New Dignity of Labor from Manual Training School Exposition
Lois Globe reports at the Exposition Building Olive street side on a Manual Training School display. An elderly speaker argues the school elevates labor and will restore pride in home grown trades while lamenting foreign dominance in American industry and the drifting of youths toward professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Street
Manual Training School
Department of Industry
United States
Lois Globe
Fricassee of Grenottilles and Southern Farm Wealth
A fragmentary column blends culinary whimsy with a Pall Mall Gazette quote on frog dishes. It then surveys cotton farming in the Southern United States, noting 197 million acres in farms, 67.35 million improved, 44 million tilled, 53 million in tillage, census value of $547 million, and $54 million invested in Southern manufacturing in four months.
Doctor's Remarkable Recovery From Bright's Disease
A Syracuse reader describes years of declining health from kidney disease, wrong diagnosis, and siege by symptoms, then credits Warner's Safe Cure with restoring health after extensive treatment. He reports taking over 200 bottles since 1881 and urges publication of his results for public benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Herald
the Herald
Cittizen
The
Denver
Col
Worcester
Mass
Bright
Warner
G. Martin
The Art of Personal Beauty From Health Monthly
Dr Footes Health Monthly argues beauty stems from health and hygiene. A healthy woman needs no artificial aids, diet and exercise reduce excess weight and improve complexion, while poor habits dull form and color.
Reform in Dancing Elevate grace over modern whirl
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette argues for reviving refined antique dances like the minuet and old gymnastic steps as alternatives to the current violent hugging dances. It suggests single and emulative dances, including a modest Irish jig, to preserve decorum, posture, and elegance in social movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
A Mercenary Parent in Texas Siftings Tone
A New York girl asks her father to share a reporter’s lot after he expelled a young reporter. The father dismisses the idea, urging politeness to a bootlegger-like buyer who sells empty bottles and old clothes, noting he earns more in a day than reporters do in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
The Necessity of Sanitary Reform in Homes
George E. Waring Jr argues in the Century that perfect sanitary systems are rare and costly, yet essential. He contends poor sanitation causes high child mortality, illness, and financial burden, urging constant care and initial outlay to prevent domestic calamities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Waring, Jr
Lead in the Stomach and a Remedy for Dyspepsia
A medical note discusses danger from ingesting a lump of lead and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion. It claims the tonic relieves debility, losing flesh, insomnia, and dyspepsia symptoms, and helps constipation and liver issues while fortifying against malaria.
Yankee salt rollers spark patent sale in barns
A Yankee innovator devised a salt roller for cattle that dispenses salt from a five inch long cylinder hung on a barnside bracket. The device aims to cut labor and salt use, selling for twenty five cents with directions and testimonials. An upright piano improvement by Mason and Harlin Co. promises enhanced tone and durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stan
Mason & Harlin Company
Jung
Bostow Journ
Evolution and Religion Clash in Seminary Lectures
The Rev. Mr. Windrow, a Presbyterian professor, advocates evolution in his theological lectures and says it aligns with the orthodox faith while maintaining belief in miraculous origins. Synods studied his theories and deemed them not subversive to religious truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windrow
Theological Seminary
Dr. Windrow
Advertisements for health tonics and dyes itemized
A collage of vintage ad copy touts Kidney-Wort as a health remedy for women and a Diamond Dyes claim economy for women. Anecdotes mix with humorous lines and Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound pitched as a world renowned health spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Why a joker makes a successful auctioneer
A witty remark notes that a practical joker could excel as an auctioneer due to his knack for selling his friends. The line plays on the idea of humor and persuasion in sales.
Grand Union Hotel Ad Promises Low Rates in NYC
A vintage advertisement urges visitors leaving or arriving in New York City to use Baggage Expressage and Carriage Hire while staying at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot. It touts 600 rooms, a European plan, and transport to depots, claiming families can live better for less than any first class hotel. Also included are a moral quip on arms and a Butter Color pitch by Wells, Richardson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union
Percheron imports boost American horse stock and value
An article notes rising horse numbers in America with fifteen million owned and over a million bred yearly. It highlights Percheron imports from France, five hundred stallions annually, and how first crosses with native stock double colt value. M. W. Dunkin Oaklawn Farm Wayne Illinois is a leading importer with about 2,000 head shipped from France.
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America
France
United States
Canada
M. W. Dunkin
Oaklawn Farm
Wayne
Seavill’s Sursaparilla and Stillinaia Health Cure
An advertisement touts Seavill’s Sursaparilla and Stillinaia as a blood purifier and tonic for a wide range of ailments from scrofula to nervous disorders. It promotes the product as strengthening and pleasant to take, sold at the Gault House in Chicago with rooms available for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éddren
D. Lathrup & CO
Bowron
Mess
Remarkable cure claims and patent remedies in old ads
A compilation of testimonial notes and product pitches for medicinal tonics and tonics including Compound Oxysenh and Oxysenh treatise, Brown’s Bronchial Trades, MuneMan’s Pepronizep Brer Tonic, Caswell Hazard ads, Ely’s Cream Balm, and Carboline petroleum extract marketed as a hair growth product.
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Cook
Tom
Pall Mall Gazette
Evolution and Religion
Yousag
Ynen
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Taenr
Georgia
Neon Independent
Sthe
Weiss, Richardson & Co
Burlington, Vt
St. Pierce's
Horsford
C. Roberts
Winchester
Ill
Gault
Business Manor
Chicago
Clinton and
Madison Streets
Union Depot
Dass
H. W. Hoyt
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Leo Girard St
Philadelphia
Brown
Ji Criig
Otisville
MuneMan
Caswell, Hazard & Co
Proprietors
Maj. Downs
Mt. Pleasant Academy
Sing Sing
N. Y
Ely
W. A. Downs
Furnis
Valentine Bros
Janesville, Wic
WensTe Websted
Binting
Denison
Engravin Sac
M &Co
David Kennedy
Rondout
Kennedy
Abraham Elaworth
Port Ewen
Ulster Co
Edward Meyers
Simon Tietsell
Kingston
Oscar Craigg
Rosendale
Jeremiah Wright
Marion County
W.va
Allen
Wa. C. Dingxs
Bowling Green
Meredith
Cincinnati
War A. Granam & Co
Zanesville
Ohio
Mathias Freeman
Eo Sody
Mason & Hamlin
Eny
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano CO
Boston
Tremont St
N. York
14Th St. C A
LAO Wabash
A. M
A. Mogy
Seward
Neb
J. Depont
Will Bell
Nor
Ruv Aines
Lycar
Lou Halsted Street
Union Stock Yards
Til
Prive
Ra&d
Reneiber
Said Cucera
Paris Exhibition
Cueeter
le Mans
St. Louta
Picador
Marquis
Monahaque
Alencon
St. Lo
S2z
Caen
Aesin
Rouen
Pleadar
Bayard
lOnce
LY Brothers
Uwego
N. x
Steeners Mogs
R. U
Lorillard
Lorilard
Gilead
Circulara L, Bingham
Washington, D.C
Zieuler & CO
DVLES
Mery Waf
Wbash Avenue
ID & Co
Hicago, LL
Missouri
Furek Ciredtars
Steam Washee CO
Steam Wanstei
Golden Seal Biteers CO
Hellaml City
Mich
Golden S
M. VW
Dunztztam Wayne, du Page Co
ATOCK
Lso
Soctets
Hispique Percheronne
Sl W.dunhamn
Rons Benhour
Kansas
Colorapo
New
Nassau Kireet
Pearl St
AW Optigal Wonder Rac
N.Y. Am
Murray Hill Pud
20Th St
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