Charmian's Final Morning and a Crematory Cornerstone
A diary narrator recalls Charmian’s final hours and a shocking death by chloral as relatives depart. The article shifts to plans for a new crematory temple in Mount Olivet, detailing its design, costs, autopsy rules, and the first expected cremation next February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Olivet
L. L
Felix Adler
Spob
Cemeter
Adler
America
le Moyne
Pennsylvania
How Marriages are Made in Brittany
The St James Gazette describes a Michaelmas custom in Penze Brittany where women in finery sit on a bridge parapet and eligible men select a partner. If a man offers his hand and she accepts to descend, the couple marry with parental approval. The ritual leads quickly to a life-long union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Penze
Vienna
Night Walk at Trahquifla Ends in Moonlit Promise
In a moonlit garden at Trahquifla, Count de ip and his wife share a tender moment amid a chasing harvest-moth. Camille teases about the Chateau de Roquen court as they stroll the green alley, planning coffee indoors and a future visit to De Roquentourt, under the lady moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count de Roquencourt
Hafiz
Charmian
Camille
Darling
Susan
Trahquifla
Chateau de‘ Roquencourt
Lady Moon
All Women Fearful of Trains At crossing Tale
At a rural crossing two women stumble upon a warning sign and the bell of an approaching train they cannot see. They wait nervously as time passes and an old cow wanders by, while one blames the railroad monopoly for the scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Charmian
Darling
Lord Lorraine
Tran
Dudley Probyn Ares
Count de Roquercourt
Mrs. Purefoy
Mme
Mr. Schiller
Count de Roquencourt
Mademoiselle
Jeannette
Sixtig
Vic
Linois
Dorn
Teriday
Sonn
Wiig
Nervouness
Nassau Dog Jack Eats Sponges and Wags at Night
A Nassau dog named Jack, thin and black and gray, serves as a watchful house dog for the cook. He is noted for eating sponges found in the yard, a quirky habit that amuses the writer. The piece ends with a New Orleans note on judging by events and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
Cor
New York Times
Jack
Poison free Red Star Cough Cure endorsed by Dr Cox
Pr Samuel K Cox of Washington DC reports thorough analysis showing no morphia opium emetics or poisons in Red Star Cough Cure. He notes it is not free from all opiates but asserts it is an original safe effective combo of remedial agents. The Republicans of Gallipolis Ohio organize a Federal club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Lorraine
Samuel K. Cox
D. D
Washington, D. C
Two Dangerous Seasons and a Simple Tonic
Two seasonal sickness periods in spring and fall threaten feeble individuals and the generally healthy. Parker's Tonic is advertised to invig orate digestion, balance liver and kidneys, and ward off fevers. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as purifying blood to cure rheumatism.
Ladies Medical Adviser offers home treatment for women's diseases
Handbound cloth illustrated medical work for women claims to prevent and cure diseases of the uterus with home remedies. Over 10,000 sold. Postpaid 50 cents or 2 stamps. Address Nunda Publishing Co. Nunda N.Y. Printed 30-10t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunda Publishing Co
Pies N.Y
The Housewife's Favorite Domestic Journal Offer
We will send fire for one year to every lady who mails ten married ladies’ names at one address and 12 two cent stamps. The journal covers fashions fancy work decorating cooking and household matters. Regular price one dollar. Send today to Domestic Journal Nunda New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunda
N. Y
Versailles Epublican
Masher's Roller Skating Flirtation From Norristown
A quirky item from the Norristown Herald describes a flirtation scene on roller skates with line by line gestures symbolizing romantic signals. The playful set of poses ends with an invitation to skate the next music together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown Herald
United States
Manley & Osborne
Pemberton Square
Boston
Maes
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Cure Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to relieve night distress from a sick child and promises cures for dysentery diarrhoea wind colic and inflamed gums. It cites a female nurse and physician as endorsers and notes 25 cents a bottle.
Harriman recounts relief measures and mint coin distribution
The report notes aid efforts amid shortages and cites JH Carter of Phelps Vlg claiming Sherm Prickley Ash Bit helped his family. It also details Philadelphia Mint output for the past year totaling 52,271 coins across gold and silver varieties with distributions of several large sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH. Carter
Phelps Vlc
Philadelphia
Woe to Hair as Planters Face Market Plight
A pallid complexion description contrasts with Parker's Parnish to restore hair color while Louisiana sugar planters face poor crops and low prices amid looming Spanish treaty worries about future contracts.
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Parker
Louisiana
Rheumatism Targeting the Heart Warns Patients
Mrs. W Wellman of Kingsville Ohio reports Athlophoros eased heart pain the first day and she slept better after use. In Indianapolis Adams Express Company faces possible defalcation or robbery amid ongoing investigations with few details released.
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W. Wellman
Kingsville
Ohio
Nothing Made in Vain and Pardons of 1884
Nothing made in vain is claimed for Hood's Sarsaparilla a blood purifier from Wellfleet Massachusetts. The ad claims it purges the blood and strengthens the system giving new life to the body. Governor Heidt pardons Hon Schultein who went to the Hamilton County for manslaughter in May 1884.
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Hood
Heidty
Hon
Schultein
Hamilto County
Cohoes
N. Y
M. J Davis
Brockport
N.Y
J. P. Hompson
Register of Deeds
Lowell
Mass
Flood
He Knows It Kidney Wort Healed Hiram Maxfield
Hiram D. Maxfield of Silver Springs R T suffered severe kidney complaint. After starting Kidney Wort he gained immediate relief and rapidly improved. He declares I know I have been cured by Kidney Wort.
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Hiram D. Maxfield
Silve Springs
R. T
Castoria Slogan Endures Through Generations
An enduring vintage marketing lyric celebrates Castoria as a remedy across life stages from infancy to motherhood. The jingle links Castoria to childhood illness and continues as a family staple through adulthood and parenthood.
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Gle
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Adams Express Company
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Baie A
J In
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Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Lake Superior
I Ai
North
Pacific Country
Rail Io Indy
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Chas.grrey
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St. Paul
Minn
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Cottage Hearth
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Elia Thaxter
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BASZ
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