French Doctor Claims Potatoes Treat Diabetes
French physician Dr. Mosse reports positive results using potatoes to treat certain diabetes forms. He asserts he has achieved affected cures by this method.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1904
Page
4
Insanity Rates in English Cities and Other Curiosities
London leads English cities with 361 insane per 100 000 and Nottingham follows at 342 per 100 000. A cactus in Arizona grows to an immense size with a specimen likely the world’s largest at 232 feet. China’s Imperial canal spans 800 miles linking 41 cities. Red hair curls and then straightens as storms approach and pass.
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London
Nottingham
Arizona
China
Imperial Canal
Rat with a pouch like a kangaroo in sui generis traits
A Norwegian rat shows a pouch carrying young similar to a kangaroo. Silk color usually remains colorless as it exits the silkworm but can appear straw yellow or greenish in some cases.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Featured In Arkansas Cure Story
In Cleveland Arkansas on August 15 a local resident Mr A B Carlile reports a 23 year kidney trouble cure by Dodd's Kidney Pills. He endorses the remedy as the best for sick kidneys and mentions relief from back ache to Brights disease. A pigeon curiosity closes the piece with a lunch intercept at a British parliament dining room.
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Cleveland
Ark
Dodd
Arkansas
A. EB. Carlile
Mr. Carlile
Bright
Salt and Starch Also Noted In Odd Tidbits
The excerpt notes salt used to clean teeth and strengthen gums, Defiance Starch packaging and pricing, a British magistrate remark on adulteration cases, tips on keeping clothes white, Russian holidays, European wheat yields, and a quip on electricity voltages and speed.
Atrocious Libel Blunt Remark Sparks Debate
A dated quip about a woman being as old as she looks provokes reaction as a bachelor’s comment draws criticism for its tone and perceived sexism in a period newspaper fragment. The line highlights early morning perception and social attitudes of the era.
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Ainde
Englishman's Freak Blackbird in White-headed Specimen
A bird fancier in St. Austell Cornwall owns a blackbird with a perfectly white head, described as a freak of nature. The sighting draws attention from local naturalists and curiosity seekers alike.
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St. Austell
Cornwall
England
First Born Status Cited by Expert
A statistical expert claims three-fifths of all men of distinction are first-born children. The remark frames birth order as a potential factor in notable achievement.
Trained Alpine Guides in Tyrol Reach 889
Tyrol now reports 889 trained Alpine guides. Last year 8,718 tours were conducted with 14,666 participants.
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Tyrol
Novel Chest Protectors and Other Notables in Brief
A collage of items mentions chest protectors made from fungi in Germany, freight traffic with trains moving 1 250 000 000 tons yearly, Hunt’s Lightning Oil praised as a universal remedy, a list of children’s royal names from North Carolina, Defiance starch promo, an old-time prayer quote, Athens Stadium reopening for athletics after restoration, and Dr Schurman’s view on single life versus domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Electric Light Safer for Eyes Says Russian Doctor
A Russian ophthalmologist argues electric light damages eyesight less than other artificial lights. He notes eye diseases correlate with winking rate and finds candlelight induces 6.8 winks per minute, gaslight 2.8, sunlight 2.2, while electric light only 1.8 winks per minute.
Nervous Crises Mistaken for Epilepsy in Animals and Humans
Nervous troubles may trigger tremors and temporary paralysis in small animals and people. Fear or relief in pets around their master can provoke nervous crises often mistaken for epilepsy.
Druggist’s Expensive Error Costs Doctor and Chemist
A Paris doctor received one month imprisonment and a $20 fine for a prescription error. The assisting chemist drew six days in prison and also paid a $20 fine. The victim won $100 in compensation after seeking $5,000. Dartmoor in Devon is the country’s largest uncultivated land area.
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Paris
Dartmoor
Devon
England
Iowa woman credits Postum coffee substitute cure
An Iowa woman describes years of nervous spells headaches stomach and kidney trouble tied to coffee. After switching to Postum she reports better sleep weight gain and relief from smothering heart spells and headaches. The testimonial lists the Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and the book The Road to Wellville as references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Dinner party joke about tailors and a goose between
A callow youth sits between two merchant tailors at dinner. The youth jokes about being between two tailors. One tailor replies that at this stage they have only one goose between them, highlighting the humorous setup.
Prisoner Attack Alleged by Corner Incident
A witness describes a confrontation on a sidewalk where the prisoner allegedly sprang at him and struck with a fist, requiring an extraordinary effort to restrain and bring the man here.
Senator’s Son Bargains For A Hundred
A brief exchange shows a senator’s son addressing his father about “big guns” that fire torpedoes, implying a request for money. The dialogue humorously contrasts perception of power with a simple financial ask.
What Did He Mean They Were Exchanging Views
A New Yorker snippet recalls a man who asked an old man for his daughter. The elder replied to go to Hades. The man then reflects that he married the girl.
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Mean
Hades
New Yorker
Locust Wood Sparks Men’s Club Claim
Ragson Tatters defends a quarrel over wood cutting as a men’s club project prompts tense exchange in a rural setting. Weary Walker confronts Ragson about preparing kindling and locust timber for a club effort.
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Weary Walker
Joys of Wedlock Dialogue Prompting Tense Understanding
An angry husband tells his wife they should reach an understanding about their marriage. The patient wife replies that she rarely hears the truth from him, indicating ongoing marital discord.
Thoughtful lines and dental banter in street scene
A quirky dialogue features Van Slick praising thoughtfulness with an automatic perfume sprayer on his car to mask gasoline odor. The exchange shifts to a quip about effort, ending with a character revealing they are a dentist.
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van Slick
Sermon Moves Parishioners to Tears in Eerie Anecdote
A preacher recalls how Deacon Fowler-Ye appeared deeply affected during the sermon and farmer Tenderheart notes facial movements that reminded him of the late Billy Goat, causing the narrator to burst into tears.
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Deacon Fowler
Farmer Tenderheart
Quiz and Confession at the Church Festival
In a playful street scene, George tells a friend he loves the speaker still, she cries, he calls it a compliment. Charlie and Tom share relief after the church festival, noting their pockets are empty.
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Charlie
Tom
Get Rich Quick: Barker marriages and money questions
The fragment questions Barker's multiple marriages and hints at money made from marriage. It notes Guyer saying Barker should admit profits from his marriages, suggesting a dubious romance hustle linked to wealth.
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Gunner
Barker
Guyer
Joe
Restoration Plays Bring Women to Stage and Open Scenery
In 1660 women entered the stage as Wom en appear onscreen notes mention the use of movable scenery and the introduction of music and dance. The era followed the Restoration of Charles II which lowered theatrical standards and broadened female participation in performances.
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Charles II
Port of Havre Harbor Facilities Summary
The Havre port comprises an outer harbor of fifty acres, ten docks with a half tide basin and ten locks over 210 acres of surface. Quays total 19 600 yards and 143 acres of land for merchandise storage with sheds. Six drydocks exist, three able to accommodate nearly all mail steamers.
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Havre
Watts cartoonist joke about God and an auditor
William 7 Stead recounts speaking to the late English artist G F Watts about the idea that God has plenty of cash. Watts replies dryly that God should also appoint an auditor to manage his wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Watts
William 7. Stead
Watts
They Should Try Hunt's Cure for Skin Itch, Monore Claims
J. O. Monroe of Atchison endorses Hunt's Cure as curing a larger percentage of skin troubles especially itching than any remedy. The advertisement urges those with itch to try it, priced at 50 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Monroe
Atchison
Edinburgh Doctor Tests Student By Circle Sides Answer
Dr Ritchie challenges a student who claims to be a mathematician. The student answers circle has two sides and names the inside and outside as the sides.
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Ritchie
Edinburgh
Stuffed Cats in Trees Alarm English Orchard Birds
An English farmer has killed several cats, had them stuffed, and placed them among the branches of his orchard trees to deter birds. He claims the method is highly effective and results are excellent.
Evolution of the Knife Through Seven Craft Stages
The blade begins as rough forged metal by a blacksmith. It then is shaped, hardened, tempered, ground, polished, and fitted with a handle in sequence.
Artificial Indigo Dominates Global Supply
The German artificial indigo producer now accounts for over half of world output and is expected to push the article out of the market within a few years.
Thibetan War Cry Described as Shrill Chuckle
Describes the Thibetan war cry as a shrill chuckle rather than revenge or triumph, conveying deviltry and malice in its tone.
Remembering the Jawbone Saying on Kindness
A quotation from The Jawbone cautions that unkind words harm only the speaker, reminding readers to keep thoughts and speech gentle despite momentary anger or frustration.
Starching Selects and Rural Notes from the Era
The notice lists De fiance Starch as a top remedy for best results and mentions a marked preference for non-cooking use. It reports grass destruction by rabbits forcing Queensland pastoral stations to abandon land, plus a bamboo shoot as edible, salt pickled, or preserved. It also cites various industrial and agricultural snippets from early 1900s, including the Blow Pipe and Tank Factory in Texas, overland electricity for irrigation in Oregon, Alaska’s vast area, and early fish traps in British Columbia.
Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Chicago Woman's Health
Matrion Knight of 33 N Ashland Ave Chicago testifies that after weeks of kidney and pelvic pain with thick cloudy urine she improved rapidly after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She had spent hundreds on other medicines before $6 restored her to health. Free trial offered by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Sold by dealers at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matrion Knight
Ashland Ave
Chicago
West Side
Doan
Dean
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Mother's Words of Encouragement from a Boston Lawyer
A Boston lawyer recalls his mother's saying we never yet died in the winter. She used to tell him that during hard times when they barely made ends meet, a line from her helped them endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jim
Boston Record
Keeping Teeth Healthy Through Slow Eating and Hard Foods
The article emphasizes slow chewing of meats and consumption of hard foods to exercise teeth. It compares dental health to bodily muscle exercise, arguing that regular vigorous use prevents teeth from weakening and becoming flabby.
Storing Coal in a Welsh Churchyard Yew Tree
Four large yew trees in a Welsh village churchyard shelter a coal store inside a cavity of one tree secured by a door. The coal is kept there to heat the church through winter months.
His Consolation in Dialect from the Atlanta Constitution
An old colored inhabitant reflects on time and fate saying the world only turns once a day and night would have ruined him if it changed. The quotation captures regional speech and a rural outlook from the Atlanta Constitution.
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Atlanta Constitution
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Medicines
A pasted advertisement warns against ointments for catarrh with mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It also advertises Defiance Cold Water Starch and cites the Defiance claim of 16 oz packaging and no starch sticking iron. It ends with a syllogism about Themistocles and world rule.
Judge rules insanity not ground for divorce
An American judge holds that insanity cannot be grounds for divorce. He notes that many believe marriage is impossible without at least one party being insane, a view gaining wide support among opponents of perpetual celibacy.
Ontario Peat Bogs Stand Among World’s Largest Fuel Sources
The peat bogs in Ontario cover vast areas and provide a substantial fuel supply. In the southern province, bogs may not be huge in area but are large enough to underpin a significant fuel resource.
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America
Ontario
Canal boat families live aboard Holland’s waterways
Canal boat owners in Holland spend nearly their entire lives on the craft. The father often serves as captain while sons and daughters work as crew members, making the vessel a family home and workplace.
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Holland
Poets Tuned to the Last Tennyson and Hugo
Tennyson died at 83 after a life of poetry leaving Crossing the Bar as his swan song. Hugo also lived to 83 and saw his apotheosis in France, where he faced exile.
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Tennyson
Victor Hugo
France
Deacon Snowball Declares Eve Temptation Nonsense
In a skeptical tirade Deacon Snowball dismisses the idea of Eve being tempted by an apple branding it rank nonsense and quips that only a wattahmillin would argue otherwise as townsfolk discuss biblical temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Deacon Snowball
German Court Lets Breakup Over Tuberculosis Discovery
A German court ruled that one fiancé may end an engagement after learning the other has tuberculosis. The decision hinges on the right to dissolve an agreement based on a serious health issue affecting marriage prospects.
Defiance Starch Promise and Old World Women Factoids
The ad suggests trying Defiance Starch with a money back option and a bonus if pleased. It notes Madrid's Maria Nieto as possibly the oldest woman, born in 1781 and bearing nineteen children. It also explains the origin of the word dozen from the French dizaine and its use in Herefordshire poems.
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Madrid
Maria Nieto
Herefordshire
No Further for Biliousness Cure Claims
An advertisement features Cheatham's Laxa tive Tablets as a safer pleasant remedy for biliousness and malaria, with a Baton Rouge customer quote. It notes the price at 25 cents per box and includes consumer testimonial. The rest mentions a humorous quip about ennui and a plant water-use factoid of thirty hogsheads per acre daily.
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Cheatham
Dubois
Baton Rouge
Toby's Practical Business College Headed by Certified Accountant
Edward Toby, President of Toby's Practical Business College in Waco Texas, advertises the school as the best business training option with a certified accountant at its helm. Catalogue free and requests for further particulars go to Waco Texas.
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Texas School OF Experts
Te Shorthand Association of America
Ant
Texas
Toby
Practical Business College
Waco
Edward Toby
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I.N. U
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Alaska
Union
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hio
Lord Kitchener
Themistocles
Gottfried Merzbacher
Thianshan Mountains
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Dickey
Dr. Kline
Ian Trstige
Java
Cons. F. Brown
Cedar Terrace
Hot Springs
Mothers Club
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Pioneer Water Supply Material House of Texas
Mexico
Adam J
Troll & CO
New Era Building
MH. H. Q@reen
Box S
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THE
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha, Neb
Alamo Iron Works
San Antonio
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