Rice and its global journey through history and health
The article traces rice from ancient Asia to America, detailing its spread after colonial contact, major growing regions, and the rise of Louisiana’s rice industry. It explains rice processing from paddy to polished grain and discusses nutritional aspects and cultural preferences, highlighting the Japanese avoidance of polishing for nutrition and taste.
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Orient
Ife
Africa
West Indies
Central America
India
China
Japan
Asia
Belar
Europe
Italy
Spain
Asia ‘Minor
Berkeley
Virginia
Rica
England
South Carolina
Charleston
Madagascar
Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
New Orleans
North
South
Mississippi River
United States
Pekin
Lawrence Irwell
Tradesman
Maligned Domicile Used to Evict Spinster from Rent Free
A Connecticut lawyer settles an elderly woman's estate and allows her sister to live rent free while showing the house to buyers. Suspicious delays lead to a test visit by a stenographer. The caretaker spinster tells lurid tales of disease and ghosts to deter buyers, but the lawyer deduces the sister exaggerated to avoid moving. A purchaser is soon found. Vegetarians claim a small plot can feed four on vegetables. Sixty years ago fireless cooking with flint and produce was not fully developed.
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New England
Connecticut
Wnstairs
Thresfold
Spiester
New York ‘Tribune
Kidney trouble cured by Dogn's Kidney Pills
James W. Clay of Baltimore recalls Civil War kidney pain and backache with painful secretions. After using Dogn's Kidney Pills, he claims complete cure with no recurrence for five years. Pills sold by dealers, six cents per box, Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. Also a London quotation about choosing a birth or death day to celebrate a century.
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James W.clay
W. Fayette St
Baltimore
Dogn
Fostern-Milburn Co
Buffalo
London Saturday Review
Whiskey Cure Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism
Medical discussion rises over a whiskey based remedy for rheumatism. A formula uses Toris compound and syrup Sarsaparilla mixed with half a pint of good whiskey. Taken in tablespoonful doses before meals and at night, it is claimed to yield rapid results.
Horses May Enjoy Safer Summer Rides Says Transcript
The Boston Transcript notes that horses should have a pleasanter summer with bonnets to shield heads from sun and overshoes to prevent tipping on toy ways or asphalt streets, improving riding comfort and safety.
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Boston Transcript
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted as a remedy acting on the blood and mucous membranes. The notice cites endorsements for J Cheney and lists sale details and price. References to other products like Hall's Family Pills are included.
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Hall
Gueney & Co
Toledo
J. Cheney
Innan Arvin
Whatesale Druggists
Heavy Humor and a Judge’s Quip in a Car Theft Confession
A report recalls a penitent man admitting stealing brass fittings, with a sharp judge’s retort on weakness and strength. Also referenced are Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children and a claim about Maryland counties' navigability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Mother Gray
New York
Allan
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Proper Laxative Syrup Promoted in Drugstore Ad
An old advertisement touts Syrup offigsab tnd of Sennagwtach as a remedy for constipation. It claims the laxative aids regular daily activity and supports natural functions with proper nourishment and effort. The copy urges buying genuine California Syrup and notes a price of 50 cents per bottle.
Women to be admitted to Royal College of Surgeons exams
The Royal College of Surgeons of England council resolved at a recent meeting to admit women to the conjoint board examinations for the diploma in public health and to the fellowship and license in dental surgery on the same footing as men applicants.
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Council of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Cure by Cuticura Promises Relief for Severe Itching
A woman suffering years of intense itching and disfigurement due to a skin condition found no relief from specialists or remedies until trying Cuticura Ointment and related products. After four or five applications her symptoms eased, and she stated she was completely cured following two sets of the Onticura Remedies.
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Avaa
Barbara Kral
Highlandtown
Drag & Chem, Corp
Boston
Mass
Cattle Tales and Turbaned Misunderstandings from Abroad
A traveler recalls Holstein villagers loving cows and tells a tale of a farmer forced to reveal a cow’s death to a neighbor. A separate missionary misreads vanity, gifting cloth that is worn as a turban by a tribal woman at a mission meeting.
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Holstein
Henrik
Jebail
Eladder News Atill
Harper's Weekly
Tropics
Islang
Charity Organization Review
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted in 1890s Camden Letter
An old testimonial from Camden Maine describes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female illnesses. The letter claims relief from inflammation, uterine issues, tumors, and nervous symptoms after three months, urging others to try the remedy despite its modest cost.
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Camden
Pinkhem
Valentine
N. Tf
Gardiner
Lydia Finkham
A. Winnie
Pinkham
Ti Costa
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SSR
Eva Sha
An Sa Fish
Maryland
Anert
K Hamilton Ayers
A. M
M. U
Webster Specialty Co
Waterbury
Brown & Sranfe Mfg, CO
Providence, Rik
Aiidacn
National Patent & NG. Exhibition CO
Palle
Weiget
ST Book Publishing House
Leona
Monte
Nbce
Iearn
Syneps
Piso
Miles
Peritent
Kes
Russia
Woolford
Spahn
Spohn Med. Co
Goshen
Ind
Your Manufacturing CO
Literry Street
New York City
Keme
Fiale
Pike
Salzer Seed CO
Bax A. G
Cinsse
Wis
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