Peruna testimonials and old folks health claims reach readers
A 1905 Peruna advertisement cites letters from John O. Atkinson of Independence Missouri praising cures for constipation and catarrh after taking Peruna and Manalin. Additional testimonials claim rheumatism relief and lifelong use, with a $10,000 reward for authentic letters. Also included is a quail shooting vignette from Field and Stream describing bob white quail and a North Carolina hunt.
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Peruna
Manalin
John O. Atkinson
Market Exchange Bank
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna Almanac
Franklin and clever dairy adage mix with housekeeper tips
The column blends a Benjamin Franklin maxim on order and action with humorous clips about milk adulteration denied by an Irish dairyman who reveals the water first method. It also notes a girl hiding age with a family bible and praises Defiance Cold Winter Starch for value plus extra ounces, and ends with a quip about younger doctors and germs.
Acute Sense in Insects
A science note reports that certain insect senses are puzzling. Ants have nerve terms called ter mites that seem blind yet they subtly alter wood fibers in their burrow work without surfacing.
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Claims success in New York Children’s Home with cure for constipation feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worms. Over 30000 testimonials. At all druggists 25c sample free address A Olmsted LeRoy NY
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Mother Gray
New York
Atall Druggists
A. S.olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
World Famous Figures in Human Progress
An excerpt discusses great men as fire pillars in mankind’s dark pilgrimage, standing as witnesses of the past and tokens of potential, portraying the embodied possibilities of human nature.
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Carlyle
Colors of Warmth and Senses in Flowers
A health and science note explains that some blind individuals identify a flower color by warmth when placed against the cheek. Experiments show certain hues run warmer than others, linking color to tactile temperature perception.
Defiance Starch Ad Claims Unmatched Quality
An old promotional line asserts Defiance Starch is unseen in its process and superior, promising one third more for 10 cents. The quip echoes a gloss on clever fools, quoting John Donne.
Commuter’s Bride Mistakes Ashes Call for Orders
A witty New York Press piece follows a young wife terrified by tradespeople and a noisy ash collector. She hides from billings and finally denies wanting ashes when asked at her back door, revealing her naiveté and quick learning in a week.
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New York Press
Bride and Groom Banter At New York Dinner Table
Actor William Courtleigh recalls a cafe anecdote about a country bride and groom at a New York restaurant. The groom explains that a la carte means on the wagon and implies wine free meals, while table d hote includes wine, prompting the amused bride to praise his cleverness.
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William Courtleigh
Cafe
Rathskellar
Courtleigh
New York
Expedition Explores Mexican Desert Delta Plants
Dr. D. T. MacDougal details an expedition to the delta of the Rio Colorado and the sparsely watered Mexican desert near the Gulf of California. Xerophytes found include perennials with latex and species secreting volatile oils or resins, but none show massive storage organs due to very small, evenly distributed rainfall.
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Botanical Gazette
D. T. MacDougal
Rio Colorado
Mexican Desert
Gulf of California
MacDougal
The Rooster Chorus Breaks Dawn With Clarity
A poem depicts a rooster's dawn chorus that awakens the speaker. The bird's clarion call signals daybreak while the narrator laments interrupted sleep and restless tossing on the couch. Night ends and day begins with the rooster's chanticleer alarm.
Climate of California Desert Snapshot
Fragmentary description of a California desert climate noting warm days and cool nights. Mentions pests and wildlife with a biased remark about Indians and mixed races. Lacks clear events or dates.
Heat loss from bare steam pipes equals coal waste
A square foot of uninsulated pipe with steam at 100 pounds per square inch loses heat and, over a year, radiates the heat from 3,716 pounds of steam produced by burning 398 pounds of coal. Ten square feet of such pipe wastes about two tons of coal annually.
Persian sheep described by 18th century traveler
A 1798 traveler notes Persian rams with six to eight horns sometimes weighing eight to ten pounds. Horns spread horizontally, causing bloodshed when rams fought. Both wool and flesh of these sheep were highly valued.
Largest sun dial marks time across Aegean sea
A promontory named Hayon Horoo rises 3009 feet above the water in the Aegean. As the sun moves, its shadow sweeps over a circle of islands serving as hour marks. It is described as the largest sun dial in the world.
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Egean Sea
Hayon Horoo
Earthquake Port Expands Trade At Caspian Town
An earthquake last year opened the Caspian town of Ouzoun Ada’s port to steamers that previously could not enter due to shallow water, boosting local trade potential. Also note a cold remedy claim for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee.
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Ouzoun-Ada
Caspian
E.w.rove
The Mystery of Worn Pins and Lost Bearings
It is calculated that only 1 per cent of the pins manufactured are worn out or broken. The other 99 per cent are lost, but what becomes of them, where they go, and who gets them, or why some of them are not after wards discovered and again put to use are mysteries.
Another Argument for Good Roads
Mrs Subbinbs accuses Miabel of kissing sounds at the gate. The reply claims the noises were feet pulling out of mud as the young man walked down the path.
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Miabel
Storrs Courtroom Jibe Sparks Witty Exchange
Jamely Storrs compared a fellow lawyer to a grand house with vast portals and ornate cornices. The remark suggested entering through a back yard once the front door was opened, highlighting his biting sarcasm in the exchange.
Do You Know What Aniline Blue Is
The Handy Blucing Book advertises aniline blueing as a laundry booster. One sheet yields ten gallons of blue water suitable for shirts and collars, praised for not spotting or streaking fabrics and for producing snowy whites. The piece notes German testing and wide use in shirt factories. Additionally, it mentions the average man’s stomach pains.
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Bob White
America
North Carolina
Gettysburg
Wilderness
King's Mountain
Yander
Germany
HANDY
The
Handy Blueing Book Co
E. Lake St
Chicago
Ill
Undoma Hair Tonic Promises Modern Hair Quality
Special notice touts Undoma Hair Tonic as giving a soft fluffy appearance and urges readers to ask their barber. It invites readers to send their name for a free treatment while signing as The Undoma Company of Omaha. It adds a caution about debt and automobile purchases.
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Undoma
Undoma Company
Omaha
Imperial Hernia Cure by Dr. Wood Offered in Omaha
Doctor O S Wood claims a new process for curing hernias and rectal diseases without surgery or time loss. He advertises a circular and lists his Omaha address 521 North Y Street for more details.
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O. S. Wood
M. D
Y. Life
Omaha
Peruna Almanac Reaches Eight Million Homes
The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac is distributed in over eight million homes and is available free from all druggists. The 1905 edition is published and supplies are limited, so readers are urged to inquire early and obtain a copy today. The ad notes that lacking a home feel drives men to corner saloons.
Fliss Claussen Saved from a Surgical Operation
Fliss Claussen avoided complications as doctors performed a surgical procedure. The report notes successful intervention and stable condition following the operation.
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Fliss Claussen
Laid By for a Rainy Day in Breslau
Report notes an elderly pauper who died in Breslau leaving over two hundredweight of stale bread and biscuits, 300 bottles of medicine from the workhouse dispensary, 300 in cash and 250 in securities among the belongings. The item hints at curious stockpiles and frugal habits observed in the dead man's effects.
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Breslau
Canton the Paris of the Far East
Francie Bacon describes Canton as the Paris of the far East and fashion center of China. She notes the annual decree by southern China’s authority, which sends hostages to fortune and affects both virtuous and mischievous enterprises among Celestials worldwide.
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Canton
Paria
China
Paris
Far East
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