Doctoring Claims About Kidney Pills and Vision
A damaged notice advertises Dean’s Kidney Pills with testimonials from Henry A. Reamer of South Bend Indiana describing relief from weakness backache and edema. It follows with a dubious claim about retinal changes from a French observer and dismisses the need for new eye remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Reamer
Main and
Garetta
South Bend
Ind
Saya
Dean
Porter Milburn Co
British magistrate backs branding of criminals by nickname
A British magistrate proposed branding criminals with their chosen fan name after committing crimes. The suggestion aims to deter repeat offenses by making criminal identity openly known and memorable to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Criminala
Facial Paralysis Treated by Williams Pink Pills Claims
An advertisement recounts a case of facial paralysis cured by Williams Pink Pills. It cites Harry Bemis of Tothelle New York, who recovered after trying doctors with no relief, and credits the pills for restoring speech and use of limbs. The text notes availability from druggists and by mail, with a free nervous disorder brochure.
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Willams
Willian
Phule Pilla
Harry Bemis
Tothelle
Waehington County
N.Y
Bemis
Ely
Eptember
Boshin
Lemett
Neevousniewe Musenaan
Aga Nolnet
Williame
Abe
Wil Mellovan
Behanoctady
Minister's Travel Box Fueled Anglo Irish Misunderstanding
The Rev Edward Jones from Minchester England traveled from a Welsh place toward Brecon with a wooden box labeled theology. Shrewsbury constables seized the box fearing explosives but found only theological books. The sermon on duty and the minister's calm reply calmed the moment as he declared the box contained ammunition for the pastor.
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Edward Soya Jones
Minchester
England
Tela «Ory
Brecon
Shrewsbury
Vso
Adam Parkes
Cappadocian Troglodyte Dwellings Described by J R Sterrett
English traveler J R Sterrett details Cappadocia’s volcanic cones or troglodyte dwellings near Al Assara. Chambers reach nine stories, with ladder holes, stair wells, and lava caps forming integrated cave cities. Pigeon houses, underground corridors, and cliff fronts show daily life, agriculture, and temple-like interiors amid a landscape of pumice and lava.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarsus Dus
Asia Minor
Smyrna
Mount Arguens
Cappadocia
J. R. Sittington Sterrett
Selme
Soghanly Dere
Tatlar
Paul Likas
Louis XIV
Vila
Texter
Hamilton
Tsehichatechet
Alnsworth
Barth
Mordimann
Bat
Humdrum
Utgub
Garden
Vsurt
al Assara
Niidat
Struggle for Wealth Amid Weird Crowd on Deck
A chaotic scene on a ship deck shows a coin tossed to attract enslaved workers. mobs form around a pile of cotton bales as men and women scramble for scattered cash. In a second vignette, snow brings a grim street prank where boys pelt a couple, prompting the husband to admonish them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Yella
Harper's Magazine
Tale of Birds and ailing Friend Rescue Tale
The Life of a Booted Naturaint recounts how a small flock of terns saved a wounded mate after a gunfire incident. Two unwounded birds carried the disabled companion from water to shore while others alert, then four birds ferry him to a distant rook, landing him safely. The scene shows birds acting with coordinated care and concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M . Ainties
Thomas Edward
Nathaliet
Tomother
Elem
Teft
Aeder
Castles for Sale in France and Spain Amid Changing Fortunes
The article explores French chateaux and Spanish castles offered at low prices as French decline and wealth shifts. It highlights properties like Chateau de Villandry for 28000 and a Louis XII era chateau near Druye with gardens, lakes, and conserved features. Other castles priced around 22000 to 82000 illustrate the era’s affordable grandeur and appeal for buyers outside France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castien
Spain
France
Rhine
Louis Nhi
New York
Chateau de Villandry
Cher
Druex
Louis XII
Sonla XIV
Parle
Medieval Castle House By Le Notre Design On Market
The castle, built in medieval times and laid out with a park by Le Notre, remains well preserved in archivetina. The Chat de Parquette stands nearby, reflecting the era’s architecture. At sale, the coat and the house’s contents are estimated near $16,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie XII
le Notre
Arcbtivetina
Wutil
Trick Foretold as Oil Farm Promises Gold Mine Shares
A Baltimore American reader excerpt describes a con where a western company touts a million in ore and $100,400,000 claim value to lure investors with $100 par stock offered to 1,000 buyers then asks for donations for a church steeple, exposing the scam and encouraging avoidance. The dialogue notes the trick and skeptical caution from a Methodist household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannan
Hannah
Baltimore American
Scary Tale of Beleek Glaze and Royal Autocar Quip
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Miss Marla Wilde on Belnek glaze myths sourced from fish scales and J Hart Brewer’s claim of a superior Belleek. A monarch’s eight hour day petition and a street traffic joke conclude with a teased quip about a policemen’s recognition.
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Marla Wilde
J. Hart Brower
Trenton
Brewer
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M. Pulaeux
Dodds
Cicero
Lou Diaconus
Ai A
Sayee
Cy Aare
New York Times
Parkhurat
Tale OF
Paris
Trick
Alfonso
Thele Childran
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