Rockester Chemist's Kidney Pills Cure Back Aches
Seven years ago Rochester chemist William A Franklin of the Franklin Palmer Chemical Co reported kidney trouble and back pain. He used Deans Kidney Pills, felt relief after three boxes, and claimed complete cure of irregular kidney secretions. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Franklin
Franklin & Palmer Chemical Co
Rochester
N.C
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Journal Suisse des Flances debuts in Zurich
A quirky Zurich launch reports 12 000 engaged couples in Switzerland and promises a twice weekly journal listing their names and addresses for tradesmen. The editor aims to supply engaged couples as a business list, while critics doubt a steady supply of couples each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Flances
Zurich
Journal Suisse Des Flances
Switzerland
Geneva
Quaint Northumberland Wedding Custom Returns to Tradition
In Eglingham Northumberland a centuries old wedding custom endures as a bench near the parish church is drawn into the doorway and the couple are urged to leap before the sacred building is saved. Advertisements note patent tonics and remedies including Dr Klines Great Nerve Tonic and Winslow soothing syrup for teething with claims of soothing gums and reducing inflammation. Dr Glennon of St Louis is described as the youngest archbishop in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eglingham
Northumberland
Pr. Glennon
St. Louis
Woman Suspect In Asbury Park Murder Robbery Case
Doctors say chloroform killed Mrs Morris Naftal in her Asbury Park apartment. Robbery nets 6000 in gems and cash plus two mortgages. Police question a colored boy, William Matthews, amid clues like a burnt cigar and an iron tile. Reward totaled 1000 plus additional funding from Naftal family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
Morris Naftal
Asbury Park Council
Appleby
Mrs. Naftal
Smith
William Matthews
Matthews
Keyport
Naftal
Louisiana Battleship Surpasses Contract Speed On Endurance Test
The Louisiana achieved an average 18.823 knots over four hours along the New England coast, exceeding its 18 knot requirement. Start near Owlshead at eight, finishing near Boon Island before proceeding to Newport News for yard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Louisiana
New England
Rockland
Owlshead
Howhegan
Boon Island
Boston Light
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
New Swiss President Elected by Federal Assembly
The National and State Councils in Bern elected M. Forrer, a vice president of the Federal Council and radical, as president of the Swiss Confederation succeeding M. Ruchet. M. Muller was chosen as vice president. Forrer, six years old, hails from Winterthur and formerly ran railroads seen as a leading radical democratic speaker backing compensation for injured workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
State Council
Federal Assembly
M. Ferrer
Federal Council
Swiss Confederation
M. Ruchet
M. Muller
M. Forrer
Winterthur
Yale Reports Record Funds Totaling 7.44 Million
Yale’s annual report shows a $1,347,135 increase in total funds for the fiscal year the largest in the university history. Major gifts include $1,000,000 from John D. Rockefeller and $220,000 raised from alumni under Secretary Anson Phelps Stokes Jr. The general fund and assets total $7,442,114 and the university is now fully self supporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Lee McClung
John D. Rockefeller
Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr
Court of Appeals upholds McClellan team in city ballot case
Albany special report says the Court of Appeals sustains McClellan counsel and rejects Hearst and Municipal Ownership League arguments in a New York city ballot-box dispute. The decision follows arguments by Judge Packer and associates concerning the Cox case.
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Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
New York City
George B. McClellan
William Randolph Hearst
Cox
Packer
Cas
Brutal Naval Academy hazing leads to suspensions
Midshipman Jordone P. Kimbaugh was found unconscious after being forced to stand on his head for 10 minutes as part of brutal hazing at the Naval Academy. Midshipmen Trenmor Coffin Jr. and Warren A. Vanderveer were suspended amid an investigation ordered by Admiral Sands.
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Charch
Admiral Sands
Academy
Trenmor Coffin, Jr
Warren A. Vanderveer
Navy Department
Washington
Young Kimbaugh
Germantown
Tenn
Admiral Brownson
Kimbaugh
Coffin
Carson City
Nev
Vanderveer
Mount Holly
V. J
Mexico to Get Its Largest Warehouse Soon
Torren reports that the city expects the largest warehouse in Mexico. The Pennsylvania Railroad plans trees to supply crossties 1 to 20 years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torren
Mexico
Pennsylvania Railroad
Glasgow
Scotland
United States
Sir Henry Irving
Keinton
Mandeville
London
Horseshoe Falls
Niagara
Lake Erie
Frogmore
England
Guadalajara
Lord Rosebery
Sonks
Woes of the era span wrecks fires and wars
A compilation notes engineer Walter Richards blinded by escaping steam during a rescue run toward New York. Nantucket lightship sinks while crew saved. a Pa home fire kills six children. Punjab suffers droughts. Elkton Ky snuff plant wrecked by mob dynamite. Baron Komura asked to advise China. Brazilian minister protests in Berlin. Elizabethgrad Russia burns as Jews are killed. 100000 Russian refugees in Berlin. unemployment demos in London. Rev. Richmond dismissed in Stamford Ct. Southern Bell quits Florida field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Richards
Erie Railroad
Bankers’ Express
New York
Nantucket
New Bedford
Dubois
Punjab
India
Berlin
Russia
American Snuff Company
Elkton
Baron Komura
China
Elizabethgrad
Household Tips and Revival of Cheval Furniture Trends
A feature on frugal kitchen tricks uses mashed potato and eggs to make tasty fried or baked bites, while celery scraps are saved for stock. It notes a rise in interest for chest furniture from artist craftsmen and describes affordable practical chests for storage. A housekeeper fashions decorative couch flounces and matching covers to dress low narrow sofas, detailing fabrics and room colors.
Proper ironing of silk and woolen skirts
The guide explains ironing silk requires a careful cool touch to avoid dullness, and woolen skirts need washing with soap bark, careful drying, and ironing on the wrong side. It advises using a rag as a fireguard and preventing scorching by not over heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
Elegant Old Style Dessert and Lobster Cutlet Recipes
Recipes describe maple mousse boil to string stage then mix with eggs and cream, churn in freezer, plus Eidelweiss-Cream and Russian Sweetbreads with herb gravy. Also covers Cold Lobster Cutlets with coral butter, flour thickened sauce, and aspic to set.
Modern Patent Remedies and Promotions in 19th Century Ads
A collage of advertisements claims cures for stomach trouble using absorption and anti belch wafers with free samples and trial offers. It touts Mull’s Anti Belch Wafers, Mall’s Catarrh Cure, and Hall’s Family Pills, while noting horse bravery in battle as a separate item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druga
Mall
Mott's Grave Tonic Co
Third Ave
Rock Island, Il
Botanic Blood Balm and Cuticura Advertisements Collide
An illustrated advertisement fragment touts Cuticura as a rapid cure for a severe skin humors case by S P Reya of Boston, then erupts into sweeping claims for Botanic Blood Balm and a diet of cures for cancer skin disease and other ailments. It mentions handling by druggists, sample offers, and a Venice 1475 cook book note, ending with a garbled London line about suicides.
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S. P. Reya
Congress Street
Boston
Mass
Atlanta
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Winslow
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N. W. Sambourn
Ocean Grove
England and Wales
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Detchon
Crawfordsville
Bradford
Yahoo
E W.grove
Price
Amen H. Hyeenke
Chicago University
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Asbury
Hearst
George B. Richmond
Stamford
Southern Bell Telephone Com
Florida
Cuttim
Desler
W. Diemer
Springfield
Bill Jones
Myrtle Street
Chestnut Street
Bil
Bill
Manchester Union
Minetera
Atkins
Guy
E. C. Athins & Co., Inc
Indianapolis
Indiana
Brasches
Chicago
Minneapolis
Portland
Oregon
Hoare
San Francisco
Memnpus
Atlante
Toronto
Canada
Mell
FP. J. Corner & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Tuavax
O. Wacorsa
Kinxnan & Manvin
O. Hoali
Hall
Cuiticuara
Venice
Taylor
Aml Mullen
Natouro
McClintock
Boston Daily
John N. McClintock
Granite Monthly
New Hampshire
John N. Sullivan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fannie D. Fox
Crab Orchard Water Co
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Paxton ComrPany
Pronnier
S. Johnson & CO
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