Scientific white lead paint proves quality and safety
An article argues that properly mixed paint from National Lead Co is the most scientific and trustworthy, using genuine white lead and linseed oil. It explains factory mixing ensures correct pigment oil ratios and offers a free tester by mail from the Woodbridge Building in New York.
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National Lead Company
Inter
National Company
Woodbridge Building
New York
N. Y
Nassau Street
Forres
Atlanta
Monadnock Ga
Candler
Misfortune Ends Pianist's Popular Run
A sad-eyed man recalls his rise as a celebrated pianist and public favorite, then reveals his misfortune: hair loss that toppled his appeal and cut his income as a performer. The exchange appears in the April Bohemian.
C F Kings Newspaper Venture Ends in Financial Trouble
Boston born journalist C F King stirred speculative circles by launching The Daily Tribune in Boston. Hartford Times says the costly venture, estimated at $300,000 in ten months, failed for similar reasons to past ventures, blamed on overinvestment and misjudged reader interest. A poem excerpt reflects the era's social satire about fortunes and missteps.
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C. F. King
Charleston News and Courier
Boston
Ily Tribune
Hartford Times
Murat Halstead
King
Connecticut
Utility dress advised for spring wear in silk fabrics
A New Haven Register note recommends a one piece utility dress in china silk pongee or foulard for spring wear after the tailored suit. It suggests the dress serves as a practical, stylish option for warmer weather.
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New Haven Register
Everyday Kitchen Options From Squash to Croquettes
A collection of simple era recipes including Ear Squash Pie with milk and molasses, Cookies for Children with butter and soda, Drop Cakes with sour milk and raisins, Cheese Fonda using bread crumbs and cheese, and Potato and Nut Croquettes flavored with onion sage egg and nuts. Each dish includes basic steps and bake or fry directions.
Spring Kidney Trouble Described by Sufferer
Mrs. H Mutenbaugh of Duncan, Pa, recounts spring illness and kidney distress improvement after using Deans Kidney Pills, bought from dealers for 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY. The ad text mixes various unrelated items and anecdotes about cures for eczema and deafness.
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Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Glentoe
M. Harvey
J. I. Savr- Tang
Dept. A
Savannah
Borax as a safe home cleanser and purifier
An article promotes Borax as a pure, harmless cleanser and disinfectant for sinks beds clothing and utensils. It claims Borax cleanses drains and purifies, keeps sick-room items uncontaminated, and can whiten laundry while being safe like salt. The piece also advertises other patent medicines and remedies of the era.
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Nature
Garfield Tea Promoted In Brooklyn For Free Samples
An advertisement fragment from the Cleveland Leader touts Garfield Tea in Brooklyn offering free samples. It claims benefits for kidneys and health, urging readers to try the product despite unclear context.
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Brooklyn
Weis
Hicks' Capuchine Cures Moodankey in Trial Bottles
An odd advert blurb touts Hicks Capuchine as a quick mood remedy with trial bottles and regular sizes available at druggists. It warns against dangerous medicines and mocks memory fallibility while selling shoes and foot-care items alongside the potion.
Pictures by Royalty from Saxon Women Publish Postcards
A Dresden publishing house will release a series of postcards featuring pictures painted by royal artists. Proceeds go to an institution caring for consumptives. The German Emperor may contribute, and the project aims to showcase sovereign artistic talent to the world.
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Royal House of
Saxony
Dresden
Indianapolis News
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