Deadly Work of Peanuts in a Philadelphia Case
A post mortem on William Gable after he died returning from a West Reading baseball game found he had eaten many peanuts just before death. He tripped on a sidewalk obstruction and fell, but the undigested peanuts entered his windpipe, causing fatal strangulation within minutes. Local physicians and medical society members have shown great interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gable
West Reading
Philadelphia Record
Medical Society
How's Your Liver Health Ad Explains Stomach Bitters
An advertisement extols Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for liver trouble and its accompaniments such as saffron skin, headaches, constipation, and nausea. It promises rapid relief and a return of appetite and digestion, claiming efficacy against malaria, rheumatism, and la grippe with a wine glassful three times daily.
Elevator Sign Confuses Downtown Office Boy
In a downtown business block an elevator stalled and a hand was posted with ambiguous wording. The note drew attention for its unclear message and prompted questions about building maintenance.
Mystery word puzzle ad links to Crescent trademark
A composite scan of ads and notes: three inch display puzzles inviting readers to find a single word in Dr Huarter's Iron Tonic ad to win books and lithographs, plus early 1900s promo blurbs for Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co and Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes a gun powder scarring claim, furniture scratch tips with nuts, beer consumption stats, and moral ad lines. The mix features product promos and curious anecdotes from a Free Press page.
Juneberry tonic tale on Cape Cod bridge crowd
A Virginia cured Juneberry tonic pitch on a busy bridge draws crowds as Uncle Silas touts it as a universal remedy. A skeptic counters with a deadly-claim tale while Cape Cod legends recount Capt Barnabas and Abigail in a contrary tale of misfortune and tide fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax County
Virginia
Julius
Hull
Pusson
Silas
Dan Yo
Tompkins
Mistah Tompkins
Gleason
Hoboken
Lincoln, Jrl
Onur
Koenig
N. Justin
Jerseyville
Ill
Pastor Koenig
Isterstere
ED McDermott
Uncle Sam's First Mint Through Philadelphia History
A Philadelphia Times piece traces the United States mint from its 1792 act and first brick building near Independence Hall to later sites on Chestnut Street, noting figures like David Rittenhouse and Elias Boudinot, and lamenting architectural changes that obscure the famed institution's prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Washington
United States Mint
State House
Independence Square
Seventh Street
Sugar Alley
Farmer
Filbert Street
Tingland
David Rittenhouse
Seventh and Arch Streets
Rittenhouse
Elias Boudinot
Juniper Street
Plano
William Strickland
John Haviland
Fox
Philadelphia Times
Athletic Quick Tack Ends Pocketbook Snatching
A slender gymnast subdues a mugger on a dark street with a swift tackle, pin, and head-bump, then retrieves her pocketbook and walks home. The tale notes her athletic strength and ability to leap to a cornice and lift herself by finger grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
The Earl of Shrewsbury's Nuremberg Torture Implements
A London exhibition displays 15th century torture devices from Nuremberg including an iron maiden feared for its spikes and blood-chilling mechanisms. Other items include a torture bench chair boots hooks and pliers with ghoulish relics and portraits. The collection, tied to Yussaud, is arranged in dungeon corridors with authentic dungeon cells and a grim museum narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Shrewsbury
Nuremberg
London
Damien
Yussaud
Museum of Antiquities
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Ad Claims Cure
Advertisement touts Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a universal blood purifier and liver supporter. Promises cure for dyspepsia biliousness scrofula salt rheum and other blood taints with no alcohol or sugar and refunds if no benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
German Syrup Praised by Farmers and Druggist Officials
Local farmer B W Baldwin of Carnesville Tennessee touts the German Syrup as the best medicine for coughs and colds for his family. Charleston Illinois druggist R Schmalhausen reports trials with severe lung cold yielding relief. G G Green, sole manufacturer, Woodbury New Jersey, USA, endorses the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Jones
Edom
Tex
B.W. Baldwin
Carnesville,Tenn
R. Schmalhausen
Charleston
Ill
G. G. Green
Woodbury
New Jersey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Free Press
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Iowa
D. ‘Loomis
Detroit
Mich
Hall
T.c
Berlin
Lydia E. Pinkham
God
Jhood
Lenox
Dan
Cape Cod
Cotuit
Barnabas
Abigail
Capt
Barnaban
Abigail Z
Mabbe
Miss Smooth
Mr. Allalone
Myr. A
Miss S
P. S
New York Times
New England
United States
Vermont
Porterville
Skimby
Christian Spirit
Earl of Pembroke
Lord Fairfax
Cromwell
Church Arch
Col. Pride
Brest
Piso
Dorks
Kline
Filine
Arch St. Philo
California Fig Syrup CO
San
RCG
Louisville, KY
New York
N.Y
Pastrionngy
Carrollton, Green Co
Iil
M. McTigue
Fort. Wayne
Ind
Koenig Med. CO
Chicago
Tutt
Park Place
Anakesis
Sourpe
Ray
Harter
Illinois State Medical Institute
State St
Europe
State Street
H.W. Green & Sons
Atlanta
Solis
Papa
Manma Leuds
Tommy
Parker-Wesurll
Chicago Newspaper Union
Alice Maple
Oregon
O.w.fenyder
McVicker’s Theatre
I. Sion W.tiorris
Clare Syrala
Prolumbia
B. Cralle & CO
D.C
A.W. McComrmick Bona
Washington, T Cc
Cincinnati
Louis Bagger & C
Bultivare
Washington, DC
Solicitor Cng
Ivase Auy
Pixo
Pest
Price
Warran
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