Inferiority of German Manufactures at Philadelphia Show
Berlin observer Prof Reuleaux declares German manufactures inferior to those of other nations praising cheapness over quality. He cites German aim for low price, alleged lack of skill, and a servile image due to war heroes in products from gilt bronze to soap. The letter fuels debate and possible legislative response.
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Reuleaux
Berlin
Aivf
Philadelphia
National Zettung
Bismarck
Gernan
Nesnay
London
Ten Dollar Bill Fiasco In Albany Penitentiary
A Troy man, fined ten dollars, pays it with a ten dollar bill to a penitentiary deputy. The bill is passed to an ex-convict, mistaken as counterfeit, leading to his brief rearrest and a costly sequence of accusations and refunds before the case is cleared. An Albany merchant’ s rushed judgment triggered the chain of events and the ensuing confusion.
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Allany
Albany
Glancin
Alany
The Women of Serrvla in a Traveler's Sketch
A London correspondent describes Serrvla women in vivid dress, white and red adornments, ornate aprons and stomachered busts. He observes field attire, Moorish striped petticoats, braids, coin-studded bodices, and contrasts with men’s stately, intellectual bearing. The piece notes mixings of Greek Arab features and occasional Egyptian-type faces among women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
Intellectual women rarely beautiful, court satire
A quoted debate on beauty and intellect appears in the Journal with two opposing lines. The New Haven Reglater claims very intellectual women are seldom beautiful, while the Louiectile Courter offers that very beautiful women are seldom intellectual, reflecting a witty, provocative exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Journal
Preserves and Cornish Bakery Tips Appearing in Prairie Farmer
A long, practical cooking note on making breakfast foods and preserves. Recipes cover milk and bread batter, gelatines and jellies, apple butter, peach butter, plum butter, and shelling warnings for porcelain-lined kettles. Also includes seed selection and preservation tips for wheat and barley, with musings on mildew remedies.
Smut in Wheat Disease Described and Remedies Given
The article explains wheat smut caused by a minute fungus in the genus Oredo, noting sporidia in the seed and within the grain. It advises seed washing and copper sulfate treatment to destroy the fungus, and recounts a Scottish agriculturalist’s observations on ball smut and pickling as preventive steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seat Inn
How to Trim Grape Vines For Bigger Harvests
A practical guide on thinning grape bunches, selecting principal canes, and pruning for healthier, higher yields. Emphasizes soil quality, deep digging, weed control, and careful removal of small clusters before half grown to boost ripening and fruit value. Also notes regional industry contrasts and a proposed transatlantic tunnel forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beret
Dont Poison Your System With Such Hurtful Drugs
A condensed promotion of Hostetters Tomach Hitters as a safe substitute for quinine calomel or blue pills. It claims to relieve dyspepsia, aid digestion, nourish the body, and restore vigor, backed by endorsements from science, press, and public opinion. Also includes notices on Mayhew Business College Detroit and Legal Education programs with pricing and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Commissioner of Education
Mayhew Business College
Detroit
Sea Weed Tonic Advertised For Debility And Travel
Physicians advise rest from heat and moderate whisky but many drink more, risking alcoholism. Dr Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic, with herb juices, allegedly avoids thirst and strengthens digestion. A wine glass after meals is claimed to restore appetite and health for those sick or fatigued, with Mandrake Pills also recommended. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallenberger
Schenck
Sean Weed
New Patent Remedy Promises Broad Health Cures
An unsigned advertisement touts a patent remedy claiming to cure enlarged spleen hypertrophy river illness and various fevers. It markets itself as protective against epidemics and lists a series of unspecified health benefits. The ad directs readers to buy from RO Fixnar A Co. Proprietors in New Ciboats via druggists.
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Tite
Atlanta
Messers
France
England
Tax Union College of Law At
Chicago
UJ. Densrow
LL. D
Pxuaxine
E. E. Pratt
Jackson &J
Chicago, Ill
Mt. Paul
Emington
Remington
Onis Bros
Plano
Sewinc Machine
Sakivise
COE
Yonge CO
St. Loui, Mo
Outfit
Collins & CO
Clinton Place
N _Y
Circulara E M.updine
Mick
Mad Musk
Drug & Fancy
Albemarle
Charlotterville
Virginia University
Seasion
Mecca
Manny'gee
C. Et Reed
Ill
Slory
Cere
Boafuees Osta
Sires Atten Sla
Wootlaxton Bey Berton
Stanners Medala
W K Lanphear
Bautruonx, MD
Lres
Vice
Star Nation Co
Nith St. Phila
Iisic
SPEKS
Marth Anger
Caiaia Ue
Fourth Street
Touts, Mo
Sewell
Alfred L. Sewell
Busher
Bualnesas
John Worth & CO
Debra
M4 CO
Dreadway
Government
Slatory Goodspeed
Cricaon
New We York
Richards
J I Richards
Franklinst
Juiting
Renard Motte
Comte Fei Ee Trase
Semphra Worth
Thomason Bouton
Moody and Samkey
Great Britain
America
M.A. Parker & CO
Ae & Travell
Moniton
Maw'reston
Claus Nat Nell
Okie
St Walle
National Publishing
Canpaign
Terchesn
Yee
Booth Market Street
G. FF. PosTr Nds CO
Sochs
Hoston
Am &Pegs
Adires Cglorr Spurlinglng CO
SBE St
Boaten
Mase
N. F. Burnham
Mae Mewer
N.F
Bummam
Yorum
Wheelin
Circolas
Troadway
New York
Enoto Pool
Redon Daily Traveller
Randy
Wscammell & CO
Welug
Bonis
Hichardson & Tull
Madame Foy
TOW & Lam
Devonport
Spo
Waat
GU Atudente
Hank
Montague & Lillieridger
Davenport
Iowa
Liniment
Veelam
Vibrator
Marcurees Geainavina
Eagparda CO. Co
Vibrators
Avalon
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