Peruna advertised cure for kidney disease from 34: ed Chicago
An old promotional clipping touts Peruna as a cure for kidney disease linked to catarrh. It cites testimonials from Vance in Hartford City and Regan, claiming relief after months of use. The letter invites readers to consult Dr. Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus for gratis advice.
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Mars
Wiscon i
Chicago
Peruna
Vance
Hartford City
Regan
Pernaa
Hartman
Hartmann Sanitarium
Columbus
Gicue Pills Offered as Blood Purifier and Tonic
An advertisement touts Gicue Pills as a tasteless, odorless blood purifier and tonic substitute for quids and medicines. It claims 60 doses per package, priced at 25 cents, with pocket vials and claims of being economical and effective.
Elastic Substances and Vintage Goods Report
A discourse on Ginan as the most elastic material, Glasa next, with 26 years of return to form cited. Mentions of Stwel and Momlin e Wisard Gil, and references to remedies and fear of fever from 1702. Also notes Queen Victoria gloves sold for £1 10s and a small clock tied to the Pretender at Covent Garden sale in London.
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Stwel
Victoria
Queen Victoria
Stevens’ Alle
Covent Garden
Lountom
Affinny
Charles Edward the Pretender
Londom
Catfish in a Jug Narrates a River Fishing Tale
A narrative recounts a river fishing episode by a preacher named Sara Sipith, describing a riverbank cabin on Guadalupe and a homemade line setup. It details casting with a 60 foot hand line, lead sinker, multiple hooks, and bait of chicken liver as bass and catfish strike. The tale centers on a solitary river journey with improvised gear and direct fishing action.
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Guadalupe
Texas Circuit Rider Vouches for a Most Extraordinary Fish Story
A river tale recounts a fisherman who broke a jug containing a blue catfish weighing over a dozen pounds. The rider claims the fish grew from a rat stored inside the jug after being tossed into the river by a careless passerby. The catfish was eventually eaten by the storyteller.
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Texas
No Need to Fuss Drummer Night Dramas Over Quinine Capsules
A drummer recounts a misserved dose of quinine capsules at a Western drugstore causing fear of morphine overdose. He describes waking at midnight after a rough night and fearing a dangerous mix up, while the pharmacist reassures him as he leaves to seek help.
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Drinmer
Bow
T-war
Arly
Mysterious Drug Dispatch Sparks Violence Rumor
The fragmentary report depicts a tense scene in a druggist shop with quarreling patrons and suspicions of morphine and quinine theft. Accusations point to Lung Sing or an unnamed man as the likely culprit amid threats of hanging and heightened danger.
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John
bin Mini
Lung Sing
Hirtself
Adda
American Revolver Experts Win Victory Over French
An article praising American revolver mastery over French shooters, arguing the pistol is the soldier’s weapon for close quarters and urging continued rifle training while advocating disposal of the sword. It touts American precision and realism in warfare and cites the president’s call for funds to maintain rifle familiarity.
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Eloee
Conete Laake
Florida Times-Union
Unlicensed kissing punished in 1660 Connecticut colony case
The governor of New Haven colony presided over the trial of Jacob Murline and Sarah Putte for unwed kissing on May Day 1660. Jacob admitted holding her hand and kissing, Barak denied intent, and both were ordered to pay a fine of twenty shillings to the colony.
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America
Connecticut
New Maven
Corncil
Jacob Murline
Sarah Putte
Jacob
Barak
Jaco
Jefferson Memorial Avenue Project for Charlottesville to Monticello
A proposed two mile road to connect Charlottesville and Monticello in Albemarle County Virginia to build a boulevard near the Jefferson Memorial site. The plan outlines the route between Charlottaville (Charlottesville) and Monticello with an estimated expenditure around 31,000 dollars.
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Hetersna'e
Culiene
Obemarle County
Viesioia
Oncknten
Jefferson Menorial
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Claims Cures
A vintage testimonial from Mrs Mamie Herbert of Buffalo New York proclaims eight years of uterine illness cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The notice urges sick women to write Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass for advice and warns against other medicines.
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Mamie Herbert
Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, N. Y
Empire State Fortnightly
Buffalo
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dran Mics
Mamute Herpert
BEIT
Lydia BE
Tolstoi Not Afraid of Death Says Ruslan Journalist
A Ruslan journalist notes Tolstoi’s acceptance of danger amid illness. The article recalls his concern over open windows and quotes a remark on resignation facing death, reflecting the era’s medical cautions and public curiosity.
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Tolstoi
Meath
Ines
Hat Rediscovered After Subway Car Collision
A Madison avenue car collision yields a crushed hat found after passengers and a crowd gather on the sidewalk. The hat owner retrieves it from the conductor who signals the car to proceed. Mrs. Whitney, now Mrs. Harry Paine Whitney, opens her own studio in Bryant Park, New York.
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New York Mail and Express
Whitney
Harry Paine Whitney
Hryant Park Building
New York
Nineu
Vogeler's Curative Compound Promises Relief for Indigestion
A letter extols Vogeler's Curative Compound as a cure for indigestion and stomach troubles. Mr. W Howell of Priory Street, Winchester, claims his wife improved after long use and praises the product as uniquely effective.
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Vogeler
W. Howell
Priory Street
Wincheater
Uae
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Bikin
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Melis Chatin
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Weskirsee
Maes
Binet
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Tratine Vewels
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Doe
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Howard E. Burton
Owen
Ty Lawale
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Opduneal de Grave Mar Norret
New Ocliins
Nagedenn
South Africa
Europe
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Pearta Aaa Tre
Alabastine Company
Forman
Grand Rapids, Mich
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West Hall
J, Cheney & CO
Toledo
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