Names of Flowers and Their Human Namesakes
The article explains how several flowers earned names from individuals and places. Fuchsias honor Leonard Fuchs, dahlias Andre Dahl, camelia from Kamel, magnolias for Professor Magnu l de Montpellier, and anemones relate to their tremor in wind. Lavender derives from lavare meaning to wash, tied to Roman hand washing rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuchsias
Leonard Fuchs
Andre Dahl
Peru
Kamel
France
Japan
Magnu] de Montpellier
America
Asia
Pocatello Citizens Endorse Dean's Kidney Pills
Judge A W Jones of 334 South Main Street Pocatello Idaho recounts relief from backache and disordered kidneys after eight years and endorses Dean's Kidney Pills. The advertisement notes the pills are sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole United States agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Pocatello
A. W. Jones
South Main Street
Idaho
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Big Ranch Bargain Near Blackfoot Idaho
Four hundred acres offered at thirty dollars per acre if taken within thirty days. Land includes cultivated and partly cultivated portions with good permanent water rights, building, and farm implements. Located four miles from Blackfoot, Idaho. For details contact C. Winters at 4158 Main, Pocatello. First come, first served. 30 day limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
C. Winters
Pocatello
Idaho
Notice to appoint one deputy sheriff in Bannock County
Notice of Intention to Apply For Appointment of Deputies in Bannock County Idaho. Sheriff-elect John Ellis will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the regular meeting for the allowance and appointment of one deputy sheriff. Dated December 1, 1908.
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State of Idaho
Bannock County
John Ellis
Bannock
Board of County Commissioners
Penn
Foley's Honey and I Cure Claimed For Colds
A fragment promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for hoarse coughs and colds that allegedly become pneumonia overnight. It cites Temple Pharmacy in Poca tello and McCammon with Ferguson and Jenkins as suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Pocatello and McCammon
Ferguson & Jenkins
County of Bannock Warrant Call for 1908 Expense Fund
The County Treasurer will pay Expense Fund warrants numbered 82 through 102 dated April 16 1908 with interest to September 16 1908 upon presentation.
Special Bargain on Four-Room House
Gray and Gray advertise a four-room house at 41350 with two good late payments, offering half cash and the balance monthly terms.
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Gray & Gray
A Counsel Scorned in a Scottish Trial
In a Scottish court a bold witness, Miss Jane, refuses to reveal her age, declaring she is unmarried. The judge overrules, and she replies she is fifty or sixty, then quips she has not lost hope but will not marry the counsel, calling his questions palaver.
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Scotland
Jane
Jane—Weel-aweel
Jane—Weel
Miss Jane
A DOUBTING THOMAS HAIR HEALTH CLAIM
Ails of dandruff and hair loss cure by Newbro s Herpicide, praised by B Fletcher of Butte Montana who says his hair recovered fully after using the product. The ad promotes Herpicide as a cause destroyer and offers samples by mail with prices of 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Fletcher
Butte, Mont
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Decorated China Displayed by Mrs Hamer at Store
Mrs Daniel Hamer showcases a selection of decorated china pasted pieces at Roberts jewelry store beside the post office. Studio located at 538 West Center Street.
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Daniel Hamer
Roberts’ Jewelry Store
West Center Street
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
Deafness is due to inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and can be cured only by constitutional remedies. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Christmas tree ornaments and Foley's Kidney Remedy ad
An old advertisement promotes Christmas tree ornaments from Holmes & Company and Foley's Kidney Remedy as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. Temple Pharmacy in Pocatello and McCammon lists Ferguson and Jenkins as proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Tree Ornaments Holmes & Company
Temple Pharmacy
Pocatello and McCammon
Ferguson & Jenkins
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment cures rheumatism lumbago sore and stiff muscles strains sprains cuts burns bruises and aches. It urges Mrs. A. L. Cook to keep a bottle at home for joint and muscle pains and related injuries.
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Ballard
A. L. Cook
Christmas Holiday Rates via Oregon Short Line
Reduced fares for Christmas holidays offered by Oregon Short Line. Tickets on sale December 18 19, 24, 25 and 31 and January 1 2009 with limits until January 4. See agents for details.
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Oregon Short Line
How the Idea of the Device Came to Thomas Godfrey
The article recounts how Thomas Godfrey, a Philadelphia glazier, observed sunlight refraction from a glass to a water-pail, inspiring the double reflecting sea quadrant in 1730. He studied Newton and sought recognition in England, testing the device aboard a ship to the West Indies and revealing it in Jamaica to an English captain. Hadley in London later earned credit for the instrument.
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Thomas Godfrey
Philadelphia
Godfrey
England
West Indies
Jamaica
Hadley
London
Testing Drugs On Animals And Self in L A Times Account
A Los Angeles Times piece describes ergotine tested on chickens and digitalis on frogs at a large chemical plant. It notes dogs fed hashish and humans risking death or insanity by self testing, with animals used to assess drug effects in heart and behavior.
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Great Chemical Plant
Los Angeles Times
Birds In Christian Legend and Symbol
Rev. R. L. Giles surveys the raven as a figure of ill omen and procrastination yet notes its piety in the Christmas mystery. He cites Latin Italian German phrases for ill luck and highlights the raven’s cry alongside other animals at Christ's birth, tracing the story to the fourth century.
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National Review
Rev
R. L. Giles
Bethlehem
Eamus
Fare Dispute Over Child on Sixth Avenue Surface Car
A New York Press report recalls a Sixth Avenue surface car encounter where a conductor asks a woman to pay fare for her seven or eight year old daughter. The woman admits the child is with her, and the conductor questions whether she has ever paid for the girl before. He reluctantly accepts the five cent fare.
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New York Press
Genius Defined in Gentlemen’s Exchange
The bulletin quotes a quip about genius as an unlimited capacity for taking what belongs to others. It reflects a playful exchange on the nature of genius and originality among scholars.
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Sydney
N. 8
Bulletin
Take care of the pennies and the dollars follow
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press quotes Kwater and Gailey discussing thrift and wealth, highlighting the saying that saving pennies leads to securing heirs' fortunes.
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Kwater
Gailey
Philadelphia Press
Parson and Parishioner Clash in Wit Laden Exchange
A humorous exchange from Leslie's Weekly shows a drunken parishioner interrupting a sermon and a new minister retorting with quick quips. The banter highlights preacher parishioner rapport in a light satirical tone.
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Leslie's Weekly
Gratitude and Generosity Across Wealth Gaps
A reflective quote contrasts gratitude in a poor man with potential generosity if he were rich, attributed to Pope. The line suggests social insight on wealth and virtue.
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Pope
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North Main
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North First Ave
Sam Pine
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Pocatello Cycle Co
Preston Flour
Blyth & Fargo Company
RED Cross
Kodaks and
Kodak
Scot's
Foleys
Bright's
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