Forgetting harmful experiences as advised by Orlson Swett Man
The text urges erasing unpleasant memories and distressing images to avoid suffering. It promotes a mindset of forgetting disagreeable experiences and not dwelling on them, suggesting this as the sole remedy.
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Patent cold remedy with bromide and quinine
An advertisement for a one day cure for colds using laxative bromide quinine tablets. It claims a refund if no cure and notes a signature by B W Rove on each box, with a 250 count packaging.
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Aprons Through History From Greek Times to Royal Courts
A fragmentary note traces aprons from ancient Greece and Rome to 18th century courts. It mentions Beau Brummell’s disdain by removing a Duchess’s apron at a Bath ball and Queen Charlotte in the era, with Mary Queen of Scots said to own many aprons of varied hues.
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Murine Eye Remedy Promoted by Chicago Company
Druggists offer Murine Eye Remedy in liquid form priced 25 50 and 100 cents along with Murine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes at 25 and 100 cents. The ad promises relief for red weak weary and watery eyes with soothing non irritating effects. Eye books and advice are available by mail from Murine Eye Remedy Co Chicago.
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Chicago
In Much the Same Boat Reflections in a Kansas City Journal
A Kansas City Journal excerpt shows merchants lamenting profit and change loss while a magazine publisher rues printing duties. The quotes reveal daily economic strains and the editor’s weary sense of obligation.
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Quote on gift value and lasting pleasure
Quote by Hamilton W. Mabin on giving enriching a reader. Advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claim to invigorate stomach liver and bowels. Describes sugar coated granules that are easy to take and do not gripe readers.
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Uncle Jerry Remembers Josh McGimbiet in Funeral Note
Uncle Jerry Peebles returns for an acquaintance's funeral and recalls Josh McGimbiet's steady life. He notes McGimbiet drank liquor straight and, in 85 years, always drank coffee from his saucer.
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Jerry
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Poison Bottle Pin Method From Woman's Home Companion
Instructional tip states placing common pins in the corks of poison marked bottles, driven into the bottom so pin points protrude. The method supposedly prevents picking up such bottles, even in darkness, as described in Woman's Home Companion.
Floating safety safe devised by Bremerton mechanics
A buoyant steel cylinder designed to rise to the surface in a disaster. It features two compartments with an air chamber below and a money and papers receptacle, built by four mechanics at the Bremerton Navy Yard in Bremerton Washington.
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Navy Yard
Bremerton
Wash
Dinner for 35 Cents at Clapham's Restaurant
The thin man and the stout man discuss diet and mention an experlent dinner at Clapham's near the office priced at 35 cents. The stout man boasts four meals in one day, highlighting the economical option in a casual exchange from Youth's Companion.
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Clapham’s
Peach leaf curl disease and control in the Northwest
Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station professor H S Jackson explains the peach leaf curl caused by the exoascus defor mans fungus. He details symptoms including curled leaves, white-tinted twigs, spore sacs and winter survival, plus spray methods using Bordeaux mixture or lime sulfur for spring application and coverage.
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Oregon Agricultural’, College
Corvallis
H.S. Jackson
Oregon Agricultural” “Experiment
Northwest
Sparrow Slayer Club Formed in Codford Wiltshire
Farmers in Codford and district form a sparrow destruction club. Members must kill at least 1000 sparrows in two months or pay a fine. Also advised is a makeshift leak fix using plaster and bandages as a temporary water pipe seal.
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Codford and District
Wiltshire
Historic Irish Benevolent Society Yearly Summary
Despite high spending on medicine and medical attendance, the year saw few events for the Irish Benevolent Society and its operations. The record notes limited occurrences despite substantial outlays on care.
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Irish Benevolent Society
Allen's Foot-Ease cure for hot aching feet
Cures. While You Walk. Allen's Foot-Ease relieves hot sweating callus and swollen feet. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents. Do not accept substitutes. Tint ackage By BREE Address Allen 8. Olmsted, Le Roy.
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Allen
Bree
Olmsted
le Roy
Last course overwhelms young diner in grim scene
The passage notes a final course being served as John, who had eaten each prior item, looks up and declares the serving will faint him. The remark captures a moment of fatigue and dramatizes the dining ordeal.
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John
A Test of Friendship in the Face of Betrayal
An old maxim warns that betraying a friend's secret after a quarrel betrays true friendship. It says kindness once breached does not justify breaking trust nor loyalty.
Piles Cure Promise and Ancient Wine Discovery
A drugstore claim promises PAZO OINTMENT cures piles in 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee. The report also notes the discovery of a 2,000 year old Roman wine vial in a Bordeaux area cemetery.
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Bordeaux
Valuable guidance on kidneys and health from a physician
A physician urges better knowledge of physiology and kidney care to prevent suffering. He notes kidneys filter poisons, urge increased attention in winter, and warns signs of trouble may reflect heart issues. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root with a free sample offer by mail.
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