Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted by Mrs Herbert
Mrs Mamie Herbert of Buffalo testifies after eight years of uterine illness the Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash brought full relief for three years. The letter urges sick women to write Mrs Pinkham for advice from Lynn Mass and warns against other remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Herbert
Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, N. Y
Empire State Fortnightly
Buffalo
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Annual Meeting Dates and Hotel Rates Highlight Millard Ad
The notice lists upcoming events and accommodations: Nebraska Grain Dealers annual meeting at The Millard on April 30, Nebraska Medical Society headquarters events May 6 7 8, State Encampment G A R May 22 23. It promotes Omaha hotels the Lincoln and The European with daily rates of 2 and 1 dollars for first class lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard
Nebraska Grain Dealers
Nebraska Medical Society
Omaha
Lincoln
City
Great Museum in a Small City Minusinsk
In Minusinsk a brick two story fireproof museum on the public square houses a rare collection housed for public inspection. The local collection includes 52, 76 objects except a pedagogical set, all excavated from nearby mounds and burial sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minusinsky
North
Siberian
Year marks peak US book publishing total
The United States published 6,356 new books, surpassing all prior years by 653. There were 662 new editions of old fiction and 616 new novels, reflecting a shift toward renowned ward novels and notable reissues of celebrated works in fine edited editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Coroner’s Jury Rules Death From Train Stroke at Fentress
The coroner’s jury in Choctaw county Mississippi finds the deceased died from a stroke of east bound train No. 204 on the I. C. railroad at Fentress on November 27, 1898, while in a reasonable state of intoxication.
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Mississippi
Fentress
Miss
Choctaw County
Man Fond of Cabbage Also Smokes Cigars
A man described as fond of cabbage is nearly always a cigar smoker, suggesting a quirky personal habit noted in the passage.
Red Cross Ball Blue at Leading Grocers Five Cents
Slogan style note promotes Red Cross Ball Blue from Good Housekeepers. It claims the product is widely bought at leading grocers for five cents and offers a nod to charity in the message.
Catarrh Cure Claims to Cure All Stages of Catarrh
An old ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures constitutional catarrh by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces with a promise of $1000 if it fails. It promotes Bromo Quinine tablets for coughs, Defiance Starch volume and price, and notes random consumer tips about weight, excuses, and spring lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Tc. Lail
Debated Starch Brands and The Idea of Genius
The text contrasts Defiance Starch selling 16 oz packages for the price of 12 oz. brands and notes fear in stock. it also defines genius as the ability to get others to carry out your ideas.
The Noise of Animals
The roar of a lion travels farthest among living creatures with hyena owl panther and jackal following. The donker is fifty times farther than the horse and cat ten times farther than the dog. Surprisingly the hare cry travels farther than both the cat and the dog.
Judge Blackenham's Heroic Moment in Kansas City
A Kentucky judge, Thos Marshall Blackenham of Lewis County, gains fame by subduing three masked robbers who accosted wealthy widow Ella Edwards in Kansas City. He then recounts his feigned heroic romance to win her, while Flossie, his wife-to-be, urges him to study law and dedicate herself to housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Marshall Blackenham
Tyaart Creek
Kentucky
Twasher
Lexington
Tom Baker
Frankfort
Milt Turner
Chicago
John de Laney
Cincinnati
New York
Jim Stevens
Flossie Blake
Stevens
Blackenham
Kansas City
the East Ken
Lewis County
Kansas City Journal
Thos
Arshail Blackenham
Ella Edwards
Southworth Street
Adams
Col. Blackenham
Col. Bleckenham
Flossie
Invention Credited to China for Bulkhead Idea
A paper to the Institute of Marine Engineers argues the water tight bulkhead was long used on Chinese junks. The author notes China’s historical experience with the bulkhead principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Institute of Marine Engineers
Napoleon’s Silk Stockings
After Napoleon was crowned emperor his toes grew tender and he wore only new silken stockings. He never used a pair longer than three days before discarding them for a fresh pair. The old stockings were kept as the valet’s prized possessions.
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Napoleon
Caution on Tact and Logic as Moral Flaws
A succinct aphorism warns against a boastful tactful man and a self proclaimed logical woman. It argues the first is dishonest and the second withholds genuine logic for any beneficial aim.
Provost Catches Broker in Owe Trap at Penn
University of Pennsylvania provost Charles C Harrison pressed a Philadelphia broker for subscriptions and secured a $1000 check after promising not to return to the broker's office. A later visit yielded a $5000 check when the broker recalled the earlier agreement and invited him in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Charles C. Harrison
Mr. Harrison
Harrison
Philadelphia Times
Make a Bottle Comedy at Glassworks Draws Schoolboys
In a glass manufacturer’s tour a pipe blowing bottle making experiment attracts hundreds of school board boys but one boy refuses to try. He mocks the others saying the owner relies on labor saving and will make a fortune from the stunt if it continues.
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Rascal
Lying Sermon and the Five Dollar Church Gaffe
A Rev Alexander Allison Jr preacher of Southwestern Presbyterian recounts a tale from church about pride and pretense at collection time. A young man flashes a $5 gold piece to impress his fiancée but the plate ends with only $3 75 collected. The incident undercuts his boastful display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Allison, Jr
Southwestern Presbyterian Church
George
Fancee
Immense Punic Sarcophagus Unearthed at Carthage Portraits An Artifact
The marble sarcophagus, richly engraved, was found by archaeologist P. Delattre in the Punic necropolis near Saint Monica hill. M Heron de Villeforse praised it as the greatest specimen of ancient Carthaginian art. Rumors say it may be moved to a French museum.
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Carthage
P. Delattre
M. Heron de Villeforse
French Academy of Inscriptions and Belles- Letters
Saint Monica
P. Delatre
Value of Encouragement in the Workplace
Expression of approval boosts cheerful service and loyalty, while grudging praise drains energy. The piece argues employers misjudge appreciation, noting only generous, family minded leaders inspire sustained, unstinting work from their staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enere
Peruna claims to cure kidney catarrh with letters
An ad-like letter batch touts Peruna and Manalin as cures for catarrh of the kidneys. Veterans and others from Illinois Ontario and Indiana report relief and renewed health after using the preparations. The piece urges readers to consult Dr Hartman for advice if results are not prompt.
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T. H. Mars
Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment
Dunning Street
Chicago
Peruna
John Vance
Hartford City
Ind
Bright
Manalin
J. Brake
Perina
de Hartman
Pratin
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
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France
Schmoller & Mueller
Farnam Street
Wabash R. R
Harrisburg
Niagara Falla
Wabash Railroad
Farnam St
Paxtom Hotel
Hik
Harry E. Moores
Neb
Western Canada
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
F. Pedler
Ottawa
Canada
W. V. Bennett
New York Life Hidy
Havana
J.T
Ww. N. U
Judge Blackenham
James Noel Johnson
Daily Story Pup
Galant Hentgat
Thos. Marshall Blackenham
Putnam
Fis
Defiance
Fisst
A. J. Tower CO
Boston
Mass
Alabastine Company
Crand Rapids, Mich
Tal
Eureka Chemical CO
la Crosse
Wis
Magnetic Starch | Manufacturing CO
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