Woman Sings Cure Story For Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mrs E M De Long of Council Bluffs Iowa recounts her battle with rheumatism in 1896 and credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her health after two weeks of use and six boxes. She says the pills improved blood quality and built strong nerves and muscles, helping with joint pain and fatigue.
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E. M de Long
West Broadway
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Wilhans
Dr. Williams
Williams
Drugaisis
Snuff Boxes From Morbid Scaffolds And Chairs Era
In old days a snuff box was a status accessory and makers used morbid materials. Some boxes were carved from scaffolds wood or chairs once used by murderers or even hose parts.
Descendants Count for Alice Simpson of Stockport England
Alice Simpson of Stockport England a nonagenarian has five sons and three daughters living seventy one grandchildren seventy four great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren for a total of one hundred fifty eight descendants with the count noted in a family record.
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Alice Simpson
Stockport
England
South African Constabulary Note Identifies Captain Symes
A local constabulary office asked a troop officer about a camp recruit. The reply, written by the troop officer, names Captain Symes as the only confirmed recruit. The context mentions camouflage and garb worn with electricity imagery.
Grape Nuts touted as nourishment aid for digestion
Anecdotal promotion claims Grape Nuts aids recovery from severe illness like typhoid fever by providing pre digested nutrition. The testimonial asserts strength restoration, ease of digestion, and ability to resume daily duties after using Grape Nuts. Products highlighted include Grape Nuts and Postum.
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Fox
Wysell
Agata
Postum Co
Balle Crook
Mieh
Invention Promises Obsolete Present Day Engines
A Buffalo interview with William Hoffman details a steam engine claimed to render existing steam plants, rail and marine engines obsolete. He describes a rotary, segmental blade design, rapid speed control, and economical operation, claiming potential for railway use and reduced locomotive size.
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Lafayette
Buffalo
Stevenson
Edison
Marconi
Revolutionary steam engine ideas proposed for ships and cars
A Boston Herald excerpt outlines a sweeping vision where complete marine propulsion overhauls replace bulky flywheels with hollow shafts and elliptical jackets, enabling faster liners, vibrationless operation, and lower power costs. It also imagines stationary, mine power and high speed land and air car concepts with minimal foundations and advanced aerodynamics.
How Did She Look Questioned Testatrix Mind
A witness described the testatrix as failing or childish in mental condition during a trial. The examiner pressed for a description of the look she gave the witness. The witness finally said the testatrix looked vacant, similar to the questioner’s gaze.
Known Man in Posen Seeks Apology for Assualt
A Posen resident publishes a signed notice in the local paper claiming a man struck him on the ear in Wilhelmsplatz gardens after a Tuesday evening encounter with his bride. The author warns that unless apologized by Sunday evening, he will involve the police. The groom’s bride previously rejected marriage proposals from the same man.
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Posen
Wilhelmsplatz
Japanese Are Apt Scholars The Japanese began the study of
Japanese are described as apt scholars in a fragment noting the start of their study. The passage highlights early educational traits and a focus on learning.
Wind and Schoolboy Jokes in a 19th Century Scrapbook
A collection of quirky items recounts Tickling the Editor prank fiction and a windfueled Methodist church relocation in Isqaquah Washington, then a New York schoolboy’s comical etymology lesson. The piece preserves period voice with brief anecdotes and light humor.
Nebraska Day at the Worlds Fair Highlighted
Nebraska Day at the World’s Fair is set for October 66 with The Wabash as the main rail line for Nebraskans. It notes low fare from all stations and details for badges and schedules via the Wabash city office and Omaha agents.
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Nebraska
Wabash
Vo Fernam St
Harry Fe, Moores
Water on Battleship Daily Use Reveals Large Fresh Water Need
Eight thousand gallons of fresh water are used daily on a large battleship with about two thirds for boilers and the rest for drinking, washing, and other needs. The article notes the high consumption and distribution of water aboard, highlighting logistical needs for ship operations.
Largest World Tree Sited Near Etna in Mascal Legend
The Chest nut Tree of a Hundred Horses stands near Mount Etna at Mascal. Local tale says Queen Jane of Aragon sheltered there during a storm with her nobles. The massive trunk measures 204 feet in circumference.
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Mascal
Mount Etna
Jane
Aragon
Japanese Never Conquered Expert Views Say Invincible
Voltaire notes Japan never conquered. Thirteenth century record claims 107000 Mongols repulsed at sea. Japanese success in Korea and China cited. Dr Bortillon attributes invincibility to their Jiu Jutsu.
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Voltaire
Korea
China
Bortillon
Difference in Farming Methods Across Nations
The text compares farming returns per acre, noting in this country average gross returns from cultivated land are $1050 per acre and $802 per acre from cereal land. It adds that in Great Britain the intensive system has raised average gross returns to about $30 per acre.
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Great Britain
Husband of Little Importance
A reflection on a husband who forsook his own people to live with his wife's kin and is deemed of minor importance in ancient Vexi culture. The text notes a mother's quiet prayers guiding toward bounty, as voiced by Boecher.
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Yokohama
Logan Journal-Gazete
Boecher
Cure Your Kidneys Billboard Advertisement Claim
The ad urges curing kidney issues by treating the cause, promoting Dean's Kidney Pills. A testimonial from Capt S D Hunter of Pittsburgh’s Wire Department credits the remedy for a three year resolved kidney problem with persistent willingness to reuse. Sold by dealers for 5 cents, Lloster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Capt
S. D. Hunter
Pittsburg
Wylie Ave
Lloster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Census By Beads In Transvaal Native Population
The census of Transvaal natives used colored beads and twine. A big black bead signified an adult married native, a big fellow bead a grown single man, a big blue bead a married woman, and a white bead a single woman over fifteen. A small yellow bead marked a boy and a small white bead a girl.
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Transvaal
Brahmins Proverb Popular Across World
The old English proverb writers used Pilpay's proverbs widely and without them many English proverbs would not exist. The proverbs have been translated into numerous European and Asian languages including Persian Malay Mongolian Afghan and are considered world proverbs.
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Pilpay
Fragmented thoughts on happiness and population quotes
The excerpt notes that some men chase happiness with a candle and contrasts Italy and Spain having fewer houses per population with Argentina and Uruguay having the most. It also suggests you may see your faults as others do but derive little satisfaction from discussing them.
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Italy
Spain
Argentine Republic
Uruguay
Advertising Sunshine Builds a Thriving Business
A veteran speaker argues advertising is the essential sun for business growth. He cites Postum’s nine year expansion, a million dollar annual ad budget, and public notices as keys to turning a seed into a productive, profitable enterprise.
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Mirs. de Long
Kamchatka
Wryics
Camogne
Vatemund
Jyprmeraf
Poms
Finsrod
Ferro
Russia
Mr. Hoffman
Wim Hoffman
Atlantic
Boston Herald
New York
San Francisco
Portman Fojary IH
FROUT
Lin
Isqaquah
Washington State
Lewis
Peoria
Frank Stanton
Atlanta
C. W. Post
Battle Creek
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