Uniforms in Africa and other vignettes of fashion and life
A London Graphic correspondent notes natives in South Africa adorning themselves in gaudy soldier uniforms, arguing for stricter prohibition of civilians wearing military dress. The column also covers peroxide hair effects for horses, and brief conversational snippets on absent-mindedness, a funeral, and a widow’s memorial window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Durban
Fame
England
London Graphic
Fragmentary dialogue hints at strained marriage and pockets
Readable lines show a domestic dispute or tension between a husband and wife. References include names Hopeley James Whittaker and a question about love and borrowing a pocketbook, suggesting marital strain or a quarrel over affection and privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Hopeley
James
Mr. Hopeley
Whittaker
Pullman name origin and early town story in Nov overheard pieces
The article mixes a dental remedy anecdote with a tale of how the town of Pullman got its name. It relates a claim that W. W. Pullman suggested a compromise name, linking his surname with architect Beman to form Pullman. The piece also includes gardening notes and various ads from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Pullman
Pullman
Tullman
W. W. Toman
Berman
Tan'm
Mract 8
Pullman,’ From the Man Who Built It and Pall For It. T However,” Mr. Pullman
Pull
Beman
California Fra Syrup Co
CaAnifonnia Mia Syrup Co
Dinah Might and the Dinah May nickname tale
A Syracuse Post story recounts a cleric asking the baby’s name at baptism. The father replies Dinah M and jokes that the middle name will depend on the daughter’s future. The piece then notes Sir Francis Cook’s reported transfer of $10 million to his sons to avoid succession duties and mentions Westminster and other British peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinah
Syracuse
Dinah M
Dis
Francis Cook
Tennessee Claflin
Lord Harcourt
Duke of Westminster
Francis Cook Fa
Odd Patent Cure Ad Offers Quick Cold Fix
A garbled ad touts one day cures for colds with Dramo Quinine tablets and Cascarete candy cathartic. It implies refunds and fame for bold claims, mentions wealth and renown, and jumbles phrases about government, education, and street encounters on a stormy day.
Lydia Pinkham’s Remedies Aid Aging Women
A letter from Mrs. J. C. Orms of Johnstown Pa praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from head aches dizziness hot flashes nerve trouble insomnia kidney issues ovarian pain and womb congestion. The article notes Mrs Pinkham’s enduring work helping women with correspondence handling up to a hundred thousand cases annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. C. Orms
Horner St
Johnstown
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Cathartigc
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Merting Remedy Company
Chisago
Montreal
Hanno
Flushing
Opey Safferinges
Peebles
Fiat
Daly
Vian Low
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Trenton
Bestia
Ahr Tires
Vorwil Pve
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Devin Wadkeens
Seane
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Rbseni
Liab
Chicara
Mithimoeris
Seay Pinos
SPU Perth
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Easton
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Drigviste
Iasale
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Thorkine
Yash Ashe
Fabio
Mr. Tlopeteigt
Tamia Oyas
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Laeviage
Lal
California Fig Syrup CO
Ban Francisco
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Louisville
New York, N
VNU
Tyre
Julius Hines & Son
Dept
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Treajelier
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Mn , Fit
Ees
Guarns
Pete
Bell
Pany
Newbre
Limudsors
Eebelli
Predaya Vowles & Urns
Attorne
Green's Cone
Atlanta
Hety
Kipson Chenboat Co
Union Teachers
Washinton
D.C
Gerstle
L. Gerstle & CO
Chattanooga, Tenn
Agricultural, Mechanical and Stock Exposition
T Watchez, Miss
Natchez Fair Association
Natches
Dan Viner
van Vleet-Mansfield Drug CO
Memphis, Tenn
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