World notes and odd facts from a long article
A collage of curiosities and passages from a periodical: Maori population claims, global corn production, giant bees in India, New Orleans area size, Swiss alcohol monopoly revenue since 1877, metric use in the Philippines, ruby glass details, raindrop sizes, Davy searchlights, Japan rice pricing, Clemenceau digestion jokes, military language study pay, Russian war era railways in Tokyo, German engineers’ plans, a New York hotel door system, a Nevada meteor, Tokyo streetcars, Technolexikon talks, a Paris salon clock story, Brazilian immigration plans to Rio de Janeiro, and Japanese land sales to immigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
India
New Orleans
Philippines
Davy
Japan
Geta
Itpaya
China
M. Clemenceau
Carlsbade
Ars
Astor
New York Sun
Nevada
Gay Pifiulde Mechanics
Toklo
Tokio
Exema Cure Promises Relief From Long Illness
A patient suffered severe exema for a year with head neck and face covered. after trying many remedies including Cuticura products and Cortheura Resolvent a six week course led to lasting improvement. The text also includes household hints on sewing and food preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotioara
Clyde Wee
Phyl Ciaee
Hln
Rome
Help Women Fund Hopeful Education Aid
Fragmentary text references education, child upbringing, and material goods including linens and polish for floors. The readable items mention a charity fund for women, a Dr Martel preparation, and remarks on table linen designs. The passage is incomplete with scattered product notes and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Bromo Quinine Cold Cure Ad Claims Signature
An old ad promotes Bromo Quinine as a one day cold cure, mentions a BE W Grove signature, and notes a 25 cent price with references to York and Neb. The copy emphasizes worldwide use and laxative properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Grove
Canadian immigration promotion and agricultural prospects ad
Government of Canada invites settlers with 160 acres of wheat land and additional acres at reduced rates. Editorial notes Canada’s agricultural potential, praising soil, climate, and cattle, while railway land promos urge exploration. Includes contact points in Ottawa and Omaha and a medical advertisement nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government of
Canada
Praine Grase Dauying
Western Canada
WD Scott
Ottawa
W. V. Bennett
New York Life Building
Omaha
Neb
Tunnels and Mutton Prices Stir Curious World Notes
In the Rock of Gibraltar there are seventy miles of tunnels. Much of the mutton sold in Australia brings only a penny a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibralter
Australa
Nature’s Creation Cures Consumption, Publicity Drive
An advertisement touts a tuberculosis cure claiming hundreds have been restored. It invites testimonials and directs readers to E. D. Morgan at the National Bank Building in Columbus Ohio to write for success stories and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
E. D. Morgan
Hank Bidg
Columbus
Securing an Estate in a Historic Calamity Plan Offer
A Sacramento Valley Improvement Co appeal from St. Louis invites readers to assist in averting a major commercial disaster and promises an estate valued at $150,000 for eligible supporters. The message asks interested individuals to write for a plan and evidence deemed convincing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento Valley Improvement Co
St. Louis
Woman rescues toddler from eighteen foot well in Fulton
Mrs J B Stephenson, a frail woman, lowered into an eighteen foot well in Fulton Missouri to save her two year old from drowning. She climbed to the top clinging to the infant with her teeth, while onlookers record the dramatic rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stephenson
Fulton
United States
Tibet
Holiday health helpers and home remedies across eras
Odor of old advertisements touts Cascarets for holiday overindulgence and stomach relief, plus window cleaning tips, china mending with white lead, skin care claims, and patent medicines. Also notes a Toledo case with Dr Cheney Catarrh Cure and Pazo Ointment ads promising fast pile cure.
How to Bake Banana Halves with Butter and Lemon
The recipe instructs to peel bananas, remove two thirds of the skin, loosen the fruit, arrange five or six in a pan with peeled side up, dot with butter, sprinkle lemon juice, bake twenty minutes, and serve with chocolate sauce or desired accompaniment.
Butter Milk Breadcrumb Bread Toast Sauce
Combine two coats of butter and a cup of milk with soft bread crumbs and grated cheese until creamy. Stir in two eggs whisked light and cook until thickened. Add cayenne and salt. Serve on toast or crackers.
Food prep tips from a vintage home booklet
A column offers practical kitchen guidance including bread dough with graham flour and molasses, a dainty breakfast dish with toast and egg yolk, tomato canning steps, quince honey, beef stew timing, French dressing, meatball soup additions, and fish frying hints. Also notes on storage, hygiene, and cleaning with light Home economics tone.
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Zealand
Society of German Engineers
Dresden
GenPratr ‘Federation
George K. Adderson
Rio de Janeiro
Jema
E.G. Hager & Co
LaGrande
Ore
Dodds. Kidney
Guar
Carters
York
N. ON
Belgium
England
France
Germany
Hye Uate Sterning Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
Piso
Agees Eee
Mate
Otto
Ypoledo
Caryn
Frank J. Cheney
Cheney & Col
Toled
Tim
Tall
Frank Chenny
A.W. Gleason
Notary All
Winampey J. Cheney & CO
Druegtists
Hall
Coe Thompson
Cheese Fonda
Graham
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