Deafness Cure Promised by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement argues deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It explains deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube’s mucous lining, with catarrh as a common cause, and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure it. W. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio offer a $100 reward for a catarrh-caused deafness cured by their remedy and solicit free circulars from agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cheney & CO
Loleda
Pruggists
Read and Barnum exhibit prompt a witty reply
A curio of 19th century letters shows Buchannan Read at Barnum's hotel provoking a witty rebuke about his exhibit. The note references a friend likely James Beard. The piece also advertises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a medical cure and highlights a Kern County tale of large crop yields, cattle and hogs, showing prominent early 20th century agricultural notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchannan Read
The
American Post
Barnum’s
New York
Read
James Beard
Woman power and cures in a restless home life
A fragment of an era's advice urges wives to seek health through Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pellets to restore happiness. It notes female complaints undermine home life and promotes cycl ing and Dr. Thompson's Eye Water as remedies.
Magazines and Newspapers Discuss Newspaper English
A Sacramento letter from Chicago Merald notes magazines like Century critique modern newspapers for slang and disjointed facts and question whether magazines educate the public. It contrasts editors' word choices, the rush to publish, and the influence of daily press on magazine content and authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century
Hay
Nicolay
Lincoln
John Obscure
Chicago
Merald
The Collector's Name Was Already Taken
A young book agent evades Custom House guards to petition the Collector for a sale of Chauncey M. Depew's speeches. Mr McClelland resists and the Collector jokes about his wife as the sole one to take his name. The canvasser tries a final plea but is thwarted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Truckee
Black Hills
Freeman
Great Northwest
Washington Territory
New Mexico
Custom House
Mr. McClelland
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Uribane Attendant Resigns Amid Formal Exit
An attendant in New York named Uribane moved to bow and depart the room politely yet firmly, signaling a poised exit from her duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uribane
Concealing Birthmarks by Clever Parisian Women
A Philadelphia Press correspondent describes methods used by actresses in Paris to hide facial and body marks. Modjeska and Anthelme conceal scars with ribbons, scarves, lace, or feathers while Croizette uses wax and powder. makeup tricks vary with scar location and fashion, reflecting era salon practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mme. Modjeska
Anthelme
Esau
Lucille Western
Sophie Croizatte
Theater Francais
Indies
Croizette
Window Woes on a Train in Buffalo Courier
A train window proves stubborn as a gentleman, a strong man, and a puny bystander each try to raise it. The stronger man strains with bowed brow, but the window remains fixed while a small passerby taps the frame and lifts it easily then resumes his paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bufalo Courier
Tramp Contracts a Nickel From Stingy Merchant
A tramp appeals to a crusty merchant for work and money. The merchant refuses on principle, offering a nickel and warning not to spend it on whisky. The tramp replies that the merchant looks like he would drink five cent whisky, and departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praveler
Curious Spider Web Paper From Hong Kong Sate
A Ballston man owns a fragile eleven by fourteen inch sheet made from a sacred spider's web sent from Hong Kong. It contains a Chinese story about Midshipman Copplestone at Pekin Court, printed in neat type. A New York Telegram note calls it an oddity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George West
Ballston
Hong Kong
China
Copplestone
Pekin
Almond-Ered Kingdom
New York Telegram
Mohammed on Paris Stage Sparks Ban in Indian Provinces
Report notes that representation of the Prophet Mohammed on stage led to a ban for Mohammedans in several Indian provinces. Attendance at any theatrical performances is forbidden under heavy fines for violations, with penalties escalating to excommunication after the third offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becaust
Mohammed
Paris
Pottstown grave visits spark healing balm claim
A Pottsdown man Harvey Skenn visits the graves of three children and scratches the headstones. Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs is advertised as a guaranteed remedy sold by all druggists with a free sample offer. Mayor Grant's campaign against overhead wires in New York has toppled thousands of poles and miles of wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Harvey Skenn
Pottstown
Pottstown Camtery
Ilo
Sinch
Grant
New York
Pills and household products advertised in dubious mix
An OCR fragment lists various products and claims, including chifovin pills claimed to treat pain and digestive issues, Dolbins Electric Soap advertised as money saving, Crown's BRONCHIAS TROCHES for immediate relief, and a pocket pin cushion offer for smokers, all presented in a garbled 19th century ad style with branding like St. Louis Magazine and Tansill's Punch Cigar.
Cure for Catarrh Promoted by Sage’s Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr Sage's Remedy for chronic catarrh with symptoms like headache nasal obstruction and offensive discharge. It claims to purge the disease permanently unlike irritating nostrums and asserts cures for Cold in the Head and catarrhal headaches. Sold by druggists at 50 cents from the Buffalo based Womip’s Dispensary Medical Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sage
Womip's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N.Y
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Kern County
California
England
Isaac ‘Thompson
la Grippe
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
J. L. Stephens
Lebanon
Ohio
A. F. Smith & CO
Wile Beans
St. Louis
Scott
One Womans
Fen
Lincolnshire
Maryland
New England
Maine
Portlana
van Wear
Rheumatic Syrup Co
Jackson
Mich
Hibbard
Hines & Son
van Wert
Alber
Hinus & Sex
Pibbarn
Dolbins
Hood
Nakes
Tam
Shrewsbury
Mass
RLU
Becons
Enterprise
Belleville
G. 2
Hood & CO
Lowell
Pension Parent
Ely
ELY Bros
Sunesot
CarvarRee Acorn
H. Apans
New Lumford
Conn
WN. Patherms
Sentinel Advactiser
Dane
Valley
Lehmann
Ington
D.C
Sovartiones
Honda
Neil
Bryan
Bi College
Aios
Eau School Legraphy
Martison
Wis
E. Ross & CO
Latedo
Piso
Stowell & Coe
Lestow A
Moss
Butisleri
Pensions Spe Apply Vnit Ee Mule B. Stevens & & Ti Nel Gillie
J. Hookw
Cass Tevin
Nettle
Aon Pacific Low Prige Railroad Lands & Ree
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montaunidaho
Washington
Oregon
B. Lamborn
Taut Conmissioner
Gormaley & Jhefberey Manufacturing
Smith & Wessoh
Smith & Wesson Arms
Smith & Wesson
Springfeld
Mase
UNION
Franklin St
Wilcox
Chichester
Red Cross
Eure
Wigsmond
G. HL Angraham
M. D
Amsterdam
Big G
D. K. Dyche & CO
Midovly
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