Endorsement of Peruna from Ex Mayor Crumbo
Ex mayor Crumbo of New Albany Indiana writes from Sir B Oak Street praising Peruna. He claims it cures catarrh indigestion headaches and general sickness when used as directed and cites many others who speak highly of it. In a later August 25 1904 letter he says his health is good and would rely on Peruna again if needed.
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Crumbo
New Albany
Ind
B. Oak Street
Peruna
California Fig Syrup Co
Families a Generation Ago Think More of Real Essentials
A Chicago Journal meditation on happiness centered on how mothers recall humble beginnings, stressing economy and enduring love over wealth. It contrasts old, simple family life with modern pressures to display status, urging that money is not essential to happiness.
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Chicago Journal
Disraeli’s Metaphor Catches a Gladstonian Tone
The writer praises Disraeli for vivid picturesque imagery, noting his ability to blend bizarre and bold satire. He compares the Gladstone ministry to a marine landscape off South America with exhausted volcanoes and a threatening sea, hinting at constant danger and occasional shocks.
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Disraeii
Disraeli
Gladstonian
South America
Ammonia Remedy For Mosquito Bites And Stings
In hot climates travelers carry a small ammonia bottle with a glass-point stopper. A drop of the liquid applied to bites or stings provides a soothing effect and helps counteract irritation. The remedy is noted as useful and effective against insect attentions.
Potatoes and Leprosy Impacts Through Centuries
The belief that potatoes caused leprosy persisted for three centuries after their 15th century introduction to Europe. The misconception faded as scientific understanding refuted the link between potatoes and the disease.
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Europe
Shy Kubus of Sumatra Trade by Gong Signals
A fragmentary note describes the Kubus of Sumatra as timid and isolated, deemed inferior by Malays. Trade with Malays occurs via gong signals and staged withdrawals, with both sides offering goods in turns. The Kubus subsist on snakes and game and are skilled spearmen. Also mentioned is ancient rope making in Egypt, 2000 years before Christ, evidenced by sculptures.
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Sumatra
Identification of criminals photographed in German cities
In some German cities authorities photograph criminals’ hands as well as faces to aid identification and recognition, expanding criminal records and public safety measures. The practice accompanies facial images with hand photographs to improve match accuracy and deter repeat offenses.
The Dance of the Seagulls Explains Worms Surface Trick
Chicago News ponders why dancing seagulls cause worms to surface in damp sand. The piece compares the gulls to fishermen using vibrations to rouse earthworms, noting no moles on wet sands and speculating on worm memory of dry land ancestors.
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Chicago News
Ears, Shoes, and Economic Wit In Old New York
A fragmented New York Press excerpt blends street talk and travel notes. It contrasts a sailor's vivid critique of Borneo ear lobes with jokes about women’s shoes and thrift. The piece surveys culture and commerce through casual dialogue and satire.
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Borneo
Zamarinds
Samwit
Kadat
Telekopu
Banjar Main
Pasir
A Short Cut. There goes A man.
A steamship agent recalls a surf looking traveler who booked passage to Europe. He is described as a man who cuts shortcuts in business and reduces time spent on others, a man of few words. An anecdote from years ago notes a dangerous lunch with lemon.
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Europe
New York Telegraph
Labour Shortage in New Zealand Prompts Recruitment Drive
Demand for labor rises as New Zealand seeks 1000 workers through its London High Commission to Britain for North Island railway construction. Three years' work is guaranteed with incentives to permanent settlement. Strong demand also noted for secular laborers in western Africa.
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New Zealand
Colony
High Commission
London
England
North Island
Women Health Ad Claims Pinkham Remedy Works
An advertisement appeals to women across the nation noting rising complaints such as back pain, fatigue, and nervous distress. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the sole trustworthy treatment, urging readers to write for guidance from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts and promising restoration of health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Jaca
Lydia
Pinkham
Lynn
Masa Pound
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