Peruna touted as cure for kidney catarrh across the nation
An early 20th century testimonial from Mars, Wisconsin and Hartford City, Indiana claims Peruna cures kidney catarrh by addressing root causes. It asserts Peruna strengthens heart and digestion, stimulates kidney excretion, and prevents convulsions from poisoned blood, offering free expert guidance from Dr. Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Mars
Wiscon i
Chicago
Peruna
Vance
Hartford City
Regan
Pernaa
Hartman
Hartmann Sanitarium
Columbus
Gicue Pills Promoted as Blood Purifier and Humour Cure
An advertising entry touts Gicue Pills as a tasteless, odorless substitute for quids and a blood purifier and tonic. It claims 60 doses per package priced at 25 cents, offered in pocket vials and marketed with implied superior digestion and humour cleansing effects.
Elastic Substances and Historical Oddities in 18th Century Trade
The article discusses Ginan as the most elastic substance and Glasa as the second most, with a glass plate returning to its original shape after 26 years. It mentions Draggstint and Momlin'e Wisard Gil for pain relief, plus a note on a 1702 fever in the country linked to West ladies and Winslow's Soothing Syrup. It reports Victoria's Gloves worn on her wedding day selling for £1 10s and a clock once owned by the Countess of Affinny later sold 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
Reverend Sara Sipith recounts a tale from Anuichwestern Tee about a man who traps catfish by river Guadalupe. He uses a 60 foot hand line with a lead sinker and multiple hooks, baited with chicken liver, to cast along the riverbank and lure fish in a rising current.
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Sara Sipith
Anuichwestern Tee
Guadalupe
Texas Circuit Rider Verifies Incredible River Fish Tale
A Texas Circuit Rider testifies to a fisherman’s blue catfish tale found inside a two gallon jug. The fish reportedly grew from a rat fed inside the jug and allegedly weighed more than twenty pounds before being eaten by the witness.
No Need to Fuss Drummer’s Drugstore Misadventure
A drummer recounts a late night mishap after taking quinine capsules from a drugstore. He recalls feeling ill and fearing morphine effects, prompting a midnight scramble to get dressed and leave for an excursion. The druggist’s error is noted, though the tale remains cautionary.
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Drinmer
Bow
T-war
Arly
Confused Pharmacy Confrontation Over Morphine Theft
In a tense scene the druggist reveals morphine and quinine stored together while officers question suspects. A suspect named Lung Sing or another man is suspected of taking the morphine as tension rises among the onlookers.
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John
bin Mini
Lung Sing
Hirtself
Adda
American Revolver Experts Win Victory Over French
An article extols American revolver mastery over French shooters, arguing the revolver is the soldier’s weapon for close quarters and warfare. It lauds American training and warns against neglect of revolvers and rifles, urging continued preparedness and appropriate weapon use.
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Eloee
Conete Laake
Florida Times-Union
Unlicensed Kissing Punished in Colonial Court
In 1660 a New Haven colony court heard the Menpleve Murline case where Jacob Murline and Sarah Putte were found kissing. Jacob blamed Barak, Barak denied intent, and Jacob admitted holding her hand and sitting. the governor deemed the act grave and sentenced both to pay twenty shillings to the colony.
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America
Connecticut
New Maven
Corncil
Jacob Murline
Sarah Putte
Jacob
Barak
Jaco
Jefferson Memorial Avenue Plan in Albemarle
In Albemarle County Virginia a project proposes a two mile boulevard between Charlottesville and Monticello to honor Thomas Jefferson. The plan aims to connect burial sites and landmarks with a new memorial road, though details and funding are preliminary.
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Hetersna'e
Culiene
Obemarle County
Viesioia
Oncknten
Jefferson Menorial
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Legend
A Buffalo testimonial proclaims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured uterine inflammation after eight years of suffering. The letter, signed Mrs Mamie Herbert, praises the remedy and Sanative Wash, offering a $5000 reward for genuineness and urging sick women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice in Lynn Mass.
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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 Says He Won’t Fear Death in Illness
A Ruslan journalist notes Tolstoi’s composure after being told he was out of danger. He feared not the disease but the doctor’s limits on open windows during his illness. A separate medical scare references a vaccination mix up causing a large public stop work notice in the business district.
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Tolstoi
Meath
Ines
Hiv
Oller
Pernonal
Hat Lost Aboard Madison Avenue Car Rescued By Conductor
A chaotic street scene on Madison Avenue ends with a crushed muddy red hat being rescued by a conductor after a collision. Passengers complain while a man watches the hat and the car continues. Mrs Whitney, formerly Mrs Harry Paine Whitney, now runs an art 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 touted for indigestion relief
The piece praises Vogeler's Curative Compound as a universal stomach remedy. It cites Mr W Howell of Priory Street Winchester, praising long use and real benefits for indigestion, claiming the product cures many stomach troubles and helps thousands.
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Vogeler
W. Howell
Priory Street
Wincheater
Uae
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Alabastine Company
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Grand Rapids, Mich
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Toledo
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