Peruna Praise From Pelvic Disease Sufferer
Esther M. Milner of DeGraff Ohio writes of a complete cure after four bottles of Peruna prescribed by Dr S B Hartman of Columbus Ohio She describes long headaches and pelvic weakness that prevented her from doing housework and notes she has recommended Peruna to friends with good results The letter is presented as a testimonial from a grateful patient
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeGraff
Ohio
S. B Martman
Columbus
Esther M. Milner
Peruna
Mrs. Milner
Salvation Army in Russia and a Poor Clergy Tale
A collection of items covers the Salvation Army in Russia facing czarist opposition and Gen. Booth’s agents, plus anecdotes about Rev. Denis P. O’Flynn’s life of poverty. Also includes a natural history sketch of the bluebird and a Seminole tale about its sky blue back and a wife’s attempt to copy the color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Russia
Booth
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Thoreau
John Burroughs
Earth
Costly Clothes For Women Show Expensive Fashions
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt notes lavish spending on women’s finery. Dressmakers cite gold tissue cloth at up to $80 per yard, though not true cloth of gold. real cloth costs around $200 per yard. Lace and ornate court trains reach thousands, with a Paris-made maire antique train at $7,500 and an ermine mantle to a Russian empress valued at $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
Paris
Russia
Kherson
Philadelphia Bulletin
Kitchen Cleaning Methods for the Housewife in Daily Routine
The article argues domestic work merits higher regard and outlines detailed kitchen cleaning steps Using brick dust soap and soda for pots and pans and recommending ammonia for tables floors and silver It urges daily maintenance to prevent buildup and describes handling brush handles and tools to avoid leaving marks
Parasols Adorned with Hercules Braid Borders
The article notes an unusual preponderance of Hercules braid in trims across fabrics like silk mousseline voile nets wool and velvet and reports a new use as borders for parasols. Parasols may feature soutache braid with lace or embroidery insets.
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Hercules
Paris Made Belts With Scotch Style And White Buckles
The belts, though produced in Paris, carry a distinctly Scotch effect with smart plaid silks and white kid edges. They feature white kid buckles and suit both dark and light gowns, delivering a striking, refined appearance.
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Paris
Dangers of Burning Off Old Paint in House Improvements
A Greenfield Gazette and Courier report argues against burning off old paint to strip surfaces. It cites insurance risks, fires, and wasted costs, urging homeowners to select reliable white lead and pure linseed oil while ensuring proper drying and paint quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Magss.) Gazette and Courier
The
Gazette and Courier
Hunters Mauled by Lioness in British East Africa
Messrs Lucas and Goldfinch chased a lioness five miles from Nairobi on a shooting expedition. The animal attacked Goldfinch first, injuring his thigh, then knocked Lucas from his horse and mauled his face and arm before Goldfinch shot the beast dead with two well aimed shots. The wounded hunters were brought to town for medical care.
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British East Africa
Messrs. Lucas
Goldfinch
Airobi
Mr. Goldfinch
Mr. Lucas
Mr. Gsldfinch
Police Training at St Petersburg College for Detectives
A policemen's college in St. Petersburg blends a museum with the school to train applicants. Pupils study tools used by criminals and a field of Russian thieves, learn the passport system, and teach the duties of dvorniks who watch residences and report on tenants and visitors.
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Policemen’s College
St. Petersburg
Proved Effectual Bank Edict Keeps China Safe
A historical note recalls that 900 years ago a Chinese bank failure led the emperor to issue a stern edict. It ordered the heads of the president and directors to be cut off if another bank failed, and the decree has never been revoked.
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China
Cure of Severe Eczema by Cuticura Remedies
A Selma Alabama woman reports four years of severe eczema with facial and body blotches, itchy irritation, and two doctors failing to help. After using Cuticura Resolvent with Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the breakouts stopped. six months later skin cleared entirely. The note claims Cure of eczema and other troubles. Passport for travelers in China involves a painted palm impression on paper.
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Lizzie FE
Sledge
Jones Ave
Selma
Ala
China
Garden City
Texas
J. L. Ward Medicine Co
Big Springs
A.C. Walker
P. S
Ward
Demand for Hant's Lightning Oil and Mercury Deposits Noted
A fragment lists G. H. Jones of Lenawee Junction Michigan seeking two dozen Hant's Lightning Oil and mentions a new mercury deposit found near Wieder schwing Carinthia Austria. It also promotes Castorta infant remedy, a 300 firm exposition voyage from London to multiple regions, a skin itch remedy Hunt's Cure, and discusses Chile Chilean spelling.
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G. H. Jones
Lenawee Junction
Mich
Wiederschwing
Carinthia
Austria
Carniola
Idria
Neumarkt
Liquid air produced cheaply by mechanical process
A Dane named Knudson is credited with a mechanical method to produce liquid air at about one sixth the usual cost, potentially two cents per gallon, and oxygen at a cent per cubic foot, widening industrial use. Jamaica fireflies emit bright light enabling night reading when enclosed, harmless in size similar to a hive bee, and their abundance signals imminent rain to locals.
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Knudson
Jamaica
Swallowed by the Sea and Maritime Losses of 1905
The excerpt notes ships wrecked and foundered in 1905, with 297 steam vessels totaling 263,611 tons and 296 sailing vessels at 214,600 tons. It also mentions consumer product slogans like Face less Dyes and a remark about secrecy and discovery.
Headstrong avoid chill with Cheatham's Chill Tonic
Promotes Cheatham's Chill Tonic claiming it cures any one case of chills. Advises readers not to be among those who remain sick, urging purchase of a bottle.
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Patton-Worsham Drug Co
Dallas
Texas
Juttie Cason
Electric automatic restaurants promise meals by electricity
In Switzerland a company has been formed to supply electric automatic restaurants. Diners sit down, view the menu, and place their money in a slot, after which the machinery serves the meals.
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Switzerland
Plans Monument to Negro Poet in Honor of Dunbar
The Rev. Dr. David W. Clark of Cincinnati works to raise funds for a monument over the grave of Paul Laurence Dunbar. Clark notes his father was a slaveholder but argues Dunbar’s work, including When Mandy Sings and When the Corn Pone Is Hot, merits a lasting tribute.
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David W. Clark
Cincinnati
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Swiss Villages Show Bombed Look From Tunneling Labor Camps
Tourists in the Rhone valley near Brigue observed village scenes that resembled bomb damage. Authorities explained the destroyed houses were temporary boarding places for Italian workers who built the Simpson tunnel and were sold off after they left for 50 dollars a unit, excluding the land.
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Switzerland
Rhone Valley
Brigue
Simpson Tunnel
Nervous Mothers Urged to Seek Help From Mrs Pinkham
A plea to mothers troubled by hysteria nervous irritability and emotional distress. The ad extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the remedy and cites testimonials from Mrs Chester Curry and Mrs Charles F Brown praising restored health and reduced nerves. It invites women to seek Free advice from Mrs Pinkham Lynn Massachusetts and asserts the remedy holds the record for cures of female ills.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Chester Curry
Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
Saratoga Street
Boston
Mass
Pinkham
Charles F. Brown
Mothers’ Club
Cedar Terrace
Hot Springs
Ark
Lydia FE. Pinkham
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DR. Hartman
Denis P. O'Flynn
New York City
Hank
Father Corrigan
Dodds
Cea
London
Canada
West Indies
South America
South Africa
India
Japan
Australia
Hunt
Chile
Chili
Copper
W. M. Christian
Rutherford, Teun
Mrs. Chester Cu My
Mrs. Chase’ Brown
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
Douglas
W. L. Douglas Mabie
Brockton
W.L. Douglas
R. Paxton CO
Buchan
Uchan
Pean
McCane’s Detective Agency
Houston
South
Kennedale
Hills
J. H. Fielding
Omaha, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Memphis, Tenn
Kingdom
Hungary
Wintersmith
Mathur Peter & CO
Louleville
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