reports erratic weather slows retail sale of spring wearing apparel due to storms and cold at many points though some areas see seasonal conditions. Temporary interruptions to retail distribution do not affect jobbing and wholesale business, and heavy shipments show confidence in the future. Mercantile collections improve while strikes slow work in Portland sawmills and Cleveland shipyards. Manufacturing returns are generally satisfactory with textile mills and metal trades showing little idle capacity and iron and steel buyers purchasing pig iron into year end.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Portland
Ore
Cleveland
Iron and Steel
Grain and dairy market notices from Baltimore New York and Philadelphia
Baltimore prices show firmer wheat and mixed corn with steady oats and steady butter with various receipts and steamer bids. New York reports firm corn and oats with steady No 2 red and white grades and a quiet option market. Philadelphia notes percentage gains in wheat and oats with steady butter and firm eggs amid nearby prices and receipts.
Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts Across Markets
Cattle receipts about 1 500 head in Chicago with strong market showing common to best steers at 4 40 to 6 75, helfers 3 15 to 5 50, cows 3 50 to 56 00, bulls 3 30 to 4 50, calves 2 50 to 6 75, stockers and feeders 2 50 to 5 10. Hog receipts around 18 000 head with mixed bids, top 6 75, bulk 6 65 to 6 70, sows and heavier hogs weaker, pigs 3 50 to 6 50. Sheep receipts about 8 000 head, steady with lambs 6 00 to 8 50 and yearlings 5 25 to 7 60. New York Reeves Market active with steers firm to higher, bulls and cows steady to higher, steers 4 50 to 6 25, one car extra 6 50, bulls 3 80 to 4 60, cows 1 75 to 4 45. Kansas City market strong to 10 cents higher for choice export and dressed beef steers 5 40 to 6 40, hogs 5 7 cents lower, top 6 65. Pittsburgh cattle supplies light, steady market with prime 5 60 to 5 75, veal calves 7 00 to 7 50, hogs steady with primes 7 20 to 7 25 and heavies 7 25 to 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Reeves
Inc
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Odds and Ends from an Old Newspaper Clipping
A collection of brief anecdotes: Roller skates credited to Plympton in 1863 and dynamite’s source being eight times gunpowder. Damascus lights and electric streetcars mark Turkish Empire progress. French peasant meat intake at seven percent vs British navy at twenty eight. China to build Canton Hongkong railway with British capital and engineers, aiming three years to completion and future Canton Hankow link. Thomas Wightman, Pittsburgh glass pioneer, long active in business, now aged and still in his office pursuing new ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plympton
Damascus
China
Canton-Hongkong
Hankow-Canton
Thomas Wightman
Pittsburg
Wightman
Opal Ring Gift Sparks Superstition Talk
Miss Bright examines an opal ring given by Mr. Por rley and Miss Dumley worries about the old superstition that opals bring bad luck. A witty exchange follows as they joke that an imitation of bad luck may be worse.
Romantic Devonshire and the Postum Coffee Alternative
An excerpt extols Devonshire fiction and cites a Rock House writer who switched from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. He reports relief from indigestion heartburn and brain fog after a week, noting better digestion and restful sleep, and that his family prefers Postum as a refreshing table beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philpotts
Devonshire
Rock House
Orchard Hill
Bideford
North Devon
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