Manilla roofing material touted as perfect waterproof aid
An article extols Manilla as the ideal roofing and plaster substitute, claiming it resists rust and gas action, waterproofs and outlasts tin or iron, with the Magilla Roofing Co. of Cam N J promoting samples and uses for large or small projects. It also mentions a cheese cutting device with a circular table and teeth for edge cutting.
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Connaiea
Manilla
Magilla Roofing Co
Cam- N. J
Velvet and Lace Fashion Notes From Gay Gotham
New York fashion correspondence details 19th century velvet trends with rich fabrics, embroidery, and asymmetric boleros. Describes velvets, silks, brocades, jeweled brocade, and plaid velvet in gowns, boleros, collars, belts, and hats, noting lavish daytime and dinner wear and evolving trimming techniques.
Feeble Persons and Children First Winters Advice
A brief health note urges protection for feeble persons and children from November through May. It emphasizes warming and care for vulnerable populations during cold months.
Name Origin of New York Nineteenth Precinct
The Nineteenth Precinct earned its name around 1881 after a police captain transferred from another precinct and joked about moving from rumpsteak to tenderloin. He noted that hotels clubs and theaters clustered there, giving the nickname a solid factual basis later echoed in similar precincts elsewhere.
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York
Tenderloin
Perils of the Deep and Notable Figures Mentioned
A column discusses sea dangers with yearly losses of vessels and lives, and the great disasters drawing attention. It also notes notable figures including Mrs. Scott-Siddons, Annie Corbin, and Ethel Nordholff, with brief biographical mentions and life choices.
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Elbe
Scott-Siddons
Annie Corbin
Austin Corbin
New York
Shinnecock Hills
L. L
Scotland
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Dunkeld
Ethel Nordholff
Charles Nordhoff
London
Hinged dual-step ladders convert to extension use
New ladders feature two hinged sides that brace for stability or unfold to form an extension ladder. A chain wraps around a wheel with linked teeth on both sides, engaging the driving chain to lock the mechanism in place.
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Ichabold
Pater
Muff Made Of The Same Materials Incomplete Fragment
The fragment notes muff being of the same materials as another item, leaving uncertainty about its full construction or context in the article.
Elaborate neck finishes in late 19th century gowns
The description notes how neck finishing varies with frogged cord and button details. A gray cloth dress features a plain bodice with a collarette slashed at the shoulders and held by a frog of cord and buttons. A tall flaring collar and machine stitched edges complete the look, with strap and button ornaments on the hip area.
Stomach Bitters Offer Relief From Indigestion
A historical ad fragment promotes Ostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and digestive ailments. It claims indigestion harms vigor and links fever, ague, biliousness, and constipation to poor digestion, urging use of the stomachic remedy.
Bees Race Pigeons In Curious Westphalia Contest
In Westphalia a strange race pitted 12 bees against 12 carrier pigeons released from three miles distance. The first bee reached the hive a quarter of a minute before the first pigeon arrived at its cote, three bees finishing ahead of the second pigeon and the remainder tying with the birds at the end.
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Westphalia
Straw Votes and Hair Remedies in 1895 Notices
Excerpted notes show a street scene with a polite man announcing straw votes, a claim for Hall's Hair Renewer as best for thickening hair and restoring color, a London mayoral figure with white hair, and an endorsement for Piso's Cure. Also mentions fashion shading and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for children, plus French pest complaints in 1545.
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Hall
New Zealand Man Faces Trial In Local Court
A New Zealand man appears in a local court facing charges this week. The case involves routine legal proceedings and a pending date for further hearings.
Little Bores and the Squibob Author
Lieut. Derby once shared quarters with Gen. Augur and complained about noise from Augur's children. A loud pounding on the partition drew Derby to shout for quiet, saying make those gimiets of yours keep quiet.
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Lieut
Derby
Augur
Did Their Duty In London Tale Of Lady Jersey Chapel Visit
A Victorian anecdote recalls Lady Jersey visiting a London chapel on a Sunday about forty years ago. She and her daughter overheard a wedding seam fill and quipped to each other that they had done the civil thing.
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London
Jersey
Carson Street
Lana
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Williamsport
France
Neweeland
Hood
Hood’s Pills
Comfort
Caifornea
Aay
Cleko
Nant Onaha
Ana Lin
Petts Chiek
Palace
Ford
Cutler
W. H. Smith
Sberseere
Has
ST. Jacobs Oil
Gary Torieg
Sterling Remedy CO
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
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