From Canned Grapes to Spiced Treats and Public Health
A homemaker preserves grapes into spiced canned fruit and suggests boiling times and flavoring with cinnamon allspice and cloves. The article lists four steps for national health per Dr B W Richardson: public purification disease suppression knowledge thrift and food provision and sanitary administration unity. Rev C H Spurgeon condemns women who preach grace abroad but neglect home hygiene with soap and clean rooms as a poor example.
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Provident
B. W. Richardson
C. H. Spurgeon
For His Boy's Sake The Soldier and the Busy Judge
A Civil War era tale shows a judge overwhelmed with work until a wounded soldier asks for help. Reading a letter from a dying son, Charlie, the judge is moved to set aside tasks and provide aid. The act, Spurred by Charlie's plea, returns humanity to the busy official.
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Charlie
Remarkable Feats Of O Donnell Of Madison Ind
A detailed account recalls O Donnell a Madison Indiana man famed for extraordinary eating stunts. He consumed thirty quails in thirty days on a wager and later sixty quails in thirty days. He allegedly ate twenty four goose eggs in fifteen twenty seconds and two mince pies in a rapid time with croton oil.
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Madison
Ind
O’donnell
Walcott
New York
Scientific American
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
Popular 19th century advert promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and various stomach issues. Claims quick relief for distressed infants and universal availability through druggists worldwide. Priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Extraordinary employment offer for nationwide sales agents
An offbeat ad seeks energetic agents across the United States and Canada to sell a patented article with guaranteed exclusive county rights. Agents report high earnings, with examples of $150 to $600 monthly profits, and a 30 day trial promising at least $100 net. The offer requires three one cent stamps for full circulars and target to recruit sewing machine solicitors and carpenters.
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United States
Canada
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Renner Manufacturing CO
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Pepn Street
Luth
Millheim, PA
Hi. Mulser
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A. Simon & Sons
Lock Haven
Simon Brothers
THE
Boss Clothiers
Elias Luse
F. D. Luse
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A.aronsburg, “Pa
U.s.standard. Jones
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Millheim Journal
Bill Heads
Millheim
Pennsylvania
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Clough
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Clouch & Warren Organ CO
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Allegheny Ion
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Geo. W. Atherton
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Henry Baxter
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Hoes
Jar
Aden
Jones
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James Vick
Rochester
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J.B. Ream & Son
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Fair Ground
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Ala
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Montandonar
Montandon
Erie Mail
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Niagara Express
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Hudson Mfg, CO
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Ted Heary
Johnson & Lord, Proprietors
N. H. Downs
Henry, Johnson & Lord, Props
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Downs’ Elixir
F. A. Lehmann
Washington, D.C
Erie
Lowell Paaceeitatea
E. C. West
Eisner & Mendelson
Race Street
Philadelphia
Itarium
Riverside
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Binehamton
Vito
Tos
Weeee Machine Co
Doubkle Muller
Olien
A. B. Farquhar
York
Pennsylvania Agricultural Works
York Pa
Uae
Pennsylvania Agricul Works
York, Pa
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PLC
Farquhar Keystone
Fr. C. L
Labarge
Lutts
Dirpensey
Jones Binghamton
DR. Sohn Bulls
John Bull
Jconny Bull
Smith
Bull
Ofice
Louisville, KY
D.S. Morgan & CO
Senxo
D. S. Morgan & CO
Brockport
Monroe Co
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Buchanan Wind Mill
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Bugnanan
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