Peruna Claims Cures in 1897 Letter Line
A letter from January 1897 praises Peruna and Manalin for curing catarrh and constipation in long sufferers. Testimonials include O Atkinson of Independence Missouri and Alla Schwandt of Sanborn Minnesota noting relief after years of illness. The notice invites readers to consult Dr S B Hartman of the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio for advice.
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Perru-na
Manalin
Atkinson
Peman
John O. Atkinson
Independence
Os Alls Schwandt
Sanborn
Minu
Alla Schwandt
B. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Relics, Idols, and a Viking Skin Sold at Historic Auction
An 18th and 19th century auction in London offered a gruesome Viking skin and other medieval curiosities, including a royal relic from Windsor’s tomb opened in 1789. Items featured an ancient Kamakura granite idol from Japan and a colossal Shomu era statue with measurements in vast detail.
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Pittevn Ullare
London
Edward V
Windsor
Hindstock
Essex
Ancient Gateway at Glendalough Ireland Opens Ruins
Ancient gateway at Glendalough in Wicklow Ireland marks the entrance to the Seven Churches ruin complex dating to the sixth century. The ruins attract travelers and evoke deep religious sentiment as they stand as a historic landmark.
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Wendalough
County Wicklow
Ireland
Gat Bang for Admission
Ira 8 Hatch of Hartland awoke in the night to a furious doorbell ring during a big storm. Lighting a lamp he descended to greet a surprising midnight guest, his much discussed coon cat named Nigger.
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Gat Bang
Ira
Hatch of
Hartland
Dean’s Kidney Pills Restore Strength for Mr Corton
J B Corton of Deppe NC reports severe back trouble left him unable to walk or ride far. After using Dean’s Kidney Pills he regained strength, can walk and ride long distances, and feels twenty five years younger. He endorses the remedy and says neighbors also benefited. Free trial offer and Buffalo NY address. Price 60 cents.
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J. B Corton
Lummerman
Deppe
N.C
Dean
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Gentle London doctor saves boy with diphtheria
A renowned London surgeon rushed at 4 AM to save a tiny boy with diphtheria, performing a tracheotomy. The child revived, later asking for a little gun in a whispered plea, proving his voice intact. The tale contrasts the doctor’s tender heart with rough manner.
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London
Result of Business Carest Or Traveling Man Forgetfulness
A minister's wife, a doctor's wife, and a traveling man's wife discuss their husbands' forgetfulness. The minister's wife cites forgotten sermon notes, the doctor's wife notes forgotten medicine and long trips, and the traveling man's wife claims a greeting mishap as the cause of his forgetfulness. Banner-Bulletin shares the quip.
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Hasband
Mau
Banner-Bulletin
Strange Beliefs Persist in Rural Britain
In Dev onshire country folk still forge cramp rings from coffin bundles and bracelets from nails. Personal crisis reports are said to hang on these items, worn by gouty people who deem them particularly effective.
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Britain
Devonshire
Liver as the great filter in the digestive system
The text explains the liver filters poison from the blood via bile. When capacity drops, poisons spread through the body causing weakness, brain fog, and heart strain. Skin, kidneys, and lungs may suffer as toxins localize. pale, sallow complexion and headaches are noted symptoms.
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Pierce
Promos
Buffalo
Tao
Es Tuer
Gordonville
Texas
Shun a dealer who pushes medicines for profit
The reader is warned against drug sellers who prioritize profit over customer welfare and urged to avoid such merchants. The admonition emphasizes choosing suppliers who respect consumer well being over larger earnings.
Copper as Currency in Sweden Lands in Trade Reform
Copper was once the chief medium of exchange in Sweden, but its use has declined. Merchants sometimes needed wheelbarrows to carry large payments, illustrating the shift away from copper to other forms of money and the evolving monetary system.
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Sweden
Tea Trade Survives Amid Many Rivals in Town
A column notes there are many tea businesses besides Schilling, listing a dozen to three dozen players. It warns of dangers with electricity after a London boy nearly electrocuted on an electric tram line while dragging a rope. It also promotes Winslow's Soothing syrups and emphasizes exercise over gym routines for full-body fitness through walking, tennis, and swimming.
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London
Alole
Ine
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