Mercurial Catarrh Remedies Warned Against
A medical warning condemns ointments containing mercury for catarrh as dangerous to mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo is advertised as mercury free and for internal use. Testimonials and retailer notes follow, with a price of 75 cents per bottle. A humorous anecdote about Wordsworth and a quip from Mrs. Winslow’s soothing syrup appears, noting the product’s price.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Toledo, O
Kentucky Friend Prompts Release at Police Station
A dignified old gentleman, carried to the police station after a collapse, reveals the meeting was with an old Kentucky friend. The magistrate, identifying as a Kentuckian, relents and asks who the friend was, discovering it was John Barleycorn.
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Kentucky
John Barleycorn
Indianapolis Journal
Tartar Medicine and African Etiquette in Periodical Snippets
In October St Nicholas and Century extracts discuss Tartar doctors swallowing remedy names as cures, and African natives delaying messages with deliberate formalities. Practical fashion tips appear in Ladies' Home Journal, suggesting paper cambric sleeves and full inner extensions for garment sleeves.
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China
Abbe Tlue
St. Nicholas
Hidden Vengeance Behind Aunts and Lost Love
Eleanor narrates a tale of cruel family power plays and forbidden love. A ruthless Aunt Pamela schemes to ruin her rival Flora and pushes Eleanor toward a deadly cliffside trap. After a fatal accident, Eleanor marries Lord Collinwood and, years later, seeks atonement by tracing Paul Kirkland, who vanished in India with their child.
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Flora
Marica
Walter
Flo
Earth
Mr. Canmore
Lord Collinwood
Arthur
Pamela
Arthur Canmore
Marcela
Paul
Arthur Canmores
Mr. Conmore
Marcia
Pamelia
Flore Lt Peaplya
Annabel
Solent
Paul Kirkland
Canmore
Eleanor
Lady Collinwood
Hope
India
Providence
The unseen litter in the kitchen hidden from sight
Mrs. Lynn Linton criticizes unseen kitchen waste and dirt kept out of a lady's view. She argues cooks hide unwashed pans and spoiled food, assuming many women never check drawers or the pantry, leaving clutter undiscovered.
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Lynn Linton
A Small Hero in a Carriage Scene
A boy gives his seat to a one legged man in a public ride. The man thanks him and calls him a good motherless boy, while the boy humbly accepts the fare and bows. The writer reflects on kindness and manners among boys in Washington Star's voice.
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Washington Star
Exercise the Hest Cosmetic in Morning Sunshine
The article extols natural pink cheeks from brisk morning walks and sunlight over cosmetics. It argues sunlit exposure improves complexion and recovery, noting patients on the sunny ward recover sooner and that living on the sunny side extends life by ten years.
Tallow Diplomat at State Ball Sparks Wit and Burnished Labels
An Englishman and an American girl at a state ball discuss Lord B. who has just pissed. The girl notes he seemed dull yet calls him a brilliant light of their service. She questions others’ judgments as his talk flickers, prompting a label warning of tallow diplomats.
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Lord B
Angel Food Cake From An Old Recipe
A vintage method describes Angel food cake using one cup flour one teaspoon cream of tartar beaten egg whites two cups granulated sugar vanilla and a slow bake of forty five minutes. The pan is turned over to cool and air passes under it before icing with white icing.
Reforme Need More Than a Day To Bring Change
Observers note lasting health changes come from steady regularity not abrupt cures. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters cited as chief health aid. dyspepsia claimed to be obliterated by it. Harper's Magazine will feature Poultney Bigelow's White Man's Africa series with new views on Jameson raid and South Africa journey.
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Africa
Hostetter
Harper's Magazine
Poultney Bigelow
Jameson
South Africa
Mr. Bigelow
Harper’s Magazine
Coughs and La Grippe Quickly Treated by Balm Claim
Miss Nellie Penoyer of Omaha Nebraska reports rapid relief from La Grippe using Dr Kay s Lung Balm. She notes two doses stopped coughing, reduced lung soreness and headache, and that the remedy is easy to take and gentler on the stomach than other cough remedies.
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Nellie Penoyer
Teath St
Omaha
Neb
Dr. Kay
P. J. Berg
M. E
Des Moines
Iowa
Dr. B. J. Kay Medical Co
B. J
Kay Meprean Co
Net
New Sofa Pillows Trends and Care Tips
A survey of pillow coverings notes Japanese inelastic fabrics like dark blue with white flowers, chintz cretonne and gingham remain popular. Satin pillows stay in use with lace appliques for costlier styles. Cascareta claims to stimulate liver kidneys and bowels. Kerosene is advised to keep wood varnish bright and oil rings clean.
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Cretonne
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Maria
Hegeman
C. C.G. Clark Co
New Haven
Califora Sra
M.t.caldor
International Press” Association
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Old Roger
Gardner
Rome
Enias
Ata
Gay
Arthur Conmore
Collinwood
Vane
Naver
Tive
Gaia
Bane
Ayer
Sear
Missouri
John M. Purdy
Misso Land and Live Stock Company
Neosho
Newton Co
Murray & CO
Rialto
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Am En. National Bank
H. H. Geren & Fors
Atlanta
Robt Purvis
Bloomer
Council Bie
Iena
Omaha Stove Repair Works
Bouglas ST
Mansa
Quincy, Mich
Standard OF the World
Columbia
Pope Mfg. CO
Hartford
Conn
Jamieh Fownson
Simon Cvaty Tf
Calumbias
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