Governor McCord Recommends Peruna for Catarrh
Ex governor Myron H. McCord writes from Washington praising Peruna for catarrh after one bottle. He says cold and sore throat symptoms improved and urges others to try the remedy. The ad notes thousands cured by Perrin last winter and offers a free catarrh book from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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Myron H. McCord
New Mexico
Hartman
Washington, D. C
M. H. McCord
Perrin
Columbus
Ohio
Washington Monument Sways in Summer Heat
A midsummer sun causes the Washington Monument to bend slightly on its southern side. A 174 foot copper wire with a plummet records the tiny shift as the apex sits about 550 feet high. Vibrations travel through the earth and the plummet shows minor motions in still weather.
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Washington Monument
Reform in a Man Attire by John Merwin Hubbard in White Robe
John Merwin Hubbard of West Haven Connecticut appears each Sunday in a white robe with a golden girdle and bonnet, claiming biblical authority for new costumes. On July Fourth he sports a red white and blue robe at Savin Rock to promote his Sunday Order of Gowns and Girdles, an organization for men seeking lighter attire and Sabbath rest.
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John Merwin Hubbard
West Haven
Conn
Mr. Hubbard
Savin Rock
Father Hubbard
Stubbard
Daniel
St. John
Mark Twain Returns Home After Years Abroad
Mark Twain arrives in the United States after a long European stay. He was feted in Vienna in 1897 and 1898, addressing audiences in German and earning praise from European elites. The piece notes his age and describes his life abroad and public reception.
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Mr. Clemens
Europe
Mark Twain
London
Vienna
Humorist
Notable Author Continues Creative Output Despite Age
The fragment cites a writer who remains active and productive, with no decline in vigor. It notes solid financial prospects and excellent health, suggesting ongoing literary activity and strong personal welfare.
How a Japanese Hero Died
A Japanese lieutenant of engineers with three sappers approached Tien-tsin at night and placed gun cotton at a gate. A failed electric trigger forced one man to light the fuse with a match. he died, enabling entry to Allied forces, as daylight broke.
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Tien-tsin
Mexican War Veteran Nicholas Schaeffer Dies at 108
Nicholas Schaeffer, born March 2 1802 in France, is said to be the oldest Mexican War veteran. He came to the U S at 19, settled in Ripley Ohio for seventy years, joined Company E Third Infantry, was wounded in Monterey in 1847, and later lived at the Soldiers Home in Sandusky Kentucky.
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Nicholas Schaeffer
France
United States
Ripley
Brown County
Ohio
Sandusky
United States Infantry
Monterey
HORCES AND RAILROADS
Railways spend over 340000 yearly to fight tramps and many lines pay at least 25000 to keep tracks clear of these travelers. The article notes widespread tramp infestation as seasons shift and men move between cities.
Luminous Ether and the Lightest Substances Debated
The piece argues for a luminiferous ether pervading space and transmitting light through vibrations. It notes Earth and celestial bodies move through it with negligible effect, yet asserts ether is a real substance. Hydrogen is cited as the lightest weighed substance and balloon material.
Locust Threat Ranked Among Gravest Global Menaces
The article notes that 40 million of the 53 million square miles of land are subject to locust harm, causing greater poverty and misery than native wars or conflicts like England versus the South African republics, underscoring the gravity of locust control.
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England
Snails Bore Holes in Limestone With Acid
Snails bore holes in solid limestone using an acid they exude. A reflective note adds a human quip about aging, stating that as a man grows older he says this is his worth legs day.
Elephant vs Engine On Narrow Llndia Rail Line
A freight train meets a bold elephant emerging from the woods and attempts to butt the engine off the track. The engine reverses repeatedly to prompt surrender, but the elephant then braces between the rails to push backward. The engineer blasts full steam, knocks the pachyderm over a small embankment, and the train glides past.
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Llndia
Libby Brand Wins Grand Prix Honors at Paris Exposition
Libby McNeill Libby of Chicago earned two gold medals and the Grand Prix d Honneur from the International Jury of Awards at the Paris Exposition for purity excellence and superiority of their canned foods. In America Libby brand foods are long recognized as top quality in meat preservation and have received top honors at all major U S expositions for twenty years.
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Libby
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
America
United States
Boston train schedule notice perplexes Western visitor
A Western visitor notes in a small New England station that a posted timetable from Boston misstates a train's departure and arrival times. The wall notice says the 1:30 pm train will leave at 1:45 pm and reach all stations along the road fifteen minutes later, reflecting unfamiliar local practice.
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New England
Boston
Athens
Grain-O New Grain Drink Replaces Coffee For All Ages
Try Grain-O the new food drink for adults and children alike. It mimics the rich brown color of Mocha and Java but is made from pure grains and gentler on sensitive stomachs. Packages sold by grocers at 15¢ and 25¢.
Mercury's effect on the human body questioned
In a Tea spot exchange Frisbie and others discuss mercury or quicksilver. They speculate that mercury would make a patient more active in his movements as the imagined effect.
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Teaspot
Frisbie
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold as Constitutional Remedy
An old advertisement notes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents. A separate quip from the Philadelphia Press jokes about an art study in black and white.
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Hall
Price
Nurox
Philadelphia Press
Grain-O and healthy living tips from 1900s ads
A collection of short promotional blurbs and household advice. Lane's Family Medicine promotes daily bowel health and liver kidney effects. Grain-O touts a cereal beverage as a coffee substitute priced 15, 25, and 3 cents per serving.
Not His Fault
Quote from Indianapolis Journal about interruptions ends with a testimonial for Piso's Cure stating it is the best medicine for throat and lung ailments from William O. Endsley of Vanburen Indiana dated February 10 1900.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wm. O. Endsley
Vanburen, Ind
Paris Nighttime Type Setting Ban for Women
A city ordinance in Paris prohibits women from setting type at night. Note mentions sweat and fruit acids not discoloring goods dyed with PUTNAM FACELESS DUES. Sold by druggists. The text contrasts abundant dreaming with abundant living, implying a broader social message.
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Paris
Putnam
What Shall We Have for Dessert This Day
A family friendly appeal for Jell-O as a quick healthful dessert. Ready in two minutes with no boiling or baking required. Simply add hot water and let cool. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry sold at grocers for 10 cents.
Quotations and ads from Fort Wayne notice
A collection of sayings and small ad lines includes Gratitude as a moral quote from Ballou and a question about Mrs Austin’s pancakes. It promotes rubber stamps by air cushion branding with ordering details for Lock Box 219 in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Like His Father Sister-in-Law Humorous Exchange
A humorous exchange notes the baby resembles his father in some ways and keeps the mother up half the night, as quoted in Punch.
The New Dessert Jell-O Introduces Four Flavors
A vintage ad proclaims Jell-O as the new dessert that pleases the family with four flavors Lemon Raspberry Strawberry and another fruit. It advertises price at 10 cents and urges readers to buy at grocers.
To Carry a ColmW In One Day? Laxative Bromo Quinin
An ad notes Laxative Bromo Quinin tablets sold by ATL druggists with a refund if effective. E W Groves signature appears on each box. Aimed at quick relief and consumer assurance.
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ATL
E. W. Grove
Oklahoma Curiosity Cushioned Bank of White Earth
In Cushion Oklahoma a local curiosity claims a bank of white earth can erase grease. When dampened and rubbed on a grease spot the mineral supposedly absorbs the stain and cleans the surface.
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Okahoma
Cushion, OK
Eagle Linen Letter Heads and Envelopes Ad
Promote the best printing quality by instructing your job printer to choose Eagle Linen for letter heads and envelopes, ensuring superior presentation and professional impact.
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Eagle Linen
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