The Arsenic Habit Among Women Explored
A historical note says arsenic consumption among women is more common than believed and discussed by physicians and druggists. It describes how some women ingest arsenic daily for a pale complexion and euphoric effect, often via sweet confections from Madrid or prescribed mixtures, with dangers increasing as doses rise. The piece cites young women from prominent families seeking prescriptions and the habit’s social concealment.
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Madrid
New York Sun
Dress For a Fusiness Woman and Veils in Style
A fragmented New York viewpoint discusses fashion for businesswomen focusing on veils and neat appearance. It notes practical dress choices, prices, and social expectations, mentioning veil usage to maintain composure and crowd discretion. Also advertises cheap circulars from Taz News Steam Rooms in Frederick, Md.
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Taz News Steam
Frederick, Md
Fashionable Woman Jumps Rope at Chicago Schoolgirls
A stylish young lady, wearing a fawn Lemmetts gown, stops a carriage near Bellevue Place and hops into a jumping rope circle with schoolgirls near Lincoln Park. She vaults, executes graceful flips, and proclaims she enjoyed the jumping more than the winter dances before quietly leaving the scene.
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Hiesge Belle
Lincoln Park
Nort Chicago
Bellevue Place
Torrence’s
Ise
Shu
Chicezo Tribune
Snakes and the scent of mates in a village tale
A scattered narrative from the London Spectator reports a man killing a large snake near his hut and a following incident involving a male snake seeking the hut after a female was placed there. A cook explains a belief in scent linking mates, while the author tests whether scent or superstition explains the events.
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Thad
Monkey
Cody
London Spectator
Pipes For Decorations A Clever Woman Describes Men’s Pipes as Decor
A witty woman explains that decorating bedroom walls with men’s pipes is a nod to masculine taste. She notes a girl who covers an iron pipe with ribbon and pipes of various lengths to create an artistic display among her books and shelves.
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Bss
toRgo
Col. Harper's Bazar
A Small Doctor Bill For Pain Balm Relief
A short ad proclaims a fifty cent dose of Chamberlain's Pain Balm cures rheumatism with prompt relief. The first application quiets pain and 50 cent bottles are for sale by Garrett and Pearre in Frederick.
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Garrett & Pearre
Frederick
Fragmented Victorian musings and bridal wardrobe notes
A collage of old miscellany covers topics from moonstone and a mosquito’s teeth to a Chinese bank note and Napoleon’s odd jobs. It comments on conscience, natural history, telegraphs in India, earthquakes, and wedding attire, including undergarments, stockings, handkerchiefs, shoes, and parasols.
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Detmold i
Poe
Chamber of Justice
Napoleon Bonaparte
Kentucky
Walla Walla
Wash
Ferrers
Voltaire
Voltaire. Among Expensive Furs Mrs. Mackey
Sachs
India
Tis
Hawaii
Bombay
Yeddo
Japan
Paderewski Escape Contains Praise and Satire
A satirical piece lauds Paderewski praising his musical mastery and emotional impact on American admirers while humorously speculating on hair trophies and public adulation. The tone blends praise with mock caution about fanning excessive devotion.
Danger in City Streets During Spring Streets Threats
In spring the city faces rising dangers on busy streets as unclear hazards and weather create added risks for pedestrians and drivers amid ongoing urban activity and maintenance crews. The article notes evolving conditions and calls for heightened caution.
Maser's Magnetic Treatments Promoted for Summer Ailments
An old advertisement touts Masco Catarrh Care and Maser's Magnetic Drops claiming relief from catarrh, hay fever, headaches, and summer complaints. It lists Dr. Keyser of Missouri and urges purchase from druggists nationwide. Claims no cure and promotes magnetic remedies as effective across ailments.
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Catarrh
Waatrai
Nocureag Pay
Kwowntemet
Keyser
Drissiste
Druwers
Pilia
Tom Maser
Qik
Are You Insured for Summer Health This Year
An advertisement urges readers to buy Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a safeguard against summer stomach issues. Garrett S Pearre of Frederick offers 50 cent bottles, claiming no other remedy can take its place. Read in The News.
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Chaimberlain
Kennedy
Garrett S Pearre
Frederick
Merit Record Diagram for Beef Cattle Breeds
A member of the American Hereford association submits to The Breeder's Gazette a diagram as the basis of a merit record for beef breeds. The plan aims to meet Hereford requirements with slight modifications to apply to other beef breeds.
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American Hereford Association
Proposed cattle body part scale for merit records
A draft diagram and plan proposes dividing a bovine body into numbered parts for a merit scale. It suggests recording features by the first five letters A to E to indicate development, including fancy markings, with categories for shoulders, legs, and line, to accommodate breeder preferences and reduce record effort.
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Hereford
La Grippe Cure Promised by Dr Kine Discovery
During the grippe period a new remedy by Dr Kine is claimed to rapidly cure La Grippe and throat chest lung diseases. It allegedly prevents after effects and has helped long standing asthma hay fever. Free trial bottles are offered at Garrett and Pearce's Drug Store. Lane's medicine moves the bowels daily.
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Kine
Garrett & Pearce
Breed a One Purpose Horse and the Breeder’s Lesson
Breeders should target specific purposes whether trotting roadster or plow horse, avoiding cross breeding that yields unsuitable animals. Focus on size conformation and speed for racers and ensure roadsters retain style, with a plan to breed for a defined use.
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Wick
America
Noted Iowa Physician Cured During Travel With Remedy
Dr. Davis of Iena Cass County Iowa long active in medicine was seized by illness while traveling from Des Moines to Chicago May 26. He bought Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for 25 cents and two doses cured him. Traveling can cause diarrhea and everyone should carry this remedy. Garrett Pearre Frederick sells it.
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Davis
Iena
Cass County
Iowa
Des Moines
Chicago
Chamberlain
Garrett Pearre
Frederick
Feeding for Sutter butter fat increases with rich feed
In Rural New Yorker commentary Henry Stewart notes the Iowa station finding that feeding fattening foods raises butter fat more than milk yield. He describes his own cow’s winter regimen with cornmeal and hay, showing a one fifth milk rise and nearly one third butter gain, plus digestion effects from richer feeds. Hoard’s Dairyman and Practical Dairyman corroborate frosted or frozen feed as a major cause of bitter butter, urging dairy patrons to ensure proper feeding and avoid frozen fodder, with February butter production tied to fresh cows and ongoing milking.
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Iowa
Henry Stewart
New Yorker
B.C. Bliss
Everl Yeton
Fragmented Fragments Spur Varied Observations Across Sectors
A miscellany of stray phrases notes savings banks in the United States, aging residents drawing pensions, and a German emperor order. It mentions bank deposits, a century-old pension recipient Mrs Simons, and a rare reference to fashion, crops, and left hand nails. The text mixes quotes and archaic terms in a collage of historical digressions.
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United States
Emerson
England
Germany
Tober
Springfield
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Belen
Newentitle
Washington Star
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Ile Dharacter
Odds and
Enu.— Ladies’ Home Journal
Paderewski
Mr. Paderewski
Buathorne
Harpers Weeks
Graces
Lane
Mincrs State Board of Agriculture
State Boards of Agriculture
Cattia Show
Anugust
Imingis State Board
Horse of Agrieniure
Gito
Chi Case
Austria
Coors Ialy
H. Saelig
Sv Bowes
Brooserr
B. F
D. Saxpes
Sue
Abd
Sanden
Electris
Telson
Wedi
Wien
DR. Sanden
Vicor
Fara
Lecarrent
General Dedility
Grrxer
Sargent & Sor
der Goons
Cascore
Meine
Earth
Josh Savran
KE. A. Jones
Guthura
Iris
J. W. Portis
Davis Military School
Winston
N.C
C. Shofler
Tenn
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