Jack Tar Superstitions and Odd Notices
A column discusses sailor beliefs such as turning a loaf of bread upside down to avert shipwreck and sinking journeys by bread and quicksilver for locating drowned bodies. It cites instances from Gentleman's Magazine and Nodes and Usurers, notes continental use of bread in locating bodies, and includes brief humorous quotes about editorial duties and courtly manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Gentleman’s Magazine
Uerses
Continent
Germany
France
St. Nicholas
Harrison Descent From Pocahontas Heir History Myths
The article discusses claims that President Harrison descended from Pocahontas and General Thomas Harrison. It notes Pocahontas’s links to early Virginia settlers, mentions Warner's remedies, and describes ancient cliff dwellings near Morocco with archaeologist remarks, without confirming or denying the Pocahontas connection.
Terrible Misfortune Prompts Diet of Tonics and Hope
A dated advertisement extols Holostetter's Kidney Bitters as a cure all tonic for debility digestion and nerve weakness. It claims the product restores strength amid urban and rural ailments and promises relief from indigestion dyspepsia rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles constipation and biliousness. The copy speaks of remedies proven by many and urges daily use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ari & Therefrona
Derler
Ona
Hlostetter
Tiga
Fox hunt dressage at a German led revelry
In Chicago a festive episode featured Mr Reginald De Koven as the hunter in a fox hunt tableau. A boy dressed as the fox led twenty young women around the run. Mr De Koven and Mr Taylor wore fur and skins, both acting as performers. The scene ended with the winner sharing a token toast with the dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reginald de Koven
Fullery
Reo
de Koven
Taylor
Quen
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Cure Claims
Mercury in catarrh ointments can damage nerves and derange the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure by Cheney Co Toledo Ohio claims internal use with no mercury and is sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. The rest of the text outlines miscellaneous jokes, memory anecdote, and a few sayings without a single cohesive news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
BP. J. Cheney & Co
Yoleco
Toledo
Ohio
Tid. Cheney & Co
Montague
Marion Co
Frown
Poland
GEO
W. Brown & Co
Deata
Marion
Net
Bank
Bae
ROOT
M. C
Earl St. F
Fargo & CO
Lake Mills
Wis
Huntsville Cavern Discovered By Yankee Investor
Minnesota man Fuller bought land near Huntsville Alabama and found Shelta lock cavern beneath a rock. The site, named after his daughter Shelta Puller, drew Iowa and Minnesota capitalists to form a company planning hotels and a tourist resort. Fuller became a half millionair.
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Huntsville
Minnesota
Fuller
Alabama
T’uller
Shelta Lock
United States
Iowa
Rheumatic Syrup convinces Independence guest judge
A. J. Bowrey of Empire House Independence writes that a traveling salesman introduced Hibbard’s Rheumatic Syrup, leading Bowrey to try six bottles and report significant relief from inflammatory rheumatism and stomach disease after years of pain and immobility. He invites further inquiries.
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Independence
Towa
Jackson
Mich
Brooks
Hibbard
A. J. Bowrey
Empire House
Independenes
Highland Cure Pledge Earns Island Cannibals Endorsement
Mountain Air benefits gain praise after Prof. C M Woodford reports months among Solomon Islands cannibals. He notes islanders prefer hill-tribe victims over coast-dwellers, likening the taste to venison. The piece satirically suggests hosts savor in law and ritual before winter feasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. MW. Woodford
Solomon Islands
Manneat
Isles
Delrott Lree Press
Burlington's Eli Train Resumes Route Between Key Cities
The Burlington's Vestibule Fast Eli Train is recouped between Chicago and Kansas City, St. Joseph and Atchison, with daily departures from Chicago at 5 30 p m. Vestibule Trains to Omaha Denver and St Paul continue. Tickets available from any ticket agent or by addressing P BluStis G P & I A L OL Be Q TLR.
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Burlington
Chieyza
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Atchison
Chicago
Omaha
Denver
St. Paul
Eustis
G Pb
I AL
Cureado
Historic Rock to Be Removed During Peekskill Bridge Work
During excavation for the Peekskill bridge in the Jacklands the rock chained to block passage on the Hudson will be removed entirely and preserved. Possible storage locations include West Point Newburgh or the Historical Society rooms in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
Peekskill
Jacklands
West Point
Newburg
Historical Society
New York
Weekily AGk-HeRALD offers investments and gifts in South progress
Birmingham weekly promotes industrial progress and agricultural resources of the South and invites subscriptions at $1 with a chance to win $8,065 in prizes on a July 1 distribution. A sample copy is available. A clam stomach pearl in Stonington CT drew $75 offer rejection, and another fisherman found fu Cine in a mackerel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agk-Herald
Birmingham
Ala
South
Capital J
Lemuel P. Stapling
Stonington, Ct
Staplins
Stonington
Positive Cure for Consumption Promised by Dr Slocum
A letter to the editor claims a positive cure for consumption from A Slocum M C of 181 Penri Bt New York. The writer offers two bottles of remedy free to readers who send express and P Q addresses. The note urges timely use and cites thousands of cured cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Slocum
M. C
Penri
N. X
A Masculine Woman In A Small Georgia Town
A narrative from Americas Georgia recounts a child who grew into a masculine woman, attended a nearby female seminary, and returned in male attire. She then moved to Macon to run a cafe, lived as a man, courted a Macon woman, and later left her husband after a disputed marriage, with townsfolk noting her unconventional life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Macon
Gan
Crestaurent
Cay
Atwax
Bady
Person
Hatornton
Toni Stor
A Drug Fraud Alert and Vague Remedies Spotted in Ad Copy
An old clipping shows test advice using aqua fortis to distinguish steel from iron, then promotes a druggist sale of Nenp's Balsa for the lungs and a cough remedy. It mocks handwriting, cites Maghes Matt BSON, and ends with Dr Isaac Thompson's Eye Water at 25 cents.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proven By Thousands Of Testimonials
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as peculiarly effective due to its unique combination and careful preparation. It claims exceptional cures where other remedies fail and praises its unmatched sales and remarkable blood purifying powers in spring use.
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Hood
Head
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad from Belleville Enterprise
In a Belleville Michigan notice a buyer describes illness and loss of strength after a spring setback. He attributes relief to Hood's Sarsaparilla and notes pricing, availability from druggists, and that Hood and Co manufactured the remedy in Lowell Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
B.C. Buson
Enterprise
Belleville
Mich
CLL Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Favorite Prescription for Mothers and Nursing Mothers
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription described as an invigorating tonic and strength restorer for debilitated females and especially nursing mothers. It claims to build up the mother's strength and invigorate the nursing infant, sold with a guaranteed money-back promise printed on bottle wrappers, copyright 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
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Jupge
Harper's Bazar
Sule
I. Voeler
Charles A. Voge' ER CO
Baltimore
Bryant's
Business CoLiie
Buffalo
KA. Letmann
Washington, D. Os
Brarefield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Ely
Catarre Creaps Ar Taras
Finore Way
Cis
Sibrdin
Warren Oi
Wew
Quittakbad
Au Eable, Bich, Dee
Bloc Tin
Ann Lotunzi
Atlanta, Ga
Harrison
Thomas Harrison
Pocahontas
Powhatan
Virginia
Join Smith
America
John Rolfe
England
Wiliam Henry Harrison
van Harrison
Warner
Morocco
New Mexico
Inisah
All Druggiete
Mountain Air
The
Eli
Sommaorais
Nenp
Tarman
Frank W. Hovnessy
Pawtucket, R. L
Maghes Matt- Bson
Burlington Ree Presse
Isaac Thompson
Cft
Tian
Ben
Mofelefeloh Weooter
Jy Gail
Coatis Towers Bish
Simmons Boston
Tvapy- VF
Thor
Vadinion
HW. Mallett & CO
Portland
Maine
Foc Live
Worth
S Dispensary Medical Association, Proprietors
Magee
Anch
J. A. Magee & C.O
Choice
Texas
Houston & Texas Century.co
Agricult
Fort Worth & Denver City RR
Wilbarger County
Southern Panhandle
Napier
Vernon
Kiover
Sonia Oerlestown, Mass
Alf. Caton
Boston
Adrienny Ss. H. Garrett
Mansfield
Rosa & CO
John W. Morris
U.S Pension Bureau
Fanntoms
Hazeltine
Warren
Florida
Irias
M. W. Dunham
Wayne
Hmlinais
Chicago & North-Western Railroad
Smith & Wesson Arms
Smith & Wesson
Springfield
Ingraham
M. D
Amsterdam
N. Y
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