Persian Uschak Smyrna carpets show hand loom tradition
United States Consul E L Harris reports Persian and Asia Minor carpet making remains largely by hand with skilled women and girls weaving in Uschak Koule Ghiardis Makri and Demirdji. Larger centers produce higher priced pieces. annual production reaches about 410 million square yards worth over $1.34 million. Caravans transport bales to Smyrna for export to world markets.
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E. L. Harris
United States
Smyrna
Persia
Asia Minor
Tabriz
Vilayette
Uschak
Koule
Ghiardis
Makri
Melessos
Kirkagatsch
Axar
Demirdji
Asia
Feustey
Aschak
Ghiradis
Deed of a Hero That Saved India Through Telegraph
A calcutta telegraph assistant, W Brendish, sent a vital Delhi to Umballa despatch on the 1857 uprising. Despite danger and later murder threats, he stayed at his post to ensure the line carried news that helped save the Punjab. He earned a life pension, dying recently in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Indian Empire
W. Brendish
Delhi
Umballa
Edward Wibart
Punjab
India
Meerut
Asssants
Brendish
Pilkington
Todd
Coffier
Sir Edward
Brendis
Soothing Medicines Warned For Child Health Risk
Parents warned that certain soothing preparations for children contain opiates and can overdoses. A Quebec mother testimonial touts Baby's Own Tablets as safe and cures minor ailments. The Dr Williams Medicine Co lists sales by mail from Brockville Ontario.
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L. W. Smith
St. Giles
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
The Peanut Diet Promises Health Yet Warns of Limits
Dr. Thomas J. Allen defends a sixty day peanut diet as safe and valuable but warns against exclusivity. He notes peanuts are highly concentrated with 25 percent albumen and can cause rapid weight loss. Four ounces daily is advised, preferably roasted early. eating thoroughly over an hour. He calls peanuts a natural narcotic and suggests a few before bed to aid sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Allen
Lapleigh and Miss Cutting Exchange Winter Quip
In a brief, humorous exchange Lapleigh laments a cold orhead congestion while Miss Cutting dryly confirms its likely presence, quipping about a cold in the head. The dialogue captures a light, everyday moment amid casual conversation.
A Spring Tonic Claim for Dr Williams Pink Pills
An ad describes spring illness symptoms from tiredness to low mood and skin issues as blood disorders. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to build new blood, strengthen nerves, and restore health, citing a testimonial from Harry Buesins of Oshawa and offering six boxes for 2.50 plus mail order in Brockville Ontario.
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Harry Buesins
Oshawa
Ont
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Fire with comrades heroic mine rescue at Mamstead colliery
English miners staged a dramatic rescue at Mamstead colliery near Birmingham after twenty two miners perished in smoke and flame. Rescue attempts began at six pm on March 4 and continued through Friday with no bottom reached. Doctors, nurses, and a large crowd watched as rescuers endured smoke, collapse, and gasps for air while a lone boy waited for his father. Despite heroic efforts and signals, three men were overcome and one rescuer died.
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Mamstead
Birmingham
Waterhouse
Collery
Welby
Devotion at the Mine Rescue After Fatal Collapse
In a mine disaster three men died during a heat and smoke filled rescue attempt. Thorne displayed extraordinary heroism carrying and dragging a comrade to safety before succumbing himself. Rescue teams searched until 10 30 and Welby was found not alive. Officials Insley Ross and five rescue parties led by Waterhouse earned praise for their courage.
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Thorne
Shaft No. 2
Welby
Mr. Insley
David Ross
Mr. Waterhouse
Wealthy tramp found at Middleton workhouse Dublin
The “splendid tramp” Patrick Halloran arrived at Middleton workhouse, Dublin, demanded lodging and was housed. After days he changed clothes, revealing sewn gold coins totaling over 1000 dollars in his garments. Guardians, soft hearted, kept him housed and deposited the money in a bank for him while they considered his case.
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Patrick Halloran
Middleton Workhouse
Dublin
Halloran
Zam-Buk claims cure for piles and skin diseases
Ontario man testifies after five years of agony with piles, saying Zam-Buk salve cured him after three boxes. Ad claims Zam-Buk treats cuts burns chapped hands cold sores itch ulcers eczema running sores and more with all druggists selling 50 cents or from Zam-Buk Co Toronto.
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Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
International Limited the Premier Grand Trunk Train in Canada
The article extols the International Limited as the finest and fastest train on the Grand Trunk system, noting daily Montreal departures and rapid connections to Toronto Detroit and Chicago. It also mentions a lighthearted exchange about a spring hat and promotes Parmalee's Vegetable Pills as a sleep aid and digestive remedy.
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Canada
Grand Trunk Railway
International Limited
Grand Trunk
Montreal
Foronto
Detroit
Chicago
Ramsay's Paints Ad and a Saintly Quote Fragment
Lady fo caller asks not to waste time while at home. Ramsay's Paints promotes roof and house painting with old names and color ecards. A. Ram eau & Son Co Montreal offers Souvenir Picture Post Cards of Homes. A compact remark about a meek, content saint ends the fragment with no room for complaint.
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Ramsay
Canada
A. Rameau & Son Co
Montreal
Best sewing machines and tonics advertised in fragment list
A fragmented advertisement list touts Singer and Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines as light, durable options with Red 8 model. asks readers to write Manning Chambers Toronto for souvenir views. Also promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator and Ferrovim tonic, plus Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for relief and internal use.
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Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Manning Chambers
Toronto
Ontario
Thomas
Dogs as Drummers in Servian Regiments
A curious custom in the Servian army uses a two wheeled cart drawn by a trained dog to carry the big drum. The dog keeps its place behind the cart while the drummer moves along and plays during the march.
Dinner Table Discontent At Home Visit
A husband complains at the dinner table about underdone potatoes and greasy soup while his wife tries to laugh off the critique. He longs for his mother’s cooking as his mother-in-law arrives and prepares the meals, claiming she will improve with age.
Telegraphic progress in Hawaii and planters’ night work
A century ago Hawaiians were described as savages and cannibals. Now Honolulu uses over 300 telephone wires and planters operate cane fields by electric light. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are touted as a recuperative to restore energy and mood. A child quarrel at dinner is recounted with Ethel and dismissal of blame.
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Honolulu
Parmelee
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicines Mentioned
An advertisement cites Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee from E W Grove and notes Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup as a top first aid for colds. The piece includes a quip about currant jelly and currant roly poly and references common cold progression to bronchial issues.
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E. W. Grove
Bickle
Headache Causes and Sudden Remedies in Ads
From October to May colds are most prevalent and headaches common. Laxative Bromoline claims to remove the cause. Various patent medicines promise relief for itching mange and skin conditions in animals and humans. Piles promise cures in days with PAZO ointment, backed by money-back guarantees.
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E. W. Grove
Prosperity debate echoes in rural talk
In a rural exchange, Rollingstone complains about rising prosperity while Tatterdon recalls refusing six jobs yesterday, illustrating local strain amid economic growth and scarcity of work.
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Rollingstone
Tatterdon
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New York Times
Scott
England
Mines
Messrs
Wright
Owbridge
Pernod
Nebon
Tramp
Zam-Buk
Gladys
Mamie
Pange Company
Electrophone
Stolz Electrophone Co
Electro Ozone
Marco
Spabina Ave
Papa
Ethel (Stoully
D. H. Bastedo & CO
King St. East
Pomber
Pember Store
Yohoe Street
Mr. Farman
Cox
British American Dyeing Co
L. Darbyshire
Rochester
Star Mpg. CO
Providence
Glebner
Columbus, O
Thomas M's’g Co
K St. Dayton
Loomis
America
Adress Loomis Machine CO
Tiffin
Ohio
Blaine
Colonial Manufacturing CO
Dept. B. Namilton
Welford
Sabin
Eglington
Holloway
Tim” Healey
Uealey
Wester
Weaver
Dodd
By Evaise
Blanche Leclare
Black Watch
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James
Merson
Arthur
Howe
Relie
Pris
Arthur Trimming
Muthe
Primrose
Spr Nz
Fendon
London
Mpd
Lille
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