Rheumatism in the Blood Promises a Cure
A testimonial promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood building remedy for rheumatism. It claims the only cure is through the blood and credits Lumley of Brickford Ontario with recovery after months of pain. Pills are said to cure anemia and other ailments by creating new blood.
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Williams
Chas. H. Lumley
Brickford
Ont
Lambton County
Lumley
Mr. Lumley
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Beecham
Thomas Beecham
St. Helens
Lancashire
Bay
Canada
U. S. America
Right to Take Life Debated by Anarchist and Statesman
The Philadelphia Ledger weighs in on state power and individual rights with a dialogue about whether the state may harm a citizen. The piece contrasts views on capital punishment and government coercion. Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised pain relief for joints rheumatic pains and neuralgia. Sally Gay comments on Mr Callipers bow legs and Dolly Swift notes an arch look.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Thomas
Sally Gay
Mr. Callipers
Dolly Swift
Minard's Liniment Cures Dandruff
A Washington Star quip questions American fondness for pie versus politics as a tourist asks if all Americans share the trait. Senator responds that preference depends on whether the issue is politics or pastry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senatorum
Washington Star
Death by Black Art Described Across Madras Presidency
An Indian correspondent chronicles widespread belief in black magic or Sconyam in the Madras Presidency. The practice uses clay effigies, water or fire to shorten lives, with novices learning mantrams in hours and testing power on plants and people alike.
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Madras
India
Malabar
Madras Presidency
Ganjam
Jaypore
Godavery
Nellore
Meat In Ancient Egypt
The article notes that ancient Egyptians cooked meat immediately after killing the animal, reflecting quick preparation and traditional cooking practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Egypt
Charlemagne Introduced Tithes in France in 778
Charlemagne established tithes in France in 778 and divided them into four parts: for church edifice, to aid the poor, to bishops, and to parochial clergy.
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France
Legal Tender: English Coin Becomes Law in 1216
The article notes that English coinage was first established as legal tender in 1216, with rents previously paid in other forms. It emphasizes the historical shift to standardized coin as official payment.
Pointed Paragraphs From The Atchison Globe
A local editorial urges self honesty over empty willingness and cautions against airing private family faults to strangers. It argues neighbor success cannot be cashed or harmed without a legitimate basis, stressing prudent conduct over public airing.
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Atchison Globe
Surgeons Fees and the Method of Regulating Charges
A discussion on how surgeons set fees for operations. Surgeons may charge widely from nothing to thousands, often aiming for about one month's income of the patient. Patients question why costs vary so much, while doctors justify by necessity and capability.
What is oratory according to Bradder Jackson
A man explains oratory as speaking boldly to persuade, noting the distinction between simple claims and convincing delivery. He argues that claiming opposite colors only works if the speaker bellows and pounds the table, prompting belief from some listeners.
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Bradder Jackson
Bradder Simmins
Hall's Catarrh Cure ad and assorted quotes from 1880s
A collage of 19th century text includes an endorsement for Hall's Catarrh Cure promising payment per case cured, a note by Notary A W Gleason dated December 6 1886, and several light quotes on love and engagement rings plus a pet remedy claim for Itch on animals.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A.D
A.w.gleason
Wolford
What Causes Headache From October to May
Col ds are the most frequent cause of headache. Laxative bromquinine removes causes. E. W. Grove on box 25c.
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E. W. Grove
Still a Heathen World Map Shows Global Faith Shares
A Philadelphia meeting of the Presbyterian Men's Foreign Missionary Society studied figures listing world religions. Mohammedans number 216,630,000 and heathen 836,732,000 or more, exceeding combined totals of other faiths, with Catholics 272,623,500 and Protestants 166,666,500 among the listed groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Men’s Foreign Missionary Society
Philadelphia
Providence Journal
Practical Definition of a Synonym from Youth’s Companion
A brief anecdote shows Jimmy's wit in describing a synonym as a word used when the spelling of the word he first thought of is unknown. The teacher asks James for a definition and he answers with a humorous, sharp remark.
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Jimmy
James
A Pill for Generous Eaters and Weather Jests
An ad extols Parmlee's Vegetable Pills for those with poor digestion after hearty meals claiming relief and restored digestion. A cartoon dialogue jokes about weather costs and the U S weather bureau paying 1.5 million dollars yearly for weather.
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Parmelee
Minard's Liniment Relieves Neuralgia Ad
In a Philadelphia Press item a teacher asks what makes us happy and a boy shouts we want things we cannot have. The note highlights the product claim of Minard's Liniment used for neuralgia relief.
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Minard
Philadelphia Press
Conductor Questions Passenger on Slow Train
An old white bearded man claims he boarded at Buxby's Crossing, challenging a conductor who says no one else boarded there except a boy. The exchange ends with the old man implying he was that boy. Source: Lippincott's.
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Buxby’s Crossing
Lippincott’s
Parents Buy Mother Graves Worm Exterminator
The piece notes parents purchase the remedy as a safe medicine for children and an effective expeller of worms. A paper-cutter questions the noise while a pen asserts it does the writing, claiming the ink does the work.
N. W. Hide & Fur Co. Ad in Minneapolis
We pay high prices for furs and hides or tan them for robes rugs or coats. N. W. Hide & Fur Co Minneapolis advertises a superior class of goods. Remember quality lasts longer than price.
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N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
English Spavin Liniment claims unmatched blemish cure
An old advertisement touts English Spavin Liniment as removing hard or soft lumps from horses and treating blood spavin curbs splints ringbone sweeney stifles sprains sore throat coughs and more. It promises savings of $50 per bottle and asserts it is the most wonderful blemish cure known.
Phrases From Philadelphia Press Describe Toy Piano Mishap
The Philadelphia Press recalls a家庭 moment where a child named Tommy was injured while playing on a piano. Mamma scolds, explaining she had allowed him to play and he slid too far, resulting in the incident.
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Elmer
Mamma
Tommy
Philadelphia Press
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Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Man
Mackenzie
Bertha
London
Japan
Eddy’s
Eddy
Tees & Peasse Limited, Agts
Calgary
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Smiler
Grumbler
United States
Weather Bureau
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