Peruna claims echoed by Congressman's letter and testimonials
A collection of endorsements for Peruna from D F Wilber of Oneonta New York C F Given of Sussex New Brunswick and Julian Weisslitz of Buffalo plus a note inviting readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice. The letters tout Peruna as a preventive and cure for catarrhal troubles and colds with claims of rapid relief and full recovery after several bottles. The item references The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Wilber
Oneonta
N. Y
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
David F. Wilber
C. F. Given
Sussex
N. B
Sangerlust
New York City
Julian Weisslitz
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus,co
Embassy explains unclaimed estates not in American heirs
The American embassy in England announces that Bank of England is not bloated with unclaimed estates awaiting distant American heirs. The bow of fate remains drawn and the rainbow chaser will continue pursuing the chase despite the clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bank of England
Madrid theater gendarme opens fire injuring seven
A gendarme in a Madrid theater suddenly fired at the audience wounding seven. The remark implies a grim prediction of further violence as the case heads toward a verdict of justifiable homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Allen's Foot Ease Promotes Easy Shoes and Foot Comfort
Do Your Feet Ache and Born Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Ease a powder for the feet It makes tight or new shoes feel easy Cures corns bunions swollen idiot and sweating feet At all druggists and shoe stores 25c Sample sent free address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
The Isles of Quiet Title Mustered in Personal Strife
A poet reels from his recent divorce as he seeks solace in verse, contemplating work titled The Isles of Quiet. The remark hints at a private, reflective turn away from public life, aligning personal loss with creative release.
Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil Promises Cures for Croup and Throat Troubles
An old advertisement type item touts Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil as a cure for croup sore throat and pulmonary troubles, presenting it as a universal remedy under the claim of monarch or superior efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Wu Chao Chu Enters Atlantic City High School
Wu Chao Chu son of Wu Ting fang Chinese minister is admitted as a junior class student at the Atlantic City high school New Jersey He will stay in the city until graduation expected in two years for the schooling and will reside there during that period
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Chao Chu
Wu Ting-fang
Atlantic City
N. J
Embryo poet derides Niagara Falls at hotel signing A S
A guest at a Niagara hotel found verses in a conspicuous spot slandering the falls by a young writer signing A S. A beauty lover added the remark Two-thirds of the truth beneath the poem, noting the partial nature of the sentiment.
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Niagara
A. S
Experiment Crosses Bison and Cattle at Fairfield Me
An experiment crossing bison with domestic cattle will be conducted in Fairfield Maine after similar success in the west. Hybrid offspring are expected to be dubbed or titled as a new cattle type.
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Fairfield
West
Catter
Scald head cure claims and TB mortality note
A fragment notes scald head as a skin condition and mentions Dean's ointment offering quick and permanent relief. It also references sleeping accommodations for sailors and a statistic that 38 percent of deaths in German marine hospitals are due to tuberculosis.
Milk Filter In Dairy Processing Proves Impracticable
A Cornell station bulletin explains that ordinary milk contains dirt and germ life, and that even prompt straining cannot remove all impurities. Filters like cotton, paper, cellulose, and porcelain cannot separate bacteria without also removing fat, making bacteriological purification by current filters impracticable for dairying.
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Cornell
Water Glass Preserves Eggs For Ten Months In Tests
An 1899 experiment details using a ten percent solution of water glass to cover Leghorn eggs. Twenty eggs kept in a cellar for ten months and seventeen days remained suitable for culinary use with clean shells and normal yolks, though whites were slightly less limpid.
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R. I. Experiment Station
Creamery Design and Maintenance Tips from Farmers' Review
J. W. Hart notes wastes arise from imperfect cream ripening, improper churning temperatures, and leaky churning. He warns concrete floors reduce costs and prevent equipment misleveling, while proper foundation and maintenance prevent scrap. He advises protecting idle machinery with oil and preserving turbine components to avoid wear.
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J. W. Hart
Feeding fattening cattle with yard shift and fodder corn
A. M. Stewart outlines a two yard feeding method for fattening cattle and accompanying pigs and horses. Feed corn fodder in yard No 1 for half a day then move cattle to yard No 2 for the second half day. Return stock to yard No 1 to consume waste. After two to three months confine cattle and feed snapped corn for six weeks. Cold weather favors shelled corn with oats and oil cake. Clover or timothy hay is best but straw suffices if hay scarce. Ensure ample water and salt with sulfur.
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A. M. Stewart
Udder Washing Urged Before Milking Regardless of Pasture Time
A farm advice note emphasizes washing a cow’s udder before milking every time. It states that pasture exposure does not remove the need for cleanliness to ensure milk quality and animal health.
Dean's Kidney Pills Claim Quick Kidney Cure
Backaches signal kidney trouble and neglect leads to diabetes or Bright's disease. Dean's Kidney Pills are advertised as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments, with a testimonial from Mrs. Adam Guntle of Crawfordsville Indiana and an offer for a free trial by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a box.
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Bright
Dean
Adam Guntle
South Plum St
Crawfordsville
Ind
Trees for the roadside and fruiting pear debate
Rural residents consider planting fruit trees along roads to profit from fruit while noting it invites trespass. Kieffer pears may show good viability despite distant pollination, though unripe fruit is tasteless. The column cites Meehans' Ithly discussing practical fruiting and pollination concerns.
Instant Relief from Rheumatism and Neuralgia
Mr. Shepherd of Whitburn Ohio reports his wife endured severe rheumatism and neuralgia until using St Jacobs Oil. One bottle provided instant relief and lasting cure, a claim tied to the product’s fifty year history. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by all druggists with the slogan Acts like Magic Conquers Pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiere Ieséeese
T.shepherd
Whitburn
Sunderland
Ohio
St. Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs
Lake Size Change From New Egypt Irrigation Project
A new irrigation lake in Egypt covers 223 square miles and a proposed Missouri River dam would create a lake exactly twice as large, expanding water storage to 446 square miles.
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Egypt
Cook’s Day Out Sparks Jasper Household Tiff
Mrs Jasper complains of a disrupted day of rest as the cook stays home insisting on a break. The judge notes the tension between expectations of rest and household duties in this domestic exchange.
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Jasper
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children
Nurse Mother Gray of the Children’s Home in New York reports success curing feverishness bad stomach teething disturbances moving and regulating bowels and destroying worms. Over 30 000 testimonials. Sold at all druggists 25 cents samples address Olmsted Leroy NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
New York
Olmsted
Leltoy
N. Y
Pontrelief
Analysis of Projectile Injuries on Soldiers Distribution
The passage states that among 110 shots hitting a soldier, 43 lodge in the legs, 33 in the arms, 22 between neck and waist, 1 in the neck, and 11 strike some part of the head. It presents a statistical breakdown of wound locations for combat injuries.
Starch Popularity and Widow Statistics Highlight Social Shifts
Hundreds of dealers report Defiance Starch outselling rivals and replacing other brands. A German census finds 29 of 32 women over 100 are widows, one married, and two are unlabeled, illustrating marriage trends and longevity.
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Germany
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Gauged by Lancet Report
An old advertising and medical claim states Cure a Cold in One Day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money back if ineffective. Maj. W. J. Buchanan, Bengal prison inspector, cites Lancet findings on 1130 cases of dysentery treated with sulphate of soda in cinnamon or fennel water. nine deaths overall and none in the last 272 cases.
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W. J. Buchanan
Bengal
Lancet
Devery Campaign Votes Cost Roughly 23.50 Each
In New York the 1,694 votes cast for William S. Devery cost about 23.50 dollars per vote, marking the high water mark in vote buying price for the contest.
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William S. Devery
New York
Deadly Eagle Fight Noted In Swiss Countryside
A fifteen year old boy in Grisons, Switzerland, witnessed a fatal clash between three large eagles. He killed one with his stick, after which the remaining birds fled. The report notes the event as an unusual encounter in the Alps region.
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Canton
Grisons
Switzerland
Defiance Starch Ad Promises Value and Size Offer
A compact promotional note extols Defiance Starch for unmatched quality and quantity, advertising a 16 ounce box for 10 cents and urging readers to try it to save money.
Voter Registration Complete in Alabama Totals 185,500
Registration of voters in Alabama is complete except for those turning of age between August 1 and election day in November. The total reaches 185,500, with 183,000 listed as white.
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Alabama
Hall's Catarrh Cure vow and offer in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co., swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses on December 6, 1. The remedy is taken internally and works on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. sold by druggists. Thle. dali's Yami y Pills are the best.
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State OF Oh
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney &Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & CO
Dali
San Francisco Leads World in Telephone Use
Census shows nationwide one in forty has a telephone while San Francisco tops cities with one in twelve households using a telephone. This highlights the uneven spread of telephony with urban centers showing higher adoption.
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United States
San Francisco
Defiance Starch Featured as Superior 16oz Package
The advertisement claims Defiance Starch outperforms Cold Water Starch and offers 16 oz per package. It asserts rivals with 12 oz packages are inferior and priced similarly per ounce. The copy emphasizes consumer fear of stock depletion and higher value.
Gothenburg Cathedral Says Swedish Venice Faces Fate
The Gothenburg cathedral, nicknamed the Swedish Venice, is a century old and burned in 1721 and 1802. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised as regulating the stomach and bowels naturally and quickly.
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Gothenburg
Venice
Selby and Smith Clash Over Donkey Remark
In a brief exchange the two men Selby and Smith argue after Smith calls Selby a donkey stemming from Morse's prior remark. Selby challenges Smith to prove the accusation.
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Selby
Smith
Smith—Morse
Boston Transcript
McCane's Detective Agency Ad in Houston
McCane's Detective Agency based in Houston offers trained and reliable detective services with emphasis on discretion and thorough investigations.
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McCane’s Detective Agency
Houston
Texas
Athens Circular Guides Theater Attendee Suitability
The Athens police department has sent a circular to local theater managers instructing them to indicate in their playbills whether the performance is appropriate for ladies to attend.
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Police Department
Athens
Greece
Fashion shifts as motor car tops feminine dress
In a note from Motor Car Illustraten the omnibus replaces crinoline and bicycle rustle, signaling the motor car will influence fashion. The item frames convenience as the primary driver of evolving women's attire.
Defiance Starch Brands Itself as Superior Value
The product proclaims it is made by an entirely different process and offers better quality at one-third more for cents, positioning Defiance Starch as distinct from competitors and emphasizing value in its marketing.
Parisian scientist clocks ant nest counts in thousands
A Parisian scientist estimates ant nest populations vary from 12,293 to 93,694 based on careful investigations and actual counting of several ordinary nests, suggesting wide differences in nest sizes.
Dropsy Treatment Ad by H. H. Green's Sons Atlanta
An advertisement claims free dropsy treatment by Dr. H. H. Green's Sons of Atlanta describing them as the greatest dropsy specialists. The item also cites statistics on African American home ownership and families in the United States for context.
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H. H. Green
Atlanta
Defiance Starch Guarantees Money Back and Value
Defiance Starch proclaims it is the biggest and best, with a money back guarantee. Packaged in a 16 ounce quantity for 10 cents, urging consumers to try it now.
Miss Millicent Fawcett First Lady Electrical Engineer in Britain
The fragment notes that Millicent Fawcett at Cambridge in 1890 ranked higher than the senior wrangler, claimed as Britain’s first woman electrical engineer. It also includes miscellaneous quotes and product lines such as Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething.
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Millicent Fawcett
Cambridge University
Britain
Dr. Wood
Preiss Heanachs Powders Ad For Headache Cure
An advertisement promising PREISS SPECIFIC HEANACHS POWDERS as the only remedy for headaches. It includes pricing and mailing details from Adolph Dreiss at 119 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, with a brief moral note on trouble and desire.
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Preiss
Iéc
Mal
Adolph Dreiss
Alamo Plaza
San Antonio
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Dary
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Mother Gray
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Monroy
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Ideal Skiat CO
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Waukegan
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