Easter Gift Bridges Wealth and Worth in Town
Edith Wraye, executor for her late uncle, searches for a worthy recipient of a yearly Easter gift. Donald Carmichael, a poor boy with dreams of the polytechnic, and Dot, a bright bakery child, emerge as deserving beneficiaries. Dr. Barre aids the finding, and a personal romance blooms as Edith and the doctor seek happiness alongside healing.
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Lars
Miss Wraye
Edith Wraye
Judge Furiey
John
Barre
Edith
Judge Olihban
Dot
Miss Wrayve
Oldham
Donald
Polytechnic School
Dr. Barre
Mrs Wraye
Timothy Titus
Mrs. Wraye
Timothy
Cap
Donald Carmichael
Elmer Endrich
N. Y
Why Easter changes date and its ancient roots
This explainer traces why Easter moves yearly from Passover ties in Judaism to Christian reckoning. It notes Christ's crucifixion on Nisan 14, the lunar Jewish year, and the Council of Nicea 325 establishing Easter as the first Sunday after the first full moon following March 2, yielding dates from March 22 to April 21.
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Christ
Nisan
Council of
Nice
St. Louis Republic
Self-appointed train starter dog at Lowestoft station
A.Dog Train-Starter. A popular collie at Lowestoft who, though not hired by the Great Eastern, acted as assistant train-starter. He learned the station routine, barked as the bell rang, and signaled the start by pressing near the engine before rushing to the conductor’s van for placement. He retired after each train, awaiting the next call.
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Lowestoft
England
Great Eastern Railway
Enormous Munich Microscope to Exhibit in Chicago
The Poeter physical optical institute of Munich builds a giant microscope for Chicago Isvs, capable of 16 000 diameters, or 11 000 with standard fittings. An 11 000 ¢ light illuminates the image projected on a screen. A cooling device sprays equicarb onic acid at 350 psi to prevent heat distortion, controlled by an automatic regulator. Total cost nearly £2000.
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Poeter Physical Optical Institute
Munich
Chicago
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure Claim
An 1890s advertisement offers a $100 reward for an incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cornzey & Co Toledo. It lists endorsements from West & Truax Walding Rinnan Marvin, notes internal use for blood and mucous surfaces, price 75 cents per bottle, and claims testimonials are free. It closes with a humorous unrelated quote from the Binghamton Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cornzey & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding
Rinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Obscure Humour and the Bitter Remedy Ad
A Columbus Post snippet touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for nervousness caused by loud sounds and indigestion. It claims benefits against malaria biliousness kidney complaints debility and rheumatism, urging readers to seek tranquillity with the product.
Remedial Nostalgia in Old Advertisements and Quips
A compendium of short ad style lines and quips from 19th century notices. Mentions Syrup of Figs by California Fig Syrup Co and Beechaurs Pills, and various quoted witticisms about cures and manners. References include Boston and New York agents and a rambling mix of product pitches and humorous maxims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
B. FP. Aten Co
Canal St
New York
Soig
United States
Dr Sage’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure or Money Back
An advertisement touts Dr Sage’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for weak liver impure blood and related diseases. It claims cure for dyspepsia biliousness scrofula skin and lung scrofula with a money back guarantee and a $500 Catarrh cure pledge.
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Dr. Pierce
German Syrup 99 Endorsed for Bronchitis and Throat Troubles
James T. Durette of Earlysville Virginia praises Boschee's German Syrup for bronchitis and throat ailments, reporting excellent results in his family and personal use. He warns against imitation products and urges buyers to insist on Boschee's syrup.
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James T. Durette
Earlysville
Boschee
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