Prostate Cure Claimed By Dixie Man After Years Of Suffering
A Perry County resident Mr. H L Trundle of Dixie Ark aged over eighty states he was cured of chronic prostatic enlargement and inflammation after using Solvent Alterans. He praises the two free books from Empire Medical Co Boston and urges readers to request information by mail.
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Dixie
Ark
Perry County
Steen
H. L. Trundle
Hi. L. Trundle
Arkansas
Fulteo
Empire Medical Company
Smith
Soap in Dough Sparks Continental Baking Practice
A historical note claims continental bakers mix soap into dough to lighten bread and pastries. The soap is dissolved in water, whipped with a mixture, and then added to flour, with larger amounts used in waffles and fritters than in bread.
St Jacobs Oil Promises Cure for Rheumatism and Pain
An old advertisement extols St Jacobs Oil as the best remedy to cure rheumatism and pain, claiming it provides relief and helps readers avoid discomfort. It emphasizes pleasure through relief from illness and promotes the product as effective.
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St.Jacobs
Some Went to Glory in The Cornhill Magazine
A district nurse described sick cases during the writer’s absence with profession pride. She said some patients had gone straight to glory while others were nicely on the mend.
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Cornhill
Starting Him Right
A sentimental youth longs to win the maid by planting affection in her heart. The practical maid replies that her heart is not a loan to be installed, signaling a clash between romance and realism.
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as cure for blood troubles
Advertiser cites testimonials from Susik E. Brown of Lynn and N B Seeley of Denver praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for curing blood disorders dyspepsia and catarrh. Mrs J A McMath of Stamford adds rheumatism relief and child use with good results.
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Hood
Susik E. Brown
Astor Hill
Lynn
Mass
N. B. Seeley
W. 14Th Av
Denver
McMath
Stamford, Ct
Exhumed wrong body prompts grave misfortune
A collage of quips and jokes from multiple papers sketches misfortune in humor and misadventure. The piece cites lines about mistaken burials and mislaid bodies and mixes light banter from Philadelphia Bulletin Life and other periodicals.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Advocated by Women
A period piece letter extols the remedy for female ailments and credits Lydia E. Pinkham with improving health in old age. The article notes Mrs. Pinkham's advocacy, her global testimonials, and the present Mrs. Pinkham's role in handling thousands of letter patients annually.
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J. C. Orms
Horner St
Johnstown
The Florida crane Dick greets his owner with joy
A resident describes a pet Florida crane named Dick that performs bowing and dancing for his master, teases hairpins from hair, and greets only his owner with a distinctive gurgling call. He hates dogs after a dog attack and recognizes his horse and carriage from afar.
Odd Sabbath Judgments and Oddities Tales
A clergyman on a dying railway worker asks if he is in extremis and is told yes with blunt humor. Anecdotes on Jacobs Oil claims and a German shopkeeper fined for Sunday trading. A tale of Sabbatarian traders uses a casuistic bargain. A preacher discovers his child’s drawers during a hot sermon, provoking audience laughter.
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Cornhill Magazine
Wild rush of diamond miners at Nullagine
A wild rush of excited miners is reported at Nullagine Western Australia where diamonds have been discovered in large quantities. It is feared many will lose their lives in the mad struggle for riches. Nervousness sleeplessness loss of flesh and appetite and general debility are common. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will cure them all.
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Nullagine
Western Australia
Hostetter
Not Very Comforting. Stayleight-Tommy Dialogue
A brief quip contrasts Stayleight-Tommy and his friend as they discuss opinions about the sister. Tommy admits uncertainty about her fondness while recounting a small exchange where she gave him a quarter to set a clock half an hour fast.
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Stayleight
Tommy
St Jacobs Oil Said to Reach Sciatic Nerve Pain
A historical claim asserts St Jacobs Oil reaches the sciatic nerve through vigorous rubbing to soothe the afflicted nerve and relieve tormenting pains. The advertisement alleges even severe cases were promptly cured.
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St. Jacobs
Expensive Ring Sparks Questioned Price in Engagement
In a brief exchange Myrna reveals her engagement ring cost, while Mattie-Why notes its beauty. The clipping also promotes Jesse Moore Whiskey as a physician recommended staple and mentions the Araxes river changing course to flow into the Caspian Sea, altering historic flow near the Kura.
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Myrna
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Araxes River
Transcaucasia
Caspian Sea
Kura
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Ad
A vintage advertisement promises Allen's Foot-Ease soothes swollen feet and hot shoes. It claims relief for smarting feet blisters corns bunions chilblains and damp or sweating feet with over thirty thousand testimonials and a trial package free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 2 cents from Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Paris Horse Steak and Brooklyn Hotel Advertisements
Excerpts show a Paris dining quip about horse steak served a la carte and a San Francisco stay at the Brooklyn Hotel on Bush Street offering American or European plans with daily rates. Also notes on demographics and several patent medicine ads promise health benefits and urge purchases.
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San Francisco
Brooklyn Hotel
Bush Street
Chas. Montgomery
Ancient method of wood tar distillation described
The text notes wood tar is prepared as in 4th century BC practice. A bank is chosen, a hole dug, wood placed and covered with turf. A fire is lit underneath and tar drips into barrels below.
Catarrh Cure Advertisements Highlight Internal Remedies
The text promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that affects the blood and mucous surfaces, claims against local applications, cites testimonials and a Toledo company, and notes price. It also mentions Dr. Kline's nerve restorer and a historical fact about the Great Seal eagle designed by William Barton for Congress in 1782.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
The
United States
Congress
William Barton
Philadelphia
Adams ST
Chicago
Foote
New York
Vigorala
Wormer Parliament Privilege Taxonomy and Debt-Escape Fact
The article traces historic parliamentary immunity from arrest for MPs limited to civil matters and its diminished usefulness after debt imprisonment abolition. It cites cases from Mills in 1807 who bought a seat to avoid debt arrest, Bourke who fled after election, and a Beverley debtor released by a Speaker warrant, illustrating the shift from refuge to limited privilege.
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Wormer
Disraeli
Vivian Grey
House of Correction
House of Commons
Mills
Beverley
Speaker
Glove cutters of Brussels and France command high wages
The article notes that glove cutters in Brussels and France earn more than leading tailors in London and New York. It explains the craft’s difficulty, as many top cutters are known by name, and their distinctive knives are valued as heirlooms handed down through generations.
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Brussels
France
London
New York
The Arts of Props in Theater and Pantines
The article celebrates theater props from guns to bread and fruit fashioned of papier mache and gilt goblets. It highlights pantomime, where prop masters juggle many items from masks to artificial vegetables and giant frames. It praises the mystery of timing in props and imagines a prop master writing a book.
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Chambers
Journel
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