Safe and Effective Remedies Promised by Patent Ads
A disjointed ad-like fragment touts Braworern’s Pitts for indigestion and bowel issues, claiming fifty years of use and testimonials. It promotes Brown’s Bronchial Troches and Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as universal cures, with money-back promises and nationwide availability from Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baanonera
Ricky
Dr. Pierce
Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Ptomaine Poisoning Case Rare in Highlands Family
Denver News reports a rare ptomaine poisoning case linked to tainted meat and vegetables including cheese. The Highlands family fell ill after eating spoiled meat, with the upstairs family also affected before recovery. Doctors Lutze and Sowers note violent vomiting and facial pallor as typical, with blood poisoning effects and rapid deterioration in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
Lutze
Sowers
New Jersey
Eye color and civilization linked in historic musings
The piece surveys classical authors and modern observers linking eye color to race and status, noting light eyes in temperate zones and darker eyes in others. It mentions Tacitus and Lavater and cites a Lewiston New York court scene where John Boye’s cross examination yields a humorous moment as the court laughs at his answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacitus
Fleree
St. Louis Republic
United States District Court
John Boye
Lewiston
N.Y
Boye
Rich
Utica
Wayland
New York Tribune
Mittens Knit for Father Forty-Six Years Ago
William Brown of this place owns old fashioned fringed mittens knit for his father Gilman Brown forty six years ago. The mittens are three colored in red white and blue. He also carries a pocket knife kept for twenty eight years. Cor Dexter Maine Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
Gilman Brown
Danger of Agreeing fragment prompts and social banter
A fragment from New York Weekly notes Portland and San Francisco use redwood for houses reducing destructive fires as redwood resists heat cycles while eastern states doubt its use. It adds scientific estimates on the earth's age and cosmic periods with long, unclear figures and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Ap Sa
Maud
New York Weekly
Portland
San Francisco
Cranium Culture and the Surgery Question
A London skull operation on an idiot child sparked debate on whether idiocy is curable by surgery and what the broader implications would mean for heredity and brain development. The piece cites Dr Brinton and Dr Jarald, notes similar cases, and muses on future research and societal impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nero
King Arthur
Cleopatra
Florence Nightingale
Napoleon
Philadelphia
Brinton
Darwin
Jarald
Maurice
Philadelphia Press
McCarthy's Thought Exchange and Washington connections
A New York Times summary notes John B. McCarthy Stanford's private secretary ran a controversial public forum in Washington, hosting Speakers from spiritualists to labor advocates. He lectured on executions and lynching, then collapsed the project before being named Stanford's secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Stanford
McCarthy
John B. McCarthy
California
Clyatt
London
New York
San Francisco
Stanford
Washington
National Republican
The
Republican
Tenth Street
Exchange
Twentieth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Guiteau
Lynchinga
Missouri
Napoleon
New York Times
Homtet ter's Stomach Bitter Endorsed for Digestive Ailments
The article promotes Homtet ter's Stomach Bitter as a remedy for dyspepsia constipation and liver complaints. It claims the medicine is tested by travelers and derives from traditional ingredients, noting its stimulative effects and suitability for debilitated individuals. The text urges readers to try the tonic after experiencing relief from a simple exercise test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
ST Jacobs
Congress
U.S
Army
Navy
Proscriptions and Pseudoscience in 19th Century Medical Debate
A critical pamphlet criticizes proscriptive taboos around medical practice and the misuse of remedies like calomel and carbolic acid. It contrasts old beliefs with a proposed Histogenetic system promoted by Dr. Jordan, offering a free book and warning of fraudulent labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biel
van Winkies
Wisneelt
Foelaer
Asqueak and a Squeal The American Ply Hiw Got Late
The fragmentary line hints at a wartime or satirical note about American and German tensions with a directive to let the eagle squeal, reflecting propagandist rhetoric from a historical period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asqueak
Germany
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Restonnante
Hunt
Ortee
F.L. Polson & Son
Oregon
St Sees
Ke Scott
Scott
Aphro Medicine Company
Western Branch
Boxwi
Wiapom Cave Co
Portland, Or
Od Gadal
Steve Mongtt
Steinway
Adler and
Pease Pianos
Alsie Thetramenta
Vande Big Atook
Khet
Mallel
Port Etret
Markiss
Owl
Sand Canata
Harold Uayen
Dufale
Cracin
Wales
Ation
FORD
Will & Finge
Cal
Kellocg & Hall
PLS
Petemoi
Scientific Mets
Fugland
Reuter
Baron Reuter
Metropolis
Napoleon II
Tuileries
Reuters Agency
Press Association
P. A
Chambers’ Journal
University of Berlin
Cierman
Paria —von
New York Journal
Peabody Normal College
Nashville
Tenn
University of Nashville
Eller
America
Everlasting
SV Hartman
Hartman Mfc. Company
Beaver Falls
E. J. Bowen
Front Street
Swi Bral
Tuit
NacraKin Arries
Smiths’ Cash
Front St. Sa
Phranoisco
Mall
Malls
Ering
F. J. Cmeney
Toleto
Drugwlate
Priew
Williams
Williams Manufactor NG CO
Cleveland
Merecnast Hors
Third
D Streets
Jacob Haas
Holton
W. Koby
California Fig Syrup CO
Louisville
Wew
York
Winter & Harper
Morrison Street
Rooklyn
Bush Street
Montgomery & Ransome
Charles Bootes Wand
Kent
San Francis
Fateo
Ny Medical
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo, N
St. Jacobs
San Francisco Evening Post
Weekly Post
Howe
Eoennes Markkinerrs
Marine Wort Helling Ater
Hinckemith
L. J. Wright
Pacific Coast
Evening Post
Star Sas
Vallrg
Artie
AAA
Ea Portland
A. Schoenbelt Meticine Co
San Jose
Krire
J. McCraken & CO
Roche Harbor
Golden Gate
Utah
North Front Street
Cor. D
Hoyt
Portland, On
Slington Street
PR FM
Mayo Reco Mars
Treas Street
Surve
Secon
Centra
Dal
Merou
Oran Mans
Livya
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