A Strange Fish and Other Quips in 19th Century Gossip
A collage of quirky anecdotes and curiosities including a sea bat fish specimen near North Carolina, odd jokes about elevators, and wry quotes from papers like Blackstone Courier and Kansas City Journal. It mentions a rare sea bat display, a potential state museum transfer, and assorted humorous exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
North Carolina
Masonsboro
William Hewlett
Oldham
Front Street
State Museum
Raleigh
How to Avoid Appendicitis and Laxative Claims
An advertising snippet claims most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Syrup and Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as curative, asserting they stimulate the liver and bowels, do not nauseate or gripe, and are pleasant to take with a 1 milk dose. Refuse substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orino
Faith and duty in modern religious thought column
A mosaic of sermon excerpts and religious reflections from multiple denominations. Talks by Rev F R Willis, Rev D W Hillis, Rev M Giryker, Rev E Luke, Rev Wallace Brith and others urge trust in God, inner renewal, and moral striving. An aside promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. Willis
Christ
D. W. Hillis
Notes on the Horse Form and Fireside
Discussion on horse rest and care. Regular lying down aids joint health while standing sleep can sustain work but wears the horse. In hot weather a workhorse needs more water and rest. The handler should water the animal as often as the man drinks.
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold Remedied Naturally
An Indiana patient reports curing hay fever and summer cold with Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package after other medicines failed. The ad quotes other brief notes on digestion aids, a Florida mosquito experience, and recommendations for Kodol digestives and Burdock Blood Bitters as stomach aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
Old Man Sings Low to Sweeten Married Life
Kodol promises quick stomach relief by aiding digestion and restoring normal function. The advertisement touts Kodol as a digestant that eases workload and strengthens the stomach, with E. T. Whitehead Co as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston News
They Take the Kinks Out Pills Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as easing stomach liver and bowel kinks with no fuss or friction. Endorsed by N H Brown of Pittsfield VI. Available at E T Whitehead Co’s drugstore for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
E.T. Whitehead Co
Cow Rescues Boy From Marsh in Lexington County
In Lexington county Michigan a farmer's son Joseph Lee fell into a water-filled marsh hole. He was nearly submerged when a cow came to drink, pulled him by the horns, and hoisted him free. He stood on his feet after about an hour and returned home, while the cow received thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington County
Michigan
Joseph Lee
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Persistent Coughs
John White of Houston Maine reports yearly winter coughs. After trying many remedies he used Dr King’s New Discovery, bought at T Whitehead’s drug store, with a trial bottle free. A few doses banished the cough again, proving it the best cough and lung remedy under guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
T. Whitehead S
Keeping Your Eyes Open. A Cassell’s Magazine note
A Cassell’s Magazine February essay urges constant observation to train memory and description. It cites Father testing his son on street scenes, shop windows, and a Prof Agassiz method that asks for prolonged look before describing. Various ad blurbs and quips follow in a collage style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassell
Agassiz
Dean's Kidney Pills Back Pain Story
A Rocky Mount North Carolina resident testifies that kidney trouble and backache kept his sister housebound until Dean's Kidney Pills provided relief. The advertisement claims the product cures lingering pains and restores strength, urging readers to remember the name and buy from Foster Milburn Co. as agents for the United States.
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Dean
B. KR
Arrington
Church St
Rocky Mount
N. C
All de
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Sacl
United States
DGAN
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston
Eugene Debs
Blackstone Courier
Kansas City Journal
Detroit News
London
Fish Kingdom
Luechent
Empress of
Naples
Vichy
France
Peru
Guarini
England
Gulf of Mexico
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Inquirer
Nashville American
Pre
USANA
Paul
Frey
Dr. Anderson
House of
Wallace
Eylecops
Rev. M. Giryker
Nev
Patton
Presbyterian
F. Willes
God
Goldsmith
Tennyson
Coed
Eura
E. M. Luke
Laws of God
Wallace Brith
Habakkuk
Habakiak
H. Tupper
Mare Kennedy
E. T. Whitehead Co
Mary Hudson
Eastman
Miss
Cardui
We Cardu
George
Florida
Cuba
Chicago Tribune
E. T. Whitelbee
Cheyenne
Bryan
Grace
Denver Fost
George B. Krause
Walnut Ave
Altoona, Pa
Tomarry
Philadelphia Ledger
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Hearst
White House
Norfolk
Lee
Landmark
E. T. Whitehead
Tennessee
Cleveland
Washington Herald
Johnny
Chicago News
Atlanta Constitution
Wright
Philadelphia
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sens, Sescsmet
Richmond, Va
Scotland
Ceres
Guarakteed Batis Vaczor
Buck Rer
Deri Ali Aber
N.B. Josey Co
N. B. Josey Company
Neck
P.O
Eee
Aiudson
Veents Ache
Foch
Berl
Mata Sirett
Seren
Regsir
Joona
Lie
Deelne Franz
Eata Miche
Chas. Aller Vals
Quartier and Woaylarue
Perracnyss
Y. Savage
Acent Scott
Manzar
Monuments & Graves
Hain Syed
Neuraicia
de Mines
Eadache
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