A Cure for Debility Dr Williams Pink Pills
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for weakness and bloodlessness. It narrates a Tipton West Virginia man’s recovery from malaria linked fatigue and kidney issues, praises the pills’ merit, and cites Marlboro era quotes and Lytton’s phrase about the pen versus sword.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Willams
Logg
Tipton
W. Va
Dr. Williams
Sone
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Effect of acids on the human system and fruit diets
An eminent Japanese bacteriologist reports that acids in lemons apples and other fruits destroy disease germs. Lemon and apple juices kill cholera in fifteen minutes and typhoid in about thirty. Drinking orange juice can cleanse the stomach, with caveats for gastric catarrh. Evarts quote notes women as best judge and executioner.
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The
New York Herald
Evarts
William M. Evarts
Coffee Jags The Doctor Named Them Correctly
A Philadelphia woman describes years of coffee jitters and headaches from heavy coffee use. She switched to Postum, prepared at home, and reports relief from exhaustion, digestion, sleep, and headaches. Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. ad copy ends with a slogan.
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Phila
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Three Thousand Varieties of Intoxicants in Use Throughout the United States
The piece surveys global and U S wine and liquor varieties, noting about six thousand kinds used worldwide and twelve thousand plus historically in America, highlighting regional traditions from Western New York to the South, Europe, and New York clubs, with references to Napoleon, Dom Perignon, and Queen Victoria era import patterns. It mentions New York, Ohio, California wines and the rise of dry wines, champagne tastes, and the persistent cultural role of alcohol in social and ceremonial life.
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United States
Christendom
North America
Mexico
Russia
Siberia
Hippocrates
Mediars
Tropics
British Guiana
New York
Globe
Napoleon
Europe
Ohio
California
Dom Perigon
New York Club
Lord Baltimore
New England
New York Herald
Gift to Columbia University Endows Pure Science Course
Mrs A A Anderson of New York donates 100000 to Columbia University to establish a pure science endowment and a bachelor of science degree. Trustees pledge to cover any deficit for ten years up to 20000.
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Columbia University
Mra
Bold bid for liberty by Moabit convicts in Berlin
Three inmates of Moabit prison Berlin Baranowski Goldbach and Muller carried out a dramatic escape attempt after six hours of covert work using Morse code taps and stolen tailor's shears. They bored into Muller's cell then into the attic and roof forming a rope from cloth scraps to descend 100 feet. Baranowski escaped while Goldbach fell and was recaptured.
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Berlin
Moabit
Baranowski
Goldbach
Muller
Saranowski
Golibach
Hod Slocomb Drenched After Ice Cutting Accident
Hod Slocomb, hired by Deacon Butterworth, fell through thin ice while cutting lake ice at Gootehic Pond. He escaped serious injury, trudged home in freezing wet clothes, and swore until admonished by the Deacon. He vows to quit if asked again.
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Hod
Deacon Butterworth
Gootehic Pond
Bingville
Bingville Bugle
Boston Post
A Black Sparrow At The Bird Table
A daily visitor to the lawn, a nearly uniform sooty black sparrow joins other birds for crumbs. The observer notes its darker back and shoulders with faint tawny tinges on the primary quills, distinguishing it from a typical blackbird.
The Stinging Tree of Australia
The stinging tree resembles a giant nettle with a foul odor. Natives and animals avoid it. A prick causes immediate pain followed by maddening agony as water contact heightens it. Dogs sting themselves, biting at the wound in distress.
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Australia
French design for safer automobile claims invention outperforms current style
A French design for an automobile is described by the inventor as much safer than the present styles. The claim centers on improved protective features and structural advantages, aiming to reduce injuries in crashes and enhance occupant safety.
Had Stuck Closely to Home
A man over 55 who ban Hived all his Wife on an island within thirty miles of Portland Maine visited that city for the first time last month.
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Portland
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Claims and Train of Testimonials
The article touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervous ailments and female disorders, claiming benefits from tranquil sleep to relief of pelvic pain and insomnia. It cites Indians and ancient use, promotes the product as harmless yet effective, and mentions Peruna as a famed remedy with Columbus’ name carried internationally.
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Pierce
Pieves Stout
Ana
The
Invalides’ Hotel and Surgical Istitute
Huffalo
Phy Vielen
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Internal Revenue
United States
Péruna
Columbus
Iggin
Columbus Dispatch
Curious Canadian Well Finds Sand Instead of Water
A Canadian well yields sand in a steady stream rather than water. The surface jet rises from a depth of 100 feet, driven by an unknown force. Scientists and locals are puzzled by the sandy fountain.
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Canada
Cure for Scalp Disease Records Long Use of Cuticura
Personal testimonial from H. M. F. Wells of Rosemond Illinois detailing recovery from scalp sores and itching after using Cuticura Remedies in 1904 1906 and praising soap and ointment. Also notes old newspaper draft-sealing uses and underlay ideas for cleanliness.
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Crista
H. M. F. Wells
Rosemond, Christian Co
Castoria Care Note From the Era
An advertisement urges careful use of Castoria for babies and children, highlighting its safety and soothing claims. It reflects early 20th century medicine marketing, stressing gentleness and parental trust in a familiar remedy.
Higher temperatures with acetylene blowpipe discovered
It is reported that acetylene gas used in a blowpipe yields temperatures over 7,000 degrees, compared with 3,600 to 4,500 degrees from oxyhydrogen. This marks a significant increase over traditional methods, suggesting new applications in metalworking and related fields.
Allen's Foot-Ease: Old Time Comfort for Painful Feet
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful smarting feet and ungrowing nails, promising comfort and easier shoe wear. It claims rapid relief and features a rustic taste of self-help marketing.
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Allen
Olmsted
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Lord Lytton
Cardinal Richelieu
Rowan Ben
Carolinas
Virginias
South
Cory
Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Seattle
Beechers
Harriet Beecher
Toulay
George Sr
Hasendao
Pacific
Golden State
Old World
Stone
MACE
Liberty
Lee
Slocomb
Automobile
Dr. Pierce
Benmine
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