Two Sects of Suffering Kneelers in Western New York
Curious religious fringe groups in western New York attract new converts yearly. Holy rollers near Canandaigua lake worship Hell as a timeless fate and perform prolonged rolls to cleanse souls. Knee benders near Seneca lake live on their knees, praise nature, and practice communal, socialist worship with five daily kneeling prayers and weekly revival meetings.
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New York
Holy Rollers
Canandaigua Lake
Hell
Mary McIntyre
Emma Chase
N. L. Eastman
James Woodsworth
Syracuse
N. Y
Seneca Lake
Burt 0N
Jehovah
Hurson
Bird in the Hand on a cabbage patch tale of sale
A southern community man sells a cabbage patch to speculators for 20000 dollars, with later chatter of a 40000 or 640000 potential. A neighbor questions the sale while the seller claims a bird in the hand is worth more than a possibly greater future. Also a brief humorous exchange on Knicker and Bocker
Fragmentary lyric line hints at romantic dialogue
A fragment presents a playful exchange about love and food preferences with mentions of music, salad, ice cream, and affection, in a dated literary tone.
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Towne
Errors in White House history misstate dates and materials
A reader calls out a columnist for incorrect White House facts, noting the initial occupancy by John Adams in 1800, construction start in 1792, 1814 fire and 1818 rebuild, and the claim that pure white lead mixed paint was used rather than modern cans. The letter urges accuracy on dates and building materials.
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White House
Madison
Adams
Charity and Daly Acquaint Finds in Genteel Gossip
A humorous sampling of 19th century clippings. A charity tale mocks indiscriminate giving and a secretary keeping salaries. a bar member quips about the supreme court. an ostrich farming scheme targets London customers. and a British marriage bill eases seamen’s nuptials by allowing marriages at port diocese after certain residence.
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Highmind
N. Y
California
London
Postum Coffee Credited With Health Recovery
A Michigan woman recounts switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee after her husband suffered heart palpitations and bladder catarrh. She notes rapid stomach and energy improvements, attributes changes to long boiling and recommends it to others. The testimonial cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Coffer
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Fruit Instead of Drudege Remedies for Constipation Diet
The Commoner notes home remedies using berries and dried fruits to treat constipation. A senna tea with figs is described as a dose for ordinary constipation, and pineapple is warned against eating alone due to stomach lining irritation. Fruits affect individuals differently. personal suitability varies with idiosyncrasies and conditions.
Butter balls gain favor and cut costs at table
A thrifty homemaker claims butter bills drop by a quarter after serving butter as small balls rather than blocks. The article notes abroad butter is often served in dabs or rolls and explains a rotary beater can prepare a pound of butter from double cream. In Portland an unusual long-distance witness ceremony saw Manuel Pires and Grace Sophia Schuster legally wed with two windows and a real estate agent as a witness.
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Portland
Ore
Manuel Pires Jand Grace Sophia Schuster
Waldemar Seton
W. W. Espey
Justice Seton
Ted Espey
Practical Women's Club Farm Garden in Watertown
The Practical Women's Club in Watertown through its forestry committee funds and runs a thriving farm garden with 40 children tending plots from 9 by 13 to 9 by 20 feet. They grow vegetables and popular flowers, meeting twice weekly with substitutes sent for absences. A second school garden is led by the Homecrofters Guild tied to George H Maxwell's local social experiment.
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Practical Women’s Club
Watertown
Mase
Woman's Club
Homecrofters’ Guild
George H. Maxwell
Diamonds in United States spark new search age
Diamonds have appeared in four U S regions though origin remains unknown. Despite production gaps since 1899 values rose from 50 to 300 dollars, fueling a national hunt. Also alum baking powder deemed wholesome by a German chemist, and Cunarder shell plates touted as the largest silicon steel plates in the world weighing up to ten tons each.
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United States
Canada
Scientific American
Wallsend
England
Metcalf
Training School for Elephants at Api Congo State
The Training School for Elephants at Api in the Congo State enrolls 48 elephants taking lessons. Authorities say the training operations have produced encouraging results according to the Tribune Congolaise.
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API
Congo
The
Tribune Congolaise
First Paisley Handkerchiefs Mark 1743 Era
The article notes that the first pocket handkerchiefs, used similarly to modern times, were manufactured in Paisley in 1743, marking an early milestone in textile accessory history.
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Paisley
Tumors Conquer Serous Operations Avomed
Dear Mrs Pinkham I write for advice after a long struggle with a presumed tumor that caused wandering pains and groin discomfort. A doctor said my examination suggested a tumor and I was advised to consider Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief.
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Iain Ae
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
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