Superstitions and fears in everyday life and tales
A column explores common superstitions from ladders and doors to red string amulets and horse chestnuts. It recalls personal memories of beliefs, jokes about fortune and misfortune, and humorous anecdotes from acquaintances and a Maine friend.
The Baby's Bead and Heredity in Ancient Light
A fragmentary poem echoes in amber light while a medical discussion expands on heredity. The piece considers how parentage shapes mental traits and physical features across generations, noting that heredity can be altered by lifestyle and that early detection offers paths to treatment and possible eradication of inherited taints.
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Guy
London Hospital
Cigar Fiasco and Papal Chess Tale Highlight Odd Night
A congressman loses cigars to a judge and laughs off the mishap as the daughter scolds the stock. The pope and Father Giella duel over chess with temper, while fireproof brickwork tech and a cheeky boy’s response to calling cards finish the roundup.
Market Of All Nations A Fracas At Ludlow Street Market
Friday at Ludlow Street market, extending from Hester to Canal and Essex to Orchard, sees a lively clash as Orthodox Jewish buyers haggle over kosher bread and fresh fish while vendors hawk trinkets, prayer books, and varied wares. The scene blends bustle with cultural tension as crowds bargain in multiple languages.
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Ludlow Street Market
Hester and Canal
Essex and
Orchard Streets
Donnybrook Fair
Essex Street
New York Star
Great Sierra Kidney and Liver Cure Testimonial
A testimonial from Jons J. Luxsex of San Francisco reports relief from kidney and liver troubles after using Great Sierra Kidney and Liver Cure. The letter claims prior severe back pain and dark urine, with recovery described as saving him from a dangerous disease.
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Sierra
Proven Stomach Bitters and Bronchial Trachea Advertisements
A period advertisement extols Hotters Stomach Bitters for rheumatic pains and other ailments claiming blood purification and nerve protection. It promotes Brown's Bronchial Trachea as a trusted remedy for throat, cough, and cold. The copy asserts wide efficacy and emphasizes portrayal of safety and certainty.
Testimony on Allcock Porous Plasters by T H Backus
A Brooklyn resident, T H Backus of 105 Carlton Avenue, testifies that Allcock’s Porous Plasters relieved severe chest pains from a cold within eight hours. He claims to have used them in his family with immediate relief and endorses the product to the public.
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T. H. Backus
Carlton Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Allcock
Kirk's German Pile Ointment touted as cure all
An advertisement claims Kirk's German Pile Ointment cures bleeding itching and tumors in piles with rapid relief. The product is sold for $1 per box by Mack Co and agents in San Francisco. The excerpt also includes a brief interview snippet about Sarah Bernhardt.
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San Francisco
Mack & Co
Drs Darrin Elect and Health Remedies Draw Portland Public
Three year presence in Portland marks growing patient load for Drs Darrin electric treatment. A lighthouse keeper testimonial from Shoalwater Bay praises recovery from severe head pain, dizziness, and loss of memory after treatment. Office hours at Washington building Portland with free examinations and charitable care for the poor daily.
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Portland
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Dirrin
Shoalwater Hay
Waeh
Aun Telai
Washington Building
Fourth
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