Foreigner Views on Turkish Regime Echoes Fear and Exodus
An interview with educated non Moslem Ottomans in Turkey reveals deep pessimism toward the new regime. They report mistreatment, emigration of Christians, and fear of Moslem oppression, while hoping for reform through foreign driven schools and improved agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Ellis
Turkey
Ellis Island
Constantinople
Turs
Lebanon
Rogers
Maurer
Adana
Joseph B. Bowles
How To Avoid Matrimony By Puck
A humorous 1900 style piece advises men to mingle with dancers and summer resort crowds and women to seek social signals like ushers and wealth hints. It suggests avoiding brides by staying in social circles, with playful jabs at mating rituals and social games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fesson
Ifan
Puck
Physical and Psychical in Moral Training
Dr. Farill argues in Chicago that a citizen’s character rests more on moral and intellectual training than on physical fitness. He warns against overemphasizing the body and warns that neglecting psychical development disturbs health and equilibrium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farill
Chicago
Not Hard Cider on the Apple Farm
Yonkers Statesman notes a man with a lake of apple cider on his farm and Wybert asks about skating. The reply: the cider is not hard enough for skating, highlighting a humorous local exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wybert
Yonkers
Deaf beggar could hear in Milwaukee flat tale
A Milwaukee resident recalls an odd incident as a deaf and dumb applicant delivered an aid appeal. The door was slammed after the man, who had knocked loudly and handed a solicitation, appeared at the door then left while the resident laughed at the supposed joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Freed From Skin Disease Suicide Note Admits Cure
A Toronto born infant, afflicted with a severe skin disease since 1908, found relief after trying various remedies. The family credits Cuticura products with restoring clear skin by May 1909 and reports no recurrence. The ad ends with a brief quip about a marriage broker.
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Toronto
Duluth
Robert Mann
Proctor, Minn
1914
Dean's Kidney Pills credited for curing Mrs Tillman
Mrs E C Tillman of Lewisburg Tennessee credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring her health after a year of severe backache weight loss and fatigue. She reports kidney trouble improved and she nearly recovered from dropsy. Price 50c Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Tillman
Franklin Pike
Lewisburg
Tenn
Dean
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Kaiser Prefers Bible Study Over Current Events
The Kaiser is described as a great reader with the Bible at his bedside a well thumbed copy by his bed. London Chronicle notes his gift to Mr. Roosevelt in Berlin last year included theology and military works reflecting his tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
London
Roosevelt
Berlin
Tactful King Refuses Harsh Rebuke Over Hen Shot
At a Sandringham shoot a guest shot a hen near King Edward VII. The king signaled the bird and quipped to Gurney about the fellow’s regard for the ladies, choosing tact over rebuke in the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandringham
Edward
Gurney
Edward VII
Marine Eye Remedies Ad Promises Eye Relief
An old advertisement invites readers to write Marine Eye Remedy Co in Chicago for a 48 page Eye Book and free guidance on applying Marine Eye Remedies. It claims benefits such as soothing sore and weak eyes, reducing pain, and offers the product for 50 cents for both adult and baby eye conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Ants as Geologic Agents Highlighted by Branner
Prof. J. C. Branner notes in the Bulletin of the Geological Society of America that ants act as major geologic agents, especially in the tropics. He describes deep burrows reaching 3.5 meters and extensive ramification over wide areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Branner
Bulletin of the Geological Society of America
Quinine and Iron Malaria Cure Sold For 30 Years
An advertisement touts a tasteless malaria remedy containing quinine and iron. It claims the formula is printed on each bottle and that quinine drives out malaria while iron strengthens the system. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents. The price reflects a long-standing product.
Capudine Relief Offers Quick Help for Headache
An old advertorial item touts Capudine as a liquid remedy for colds heat stomach and nervous troubles promising immediate action in doses of 10 25 and 50 cents at drug stores. It is paired with other then popular tonics and moral maxims from various authors in a dense, magazine style promotional block.
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Capudine
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