Peruna testimonials and free summer treatment offer
The crozier testimonial praises Peruna for curing bearing-down pains and backache in two weeks. Mrs Henderson reports relief from severe female weakness with no pain for two years. Dr Hartman offers free treatment for women during hot weather with confidential intake and no charges for care or medicines.
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E. A. Crozier
James Morgan Post
W. R
Minnesota
Landour
Nicollet
Minneapolis
Minn
Peruna
EB. A. Crozier
Wm. Henderson
Bordulac, N
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Millionth minute milestone and curious garden treetop growth
At the turn of the century the world marks the millionth minute in a future dawn. A Ventura garden holds a Lamarque rose tree with a two foot nine inch trunk circumference and 12,000 blooms in 1895. Chicago library catalogs total 272,276 volumes with genre shares noted. OX DINE advertised for malaria chills and fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventura
California
Germany to ban saccharine with medical exceptions
A 1902 law would prohibit saccharine and similar sweeteners except on therapeutic recommendation. Sales allowed only by chemists or authorized persons and taxed at 20 dollars per kilogram. The bill takes effect in April 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
German copper output in 19th century electric industry
Consular reports state Germany consumes about 40 000 tons of copper annually for electrical works. Of this total only about 3 000 tons or one thirteenth are produced within the German empire. The text notes snakes react amusingly to electricity, falling asleep after exposure to several thousand volts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
German Empire
Why can't boys get to be men without growing up
A verse piece questions gender norms and childhood in a playful critique. It riffs on girls making doilies for young girls, fashion and toy comforts, and a boy’s longing for ordinary pants and freedom. The tone is satirical and observational, reflecting era concerns with gendered expectations.
Japanese Schoolchild Life and Chinese Classics
The article contrasts Japanese elementary schools with American ones noting flimsy buildings and wooden geta footwear. It explains Japanese focus on Chinese classics, ideographs, and pronunciation challenges, and mentions country trips and school life rituals. It also includes a children’s story about Dot the dog and Orphan Annie calf, and a note on an Imperial Library tissue paper book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Sto
Corn Husks Doll Fashion by Kansas Maker Miss Nellie Morrison
Miss Nellie Morrison of Kansas creates corn husk dolls that charm children across the nation. From a child prodigy who braided husks to a thriving producer, she ships dolls to Germany France and England while thousands remain to be made. Each doll uses a corn cob body husk face silk hair and a straw parasol, with a full husk dress and bonnet. Her fame grows as demand exceeds supply.
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Kansas
Nellie Morrison
Chicago Chronicle
Miss Morrison
Germany
France
England
Eton
Mystery of Dot and the Shortening Pony Tail
A family tale follows Dot the sorrel pony whose tail mysteriously grows shorter each day. Alice adores Dot and Prince the St Bernard as three inseparable friends. A rough colt arrives for grooming, and Dot becomes a new riding companion as adventures unfold with the Jersey wagon and family life.
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Mrs. Brown
Caroline
Dot
Alice
Santa Claus
Prince
Tom
Annie
Jim
Philadelphia Times
Weron
Fabrics Highlight Spring Shirtwaist Materials
The article notes Mercerized sateens resembling satin foulard and soft silk and linen blends in dainty colorings. Striped dotted and plain textures are favored for morning shirt waists this spring.
Mme Severine of La Fronde a Paris editor of note
Mme Severine, editor of La Fronde in Paris, is described as a powerful, independent figure in the capital. She owns a villa at Pierrefonds and retreats there briefly to recover from demanding literary work.
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Mme. Severine
la Fronde
Paris
Pierrefonds
Hall's Catarrh Cure marketed as blood remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally for bloodstream and mucous surface action. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. as manufacturers, notes testimonials available, and mentions the product sold by druggists for seven cents. Also referenced is the Grand Trunk railway transporting bass seed fish from Lake Erie to Ontario lakes and rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Grand Trunk Railway
Government of
Ontario
Lake Erie
St. Williams
Garfield Headache Powders and Patent Remedies Ad
An illustrated ad showcases Garfield Headache Powders praised for harmless relief. It lists vast pipe infrastructure figures and promotes Dr Kline’s nerve restorer with a free trial offer. Other ads tout Mia Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething and a quip about judging business capacity by belt line measurement.
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Baer Rt
AMO Asurance Building
San Antonio
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L. Douglas
Chicago Public Library
Stary
NM Kle
Brockton
Mags
Phelps Brown
Teres
G. B. Anderson & Co
Elmot
Dallas
Tox
Seventh
United States Artillery
Tampa
Kansai
Imperial Library of
United States
Mia
Winslow
Dasa’s
Caem
Catalogus
Dole Mire
Knot Cambridge
Mass
University OF Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
St. Edward's Hall
Adcuressev
A. Morrissey
St.mary’s Academy
Sisters of the H Cross
Conservatory of Music
School of Art
Boston Normal School of Gymnastics
St. Mary's Academy
Hopedall College
Hopedale
Sue
Swift Portrait & Frame Co
Tex
W. N. U. Houston
Leen Tee
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