Incurable Heart Disease and Dropsy Promised Cure
A Boston scam promotes cures for incurable heart disease and dropsy via $2.50 “personal treatment” and testimonials from clergy and bankers. It claims many were declared incurable after medical verdicts and offers free treatment through The Dr. Franklin Miles Ass’n in Chicago, with names and addresses of supposed beneficiaries.
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H. A. Grace
Mountain St
Elgin
Sophia Snowberg
21St Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
A. P. Colburn
Blessing
Iowa
M.B. Morelan
Rogers
Ohio
Franklin Miles
Adams and
State Sts
Chicago
Hook
Bargain Counter Encounter Mentioned by Yonkers Statesman
The Yonkers Statesman recalls a social slip at Gridley’s bargain counter with Mrs Styles asking about a prior sighting and Mrs Myles confirming she was shopping for cheap items though could not be seen.
Worm Care and Italian University Growth Notice
Do You Suffer from Worms or other stomach troubles SLOCUMS ANTI DYSPEPTIC WORM CARES sold under guarantee to cure or money refunded At all druggists 25c Insist on genuine In 1877 the number of students at the universities of Italy was under 9000 This year it is nearly 26000 or more in proportion to the population than Germany or France can boast
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocum
Italy
Germany
France
Ayer
Washington
Oregon
Third St
St. Paul
M'no
R. E, Werkman
United States
Rocky Mountain
Nerve Repair Advances via Animal Nerve Grafts
A Cincinnati Enquirer report outlines modern nerve surgery using transplanted animal nerves or amputated human nerves to bridge gaps when ends cannot meet. In 20 cases, nine used dog sciatic nerves, three rabbits, one kitten, five from amputations, with kangaroo tendon aiding sutures. twelve improved, none fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnat! Enquirer
Automobile Steam Wagons Tested Near Liverpool
A British led trial near Liverpool evaluated five steam powered autotrucks for heavy merchandise. One U S firm participated as the sole overseas entrant and all models demonstrated hill climbing and braking under loads up to six and a half tons. Boilers operated at 175 to 250 psi with liquid fuel furnaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
United States
Picture Hanging Device Patented by Boston Inventor
A Boston inventor patents a picture hanging device with two upright cord-engaging arms on an inclined base mounted to a pole. The arms straddle the hook when attaching or removing the cord, and a hook-engaging arm pivots from the base between the arms, extending longer than the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Folding Bed Patent Turns Tiny Closets Into Sleep Space
A Boston inventor unveils a folding bed that collapses to a compact closet size yet forms a sturdy sleeper when extended. Head, foot, and bottom sections use diagonal crossbars and toggle joints like lazy tongs, with detachable sections for flexible packing and optional ornamentation. Auxiliary legs support the bed when deployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mags
New Jupiter Moon Period Precisely Calculated
Juplwes Swift Moon reports a refined period for Jupiter's fifth satellite based on long continuous observations. Barnard's 1892 discovery yields a revolution time of 11 hours 57 minutes 22 seconds and 647 parts in 1000, with a orbital distance about 112,500 miles and a travel path near 353,250 miles per orbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter
Barnard
Sterilization Method for Drinking Water Debuts
The Berge process uses peroxide of chlorine to sterilize water quickly and cheaply. Three grams suffice to sterilize one cubic meter at under half a centime per unit. Endorsed by France’s public hygiene committee, tested in Ostend and Middelkerke, it targets moderately impure drinking water and may improve Chicago’s supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivista d‘Igiene
Turin
Consultative Committee of Public Hygiene
France
Ostend
Middelkerke
Chicago
Inventions Marketed: Mop Wringer Patch Leak Fix Post Winged Fence
A new combined mop head and wringer uses fluted rollers and a folding crank to wring cloth. A U shaped patching yoke stops pipe leaks with a detachable head and cushioned patch. A western innovator devised a foldable winged fence post for driving into earth. An improved fifth wheel employs concentric link circles and rollers on a circular track to aid wagon steering. A Maryland woman patents a smooth froning board cover with edge lacing strips and cords. A New York device lets umbrellas attach to belts with a hook and fabric ring for hands free carry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
New York
Fragment Due to Shaky Newspaper Copy
A fragmentary OCR note hints at a partial article or notice with limited readable details. The readable bits suggest a likely news snippet or item without clear names places or dates.
Free Trial Offer for Zaegel's Swedish Essence of Life
The advertisement promotes Zaegel's Swedish Essence of Life as a blood purifier curing rheumatism stomach liver and bowel issues and other ailments. It claims a free trial package by mail upon writing to M R Zaegel & Co at P O Box 831 Sheboygan Wis with a 2 cent postage stamp. Readers are urged to request the sample immediately.
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Zaegel
First pension granted to a Chinese sailor Ah Yu of Shanghai
Ah Yu, a Shanghai native who served with Admiral Dewey and in the Olympia, receives the first government pension for a Chinese national. He is listed as totally disabled, with an $80 per month pension and $510 in back pay, after a service starting July 23, 1884 and ending in 1897.
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Ah Yu
Shanghai
China
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Uncle Sam
Yokohama
Shing Wu
Wong Soon Doon
Olympia
Baltimore
Charleston
Monocacy
Omaha
Palos
Washington Star
Rheumatic Cure Promises Wide Efficacy from Swanson Co
A letter from Jason Crow of Oscarville Georgia praises the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co for its medicine named 6 Drops and 5 Drops. He claims long standing rheumatism improved after a few doses and accompanying physician endorses the remedy. The ad touts cures for rheumatism sciatica neuralgia dyspepsia backache asthma catarrh la grippe and neuralgic headaches. Sample bottles offered at a discount with $1 large bottles and 300 doses. Chicago address listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Crow
Oscarville
Swanson Rheumatic Cure CO
Lake Street
Chicago
Etiquette tips from Long Island Railroad issued
A New York letter to the Chicago Tribune reports the Long Island Railroad issues simple etiquette guidance for employees. It instructs trainmen and attendants to address women as madam and avoid the word lady. It also limits physical contact to necessary safety or assistance for children the elderly or those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Tribune
Long Island Railroad Company
Free music offer and garbled ad urging stamps
Classified notice promotes free song book and chorus titled Dinn't Dewey Do It with five one cent stamps for postage. The Echo Music Co Chicago invites teachers and choir leaders to order. Includes unrelated quotes and literary excerpts.
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Dewey
The
Echo Music Co
Chicago
Ill
Indian Congress Photos by Rinehart Spark Calendar Artwork
In 1898 a vast Indian Congress gathered at Omaha with about five hundred delegates. Photographer Rinehart captured chiefs in color proofs, later sold in art stores as a craze. Chicago Great Western Railway now reproduces four images in a 1900 art calendar, limited by cost, available to those sending 25 cents to F. H. Lord in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Indian Bureau
Indian Congress
Exposition Grounds
Omaha
Rinehart
F. H. Lord
Adams Street
Chicago
Tourist Car Service to West Starts From Chicago
A new through Tourist Car runs Fridays at 10 35 p m from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles and Southern California via Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City with a courteous courier aboard. Catering to families and solo travelers, it emphasizes child care and comfort with sleeping berths at 6 00 per person pair from Chicago to California. Contact Geo H Heafford, General Pass and Ticket Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Southern California
Chicago
California
Geo. H. Heafford
Ill
Gulf Coast Getaway on L N Railroad Line
The Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans offers mild climate pure air and even temperatures ideal for hunting and fishing. Through cars from Northern cities are available on the Louisville and Nashville line with through Florida schedules. accommodations for visitors are first class at moderate prices. J K Ridgely Chicago office of the railroad promotes folders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
Chicago
Jowett’s Extinguisher and a Bold Remark
The Iste master of Balliol known for resourcefulness is noted for a sharp exchange with a young woman who asked about God. Tollemache records in Spectator that Jowett replied I am more concerned to know what God thinks of me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balliol
Lioviel Tollemache
Jewett
Compound engines prove efficient on B&O South Western line
The Baltimore and Ohio South Western Rail Road reports five large ten wheel compound passenger engines in service between Cincinnati and St Louis with 15 percent fuel savings over simple engines. Fifty compound freight engines also operate on the line after tests favored the new design. In Chicago McVicker's Theater sets attendance records for The Great Ruby as Louise Thorndyke Boucicault delivers a standout performance alongside others in the company. God not only pardons, He forgives.
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Baltimore and Ohio South Western Rail Road
Cincinnati
St. Louis
McVicker's Theater
Chicago
Great Ruby
Jacob Litt
Louise Thorndyke Boucicault
Mirtza Charkoff
Grain-O advertisement promotes grain based coffee substitute
A Grain-O ad urges readers to ask grocers for Grain-O the new grain drink. It claims children and adults can drink it without injury and that it resembles mocha or java in color. It is advertised as one fourth the price of coffee at 15 or 25 cents per package.
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Jo. Hubinger
Red Cross
Hubinger
Would Have Nothing Left
A dentist says he must kill the nerve when treating a patient who pleads that such a move would ruin him as an insurance agent in Los Angeles. The exchange underscores the tension between medical necessity and personal livelihood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfa
Los Angeles Capitol
Men Return Home with Oysters After Late Outing Brew
Men bring wives home oysters after late night out, anticipating a Brew at home. The scene suggests a casual social habit tied to after-hours gatherings.
Posterized Patented Cures and Quack Claims Ad
A collage of medical testimonials touts remedies like Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Piso's Cure and Cee's Cough Balsam with claims of curing colds and diseases. Mentions Emile Zola book sales and Peru’s university founded by Pizarro. Ends with an advertisement for Y1-E1 Co. of Crawfordsville Indiana.
Mrs Pinkham Helps Mrs Gooden Health Restore
A testimonial from Mrs E J Goopen of Ackley La praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for kidney inflammation womb issues and ovarian inflammation after doctors failed. She credits the remedies with rapid improvement after years of illness and a return to work followed by full recovery.
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Finkham MO
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. J. Goopen
Ackley
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Thompson
FISO
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Peru
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ANDS
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