New Hardware Firm Miller Sloss Scott Opens San Francisco
A new hardware concern Miller Sloss Scott opens in San Francisco as a jobbing business in four story premises at 12 14 and 16 Pine Street. The firm, incorporated May 19, lists Charles E Miller as president and A W Milligan John A Scott and Joseph Sloss as directors.
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Miller, Sloss & Scott
San Francisco
Pine Street
Messia, J. C. Johnson & Co
Charles KE
Miller
A.W. Milligan
John A. Scott
Joseph Bloss
A. J. Scott
Leon Sloss
Charles E. Miller
Pacific Coast
Hooker & Co
Broadway
New York
A. Lowndes Beott
Durham, Carrigan & Hayden Co
Joseph Slee
Anglo-Californian Bank
Messrs
Joseph and
Louis Sloss
W. A. Rice
W. A. Leonard
Carlton F. Sosithren
Dunham, Corrigan & Hayden Cp
Changes of Climate Joins Health to Emigration Motive
A fragment warns that climate shifts drive emigration and disease, urging use of Howtetter's Slonim Bitter as preventive and restorative. It notes heat and damp cause fevers, constipation, and bodily issues among new settlers and travelers to western regions, with a travel tale quote about drivers and emigrants.
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Lstances
Apwpela
Tirmblack
Regiona
Nen Yoyscter
Knivelore
Istriots
Remedies for athletic injuries and strains offered by Princeton trainer
James Robinson of Princeton College promotes simple remedies for cuts, strains, sprains, colds, and rheumatism. He endorses Anodlnd’s Porous Plaster and Brown’s Bronchial Traches for throat issues, and advises cutting plasters to fit sore muscles for quicker relief and continued exercise. He also plugs Enameline Stove Polish as a household product.
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James Robinson
Princeton College
Princeton, N
Roy
Atoond
Anioouk
Fashion's favorite fad centers on a famous game
The text extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal tonic for women addressing feeble irritable sufferers including milliners seamstresses housekeepers and nursing mothers. It claims the product is a cordial restorative with a maker guarantee of satisfaction or money back and notes women endure weaknesses and disorders with sallow complexions and drained looks.
Puzzle Text About Historic Pianos and Listings
Fragmentary OCR mentions Teinway Gabler and Pease pianos and a map style listing. References to sheet music, rooms, years, and a street address appear garbled. No clear event or outcome is identifiable beyond catalog references and product names.
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Manis
The Old Root Tree and the Bond of Home Life
In this essay the author argues against dual moral laws for men and women and advocates strong family ties. It highlights the roof tree as the home’s protector, praises parental guidance, and reflects on working women and moral duties, citing Betsy Babbitt and Carlyle.
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White Cross
Profesor Dowdin
Betsy Babbitt
Mr. Sonthmmyd
Carlyle
Raphael
Caroline Lersehel
Hester M. Poole
Good Housekeeping
Warwick Castle
Slarper
Lazar
Browning Poem Warns Against Hurting Children
A Browning poem recounts an old Earl of Arundel striking his child and having their likeness painted. The piece warns parents to memory and heed the harm from a blow to the ear, noting inflammation, deafness, tumbling into brain disease, and lifelong damage.
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Browning
Earl of
Harper's Weekly
Women of the South and American Society Debate Virtues
Zitella Cocke praises southern women for wartime labor and postwar duty across homes, factories, and arts, urging sympathy and honor. John Sherwood critiques social pretensions and urges home influence to curb vanity and public display. Sheffield Dero extols frequent cleansing, bathing, and clean undergarments for better complexion and hygiene.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Christopher Wren
Virginian
Alabama
John Sherwood
American Magazine
Homemade camp kitchen device for four on field trips
A Detroit Free Press description by W. Pueblo explains building a compact outdoor cooking system. It combines a copper teapot style lamp with a nested cup and plate set, vented and sealed for windproof use, plus a folding handle pan and canvas bag to carry knives spoons and a bottle.
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W. Pueblo
Detroit
Fashionsbie Hoarding House Life
A Chicago Times excerpt condemns shallow social life and idle fashion culture. It portrays a young woman drawn into gossip and vanity, exploiting her husband to outshine rivals and indulge flirtations, corrupting maternal instincts and respect.
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Benels
Wellkhnew
Chicago Times
Prudent Toiletries and Household Tips Across 19th Century
Scraps discuss cosmetics and clothing habits with humorous tone, contrasting French and American styles. An editorial cartoon episode depicts a balloon escape gone wrong, ending with a man returning home after overeating mince pie.
The Foresighted Maiden Urges Enduring If Possible
A fragmentary line from a speech or story reflects a character named Switor or Ye Year Yeodear preferring a comfortable death over difficult survival. The tone suggests urgency and risk, with themes of endurance and mortality in a clipped antiquated voice.
Histogenetic Medicine touted as sole remedy in 1891 notice
An advertisement extols Histogenetic Medicine as the only effective treatment, claiming past medical systems are monuments of ignorance. It cites cures for la grippe and eye pain, names Dr. Jordan and associated figures, and promotes a free consultation and booklet.
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Marc
L. Tree
Sutter Street
Quack Claim Pads San Francisco Medical Offer
A promotional notice advertises a cure for rupture and other rectal ailments with no pain and no loss of work. It promises no pay unless cured and directs readers to contact Drs Porturfield and Loxay at 68 Market Street in San Francisco for a pamphlet.
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Drs. Porturfield & Loxay
Market Street
San Francisco
Hotel Esmond Adopts American Plan for Moderate Rates
The Esmond Hotel owners Aline and Rau convert the hotel to the American plan at 2 and 2.50 dollars daily or European plan at 1.00 to 1.50, with emphasis on family accommodations. The Portland business agency Waerkes notes opportunities for selling businesses or partnering with capital. Jacob Hass, proprietor, advertises First-class lodging at rates from 1 to 2 dollars per day.
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Portiaxw
Aline & Rau
Esmond
Menewaxt Hore
Portland, Or
Jacob Hass
Pook St. Bet
Montee Saneune
S. F
Charles Mont
Pry
Fan France
Feapectatel
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McU
Chicago Journal
Jean Kincaid
Boston Globe
Thad
New York Star
Ise
Esayists
Marion Uarland
Philadelphia Times
Miss Keystone
St. Lanute
Chicago
Tribunus
Green
John H. Foster
Brown Street
Philadelphia
Warh
Dea
Eugene Jordan
Seattle
Sin
Hexneut
G. Powers
Greve
U.S and
Canada
P. Earold Bayes
BaZale
le Eees
Fisk Aaa
Grid Medical CO
Buffalo
N. Ve
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Honorarie
R Drm. Wiest
Walding, Kinnan
MARV
Hulesale Driggists
Ala
Waerkes Hostages Agency
Mite Teapolis
Minor
California
Cal
Lollisville
Wew York
North Carolina
Smith’s Cash Store
Front St
San Francis N, Cal
Bhonmati
Tar Chas, A. Vorlons
Baltimore, Md
Shreve
Kearny
Bay Prancis
Oregon Homestead CO
Uiret
Portland
Uistwell
Washington County
Pitles
Puchlarid
Iva
Bishop Scott Academy
Acaderic
Acaomie
J. W. Eee
Petaluma
Circularon Agri
A. Schoen
Medeine Gu
Sam Jose
J. McCraken & CO
Roche Harbor
Golden Gate
Utah
North Front Street
Cor. D
Mrtoole
Ter Evans Goewnnat
Cincinnati
Uae
United States
Roondoe
Teres Chesebrough
M'I'g Co
W York
J. F. Smith & CO
Greenwich St
N. Y
Stroweridge-Bodman Co
Fire Arms and Sporting Goods
Second Street
Jiso
FE. T. Hazrit
Advange
America
Vork Belting and
Howe
Wreoehes
Ting
Als
Fotery Snevien
Seress
Biarkemith Pr
Cmd Express Zene
Darwin
Dwalers
L. T. Wright
Morrison Street
Preshyte
Friends Ox
Salelaal Montady Tanee
Evangel View
Newt Aed
Saltiatis Cote Baptist
M.C
Alten
Lown
G. A
Guy Evetibieg
Orel
Vane
Third Ward
Souther
Secommeda Ave
T Kote Elite
Train Central Station
Waswenger Dey
P.m
Dadle
Pally Ferries
Conserant
Tot iMues
Bea
Hart
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