Women Endorse Peruna in Letters to Dr Hartman
Susan Wymar a Richmond schoolteacher in Chicago writes how Peruna relieves sleeplessness from overwork and praises its help. Margaretha Danben of Racine Wisconsin says Peruna improves her health during changes in life and plans to continue if illness occurs. A free doctor’s booklet titled Health and Beauty is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Wymar
Richmond
Chicago
Hartman
Peruna
Peru-ua
Susan Weoar
Abs
Margaretha Danben
North Superior Street
Racine City
Wis
Dr. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Railroad Earnings Rise Sharply Amid 1896–97 Totals
Financial Chronicle figures show gross railroad earnings on 163.18 miles reaching 1.18 billion in 1896, up from 1.122 billion in 1897, a gain of about 6 percent per mile and over 7,000 dollars per mile. Operating expenses rose 5.9 percent, yielding a net earnings increase of 62 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Chronicle
Feeble Langs against a Distiaction and Found Patches
An assortment of short items includes a Washington Star quote about retirement, an Allen's Foot-Ease ad promising foot comfort, a gag about buying a dog, a Laxative Bromo Quinine offer, notes on piano construction, and a Winslow’s Soothing Syrup testimonial for children. Also mentions U.S. cotton production rising to 85 percent of world total and an Avon Chemical Co. ad seeking samples and testimonials.
Cannibalism in Nature Across Fish Animals and Birds
An era old treatise notes cannibalism as widespread from fish to mammals and humans, detailing brood predation in cannibal scorpions, spiders, wolves, dogs, rats, and even fish where big species prey on small. It cites examples like jackals hyenas tigers wolves and serpents using young for sustenance under famine or threat, with emphasis on domestic and wild contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Jackal
Svakus
Unis
Popping Stone at Gilsland Where Scott Proposed
The Popping Stone marks the spot where Sir Walter Scott asked Miss Carpenter to marry him. Located in the Irthing valley at Gilsland, a known inland watering place near Carlisle, it draws thousands each summer. Nearby sights include Camps Ha and the Roman wall with Lanercost priory, all tied to local lore and literary echoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott
Miss Carpenter
Gilsland
Carlisle
Segtr
Guy Mannering
Romze Wall
Lanercose Priory
Gils Land
Machine Shines Patent Reveals Dootblacking Framework
A shaky OCR style report describes a dootblacking machine with a frame, foot carrier, a reservoir, and brushes. The device can be operated by gravity or a spring, and tested in various settings. The text then shifts to a controversial Philippines piece about race and heritage labels, mentioning Spanish ancestry, mixed blood, and religious groups with a dismissive tone.
Tenperatu Tyory Wiliied balls and careful curing process
The text describes a delicate treatment for fresh cured balls, emphasizing careful handling to prevent changes. It mentions a three month period and a need to wash and dry thoroughly before completion, noting effects on the lyory.
Deering Harvester success and a deafness remedy noted
The excerpt cites the Deering Harvester Co of Chicago as a model of large scale, long term success with many employees and continuous production since 1891. It also promotes a claim about deafness cure via a claimed nostrum, then quotes a humorous misquote about essence in preaching, illustrating editorials on merit and errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Company
America
Deering Harvester Co
Chicago
Deering
Plant names and hazards in a misread report
The text notes 4200 plant species used commercially and highlights perfumes from 420 varieties. It lists white tulers saibered, sellow bessoms, and towers, with perfumed counts. It mentions lightning, wire fences, and livestock losses, suggesting fences failed to protect animals in a September incident.
Dabastine Wall Coating Promoted in Various Tints
Dabastine is the original wall coating and sole product differing from all kal semines. Ready for use in white or twelve attractive tints by adding cold water.
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Congress
Washinington Star
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Sittwell
Horehound
United States
Williams
Bilen Colsom
Newpoint
Ind
Dr. Willams
Era
Greenburg
Dr Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
de Itechines
Deering Fez
Deering Harvester Company
Skin of Beauty
AX Rocha
ceEas
Bleish
Department of the Interior
Aliana
Cansas
Bartholomew
806Th Street
Des Moines
Jaws
Government of Canada
Ney
Trea Agin Ple
New York
Chsshcal Co
Bos 70
Milwaukee
Ferd, T. Hope
Philippines
Tepay
Minianze
Eee Tass Rds
Yisville
Jbul
Cheney
Toledo
Drwensluts
Fenyles
England
North Carolina
Howiletic Review
ADIES
Ensisle
Alabastine Co
Tree
Grand Rapids
Tehigan
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