Mind Over Matter The Power Of Spirit In Life Retention
The London Chronicle notes the belief in mind over body through faith healing from the seventeenth century. It cites Citola and Botrobert prescriptions, Fontenelle’s wit, and stories of near deaths, apoplexy, and a century-long life arc, illustrating humane, rational, and dramatic views on life and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richelien'a
Citole
Citola
Holarotert
Suecomefil
Fontenelle
Tife
Loniton Chronicle
The Cup that Cheers and Odd Tales From Pages Past
A collage of aging clippings recount tea myths with Hubert Jane and Chinese notes on green tea, followed by fables about foxes and hens, a student-teacher quip, jokes about school and dental visits, and a medical advert for Matford’s Snow Liniment.
Mexican WOOING. Grand Serenade Teple City senoritas
Out ing Magazine describes Teple City flirtation customs with American suitors. It claims senoritas allure men by eyes and gowns and encourage approving glances. Gentlemen may pay compliments, pass notes through windows, serenade at eight or midnight as funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teple City
Duffy
Outing Magazine
Costermonger etymology and a comic miscellany
Word origins discuss costermonger once spelled costard monger and linked to Latin pomarius with playful notes on custard apple. The piece also recites a jumble of anecdotes from a London Standard about a man injured in rain, a retirement meeting, a hot air balloon tale, and quips from various newspapers. The tone is a collage of curiosities and social snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Dampler
London Standard
Ballard's Herbine Promises Relief for Cranky Moods at Home
A vintage remedy ad explains that irritability stems from the liver and suggests taking Ballard's Herbine in sips to improve mood at home. The 60 cent bottle is sold by North Bank Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bank Pharmacy
Impractical Joker And The Hayrick Fire Tale
A historical anecdote describes a notorious joker who burned a hayrick as a prank to impress a count. He and companions watched the hayrick burn to ashes, later learning the coach was sheltered under a shed roof to keep it dry, revealing the prank’s unintended consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Maya W. B. F. Revill
Jo Gyurl
Plilo
Joni
Regievieh
Hayrick
Aupper Joesa
Jorsa
A Man of Luck and Other Tales in One Frame
A blend of fable and anecdote contrasts luck with effort, recounting an Eastern tale where a minister teaches luck’s rarity. It shifts to a rural deliveryman mockingly mistaking a farmer, then a brief caricature of national feet by anthropologist lore from the Argonaut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie
Bleaching with Javelle Water and a Victorian quip
The text discusses Javelle water as a standard bleaching agent, notes it should not touch colored surfaces, and provides a preparation method with washing soda and chloride of lime. It also references a London Sketch item on truthfulness and a humorous exchange about tasting fruit with skin on.
Granulated sore eyes cured after salve trial
Martin Boyd of Henrietta Kentucky suffered twenty years with granulated sore eyes. In February 1909 a gentleman urged him to try Chamberlains Salve. He bought a box, used it, and his eyes healed with no further trouble. Sold by good druggists. Subscribe for the Review and be happy.
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Martin Boyd
Henrietta
Proposals For Street Work Sealed In St Johns 1909
Proposals will be received by the Recorder of St Johns for street improvements on South Ivanhoe Street from Polk to the northerly line including cement walks and curb and macadam surface. Bids must include a 10 percent certified check and be sealed by August 31 1909. The city reserves the right to reject any bid and completion is required within 60 days after bids close.
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Recorder of the
City of St. Johns
Ivanhoe Street
Polk Street
Polk
Burr Street
Recorder
City of St. Johne
City of
St.Jobhna
City Recorder
St. Johns
Proposals for Street Work St Johns 1908
Proposals for street improvement in St Johns to reseal South Greenham street from Buchanan to Ida to be bid by Aug 31 1908 at 7 PM. Construction includes curb and gutter expansion joints macadam walk 12 foot strip and box gutter with specific project plans. Bids must include a certified check and meet printed specifications. project to be completed within 66 days.
Sealed bids asked for Malawk street improvement project
The city of St Johns invites sealed proposals at the City Recorder office for Malawk street from Jersey to Willis, to be paved with macadam per Ordinance 200. Bids due August 21, 1908 at 7 pm, with 1 percent bid guarantee and certified check. Work must complete within 60 days of bid closing. Published in St Johns Review August 13, 20, 27, 1908.
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City of St. John
Malawk Street
Wenttine
Jursey Street
Willis Boulevard
City of St. Johne
A. M. Esbon
City Recorder
St. Johns
Sealed bids invited for South Hayes Street improvement
Proposals due August 1 at 7 PM at the Recorder's office St Johns for improving South Hayes Street from Buchanan Mine to Ordinance No 248, with cement joints and drain tie, macadam 12 feet wide. Must include certified check for five percent. Published in St Johns Review May 1 20 and 2.
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City of
St. Jobe
Geeeey Auau
South Hayes St
Buchanne Street
Ida Street
City of St. Johns
Buchanan
Burr
Bt Johns
A.M. Asbon
City Recorder
St. Johne Review
Baby Elixir Promotes Safe Teething Relief
An ad claims Baby Morphine Fiends are created by soothing ayurpe and baby medicines containing opium. McGee's Baby Elixir supposedly cures unsettled stomachs bowels and fretfulness in teething infants. Sold by North Bank Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
North Bank Pharmacy
Notice of estate final account in Multnomah County Oregon
Administrator Richard H. Keegan seeks court settlement of Louise Keegan estate final account in Multnomah County Oregon. Hearing set for August 30 at 9:00 AM in the county court, with Wm A. Manly attorney. First publication July 22, 1881. Cholera infantum cured by Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy per patient testimony. distributed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Keegan Katate
Ettate
Keegan
State of
Oregon
Multnomah
Fuld
Richard HM. Keegan
Louise Keegan
Wm. A. Manly
Firet
Watering rules issued by Bt. Johns Water Works and Lighting Co
Water users must pay in advance for yard and window washing water and may use it only from 6 to 8 a.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Sprinkling streets is forbidden and wasteful use will lead to shut off without notice. Prepay for June to September to receive water until January 1, 1810, per P H Edlefeen superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Johns Water Works and Lighting Co
P. H. Edlefeen
Aging Man Advocates Bal lard's Snow Liniment Use
An elderly man urges readers to stay free from rheumatism and aches by using Ballard's Snow Liniment. The notice promotes sale through North Bank Pharmacy and advises personal care for muscles and joints.
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Ballard
North Bank Pharmacy
Church Notices Overload From Local Parishes
Local church notices list services across multiple congregations in Portsmouth and nearby areas. Details include Baptist, Epworth League, Catholic, Evangelical, Congregational, Maple Church, German Baptist and Lutheran services with times for Sunday schools, preaching, and Holy Communion.
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Christian Church
Tabernacle
C. Ho
Johnson
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Portsmouth
van Waters
Sune Day School
Holy Communion
Evangelical Church
Chester P. Yates
First Congregational Church
G. W. Nelson
C. E
Maple Church
University Park
A. W. Waite
German Baptist Church
Pete
Fairment
Roy
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Cup
China
Boben
Chen
Hubert Jane
Chi
Eortog
Lo Vu
New York World
Noost
Cole
Maiwe Gaggel
Eureau
Mattie
Bank
Cleveland
Johnny
Tommy
Tony
Kachansge
Marle
Jack
Madge
Tom
Philadelpha Record
Matford
Rao
Toby
Ain
Pirat
Trypincott
Boston Transcript
Holmen
Deverly
Sherfork
Beatehman
London
Mayer
Recorder of
South Greeham Street
Buchanan Street
Huchanan
Burt Street
City of St Johnie
Aald
St Johns
A. M. Bbbon
Pacific Brick & Marble CO
Elbram
Kibram Sanitary
Mira Foor
Kibram
Corbet Bld'g
Portland St. Jolie
Richmord
J. E. Williams
North Jersey St. Johns Land Company
Columbia
Portsmouth Drug CO
Doulle
New Portsmouth Drug Company
Dawson Street
W. Bowhay, Mor
Phono
Memstock
Hato Hemstock Bros
Kent
J. P. Dempsey
Dempsey
Ala
Carter
Elder
Chamberlain
Pacific Bridge Co
Newton Street
East St. Johns
Woodlawn
L. D. Jackson
A. Unger
N. Jersey St
Jim
Wwe
Jobus
Collier & Collier Lawyers
Holbrook
Johns, Orego
Joseph McChesney, M. D
McChesney Block
ST. Jouns
Mary Maclachlan
Holbrook's
Mock
Hayes Street
Daniel 0. Webster, A. B. M. D
Miter Beck
Portland
Woodlawn Posses
D. E. Hopkins
Wright
Bilaw St
Hayes Hewitt & Wright
Anp
Kale OT
Jon
Orr
E. B. Holcomb
Lively Street
Holbrook Mock
T. P. Ward
J. R. Weimer
Seige
Ten
Jurlington
Richmond
Laurel Lodge
F. ST. Johns
Odd Fellows Hall
P. Hill
N. G
C. P. Gates
Holeness No. 108
Tansiclocka
Halisitors
D. F. Horsman
Ec W. A. Storr
Harrington
Faa
Fellows’ Hall
Jos. Mee
Kehe
Bickner
St. Johns Review
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