Peruna Promises Free Treatments For Women This Summer
Dr Hartman offers free treatment for female illnesses during summer. The ad cites catarrh as the common cause of female troubles and claims Peruna cures catarrh. It urges women to write for confidential, free treatment directions and includes testimonials from Mrs. A Johnson and Miss Lizzie Sneathing plus Mabel Moyers endorsements.
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Dr. Hartman
Peruna
America
Perana
28Th St
New York City
Pertna Medicine Co
Columbus
Lizzie Sneathing
Hartman
Ohio
Hart
Alex. Johnson
University Avenue
Kingston
Ontario
Can
A. Johnson
Mixa Mabel Moyers
Kansas
The
Kansas Temperance Union
Leandola
Hartman Sanitarium
American Volcanoes Count by Region
North America has twenty volcanoes Central America twenty five and South America thirty seven Many of these are on Islands.
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North America
Central America
South America
Allen's Foot Ease advertised powder for tight shoes
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder to relax tight or new shoes, claiming relief from swollen feet hot sweating aching feet and ingrown nails with a trial package offered by mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen 8
Olmsted
Origin of Stockings in Bible Times
Stockings were unknown in Bible times. Literature first mentioned them as having been worn in Italy about the year 1100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Boosts Laxative Tablet
An advertisement promotes Bruno Quinine Tablet claiming a single day cure for colds with a money back guarantee from all druggists. It also asserts Arabic as the Sacred Language spoken by 200 million worldwide and notes 2 million under U.S. care in the Philippine Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno
Globe
United States
Philippine Islands
Cyclone Rain of Rats and Mice Over Bougle District
A Const an Algeria correspondent reports a severe Bougle cyclone showered the district with rats and mice for about a quarter hour, covering fields. The note includes detours on social scenes at a real estate sale and a medical quip about Piso’s Cure. Also mentions Germany’s forests, noting substantial forest cover and composition by tree type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantian
Algeria
Bougle
Teething Remedies Mentioned With Silly Fashion Notes
Fragmentary readout describes Mrs Winslow’s soothing remedy and loosely references Indian toe jewelry and Paris fashion from a century ago. The text mixes product mention with cultural observations about Tamil women and silver toe rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Paris
Directoire
Earthquake Felt From Shemakha To Moscow
A severe earthquake near Shemakha on the Caspian Sea was felt in Moscow. The seismic wave traveled about 1,400 miles between the two locations at a velocity of forty miles per minute, indicating high crustal vibrations across the region.
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Shemakha
Caspian Sea
Moscow
Pompeii Before the Catastrophe Described by German Architect
A New York Herald account recalls Pompeii before Vesuvius eruption in 79 as a city of grand temples and forums. It highlights Jupiter temple ruins, Fortuna Augusta, the grand open air theater, and the triangle forum with Doric halls, offering an archaeologist’s reconstruction of ancient life and beauty.
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Pompei
Vesuvius
C. Weichardt
Pompeii Aa
Pompeii
Jupiter
Forum
Fortuna Augusta
Augustua
Juno
Minerva
Aesculapius
Sarno
New York Herald
No Parting There Tune On White House Tariff Talk
In a Washington streetcar morning scene Representative Mann and Uncle Joe Callon discuss tariff revision after a White House conference. Joe harmonizes There Will Be No Parting There while joking about Cuba reciprocity and tariff delays.
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Joe
Callon
Mann
White House
Uncle Joe
Hieble
Washington
New York World
Forming New Eyelids Showcases Surgical Triumph
A Philadelphia physician grafted four new eyelids on a fire victim after removing skin from the patient’s hip. The procedure restored protection to the eyes and enabled normal function, marking a remarkable breakthrough in eye reconstruction.
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Philadelphia
Audible signals for distant signals on Northern of France line
The Northern of France Railway uses a brass insulated plank between rails to sound a whistle in the cab when distant signals show caution. A wire brush on the engine contacts the plank, triggering the signal, with batteries and upkeep required on distant signals and engines, yet the system is deemed satisfactory.
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France
Kettle Bridges Built by Cossack Soldiers
The article describes kettle bridges made from soldiers lances and cooking kettles. Lances are passed under kettle handles and bound with ropes to form rafts. Several rafts are joined to create a bridge capable of bearing half a ton, allowing an army to cross safely in about an hour.
Mme de Maupassant Receives Duse in Nice
In Nice a quiet house hosts Mme de Maupassant who, amid fading crowds, grants a visit to Italian actress Eleonora Duse. Duse, praising her late son's genius, suggests rest as the final wish, while pursuing acceptance for DAnnunaio's dramas.
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Mme, de Maupassant
Nice
Eleanor Duse
Mme
du Maupasit
D'Annunaio
Parrot Causes Turmoil for Aged Dorchester Maiden
A Dorchester maid discovers her parrot has learned modern slang and coarse language from a New York parrot. The pet, once a devout scripture reciter, now spouts swear words and blasphemous phrases, leading to the elder woman seeking a new home for her corrupted Polly.
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New York
Heston Herald
Dorchester
Polly
Clever Parisian Dressmaker and His Wife Rise in Fashion
Paquin, once a bourse clerk with no dressmaking knowledge, becomes Paris leading milliner with his wife guiding a welcoming, inclusive boutique. The pair abolish barriers at Maison Pequin, greeting elegant and dowager clients alike, and charm with intelligent, attentive service.
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Gay
Paquin
Paris
Bourse
Maison Pequin
Monsieur
Pequin
Proper Place MP Incident Sparks Outcry on Deck
An English member of parliament known for lax habits was swept overboard during a seaside sailing trip but was rescued. A passenger quips about the excitement. a fastidious matron loudly objects, saying she is glad he was washed on board, provoking horror.
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Blank
A Bohemian Experiment in Gypsy Travel
Lorin Eggleston, Millerton NY postmaster and noted merchant, plans a gypsy style vacation with his wife and JH Whittaker and wife of Malden MA. They will tour the country around July 1 selling horses and fortunes and gypsy wares. Eggleston says the easiest lie is that of tramps and gyp nics.
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Lorin Eggleston
Millerton
N. Y
J. H. Whittaker
Malden
Mass
Eggleston
Kaiser Anecdote On Annexation And War
While visiting a Syrian orphanage in Jerusalem the German emperor questioned a native geography pupil about African states under native rulers. The boy answered German colonies, prompting Wilhelm II to joke that pursuing such a policy would trigger wars with England and France.
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Kateer
England
France
Glasgow Man Critiques City Governance and Wires
A Glasgow resident touring the county criticizes Glasgow's municipal government and public improvements. He notes outdated electric lights and overhead street railway wires, saying commissions traveled to other cities but returned with old fashioned ideas.
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Glasgow
United States
Miss Virginia Granes Endorses Vegetable Compound
Narrows Association president Miss Virginia Granes of Waldenows New York praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing persistent ovarian and womb inflammation after recovery from a fall. She urges others to use it and offers free advice through Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Virginia Granes
Narrew Association
Waledows
N.Y
E. Pinkham
Sam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railways: Power and Prestige
Cities like Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul are cited for fame and enterprise. The piece extols America's greatest railway linking Omaha to Chicago with electric lighted trains and superior service, praising safety and merchandise quality from L. L. Downie, commercial agent in Salt Lake City.
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Chicago
United States
Milwaukee
St. Paul
America
Ite
Ita
Omaha
L. L. Downie
Milwaukee &St. Paul
Swiss Railroad Passes and Lake Steamship Co Joint Tickets
Swiss railway and lake steamship companies issue joint passes for two weeks or longer, covering multiple operators. An accompanying note promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, claimed to aid feverishness teething and worm relief, with widespread testimonials and free sample offers.
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Swiss Railway
Lake Steamship Companies
Paw Lasue
Mother Gray
New York
Population of Alaska Census Tale
The last census gave Alaska a population of 40,000. People were scattered and counting was difficult making the exact number likely higher.
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Alaska
Mikesly
What About Your School Houses
Fragmented text discusses alabaster interior finishes for schools and eye appeal to pupils. It also mentions slavery protests by Fidelia Tawee and an observation on railroad timetables, noting the Burlington System time folder integrates 2,000 town names and schedules for 500 trains with large update work.
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Sud
Tig Burlington
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Wizard Oil
W.N.A
Salt Lake
Piso
Ramin
Maple Street
Norwich
Germany
Foresta
Kingdom
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Sie
Temple of
Isis
Parrot
Lydia
Pinkham
Jon
Misa Alles Fidelia Tawee
Buffalo
Penoumeed
John Henry Waggoner
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