Skeleton man reveals feats of joint dislocation and bones sale
A West Virginia born showman Charles B Hilliard claims he can dislocate every joint then replace them at will. He describes a life touring colleges and museums to exhibit his condition while doctors failed to explain the enigma. He recounts offers to sell his bones, ending with a $6000 skeleton contract with a Philadelphia hospital.
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Charles B. Hilliard
Mr. Hilliard
Manley
Eagle
Martinaburg
W. Va
Denth
Butt
Bellevue Hospital
Philadelphia
de Doremus
Hilliard
Ayo
Honton
Washington
Newspapermen Compare American and European Reporting Traditions
Two veteran editors recalled notable exploits by American and foreign reporters, discussing sensational wars of words and the ethics of pursuit. They cited a Feibtine correspondent and a Paris paper’s coverage of Troppmann, noting American zeal and media tactics against European methods.
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Jane Maporter
Itis Hivets
New York
Lake Michigan
The
Tribune
Dent
the Herald
Tors Paria
Vroppmann Twurdar Pase
France
Cernay
Troppmann
Justion
Posen
Tha Ean Aale
Three Tall Men and a Lecturer in England Gaffe
A humorous account recalls four tall Americans including Phillips Brooks and Dr. McVickar in England. They attend a lecture on America and Americans, tease the lecturer, and disrupt the talk with banter about height while a crowd gathers outside the theater. The scene blends social satire with a brief insert on health quackery and public talk.
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Phillips Brocka
Robinson
America
Howie
McVickar
Cal Fig Syrup Company Promotes Kidneys Wash System
All platins not consistent with the high character of Syrup of Figs are purposely avoided by the Cal. Fig Syrup Company, it acts gently on the kidneys, ever anit snwels weansing the system effectiually, but it is not a cure-all Hd makes no pretentions that every bottle will not substantiate. For sale by PF, FP. Rewpet.
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Cal. Fig Syrup Company
Rewpet
That Good Medicine Praise for Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy
A South Dakota attorney lauds Chamberlin s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best for stomach ailments. He cites personal use and acclaim from neighbors, noting its effectiveness for cholera morbus and dysentery. An advertisement and reader testimony from Burlington Junction accompany the piece, with sales listed through HAington.
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Ory
Haknineros
Chamberlain
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Piersons
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