Women Exert Queer Power On Burmese Sacred Mount
In Mount Papa Burma two sisters Ma Howa and her kin are famed snake charmers using cobras in performances with a Burmese band. Their art is tightly guarded passed to next of kin, with a tragic recent death cited as proof of genuine skill and danger.
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Mount Papa
Burma
Ma Howa
Trying On a Hat in a Quiet Shop
A witty exchange centers on a hat fitting where a woman claims the effect is fine while asking to reveal the price tag to her husband. The dialogue hints at gendered notions of luxury and trust versus affection.
Condiments Of Much Value In Food Preservation
A French investigation finds vinegar preserves and kills bacteria effectively. Mustard shows strong bactericidal action while other spices like ginger and peppers are weaker. Cloves and cinnamon outperform chemical antiseptics, suggesting small amounts of essential oils can preserve fruit and meat better than boric or salicylic acids.
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France
la Nature
Embarrassed maid tells of sergeant seeking notice
Miss Marie Lohr recalls a maid who suddenly wanted to resign saying it isn t private rather a sergeant who has been denobilised The tale carries a humorous twist on mistaken implications and sudden departure in service.
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Marie Lohr
Miss Lohr
New York Times
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Pains
Advert describes Sloan's Liniment as easing darting pains from rheumatic twinges and lumbago neuritis and sprains. It touts quick relief, cleanliness, economy, and availability at 35c 70c and 140.
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Sloan
Hall's Catarah Medicine Ad Claims Cures and Testimonials
A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Catarah Medicine as curative for a long-standing condition. It promises $100 for an incurable case and cites internal use and blood stream action with testimonials offered free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
A Matter of Precaution and Humorous Blurbs
A collage of humorous exchanges, ads, and witticisms including a cautionary office note about punctuality, jokes about a Mr Marks, an ad for Cuticura soap claiming skin health and versatile use, and a gray hair dye recipe promising gradual darkening with Bay Rum and simple home preparation.
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