Inventions and Oddsities of the Time
A survey of European wireless clocks, lightweight portable devices, and electroplated lace options. French advances include thin precious metal coatings, while aluminum alloys alter submarine construction colors. Historical notes touch on double watches, ancient cooking boxes, and Washington era land and hunting records.
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Germany
Henry VIII
Firfax
Virginia
Ggorge Washington
Washington
New York
Gotham
Washington Irving
J. K. Paulding
England
Nottingham
Friedlander
Porridge Fades From Breakfast Routines In Ontario Home
A Huntsville Ontario reader writes that porridge no longer graces her family breakfast. She recalls buying Grape-Nuts for her husband who had been ill with pneumonia and grippe. After a month he improved, gaining strength and weight as his health returned. PMID
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Britain
Huntsville
Court Martial At Annapolis Breaks On Manslaughter Charge
Midshipman James J. Brouch Jr died from injuries after a prearranged fist fight with Meriwether at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Meriwether faces manslaughter and related charges amid testimony about an unwritten code allowing fixed fights and nonreporting among midshipmen.
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James J. Brouch, Jr
Meriwether
Annapolis
Meriwether, Jr
Lafayette
Naval Academy
Naval
James H. Branch, Jr
New York
Branch
Young Branch
Robinson
Midshipmen
Midshipman
A. W. Fitch
McKittrick
Marshall Field Jr Accident Injures Son of Merchant
Chicago November 23 Marshall Field Jr son of the dry goods tycoon was cleaning a gun when it discharged and mortally wounded him doctors fear he will die He was rushed to a hospital while Dr A D Bevan and others attempted to stabilize him
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Marshall Field, Jr
Chicago
Marshall’ Field
A.D. Bevan
and. Hver
Illinois Double Tragedy Shocks Waverly Community
Shocking events unfold as Miss Nettle Rodgers is mortally wounded and Clement Gray, her jealous lover, is found dead with his throat cut in his room. A shotgun and broken head injuries imply a fatal struggle. The coroner’s jury calls it murder followed by self-inflicted death, suggesting Grey acted on presumed rivalry as Rodgers postponed their wedding. Other local deaths and incidents fill Illinois headlines from Brevittes to Bloomington and Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettle Rodgers
Clement Gray
Miss Rodgers
Waverly
Charles Aduree
Gray
Itt
Grey
Death Scene in Old Plays Sparks Stage Debate
A fragment recounts a memory of Uncle Tom's Cabin where a death scene blends song and dance. Actors recall startling interludes, noting an in-town matinee climax as Little Eva, after a deathbed exit, performs a spirited encore before the final curtain.
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Gage
Tom
Little Eva
Uncle Tom
Eva
Convincing Evidence for Dodd's Kidney Pills
A Winthrop California reader testifies of six months of back pains that worsened into stomach and shoulder pains. After trying many remedies he found relief with Dodd's Kidney Pills, finishing the course pain free and well since. The column also carries stray humor and an ad for Lewis' Single Binder cigars.
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Winthrop
Cal
Dodd
Davis Lewis
Ruth
Kidney Troubles Ended by Dean's Pills After Collapse
A. J. Stotts, a Columbus state capitol messenger, describes long kidney troubles and severe headaches. After a collapse and ten weeks bedridden, he used Dean's Kidney Pills, regained health, and weighs 188 pounds. He reports twelve boxes taken and two years of wellness. Sold by all dealers, 60 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
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A. J. Stotts
State Capitol
Columbus
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Grateful to Cuticura letter helps sufferers
A reader signs a testimonial praising Cuticura Soap and Ointment for severe facial sores and itching. After using two cakes of soap and three boxes of ointment the writer, Miss Nellie Vander Wiele of Lakeside, reports complete recovery.
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Nellie- Vander Wiele
Lakeside
Epitaph for Father Credits Medical Cure and Costs
An obituary styled epitaph jokes about a father joining his appendix and other organs, praising Piso's Cure for age cough and noting address at 322 Third Ave N Minneapolis. The piece ends with a quip about happiness being spending money.
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J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
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France
Minor Meriwether, Jr
Illinois State News
Thomas Finty
Clay County
Xenia
George Lakeng
Palmer
St. Nicholas Hotel
Springfield
Illinois
O'Neil
Lmits
Edwardsville
Charles Schuppel
Barclay
William Yoakum
F. K. Herrie
Maggie Yoakum
Schuppel
James C. King
King
Charles A. Barnes
Jacksonville
Jack Smith
Medora
Peoria & St
Lorenzo Bulk
Lorenzo Bull
Quincy
Elijah Plummer
James Green
Sorento
Frankfort
Ind
Robert Welch
Bloomington
Daniel RB. Howe
Eureka
Degtt
Anton Dober
Arenzville
Tie
Janesville
Jancaville
Coles County
Horne
William Wolf
Honey Point
Macoupin County
William, Picquett
Carrollton, Tosing
Clarence Paxton
Fuddie
Stacks
Lewis
Peoria
Philasdelphia Bulletin
Wey
United States
Mall
Mull’s Grape Tonic CO
Rock Island, Ill
Bert Sonbes
Baroe Ia
St.Jacobs Oil
USA
Eee
Earl S.sloan
Gig
Albany St
Boston, Massa
Eadarre
Grip
Fim
Olive
le Louis
A. Lewin, M
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