Mendicant Army of India and its Harsh Penances
The London News notes that India's mendicant fakirs perform extreme penances to seek favor from numerous gods. Practices include iron cages bound with heavy fetters, one arm raised until withered, or ropes tightening until flesh encases them. Some roll head over heels with hands and feet tied, reportedly traveling thousands of miles. The piece claims over 3,000,600 fakirs reside in India and asserts beggars rarely starve due to cultural protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Paradise
London
Neus
Kindness From a Brother-in-Law Melds Charity and Contempt
A grateful wife recalls her brother-in-law Hua who, despite no obligation, buys a home and furnishes it for her and her children. He funds carpets, beds, and essentials, then rejoices in his charity while she laments others’ stinginess, wishing for a piano amid poverty. The tale echoes a St. Louis Republic anecdote about generosity versus restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiinde
Hua
St. Louis Republic
Statistical Department Behind Has 7 Weighs Questioned
Fragmentary lines show a debate about weights and measurements with references to Mrs. D mpiden and Mrs. Peachblow. The text notes a person weighed for three hours and includes garbled phrases and names, lacking clear context or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statistical Department
D.mpiden
Sear
Peachblow
Brown’s firm grows as workers claim know‑how
In Detroit a Free Press item notes owner Brown boasts of building a large plant alone while every employee believes they can improve its management. The piece highlights tensions between founder authority and staff expertise in a manufacturing setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Jones
Detroit
Free Press
Expectant Hortense hints at engagement to Cholly
In Brooklyn Life Hortense speaks confidentially of past proposals from Cholly and suggests she expects to be engaged soon. The excerpt reveals social talk about romance and anticipated commitment without a formal announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele
Cholly
Hortense
Brooklyn
Blood wine offered at fifty cents a bottle
An advertisement promotes a tonic labeled Blood Wine offered for fifty cents a bottle. It claims benefits for various ailments and stresses quick action, addressing readers as potential customers and urging them to visit a druggist for purchase.
Brownhelm News Roundup Apr 7 Baby news and visits
A baby boy arrived at Reighton's in Brownhelm. Mrs Henry Brandan visits Cleveland for a few days. Charles Peck and Mr Shepherd of Oberlin vacationed at J Pecks. Mrs Katie Brill spends days in La Porte. Mrs Herbst of Greenburg is ill at sister Miss Ella Lens zless of Elyria. Mary Zilch’s family suffers from grip. Maggie Northeim stays in Elyria. Reubin Miler was in Cleveland on business last week.
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Brownhelm
Reighton’s
Henry Brandan
Cleveland
Charles Peck
Mr. Shepherds
Oberlin
J. Peck’s
Katie Brill
la Porte
Herbst
Greenburg
Ella Lenszless
Elyria
Mary Zilch
Grip
Maggie Northeim
Reubin Miler
Local notes from La Grange spring events and arrivals
Belden Beldin reports William Benton moved to a farm in La Grange and rented his house to Frank Reed who plans to relocate his family soon. Mrs. George Strickland is seriously ill with heart trouble after a medical council. May Damon and John of Welington visit during vacation while Frank Breckenridge dined at Fred Landin's. Rumor says W L Adams bought C A Andrus's share of the La Grange grist mill. Bertha Aldrich, formerly a local teacher now in Michigan, is married. Clayton Lehman returns.
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C. A. Andrus
la Grange
The
Chronicle
Bertha Aldrich
Michigan
Clayton Lehman
Election results for local offices announced at gathering
Home returning Saturday night, neighbors gathered to welcome him. Election held Monday, officers elected include Constable Fred Kinnet, Justice of Peace Charles Speith, Supervisor George Holcomb, and Assessor William Kinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kinnet
Charles Speith
George Holcomb
William Kinet
Miscellaneous items on science and industry noted
The item catalog lists diverse facts including water content in blood, endurance of Arab horses without drink, wood values for fuel, mammoth tusk ivory yield, plant disease specialists in colonies, disinfectants and their effectiveness, in addition to alloy science. It records an Admiral Setames portrait and a late-unveiled silver service for a battleship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilicini
Raphael Setames
Misplaced Sympathy and a Pie Trade Demonstration
A traveler overhears a tale from New Orleans about misplaced sympathy. In a mining town a friend offers words of pity, only to be met with the pie vendor’s sharp retort Buy a pie. The anecdote notes that actions, not words, best meet real needs.
Half Rates to New Orleans for National Manufacturers Meet
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion fares from west of the Ohio River to New Orleans April 11 to 13 at one fare round trip for National Manufacturers Association. Return validity through April 19, extendable to April 30 with 50 cent deposit. Inquiries: nearest B&O agent or B N Austin Chicago.
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Baltimore& Ohios Railroad Company
Ohio River
New Orleans
National Manufacturers’ Association
Baltimore & Ohio
B. N. Austin
Chicago
Blood Wine credited with saving life of Essex Junction man
Gilbert Harris, a respected Essex Junction businessman, praises Blood Wine after claiming it saved his life. He recounts severe liver congestion three years earlier, drastic weight loss, and exhaustion. After one dose, his condition improved quickly, restoring appetite and strength.
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Gilbert Harris
Essex Junction
Mr. Harris
Drng
Blood Wine Helps Sick Woman Regain Health and Weight
A long testimonial recalls a nine year illness marked by debility and wasting, improved after using Blood Wine. After eighteen months and three bottles, the patient reports steady gains and a return of former health, adding twenty five pounds. She grants permission to publish her statement to help other sufferers.
Cured in Sixteen Days Was Going Into Consumption
Patient testimonial from Albany New York narrates severe cold settling in lungs with night pains in right lung. After using Blood Wine four bottles from Wim Santter's drug store, the cough stopped and lung pain ceased, claiming full recovery in sixteen days. Additional note cites Mrs Henry Brillon from Grosvenordale Connecticut praising a cure in similar terms.
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Frank Wooley
Central Avenue
Albany
N. Y
Wim Santter
Pearl Street
Al’bany
Blood Wine credited with restoring Hamilton officer’s health
Officer H A Metcalf of the Hamilton police claims Blood Wine cured his severe loss of appetite and stomach trouble after doctors failed. He describes rapid improvement after the first bottle, continued improvement with two more, and final health restore after a fourth bottle, endorsing the remedy for others suffering as he was.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Metcalf
Hamilton
Ohio
Blood Wine praised by Mrs Sam Fanning at 225 Hall Street
A linesheet testimonial from Mrs Sam Fanning of 225 Hall Street Fall River Massachusetts extols Blood Wine as a strengthening remedy after childbirth. She reports relief from headaches and weakness, stating she bought six bottles and shared it with her four children, calling it the finest medicine she has had.
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Hall Street
Fall River
Mass
Sam Fanning
Blood Wine Cures Rochester Man of Rheumatism
In Rochester New York E S Lecky reports crippling rheumatism from September to April left him unable to walk. After using Blood Wine he improved after one half bottle and fully recovered after two bottles. He offers to share his experience with others at 36 Sanford Street.
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Rochester
N. Y
Anyore
Sanford Street
E. S
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Eldred & Co
E.d.kindig
Toni Arrcer
Sui Druggiste
Belden
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
America
MR. Gilb
Ert Harris
Henry Brillon
No. Grosvenordale
Conn
Amy
Aches
Paiss
J. Harmon Smith
A. LY Memain’s
Cuyria
LO $ Daudel
Worcester, Mass
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