Forests of Stone Shrinking ancient woods into stones across lands
A Chicago Tribune feature describes fossil forests transformed by geology into onyx, jasper and agate across continents. It notes buried Arctic palms under Greenland ice and submerged Briton forests revealed at low tides in Wash county. A desert Arizona stand becomes hard rock while a negro cook’s ax fails against petrified pine.
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Fairyland
Greenland
Arctic
Indies
Lincoln
Norfolk
Arizona
Chicago Tribune
True Manna of Scripture Lichen Shaped by Desert Nomads
The article explains that true manna is a lichen known as Canona esculenta and Lichen esculentus, called Ousseh-el-Ard by Sahara and southern Algerian nomads. It grows on sand, is grayish and pea sized, and can be collected in the morning dew. Arabs boil it into a gelatinous paste, then dry or wrap for preservation, with compositions including water, organic, mineral, and sugared matter.
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M. Chastrey
Sahara
Algeria
Ousseh-el-Ard
Persia
Arabia
Mesopotamia
Chaambra
San Francisco Chronicle
Mend Your Bird's Legs and Heal Fractures
The article explains treating leg fractures in young chickens and pet birds. Clean and wash the wound, apply elder wood splints with glue, wrap in linen thread, and keep for three to four weeks. Soak in tepid water to remove the bandage. canaries use cardboard splints for two weeks.
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Canaries
Kaffir Swimming Tricks Told By A Kaffir Boy
A Kaffir boy is said to ford a shoulder high stream by balancing a heavy stone on his head with a helper. The weight aids footing against the current, preventing being swept away if the stone were dropped. The account claims this is one of the earth tricks used to contend with tides and floods.
Language Variations Highlighted by Learned Baboo
Lady Dufferin recalls how the educated native speaks English with a mix of learned phrases that can mislead listeners. A curious example shows a European style education producing a dangerous pretension in speech.
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Lady Dufferin
Parafin Wax Keeps Milk Taste Steady on Boiling
A German chemist reports that a small paraffin wax particle melted in an airtight layer over boiling milk prevents flavor change. A Swiss law requires new marriages to plant trees soon after ceremony but bans pine and weeping willow species.
The Farmer's Garden. Free illustrated garden plan booklet
Scientists warn lung and kidney illnesses rise among Farmers of America due to lack of varied vegetables. A. K. Bush of Dover Minnesota and the Minnesota Farmer's Institute promote an illustrated guide named The Farmer's Garden. Published by Northrup King & Co, Minneapolis, the folder shows a horse friendly fruit and vegetable garden with culture and rotation instructions and is mailed free to readers who request it.
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America
A. K. Bush
Dover
Minnesota
Minnesota Farmer’s Institute
Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption Cure Sold at Local Pharmacy
An old listing for Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure marketed for two bits and one dollar. The notice promises refunds if the product does not cure and mentions a female customer returning the bottle. Matthew’s Pharmacy is named in the sale.
What is Shiloh Grand Old Remedy for Cough
An advertisement claims Shiloh is a world famous cough remedy used for fifty years to treat coughs colds and consumption. It promises refunds if not satisfied and lists prices 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 from Matthew's Pharmacy.
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Matthew's Pharmacy
Muddy complexion cures and whiskey age supply update
An antique ad notes Earls Clover Root Tea as a guaranteed remedy sold for fifty years at 25 and 50 cents. It also says Matthews' McCormick's received Bell of Lexington whiskey direct from the warehouse after long demand, offering an aged ten year option. Tom and Fick invite inquiries.
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Earls Clover Root
Matthews’ Pharmacy
McCormick’s
Lexington
Tom
Shipmen
Karl's Clover Root Tea Advertises Cure for Headaches
An ad claims Karl's Clover Root Tea cures headaches and treats it as a tissue builder and purifier. It offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents. The advertisement ends with the name Matthew's.
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Karl
Matthew
Notice to Co Owner Vollmer on Beaver Creek Lodes
Anna Uffel serves notice to Charles Vollmer of Beaver Creek district Montana that 150 workdays valued at 5100 each year on Hel Abram and Washington quartz lodes must be paid. If unpaid the co owners right and title to the claims will be forfeited per section 254 revised statutes. Notice dated Jan 15 1900 with first publication Jan 2 1900 at Winston Montana.
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Charles Vollmer
Washington
Beaver Creek
Bradwater County
Montana
Vollmer
Anna Uffel
United States
Winston, Montana
Dodge's Quick Kure Promises 24 Hour Cold Cure
Matthew's Pharmacy advertises Dodge's Quick Kure for la grippe colds and hedel e claiming a cure in 24 hours.
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Dodge
Matthew
For Sale or Trade and Ranch for Sale Listings
Two full blooded Durham bulls ages four and six for sale or trade for other bulls. Dyspepsia cure claims promoted by Dodge’s Dyspepsia Tablets with money back guarantee. An experienced man wanted to run a private pond fish business with catching and marketing duties. Ranch on Warm Spring Creek in Toston Montana seeks qualified manager with furnished prospects. 360 acre ranch for sale with Implements, fencing, hay and grain potential. suitable as sheep ranch. Hyatt and Dovenry, Bankers handle terms.
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Warm Spring Creek
Toston, Mont
Hyatt & Dovenry
Guarantee Offered With Shilohs Consumption Cure Bottle
The label promises a two thirds usage trial with refund if no benefit, a 25 cent bottle, 50 cent bottle, and $1.00 bottle offered by Matthews Pharmacy. The text reflects a historic patent remedy claim and retailer pricing.
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Shiloh
Matthews’ Phar
Croup Cure Promised By Shiloh for Young Mothers
The advertisement states Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure relieves croup in children, claiming it never fails and brings immediate relief in severe cases. It lists prices of 26 cents, 50 cents, and 1.00 and directs readers to Matthews Pharmacy.
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Shiloh
Matthew’s Pharmacy
United States
Canada
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