Dim Past and Jacob’s Betrothal Deception Recounted
Lilian defends deception toward Jacob in the Leah Rachel saga. He notes Leah’s bargain and doubts about a suitor willing to toil seven years for a wife. Jacob’s extra seven years for Rachel proves his grit and eventual success as a son in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian
Jacob
Leah
Rachel
Senator Praises Peruna From South Carolina
A United States senator from South Carolina lauds Peruna as a remedy for dyspepsia by addressing catarrh of the stomach. The notice frames dyspepsia as often caused by stomach catarrh and credits Peruna with relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South Carolina
Peruna
M. C. Butler
U. S
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
Peruna Promised Cure for Gastric Catarrh
An old advertisement asserts ATARRH of the stomach as the correct name for most dyspepsia cases and touts Peruna as the internal remedy that eradicates catarrh. The snippet also includes a joke exchange about Budapest, framed as a disease attacking cattle and described as invariably fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Old-Fashioned Simplicity and Humorous Snippets
A collage of 19th and early 20th century newspaper quips and ads. Comic exchanges reference mossbacks and the Black Crook, a statehood debate sparks hostility, and a catarrh cure touts a free trial bottle. Humorous dailies and brief notices mingle with product pitches and light social gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Portland Trade Directory Ad Pack With Prices and Reads
Classified listing from a Portland directory shows firms in Portland with names and addresses, ads for artificial eyes trunks and clear prices, plus a testimonial about Dean's Kidney Pills from J. C. Lightner of Abilene Kansas. The fragment includes references to Woodard Clarke and Haselwood Co and other local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
J. C. Lightner
Cedar St
Abilene
Kansas
Mr. Lightner
Dean
Soine Buffalo
Quakes and Earth Waves and Deep Earth Core
The article explains seismic waves from earthquakes travel via surface and interior paths at high speeds. It notes first and second phase waves, depths of 2,400 miles affecting surface arrival, and suggests a central core with distinct material. Historical shocks from Lisbon Basel and Calabrian quakes illustrate prolonged tremors, including the 1848 New Zealand event with daily shocks for long periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
R. D. Oldham
F. G
Geological Society
Earth
Oldham
Lisbon
Basel
New Zealand
London Telegraph
Feeding the Land How to Make It Yield With Least Cost
Home fruit growers should combine commercial fertilizers with tillage green manures and barnyard manures. Relying on fertilizer alone risks soil humus loss and poor long term fertility. Know fertilizer contents and soil needs. avoid wasteful purchases and follow a balanced program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Magazine
Rheumatism Cure Promises Relief From Blood Poison
A medical advertisement extols S. S. S. as a safe, vegetarian cure for rheumatism attacking the blood with uric acid. It claims to rebuild liver, kidneys and bowels, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and prevent chronic crippling, urging readers to write for a pamphlet and consult physicians. Testimony from Chase Gildersleeve in Newport News VA supports recovery after three bottes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beotaene
S. S.S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, GA
Chase
Gildersleeve
S2nd Street
Newport News
Oll
Side Lights on History From an Edinburgh Report
Side Lights on History notes wartime blunt talk as officers admit backing Gen Sherman. A teething remedy ad promotes Winslow’s Soothing Byrup for children. Edinburgh officials warn long boot drownings exceed storm losses among fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Gen. Sherman
Mr. Winslow
Spider Thread Innovation From French Factory
A report notes thread spun from spider silk is lighter and stronger than silk from silkworms and mentions a France based factory dedicated to producing spider thread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Watch-Dog in your Vest Pocket Health Insurance Ad
A vintage ad promotes Cascarets as a health insureance against indigestion and constipation. It argues a ten cent weekly box provides broad protection and describes symptoms to watch for. It urges carrying a West Pocket box like a watch and emphasizes genuine Sterling Remedy Company tablets stamped COO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hood
Omnic Guard
Dr. Kline
H. Kline, Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
Nell
May
Belle
Philadelphia Ledger
Cheney
Detroit Free Press
Castoria
St. Jacobs
Price
W. A
Wise Bros
Patling Hollding
Washingtona. M
We P.M
Bardlaye
DR. T. 1
WISE
Portland Trade Directory
Woodard, Narke & Ra
Aake Wetster
Woodard
Clarke Monses
Wilx
Inquire Frost
Husum & Pendleton
Norrison
Oregon
Carey
B. & Cooke & Co
Alder Street
Fod
Aubert Remaker Co
Poriiaed
Ve Homan
New York Press
Yonkers Statesman
Tommy
Mommy
Cleveland
Edinburgh
Reierson Machinery Company
Sregeernes Starling Benety Companys Chicads
New York
Dr. G. Gee
St. S
Morrison
W.L. Douglas
Pirat
Brockton, M
W. L. Dougt
Catsley
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass