Electric Power Through Time From Ancient Amber To Modern Cures
A narrative traces electricity from Thales to Franklin and Davy, Morse, and Edison, noting landmark discoveries and the shift toward practical use. It then extols Drs. Darrin for applying electricity to medicine, presenting a list of supporters among Portland’s citizens and across the United States as evidence of electricity’s superiority over medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thales
Benjamin Franklin
Humphrey Davy
Morse
Edison
Deafness Cured in Eight Minutes By Electricity
A Hubbard Oregon resident recounts visiting Dr Darrin and using a new electrical deafness cure. The patient doubted the ten minute claim but was cured in eight minutes and can hear perfectly. Dated December 12 J A Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edi
Oregonian
Hubbard
Marion County
Darrin
J. A. Milier
Nebraska State Journal
Cures Made In San Francisco Four Years Ago
An advertisement lists cases of recovered deafness asthma and other ailments cured by the Darrin electric remedies. It states patients in San Francisco Oakland and Portland were treated with lasting results and offers free consultations and monthly charges for each disease. The ad promotes private home treatment and urges sending for a circular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
A. Vorce
Antioch
Cal
M. Hanly
Oak Grove Avenue
Lung
Mission Street
Kate Norton
Bailey
Leticia
K Desworte
Priano
Dra Darrin
Washington Street
Portland
California Fig Syrup CO
Lowisville
York
Boar
EmwiveNt
Potter Drug and Chemiccal Corporation
Boston
Mase
Companion Offers Yearly Subscriptions for One Fifty-Two
An advertisement touts Andreas Yourn s Companion as a valuable family read1ng item. It promotes a $1.75 price for free issues to January and a full year to January 1802, listing Alustrations and Holiday Numbers. It also endorses Dobbins Electric Soap and Browns Bronchial Tracts for health and household use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nto
Heston
Mass
Sage’s Catarrh Remedy Promises $500 Cure Guarantee
Brimful of confidence in Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy claims a cure for chronic catarrh in the head. The manufacturer offers a $500 reward if they cannot cure a case, asserting the medicine’s mild cleansing healing power and daily successful results where others fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sage
Buttermilk and Koumiss touted for digestion
The article extols buttermilk and koumiss for dyspepsia and liver trouble, noting koumiss aids digestion, can be used by weak patients, and may be homemade with sugar and yeast. It warns against overuse and suggests a strict month to six weeks on a buttermilk diet, with strong praise for their simple nutrition and universal availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Unele Fastin Declares Work Delay Affects Coal Delivery
Unele Fastin waits for twenty carts of coal outside the firm as Rastus explains he delayed carrying in the coal to avoid illegal action. The lawyer questions the delay while the worker cites fear of illegal consequences.
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Rastus
Harper's Basar
Beggars of Paris Census and the Cour des Miracles
A historical survey on Paris beggars and the 16th century census by the prefecture of police notes that professional mendicants use two guides to locate alms seekers, while the Cour des Miracles once housed silent beggars by day and riot by night. It recalls Henry VI’s 1561 pauper census and the ongoing efforts to curb mendacity through raids and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Lutetia
Prefecture of Police
Victor Hugo
Notre Dame de Paris
Cour Des Miracles
France
Henry VH
Mendicity Society
London Telegraph
Prophylactic Advice On Camp Life Water Safety
A health magazine writer urges caution with drinking water during vacations and at camps. He warns that unboiled water from wells springs or streams is unsafe in inhabited areas and endorses thorough boiling for several minutes to prevent typhoid outbreaks at resorts and camps.
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Naval
Chicago News
Toothache Sparks Debate on Chewing Tobacco
In a classroom discussion, a boy argues that chewing tobacco might be acceptable to ease toothache. The teacher prompts a female example and Horace suggests extracting the tooth. Youth's Companion records the exchange as a light moral vignette.
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Horace
Diamond Wedding Doubts At The Hotel Office
In a Washington Critic vignette a young woman waits in a hotel office for uniform buttons while a clerk awkwardly offers to hold her hands. A bantering Ancient Dame resists celebrating a diamond wedding, remarking on couples who did not live ten years after such unions.
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Washington Critic
Omaha
Language Oddities Through Misspellings and Mixups
A collection of humorous mishearings and philological notes includes a pair of shoes misdelivered due to a hired girl, linguistic quirks discussed by a language professor, and a wordplay exchange about sardines and compactness. The anecdotes illustrate language slips and word associations in period humor.
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Pandon
Chicago Tribune
St. Louis Republic
Almanac and tonics promote health and cures advertised
Promising benefits from Hepstetter's Stomach Bitters and Mistetter's Almanac with multilingual editions and medical testimonials. Includes claims of cures for catarrh and piles, plus offers for free almanacs and medical advice from doctors and firms across the United States.
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Che Pour
Bowea
Scott
Elaine Groodale
Popular Science
Ron
Francis
New York Sun
Beggars OF
Miami Avenue
Alder
Smirl
Detroit
Detroit Free Press
John
Cresar
Omaha World
Jones
Brown
Tsay
Lin
Washington
Shother Lance
Sumway
Mrs. Sumway
West Shore
Teete
Daveghter
Hepstetter
Mistetter
Plotagh
Sherpes
Wnh
Hostetter
ToLepo
Mesera
F. D. Cheney & Co
Mall
Mave
L. L. Gursuch
M.D
Summit Street
Hall
F. J. Chesey &Co
Dledo
Drugwiste
The
Dr. Williams
Wiliams
Orearby Mall
Williams Manufacturing CO
Proprietora
Cleveland
North Carolina
Joseph Hervieu
Dr. Toel
Richet
Third
Washington Streets
Toel
Corner Fourth
Fantile
Opeer
Home Circle
Front Street
Cat
Steinway
Gabler and
Pease
Steinway Hart
ERM Medical CO
Buffalo
N.Y
Cooke & Cooke
Clay St
San
Beecham
Thos Berman
St. Helens
Lanccnshire
Foreland
B. F. Allen Co
Canal St
Sila
Cymnasium and Athletic Coods
New Coods
William C. Beck Arms CO
Newington
Winchester
Marlin
Parker Bros
Lo. Smith
Shotguins
Portland, On
Xemeby
Tamburg
Tate
Sand
Charles A. Vogeler
Baltimore, Md
Draggiete End Desiess
Cts
Hector
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Baltimore
Suiza
Evans Ghewir
Bae
Fark
H. G
M. C
Pearl St. Newart
Faber’s
Aphro Medicine Company
Western Branch
Wiscom Deve Co
Yuck L. L. May & CO
Minin
Milo BW. Stevens & CO
Atte Eats
F Street
Washington, D.C
Dee A Yeorelard, Paverodt
Pay
Pacific Roll Paper CO
Pacific Coast Avent
First Street
Del
United States
Chesebrough Wg Co
State St
Liebig World d Dispensary
Gentry Street
Eve
Liebig International Surgical Institute
Weaces
Ayasee Po Deere
Taree
Trocles
Kancas
Mattelly
Beatty
Lire
Newbern
Carls
Friends
Evangelical
Sy Wa. m
Anil
Sec
Cifkt
M.C. A
Dewot
A. R
Sanborn,Vail&Co
Portland, Or
Sen
Cata
Subsistence Department
U.S. Army
Seal of
S ‘ Ness College
Oregon
Capit Oregon
A. P
Bisimees
Portland Bustal Business College
Saem
Armstrong
Catarret
E.T. Hare
Rise
Warren, Pa
NS. P.N
Ve Arter
Harter
Daniel F. Boutty
General Agts
F. L. Poss
Miller Bro
Jack
Polley
Cess
Enougis
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