Danger From Dust Study Finds Germs in Turin Street Dust
Italian doctors examining Turin street dust report germs of tuberculosis and anthrax in common surroundings. They warn danger from dirt on street candles and open air food, noting wax fruit in glass cases may still be safer than other exposed items.
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Turin
Europe
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure Claim
An advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and endorsements from Walding Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists. The text extols internal action of the remedy and notes testimonials, pricing, and availability. It also includes unrelated domestic tips on sewing posture and fabric stain removal using alcohol and soap.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Pleasant Syrup of Figs and Weak Health Ads
A collage of patent medicine pitches and ads touting Syrup of Figs as a family laxative, Parker's Ginger Tonic for health, corn salves, and guides on speculation, with notices for Rancho sales and railway dining car menus.
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Parker
Salaries of Bull Fighters in Spain
The article notes top Spanish bull fighters earn salaries comparable to great actors. Guerrita earns no less than $40,000 yearly and owns a Cadiz area villa with winter hospitality. Mazzantini reportedly has $400,000 invested and may earn about $50,000 in a good year. Reverie once flaunted a 1000 franc banknote after a San Sebastian corrida.
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Mazzantani
Guerrita
Spain
Cadiz
Mazzantini
San Sebastien
False Witnesses and Foreboding Remedies Across Ads
A compact critique contrasts false “bitters” sellers with genuine cures for malaria dyspepsia and kidney trouble. The piece notes Dr Kline’s Elixir claims and Piso’s Cure for Consumption with testimonials, then mentions a teething remedy and a humorous opera reference.
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