Provided Against a Famine. Why a Philadelphia Family Is Still Living
The Philadelphia Record recounts how Jacob Willoughby, convinced of a coming famine before 1876, hoarded vast amounts of canned foods. After his death, his Kensington family continued to live on the remaining stock for 23 years, using guests’ visits to consume the long stored provisions.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Record
Jacob Willoughby
Kensington
Wild
Willoughby
Blacksmith Heals From Rheumatism After Dodd's Pills
Goodland Kansas June 3 N E Albertson a leading blacksmith suffered severe rheumatism keeping him from sleep. A friend recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills. He soon recovered with pain gone and symptoms disappeared. The pills are claimed to cure Bright's disease diabetes dropsy rheumatism and heart trouble.
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Goodland
Kan
N. E. Albertson
Dodd
Bright
City Resists Modernization and Stays Oddly Traditional
Stromness, Orkney Islands’ western capital, bans cycling under a by law. A burgher was recently convicted for violating it. The piece mocks resistance to change and notes social topics including gendered health rumors. It cites a dubious remedy advertised in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Stromness
Orkney Islands
Passing of Great Painter Virgilio Togetti
Virgilio Togetti, a mural and portrait painter born in Rome in 1849, died recently in New York. His father, an artist, was made a marquis by Pius IX. Among his notable works in the United States are the decorations of Cornelius Vanderbilt's New York mansion.
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Virgilio Togetti
New York
Rome
Pius IX
Virgilio
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Allen’s Foot-Ease Ad Trial Package Free
One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It makes tight or new shoes easy and cures swollen hot sweating aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. All druggists and shoe stores. Trial package free by mail. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, N.Y
The Heaviest Man in America Lee Trickey Reveals Weight
The heaviest man in America and perhaps the world is Lee Trickey of Glenwood Wisconsin who weighs 560 pounds. He notes he once weighed 710 pounds but has shed weight by careful living and medical advice.
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America
Lee Trickey
Glenwood
Wis
Students of the Sky and the World’s Oldest Superstition
An article notes China’s imperial orders for astrologers to pick a propitious date for the return to Pekin and traces astronomy’s origins to early Chinese figures Hi and Ho. It discusses astrology’s primacy, the shift to astronomy, and the role of celestial knowledge in navigation, religion, and foundational myths.
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Reuter
China
Pekin
George Airy
Greenwich
Royal Observatory
Simon Newcomb
London Mail
Copper Near Mount Data
Copper deposits in Lepanto province near Mt Data P L have been worked by the Igorrotes since before Spanish discovery. The barbarians, heathens living in squalor, have developed industrially to a surprising point and show extraordinary skill in extracting and working metals. They produce copper kettles over three and a half feet in diameter and craft many implements and ornaments from the material.
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Mount Data
Lepanto
Mt. Data
P. L
Archipelago
Squalor
Italy Faces Escalating National Debt Burden
Italy's present national debt stands at 2,572,693,491 dollars with annual interest of 115,971,016 dollars. The kingdom's yearly revenue is consumed by current expenditure and debt service, leaving little room for margins or sinking funds.
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Italy
Wolseley Nearly Resigned Over Youthful Promotion
Lord Wolseley faced a near departure from the British army after promotion to captain in 1854 when he was under 22. Officials cancelled the rank due to his age, he threatened to resign, and the cancellation was then rescinded.
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Lord Wolseley
Wolseley
Millions for Baseball and Health Beating Bitters Urged
An exhortation notes billions spent on baseball versus health costs and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a simple, effective cure for stomach ills. It claims the tonic strengthens the stomach aids digestion and relieves indigestion constipation biliousness and weak kidneys.
Two Enemies of Wheat Flies Harm Wheat Crops
The wheat fly feeds on the wheat flower causing abortion of the flower, while the hessian fly deposits eggs in the stem, injuring the entire plant and reducing yield.
Grain-O The New Grain Based Drink for Children
A health boosting grain drink called GRAIN-O is promoted as a coffee substitute for children. It is made from grains, prepared like coffee, and sold by grocers at 15c and 25c with claims of nourishing benefits.
Librarian Melvin G Dodge Named Stanford Librarian
Melvin G Dodge, a Hamilton College alumnus class of 1890 and former librarian at that college, has been appointed librarian of Leland Stanford University in California.
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Stanford University
Melvin G. Dodge
Hamilton College
Leland Stanford University
California
Are You Using Allen's Foot-Ease
Advertises Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure swollen feet corns bunions and foot discomfort. Promotes shaking into shoes with a 25 cent price and free sample requests to Allen S Olmsted LeRoy New York.
Meant What He Said Dialogue Over Account Settlement
In a brief exchange the physician and Mr. Broke argue about an overdue bill. The doctor recalls the patient’s claim of repaying for his treatment while Mr. Broke reiterates he meant the statement.
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Mr. Broke
Rew lands soon to open promotional booklet
An early 1900s ad promotes "HO! FOR OKLAHOMA" with Morgan's Manual and a supplement map showing plots and county seats. It advertises a 60 cent Supplement & Map, and seeks agents. Includes testimonial lines and various product plugs, ending with a cynical quip about rewards in heaven.
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Oklahoma
Morgan
Dick T. Morgan
Jerry
O. T
Wall's Catarrh Cure and Mrs Winslow's Syrup Advertisements
An assortment of old patent medicines and a quip about reputation appear. Wall's Catarrh Cure is sold for 7 cents. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup promises teething relief. Beeman's Pepsin Gum is recommended to aid digestion. A prejudice about Amy names is noted in a humorous aside.
Peruna praised by nurses women and schools in 1899 letter
A Minnesota nurse and several Washington and Massachusetts correspondents endorse Peruna. Lucy Annie Heiser testifies it revived strength and cured ailments in women with uterine issues and general debility. Amanda Shumaker and Mattie B. Curtis recount lasting relief from backache headaches and constitutional troubles, urging others to seek Dr. Hartman’s advice.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Lucy Annie Heiser
Amanda Shumaker
Columbia City
Wash
Independent Order of Good Templars
Hartman
Cman iii
Mattie B. Curtis
Legion of Loyal Women
Salem
Boston
Mass
Hartman Sanitarium
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Neb
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Lad
Students OF the Sky
LeRoy, N. Y
Thos. Robbins
Maple Street
Norwich, N. Y
Hamlin’s
Wizard Oil Co
Wall
Price
Amy
Beeman
The
Homeopathic Hospital of
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Rocky Mountains
Epworth League
San Francisco
Cal
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Rocky
Denver & Rio Grande R.R
Royal Gorge
Leadville
Tennessee Pass
Grand River
Glenwood Springs
Marshall Pass
Gunnison
S. K. Hooper
Denver
Colorado
the World
FAMO
Grande R.R
Wien
Journal Mu
Davip H. Mougprzr
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Wall & Ruckel
Thompson's
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