A Hint to Housewives on Deafness Cures
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflamed nasal passages and explains a cure via constitutional remedies. It touts Mall's Catarrh Cure, offers one hundred dollars for any uncured catarrh deafness, and urges readers to send for free circulars. The sale is attributed to FF J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and lists druggists as retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
California Fig Syrup CO
Prancsud
Cal
Owls
Ay View
Roa & F
Scott's Emulsion Promotes Plump Health and Free Guide
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion cod liver oil as more than food a means to restore plumpness and a health reserve. It offers a free book on careful living and notes druggists carry the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Novel Tank Car Plan to Deliver Lake Water to Rochester
A Rochester proposal suggests hauling water from Lake Ontario to the city in tank cars on railways. The project envisions pumping purified water into reservoirs via train deliveries, with cost estimates showing feasibility for large scale use and potential temporary micro deployments.
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Lake Ontario
Rochester
New York
Mike
Tay
Burke Park
Charlotte
Lake Erie
Chicago
Roclester Post
Ocean Proverbs Reflect Maritime Courage and Folklore
A survey of popular sayings from European and Asian cultures shows a blend of awe and caution toward the sea. Proverbial lines warn of danger, praise ocean power, and reveal gendered views, faith, and practical wisdom about navigation and storms.
Yankee Girls Teach Widowers in Atlanta Coneticut
Bill Arp recalls prewar days when Yankee girls came south to teach and widowers quickly married them. He praises their intelligence self reliance and frugality as ideal traits for a wife in his view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PFU
Bill Arp
Atlanta
Coneticuthon
Remarkable Jumping Feat at Kikierminster
Darby achieved twenty successive jumps covering 3 varie 6 inches, 8 foot 6 inches beyond any prior record, reported by the New York Sun on July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kikierminster
Darby
New York Sun
Oxalate of cerium touted for seasick relief in doses
Chicago Herald reports oxalate of cerium as a recognized pallative for nausea. It is said to help in cases of seasickness when taken in doses of ten or twenty grains or more at intervals every two or three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Hieh
Wonin
Satan
Cnonis
PF. S. Bassett
Globe Democrat
Germany
Detroit Fron Press
Chicago Herald
Customs Frauds and a Trusted Appraiser Under Scrutiny
A San Francisco Evening Post report details ongoing grand jury investigations into customs fraud linked to wealthy merchants and customs house staff. It centers on appraiser Levy's dismissal and the long serving appraiser T. C. Lewis, a figure praised for life-saving treatment and widespread respect.
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Custom House
Grand Jury
Treasury Department
Washington
Hepburn
Tingle
Crouse
Evening Post
Yesterlay
Levy
T. C. Lewis
Lewis
America
Warner
Athinl
Ome
West Indies
Mexico
Japan
Ffteen
Yokohama
San Francisco
New French Stenographic Telegraph System
A French electrician develops a stenography based telegraphy combining stenographic printing with telegraph transmission. Words are decomposed by the operator's ear, printed as syllables in lines on a paper tape and read left to right. A skilled operator reportedly prints 200 words per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michela
Portraits and phrases drift in an odd dialogue
A fragmented dialogue references Charisse and Raphi portraits, mentions Clarisse and Mrs Mushroom. It shifts to Captain Bridge of the British navy traveling the Southern Pacific and noting cannibal practices, including a curious remark about New Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charisse
Sigowling
Raphi
Mushroom
Clarisse
America
Bridge
New Britain
Pills Promise Seasickness Relief and Breath Freshening Balm
An advertisement touts Baaxonera's Pinna pills to prevent seasickness and counteract sea air effects, with dosing guidance for pre voyage and on shipboard use. It also touts Draxorern's Proce as a safe vegetable remedy. Ely's Cream Balm is claimed to cure catarrh with testimonials and consumer instructions for nasal application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draxorern
Xad
Sly
Ely
D. G. Davidson
Boston Mudger
Boston Hin Rreel
Evy Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Questionable Patents and Honest Medicine Claims
A harsh critique of unscrupulous dealers who push inferior remedies while promising cures. The text pits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery against competing products and notes a money back guarantee if no benefit. It questions trust in medicine makers and warns of inflated guarantees by proprietors of Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
4 GOOD PLACE Fol hows Hoitt's School near Millbrae
Uncertain OCR reads Hoitt's School near Millbrae in San Mateo County led by ex State Superintendent Ira G Heoitt and wife. Claims to be one of the best schools for Boys on the Pacific Coast. Also mentions Enameline Stove Polish catalogue and a San Francisco address for Menio Dept at Cartatopkins Co. 621 Market St.
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Valco
Santh
San Francisco
Hoitt
Millbrae
San Mateo County
Cal
Ira G. Heoitt
Pacific Coast
Eegar C. Humphrey
Cartatopkins Co
San Framisco
Standont University
Mass Blus
Promeeta
Laasti
Cataloa
Hartman Mig. Co. Berver
T. C
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Chicago, Ill
ST. Jacobs
Francis Maurer
St.jacobs Oil
Scott & Downe
Rue South Gh Avenue
ACJ
Mfr
Boston
Mase
Owen
Amar
Adiren
T. A. Sleoom
Cole T
Barttend
J. H. Fisk
Hemlet
Ashington
Portland, Or
Dongle Catton
Royal Engineers
India
Europe
Napoleon
Marie
Ehotera
Delhi
New York Herald
Herr Schornweg
Georgia
Forte Seastek
der. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll
French Sanitary Service
Mr. Stevenson
M. Proust
Emile X
London
West Twenty-third Street
Inquirer
Herf
Across the Deep
Braun
Artie the Crithelem
Dr. Sage
Shilonw
Shiloh
Aminer
Bureauo of Claims Napotin
Co Examiner
Francis
United States
Joh
Fatreet
Washington, BB
Cooks Bros
Market St
Winter & Har
Morrison Street
Portand, Or
Chile
Mann
Petaluma Incubator CO
Petaluma, Gai
Frazer Axle Eeu Tre Aol
Vony
California
Greenwich Ct
Ertel, Ictor
G Hay Press
Hee A Nowe
GHO. Betel & Co
Quincy
Ill
Oregon
Fred T. Merrill
Washington St
Wu i
Aev
J.B. Pace Tobatro Co., Riehmonnt, Wu
H. Ds. Hoot
Pearl St
S. V
Gol
Bilver
Joleman
Third Street
Eburn
Aasay
Amon Snot
Lehoenhes
Mercine Price
San Jame
J. G. Bayer
Portland
Hurieiure
Cule Hyve
Stoner
PRICE
Preners
Wan Sells
Mitchell-Lewis & Staver Co., Machinery and Vehicles
Mayor Record
Marshal Trent
Phys
Oliee
Taideel
Thebthiren
Ole Carman
Nat Street
VETE
Hortense
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