Peruna praised by Mrs Gresham in Herndon letter
Mrs Col E J Gresham of Herndon Virginia writes in praise of Peruna Medicine Co claiming life saving relief from chronic catarrh after multiple bottles. The testimonial notes many women credit Peruna with health, and offers a free booklet titled Health and Beauty for women.
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E. J. Gresham
Seana Uver Daughters of the Confecracy
Herndon Village
Herndon
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Peruna
Perugg
Col. B. J. Greshaat
Union
Greatness Thrust Upon Him In Napoleonic Court
A poor Parthian poet Dubois sent an ode to Princess Pauline, prompting a favor from Napoleon’s circle. Fouche, amused by the ruse, appointed Dubois commissary general of police, but the scam leaked. Napoleon bantered the ministers as Dubois was recalled after 300,000 francs had already been paid.
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Dubois
Napoleon I
Pauline
Napoleon
Slater
Walting
Pauillie
M. Dubois
Fouche
Biba
M. Je Duc
Generous Doctor Lets Librarian Take Any Book
Dr Edward W Emerson of Concord, son of Ralph Waldo Emerson, is told by a simple old man named Charlie he may take any book from the doctor s private library. Charlie later clarifies that the offer includes only books the doctor owns, not library volumes.
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Charlie
Dr. Emerson
Charle
Easy Victims of Card Sharps in Old Gambling Days
An old tale describes high rollers as easy marks for con artists led by Beau Nash. The story recounts the Duke of Bedford losing 350000 dollars at hazard after suspecting loaded dice, then regaining fortune by waking to find the dice genuine and continuing play. A Norfolk duke faced similar ploys with armed accomplices ready to intervene.
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Wrothesly
Duke of Bedford
Nash
Hazard
Beau Nash
Duke of Norfolk
John B. Gough Painting Presented to Worcester Mechanics
A full-length painting of the late John B. Gough has been given to Worcester County Massachusetts Mechanics' Association and will be unveiled at the annual meeting.
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John B. Gough
Worcester County
Massachusetts
Mechanics’ Association
Fasting Proclaimed as Natural Cure for Corpulence
In a Philadelphia Record report a physician advocates fasting as the simple natural remedy for obesity. He argues fat people should fast for weeks or a month, once a year, to become thin, noting famine victims survive longer without food and comparing humans to hibernating animals. He says fasting keeps them shapely by consuming their own fat.
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Aineering
Yaniel
Philadelphia
John Mann Claims Life Insurance in Heated Exchange
In a Boston Tran script exchange, He accuses She of self-centeredness as He reveals he has had his life insured. She challenges his motive, saying she could not guess his action in a hundred years.
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Darling
John Mann
Boston Transcript
Home Women and Vogeler Curative Compound Ad
There are women who devote their whole lives to home duties and suffer daily from weakness and faintness. Vogeler's Curative Compound claims to cure stomach, liver, kidneys and viral organ ailments by purging impurities from the blood and restoring strength and vitality. A free sample bottle is offered via St Jacobs Oil, Baltimore, with application.
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Vogeler
St. Jacobs Oil
Lad
Baltimore
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