From Foreign Fields and World Notes in The British Era
A summary of varied items: Pope Pius VII treasuries stolen from Vatican archives. Gaelic league plans to push Irish goods in England. a proclamation for the capture of Prince Charles Edward sold to a museum. mass bird deaths near Cape Grisnez lighthouse due to light glare. Korea population figures with Seoul and Japanese residents. railway expenditure and construction delays in Siberia. lack of rails and workers hindering double tracking. Bishop O Connell in Japan yields a land dedication deed for Catholic headquarters at Oshide near Naruizawa.
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Pius VII
Vatican
London
Gaelic League
Prince Charles Edward
Whitehall
Greg
TY Sa
Cape Grisnez
London Chronicle
Korea
Seoul
Siberian
O'Connell
Japan
Oshide
Regort
Naruizawa
Figures and Facts from the Era of 1890 to 1905
The text lists social and demographic data: pauperism rising in London from 21.8 to 26.4 per 1000 between 1890 and 1905, U S cigarette production at 10.811 billion in the last fiscal year, a mortality ratio of 19 men per 16 women annually and in cities 20 to 17, higher mortality among babies and boys under 14, and Roosevelt greeting 9,052 people at a New Year reception, up from 7,115 the prior year, with Mrs Roosevelt at his side from 11:00 to 2:45.
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London
United States
Roosevelt
White House
Mrs. Roosevelt
Some Sure Shots From a Candid Mirror
A terse reflection notes that when a man owes himself anything he promptly settles up. If he does nothing he makes a mistake, and if he tries to do things his mistakes are many. As the honeymoon fades, many a brave man regrets the failure of his faint-hearted rival.
Teacher-When water becomes ice what important change takes place
Pupil-The change in price. Cleveland Leader.
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Cleveland
Food and Study With Grape-Nuts Diet Success Tale
An ambitious student credits Grape-Nuts with restoring health and vigor after a period of poor diet and weak study performance. He notes clearer thinking, weight increase, and easier work, claims his sister and brother also improved, and cites many fellow students whose conditions improved through the cereal. Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan endorses the claim.
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Frank
Post Office
Washington City
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Welle
Phee
Funny Little Man Comes to Life Over Gas Jet
A curious figure springs to life as a gas jet or hot air register animates a small man. The scene unfolds with a comic, almost magical result and local amusement.
Convection current toy figures and a hazardous reader piece
A compact guide explains convection currents using a gas flame and a tin toy Jack figure assembled with wires and a tin wheel. The same page includes a reader mispronunciation item showing a bizarre passage about a man with crash consequences and a coroner removing debris.
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Jack
Girl Awarded Rich Prize by Carnegie Hero Fund
The Carnegie hero fund commission awarded Miss Maude Titus of Newark New Jersey 2500 dollars. She had previously earned the Carnegie medal for saving her teacher Miss Laura V Reifsnyder from drowning in Casco Bay Maine last July. Titus, 16, is the daughter of Dr. William Titus. The medal was awarded October 16 and twelve days later her father died, leaving the family in modest circumstances. Reifsnyder had urged support so the girl could complete her education.
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Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Maude Titus
Newark, N. J
Laura V. Reifsnyder
Casco Bay
Maine
Miss Titus
William Titus
Newark
Reifsnyder
Dawn Refused to Appear in Midland Town
Local merchants pressed the management for payment as a play titled For Honor and for England was staged to raise funds. A scene in near-total darkness featured a hero awaiting dawn and deliverance, while a gasman from the wings announced the gas had been cut off prompting a hurried ending.
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England
Eat Peak
Yonder Mountain Peak
Phoebus
Psoriasis cured after Cuticura and Resolvent use
W M Chidester of Hutchinson Kansas reports a 35 year battle with psoriasis. He describes red circular patches turning into dry silvery scales across the body including scalp, intense nightly itching, and rawness if scales are removed. After using three cakes of Cuticura Soap six boxes of Ointment and two bottles of Resolvent he says he was completely cured in thirty days with lasting effect since 1905.
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W.M. Chidester
Hutchinson, Kan
Dinner with the Doctor Exposes Cookery Faults
A Chicago Tribune quip unfolds as Throggins invites a doctor to dinner to judge whether the guest, not enjoying his victuals, finds fault in his own appetite or in the cookery itself. The exchange highlights humor in domestic critique.
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Chicago Tribune
Cleaning Oil Paintings At Home By Amateurs
A brief tip advises amateur cleaners to wipe paintings with tepid Ivory Soap suds on a nearly dry cloth, then finish with boiled linseed oil applied with a flannel to remove dirt and specks, credited to Eleanor R. Parker.
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Eleanor R. Parker
Impecunious nobleman seeks loan from American bride
A witty exchange quoted from the Boston Transcript features a penniless nobleman asking his wealthy American bride if she will “loaf” him long term. She replies pragmatically that she will support him for a year or two, then expects him to work.
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Boston Transcript
Allen's Fonot-Base Foot Cure ad script line
An otic cure sold by druggists promises relief for hot sweaty calloused feet with a 25 cent price and a free trial offer. The ad warns not to accept substitutes and cites the address Allen 8 Ohiisted Ve Noy for the trial package while a quotation from the St Louis Globe Democrat links strict law obedience to lunatic asylum confinement.
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Allen
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Promises Refund
An advertisement touts Pazo Ointment as a guaranteed remedy for piles with a refund if it fails within 6 to 14 days. It also includes a Lewis' Single Binder cigar claim and brief local dealer note, all in a vintage ad style.
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Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Pesner
Remarkable Back Pain Relief From Kidney Pills
O C Hayden of Albert Lea Minnesota testifies he suffered a weak back and night pain until using Deans Kidney Pills. He says the kidneys responded quickly, back trouble disappeared, and there has been no recurrence. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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O. C. Hayden
0. C. Hayden & Co
Albert Lea
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
A Liar's Nature Cited In Home and Abroad
A quotation notes that a liar remains exposed either due to shameless depravity or foolish belief that deceit can go undetected, highlighting distrust in public discourse and the fallibility of liars in reporting.
Nickel Plate passenger service praised for comfort and care
The Nickel Plate Road highlights passenger comfort with uniformed colored porters, clean cars, Pullman sleepers on all trains, and a dining service offering club meals or a la carte at moderate cost. Tickets from La Salle Street Chicago. General Agent J Y Calahan at 111 Adams St Chicago. Also a quip on acute gastritis noting doctors charging five dollars for stomach ache.
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Nickel Plate Road
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