Miraculous cures at Dr Horne's Til Nols Infirmary
A mother praises Dr J Alvin Horne and staff at Rock Island infirmary for restoring her deaf and speech impaired son Oscar after brain fever. She urges others with chronic diseases to seek treatment, noting rapid improvements and renewed vitality. Mrs John Nelson, 1426 17th Ave, Moline Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alvin Horne
Til- Nols Infirmary of
Roth
J. Alvih Horne
Oscar
Horne
Rock Island
John Nelson
17Th Ave
Moline, Ill
Chief Poisoner Keeps Smithsonian Safe From Vermin
A Washington Post report describes Joseph Farmer as the chief poisoner who preserves museum items at the Smithsonian and National Museum. He coats metals to prevent rust, treats fabrics and furs, and even pest-controls shelves and cases to deter moths, cockroaches, and other vermin.
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Httle
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum
Department of the
Joseph Farmer
Republicad
Farmer
Turkey
Spain
Arabia
Heto
Washington Post
Bad air in theaters raises ventilation debate
Boston professor Homer Woodbridge of MIT argues downward ventilation draws cooler air from the ceiling, causing unstable drafts. He advocates upward ventilation, noting dramatic drops in carbon dioxide levels in theaters and legislative halls during occupied periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Woodbridge
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston
Woodbridge
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Senate Chamber
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Washington
Recovered Speech and Hearing Promises and Remedies
A testimonial style ad list from Ely Brothers and various pharmacies touts cures and tonics. It highlights improved hearing and speech, and promotes Ballard’s Snow Liniment, Tabler’s Buckeye Ointment, White’s Cream Vermifuge, Ballard’s Horehound Syrup, Herbine, Dock Blood Bitters, Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil, Dr Wood’s Pine Syrup, and Dean’s Ointment with prices and seller names.
Names that hinder no longer doom a career
A writer recalls hearing that common surnames like Smith Brown and Jones hinder serious pursuit of a career. Reading Who's Who in America reveals dozens of prominent Smiths Browns and Joneses, sparking renewed hope that a name need not define ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jones
Brown
Philadelphia Record
New Telescopic Gun Sight Demonstrated by Grubb
Sir Howard Grubb, famed Irish telescope maker, unveils a rifle sight using a small lens to project a bright cross in front of the gun as a foresight. The marksman aligns the cross with the target to aim, without fore or back sights. Desiccated milk is produced by atomizing milk with hot air, yielding a dry powder for long shelf life. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended to aid digestion and liver function. 25¢, samples free at F J Clendenin's and E Heimbeck's drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Citiea
Tri-Cities
Theip’ Kelly
Third Street
Davenport
Howard Grubb
Chamberlain
Woman appointed to school board chair leads to bid for new building
The elected school board member becomes chair of the buildings committee and pushes a bid process for a new schoolhouse after a lively debate. The old building is deemed insufficient and proposals are sought to determine costs.
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Mitchell & Lynde Building
DR. Mott’s Chemical CO
Cleveland
Ohio
F. J Clendenin
Monin Tin
California
Moline
Aehn
VIA
San Francisco
Colorado
Rockies
Sierra Nevada
Los Angeles
S. F. Boyd
Gen
Agt
Eyper King
Flinnes
Journal
Messrs
Ely Brothers
L. G. Brown
Granger
Ely Bron
Warren Street
New York
Ballard
Clendenin
Tabler
Dr Thomas
Dean
Third Avenue
F. A. Sand
Fifteenth Street
Wes
C. E. BOOKER @ CO
Corymants &c
Monsantha
Kersaa
The
Rock Island and
Peoria Railway
Hot Springs
New Orleans
Florida
South
E. L. Goff
M.A. Patterson
Pontirecar Pampie
DR. Ostrom
Mitchell & Lynde Build’g
W. C. Allen
Attorney At Law
McKinnie Block
Real Estate and
Insdrange
Pitt Cit Ak Eae
M. Bonggren
Turer
Hammond’s
P. G. Stange
Galesburg
Quincy
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake City
Pamlien
Tousiet Slomora
Aly
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