Puzzle Collection From A Century Ago
A dense list of puzzles and word games is presented, including four by five letter changes, river crossing, anagrams, acrostics, and conundrums. It features named numbers and examples such as transforming hate to love, words like Matthew Mark Luke John Hatchet, and a Geographical Pyramid with locations in Georgia New Jersey Florida Ontario and New York.
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Mark
Togothur
Frigate Bird
Butcher Bird
Snake Bird
King Bird
Bell Bird
Cat Bird
Tailor Bird
Dayton
Armada Lionoen
Lyre
Ana
Georgia
New Jerey
Atwo
Florida
Ontario
New York City
United States
Inventions enrich the curious investor in unlikely ways
A Pittsburgh Press clipping notes surprising wealth from small inventions. A New Jersey idea attaching rubber erasing tips to pencils earns 200000, while rivets on pockets and soles bring six figures. The inverted glass bell, roller skate patent, and copper-tipped children's shoes each yield large fortunes. other inventions like needle threaders and return balls show steady, lucrative gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Ainnerkiey
Connecticut
England
Pittsburgh Press
City Street Goers Reflect on Lost Home and Work Life
A Chicago Inter Ocean inspired piece follows a man observing downtown workers at a busy corner. He recalls a boy from a once prosperous family and ponders what fractured home life has driven him to street work. The essay muses on social strain and resilience in urban labor.
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Washington
Stite
Colupe
Chicago
Inter Ooom
Superstitions and death omens from around the world
A compilation of regional beliefs about death and misfortune. It cites funeral omens in Europe and the United States, such as rivers not crossed, mirrors breaking, and races of doom linked to specific death signs. It also notes peculiar customs from Japan, Afghanistan, and Denmark, plus a humorous item about a dog howl.
The Carpet Moth Attack And Prevention Methods
A 19th century homemaking note outlines several methods to combat carpet moths in houses with annual cleaning. It advises thorough vacuuming, careful chemical spray with safe solvents, sealing cracks with plaster of Paris, laying tarred paper borders, and relaying carpets. It also mentions steam treatment for confined infestations and cautions against benzine ignition hazards.
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Bencine
Remedies for consumption and household cures advertised
The passage promotes Die Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption and related ailments, claims it superior to other remedies, and urges readers to obtain it from druggists. It also extols Hostetters stomach bitters for indigestion and lauds Cragin & Co for distributing Dobbins' Electric Soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cragin & Co
Piles Cure Claims and Mail Order Pitch
An ad bundle touts Dr Willata’s Dadian Pile Cure as the sole effective remedy for piles with immediate relief promised, sold by Cleveland firms and Portland wholesalers. It also promotes various elixirs and patent medicines, urging readers to mail wrappers with stamps for engravings and cards, and includes testimonials and generic health claims.
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Willata
Cofinbury
Cleveland
Wil
Wil Hamron
Portland. Or
White Elephant of
Siam
Lion of
England
Dragon of
China
Cross of
Switzerland
Banner of
Per Ia
Crescent of
Egypt
Double Eagle
Russia
Star of Chili
the Circle of
Japan
Harp of Erin
Dr. C. McLane
Fireswine Bros
Prrissura, Pa
Constitutions Are Similar Yet Ills May Bring Vertigo
An article advises that vertigo and dizziness stem from blood vitality and urges immediate help with Plan DRETA pills. It claims pills from three to ten doses suit weight, and warns against delaying treatment or overthinking the symptoms.
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Dreta
KESSeOY's Pavone Remedy Promoted for Kidney and Liver Ailments
An old advertisement details a remedy by KESSeOY promoting relief for kidney liver and brain disorders. It claims cures from various ailments and urges readers to write to a New Hampshire address for back issues and remedies.
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Owen
New Haming
S. VY
Homdont
S.V
Kesseoy
Rowlont
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Taaw
Crossettio
Saxe
Pope
Neo
Duluth
Cranwha
Saxseonksa
Kubanka
Ghirka
Boghond
Dilton
Batlam
Jomdon Agricultural Gasettea
Jake
Hock Sprites
HW Ogain
Mowrning
Chicago Mail
Afghanistan
London
Macadan
Grimsby
Baker
Iilinois University
Weehawken
Castle Garden
Denmark
William
Citheen
Burlington Free Press
Somerville Journal
Colorado
Vallfornia
Bern
Plerce
Samaritan
T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
New York
North Carolina
Panama
Somevere
GeeMea
Nero
Nate Ome
Iim
Junnson & Colon Main
Bichon
Rep J. & Co
Jacobs O
Utica
Talon
Jacobe
Myra
Mick
Jacobs
Arnold von Handel
Detuutst and Dalen
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Baltimore, Md
ROOT
Bess
Jemest
Agt
Astoria
Mall
Spinney
Kidneva
Mami J
Cisconett Obio
Fark
Mith’s
Front St
G. F
Geveral
Mississippi River
Hocky Mountains
MANLY
Wile
Dobbins
Wankers
Medea
Hart Mk
Electna- Magic
Philadelphia
Doruins Electric
Iis Pearest Wholesale
EAD
Cancuilly
Celia
Brewster Sareiyne
Holly, Mich
I.l.cragin & CO
Culverwell
Meanina
Culverwell Medicine Co
Peabody
Isaac Thom
Furs
Elelonstolte
Cruarrieta
Thy
Steinway
B&a
EtmcEane Pianos
Burdett
Moe Franaleo
Atlel Epee
Revereey Pacific Land and Loan Co
Vets Foot Hkouilding
San Francisco
Cal
Portland
Palmer & Rey
Cor
Northwest
Oregon
Stitetel
Tzner Agenta
Market Street
Moody's
Iny Tate
Ori
Alekly
Rebird
Moody & CO
Cincinnati
Aaisies
Perry Vavie
Aed Yong
Botte Sees
Aphro Medicine CO
Streihig
Denegists
Washington Sts
Roermens
Bancower Ft
San Prunes
Tre
Thi An
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