Wonderful Cures Reported in Germany
A report from the New York World discusses a German medical revival using mostly simple herbs and rejecting much of standard pharmacopeia. It highlights Dr. R V Pierce and his Golden Medical Discovery with testimonials from J Doxau Matson of Ossining New York praising its effects on stomach and nervous heart conditions.
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Germany
N. Y. World
R. V. Pierce
Ingslids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of
Buffalo
N. Y
Doctor Pierce
J. Doxau Matson
Ossining
N.Y
Thomas
Puzzling magic for Chautauqua delights the crowd
The Eloy brothers Mahala and Floyd a humorous mind reading duo present an entirely different program at Chautauqua. The Floyds promise an entertaining diversion from heavier topics, delivering original tricks they invented and perform at the top of their profession.
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Floyds
Eloy
Mystery mind reading act wows audience at local show
Mrs. Floyd, a famed mind reader, headlines a rare illusion show with a trunk act that defies explanation. The two acts, aided by local participants, offer a whirlwind display of skill from start to finish and draw a crowded tent. The Floyds are praised as unsurpassed.
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Floyd
Lougher to Speak at Chautauqua on A Thousand Million Men
Chaplain W. H. Lougher, known as Chaplain Lougher, brings a lecture titled A Thousand Million Men to the Chautauqua circuit. He cites 30,000 miles of travel and worldly experience in the Far East, India, and Japan to frame his talk on international problems and global resources.
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W. H. Lougher
Chautauqua
Chaplain Lougher
Far East
Wie
India
Jie
Japan
Russia
Booster Pledge for Chautauqua Support
A pledge to attend the Chautauqua and encourage others to participate. The speaker commits to buying a season ticket, promoting the event among friends, and attending the first day in the afternoon and remaining for the duration, believing it will benefit both themselves and the community.
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Ami
Dining on ships evolves from Dickens to hotel-like meals
Harold Christie notes in Leslie's that ocean dining has transformed from a single long table aboard ships in Dickens’s era to hotel-like rooms with multiple small tables and personal waiters. Cold storage and wireless menus link ships to land dining, offering year‑round variety and comfort, from gravies to ice cream.
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Dickens
America
New York
Marconi
Ocean
San Francisco
Harold Christie
Leslie
Robing the Bride Across Ages and Cultures
In old times brides wore plain white to signal debtlessness in marriage. Colors then conveyed meanings blue for constancy green for youth, yellow with jealousy, gold for avarice, with feuding families sometimes banning tints. Anglo-Saxon brides bound hair at home, Shakespearean era saw veils replace flowing tresses, and brides across cultures used flowers for significance.
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Europe
Uncle Remus
Ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum compared
The article notes Pompeii was buried under ash while Herculaneum was entombed in lava, cooling into marble like material. Excavations at Herculaneum continue, unlikely to yield major results due to similar life histories of both cities. Also includes a series of humorous quotes from multiple papers.
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Herculaneum
Pompeii
Java
Orst
New York American
Known Eugenics Expert Seeks Ration in Cleveland Address
A Cleveland address by a noted eugenics expert quotes the rational view on hap pier marriages. The dialogue asks two questions about enduring love and lovability, framed as a brief exchange.
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Cleveland
New York Tribune
Antiquity of the Census Idea Recounted Across Ages
The piece traces the census concept from ancient Egypt under King Amasis 506 years B C to Athens and Rome. It notes a lapse in the medieval era and a revival at the start of the eighteenth century, highlighting the long history and evolving purpose of population counts.
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Amasis
Egypt
Christ the Athenian
Servius Julius
Rome
Forgiveness by Mike Toward Enemies Quip
A brief remark from Louisvile Courier Journal features a character named Mike urged to forgive his enemies. He responds with a stubborn quip about not being big enough to defeat them, revealing a blunt stance on vengeance and restraint.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
The Usual Way in a Parlor Debate
A humorous exchange about a meeting for Dorcas members. the joke hinges on everyone speaking at once. A maid reports a remark by the mistress about her complexion and cold cream, highlighting social humor in a domestic setting.
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Dorcas
It Only Needs Determination to Live a Century
A health writer says many want to live a hundred years and some die trying. The New Orleans Picayune notes the idea as a plan to fill time while awaiting better fortunes, urging effort and work toward a goal.
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New Orleans Picayune
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