What Is Peruna A Tonic And Catarrh Remedy
Peruna is both a tonic and a catarrh remedy. It strengthens the nervous system and mucous membranes. The formula combines Hydrastis Canadensis, Cubebs, Copaiba with tonics Collinsonia Canadensis Corydalis Formosa and Cedron Seed, backed by testimonials from across the globe.
The Only Doubtful Citizen
A Washington Star quip records a candidate’s evasive exchange about policy. The hopeful resists yielding any concrete plan, replying I dont know yet while being pressed about future duties.
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Banana flour bread fad and medical claims in early ads
A collage of patent medicine promotions and anecdotes includes F J Chen Co offerings for blood and mucous disorders, Dean's Kidney Pills testimonial from Mrs. Elizabeth Maxwell in Olympia, WA, and PAZO Ointment. It also cites banana flour bread as a nutrient source praised by Sir Henry Stanley, with figures on its protein and calorie content from the New York Press.
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End of Books and the Fate of the Library of Alexandria
The article surveys theories on how books end, debating if the famed library of Alexandria existed and whether it was destroyed by Caesar, Arabs, or decay. It notes scholars differ, cites 1895 06 explorations of the Serapeum, and mentions mildew and water damaging papyri as possible causes.
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Steel rusts seven times as rapidly as
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes Senator Sorghum suggesting avoiding public speaking to test unpopular opinions. The piece ends with an unfinished thought: “Steel rusts seven times as rapidly as.”
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Witty Quotes and Jests From Notable Pubs
A collage of humorous one liners and quips from a range of 19th and early 20th century newspapers. The jokes cover marriage money motives, college firing, court talk, wedding plans, and light social fodder with a mix of personalities, professions, and regions.
Trade talk dominates chat in a deep dig
In a candid session, Cholly admits discussing himself while others focused on trade, noting it was worse. Miss Pepprey counterpoints by saying talking about nothing is better than discussing trade. Philadelphia
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Blood Purity and Brandreth Pills Claim
An old family remedy, Brandreth’s Pills, is promoted as a blood purifier. The ad claims one grain of a solid extract blended with vegetables cleanses the blood and improves circulation, noting the product has been used for over a century and sold in drugstores in various forms.
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Record of British Water Consumption Surpasses 200 Million Gallons
A report notes that over 200 million gallons of aerated water are consumed annually in the United Kingdom. The figure underscores high demand for refreshed beverages and potential market implications for producers and distributors.
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Narrow Escape Ends In Tragic Wedding Loss
In a church ceremony the bridegroom vanished and a messenger revealed he had been struck and killed while en route to the church. A month later the bride recounts to a friend how close she came to widowhood.
Forest Spirit Question Sparks Bold Retort
A literary contributor defends poetic forest imagery, arguing for a forest spirit while the editor challenges the concept. The contributor fires back with a sharp remark, claiming the idea exists as a joke about wood alcohol.
You Can Get Allen's or FREE Foot-Ease Sample
Advertisement offers a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease from Alles & Olmsted in Lee, New York. Claims it cures sweat and swelling feet, relieves bunions, and helps with corns and shoe comfort, urging no substitutes.
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Back Fence Tidbits From City Boarder and Farmer Geehaw
From the Back Fence. City Boarder reports an old cat yowling in the back yard last night. Farmer Geehaw boasts he was born to sing after eating the canary last winter, claiming he has a natural talent.
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Teething Syrup Promoted for Mothers and Sailor Wages
A medical advertisement touts Mrs Winslow s soothing syrup as the best teething remedy for children. Separately reports note seamen on native river craft in China earn three dollars a month while on sea going Chinese vessels eight dollars and provide their own food.
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