Peruna Cures Catarrh and Dyspepsia Claims
A dental of letters from Congressman Botkin and L F Verdery tout Peruna as a cure for catarrh of the stomach and related dyspepsia. They credit rapid relief from long standing ailments and urge others to seek Dr Hartman's gratis advice at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Botkin
L. F. Verdery
Augusta
Peruna
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Derivation of the Word Loafer Traced to Spanish Roots
A Milo essay attributes loafer to the Spanish gallofero via Mexico and Texas to the United States. It traces evolution through glofero and lofer into the English term, noting social contempt and a portrait of the loafer from youth to old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Josh Bil
Josh Billings
Cecil Rhodes
Dalham
America
Henry W. Shaw
Dr Burton claims advanced airship surpassing Santos-Dumont
Dr Burton reports a hybrid airship combining balloon and aeroplanes with automatic water balance to stay horizontal. The craft is 180 feet long with a 104 foot deck, six new propellers paired and powered by three 45 horse power motors, and can carry seven men for up to 48 hours at 25 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Burton
British
War Office
Santos- Dumont
Dumont
Miss Bearer 8 Fable Veloping into a Writer
A fragment from Miss Shannon’s fable about a famous actress who abuses a sore throat, then loses its aid when needed. The throat speaks of giving a "whack at the game" for being overused, teaching that a poor excuse is a false ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bearer
Miss Shannon
New York Times
Social Changes and Smoking Etiquette in London
The London Taitler recalls evolving social norms from a time when men hid smoking in unfrequented streets to a later luncheon at a Berkeley Square area house where the hostess and her daughter were the only smokers and began with a courteous preface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Square
London Tatler
Death and Afterlife Talk in a Rural Phonetics Tale
Two elderly African American men discuss death and the possibility of returning as an animal. Uncle Mose asks if a dead person can become a dog or chicken, Reuben doubts it, and they debate whether the outcome depends on the living area and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose
Reuben
Min esotar Torrens land transfer law remains inactive
The 1900 Min esotar legislature passed a Torrens land transfer law but no title examiners have been appointed by the district court and the measure is not yet in effect. Fremont report notes delays and provincial political notes surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minesotar
Transmitting Electric Energy Expansion Plans Set
English capitalists plan to transmit Niagara Falls electric energy twenty three miles and then extend via St. Lawrence rapids for ninety miles. Also a housewife ad promotes Defiance Cold Water Starch urging trial now with guaranteed superiority and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
The
St. Lawrence
There is nothing in a name Beg ging isn't any more genteel if called
The phrase suggests that the act of solicitation loses its sting only by renaming it. It reflects a moral or social judgment about language and behavior.
Defiance Starch Ball Blue Ad Notice
Yellow clothes unsightly keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue sold by grocers in a 2 oz package for 5 cents. Try me just once and I am sure to come again Defiance Starch.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children promises gum softening reduced inflammation pain relief and wind colic cure at 25 cents per bottle. The ad targets worried parents seeking quick remedy for teething discomfort.
Mrs D Arnold Heralds Pinkham Remedy Triumph
Mrs D Arnold of Los Angeles reports a tumor in the womb removed after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for twelve bottles. She credits the remedy with restoring health, noting no relapse and warning readers away from other medicines. The letter promises a $5000 forfeit if not genuine.
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D. Arnold
Grand Pacific Hotel
Los Angeles
Cal
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
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Don
Potter Daun
Coar
Boston
U. S
Gatarrh
Congressman Botkin
Winfield, Kan
Omaha, Neb
Mita
Florence
Mass
WY Oh . E
Brap
Williams, Care
Lincoln, Neb
ey LINS WIZARD_OIL
Rae Oer Pye
W.N. U
Lincoln
Loafer
Fremont
George A. Brooks
Knox County
Millard
Omaha
Lindon
Lindoln
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Jonah
Post Office Department
Whatdog
United States
Washington, D. C
Department
Press’ Publishing Association
Detroit
Mich
Press. ‘Publishing “Association
Michigan
Ee Eureka EU
Shemical CO
la Crosse
Wis
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