Cure of old skin disease through blood purification
A patient in Ottumwa Iowa describes years of unsuccessful treatment for eczema and explains how S S S cured him. The ad claims skin disorders arise from toxic acids absorbed by the blood and purifying the blood with S S S eliminates eruptions. It asserts long-term relief and no return of symptoms after treatment.
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Danly
Nature
Ottumwa
Iowa
Aled
F.C. Norfcln
Hackberry Circe
Seth
Swift Specific Company Skin Disease Advertisement
An old style ad proclaims S S remedy for salt rheum eczema and other skin troubles. It promises cure through a plant based treatment and offers a free illustrated book and personal medical guidance from the Swift Specific Company of Atlanta Georgia. It requests full case details and states no charge for initial help or the book.
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DCUMC
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Mirrors in ancient Israelite and pre Lat era artifacts
The article traces early mirrors to Israelites in Moses time, noting brass wash basins for priests and the use of black and transparent glass with foil. It mentions polished black stone mirrors found by Spaniards among South American natives, in both convex and concave forms.
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South America
What the Truffle Is
The article explains the truffle as a subterranean fungus arising from fungal relationships with trees. It notes ancient Roman beliefs linking it to thunder and modern botany classifying it among mushrooms. It describes its elusive nature and comparison to other plant-derived galls and sugary exudates.
Accidental Discharge Noted in Bucke Reference
A line from Bucke's Book Of Table Talk records an accidental discharge as a pun on a name. Mr. Alexander Gun faced dismissal from a post in Edinburgh customs for circulating a false rumor, noted in the customs book as mak ing a false report.
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Bucke
Alexander Gun
Edinbush
Sharp Retorts in Gentleman's Magazine
An excerpt recounts Lord Chief Justice Kenyon’s frugality and a wry exchange with Jekyll about his gloomy Lincoln's Inn Fields house. Jekyll quips on kitchen meanings and a secondhand suit pocket, and taunts a Welsh judge over greed and cleanliness with a jab about asking the minister for soap and a nailbrush.
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Kenyon
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Jekyll
Gentleman’s Magazine
Getting In Society Inquiries Into High Society Access
In a New York Press item, several young men describe how they entered elite circles. One dances into favor, another used a Sunday school Bible class to connect with influential families, and a third leveraged a western hunting trip to join a prominent New York leader, eventually marrying the leader's daughter.
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New York
New York Press
Constantinople Observes St John the Almsgiver Feast
In Constantinople on November 25 beggars and Orthodox mendicants honor St John the Almsgiver with a church service led by an archbishop at St Constantine church. The guildlike mendicant corp celebrates in holiday attire, then continues festivities into the night, often missing the next day’s work.
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Constantinople
St. John
St. Constantine
Parson Backs Away From Jockey Over a Fraud
A clergyman thwarted a jockey trying to swap a lame horse for a sound one. The jockey accused him of meddling in private bargains. The parson retorted that if the jockey had attended church last Sunday he would have heard him preach in the state prison.
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London Standard
John Henry and the Unappreciative Wife
A tale where a man defends a poor meal as the wife vents patience after twelve years of cooking. He mocks her praise seeking, claiming he never complains, and insists a compliment would be misread as critique. The exchange highlights marital friction over appreciation and blame.
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John Henry
The Dog Chooses the Chair in a Clever Swap
A friend leaves a large dog with a man who hates the pet’s habit of napping in his armchair. The man tricks the dog by shouting cats to lure it to the window, then sits in the chair. Later the dog retrieves the chair by rushing to the window and barking.
Hodge the Single Minded Election Petition Tease
A witness testifies about bribery in an election petition. The exchange centers on offers of money to vote for Tories or Liberals, with responses including How much and amounts of 5 and 10 shillings. The witness claims not to have voted for either side.
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Hodge
Witnes
Hearst
Restoring the Polish and Pepper Preparation Tips
A housekeeper recalls restoring a polished piano surface using a wrung dry chamois after dust and grime clouded the finish. Pepper plants are propagated by cuttings, bear fruit 3–4 years after planting, yield two crops annually for about 12 years, and are dried and cleaned by rubbing and winnowing for market.
Fair Bargain Dialogue About Hay Trade
A short exchange shows Uncle Benjamin offering a load of hay for his boss's use. Rastus proposes borrowing the hay with the boss expected to consume it, while Uncle Benjamin questions the plan and the lack of a boss to eat the hay.
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Benjamin
Rastus
New York Times
Brine Springs Beneath Norwich Preserve Ancient Salt History
Norwich, England sits atop centuries old brine springs once used for salt production long before Christ. These mineral waters shaped local industry and heritage, tracing back through the town’s long history.
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Norwich
England
Directness as a hallmark of great executives
The author argues that directness marks all men with executive ability, as they value time and avoid useless conversation. A leader of large enterprises must view direct communication as indispensable to efficient management and success.
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Succea
Central railroad cuts schedule on Omaha to Chicago line
Effective at once the Illinois Central will shorten Train No 2 by one hour from Omaha to Chicago arriving 9 30 a m next day with stops Fort Dodge Waterloo Dubuque Freeport Rockford Train No 4 becomes a daylight train leaving Omaha at 7 a m reaching Chicago 9 45 p m same day Both trains include through equipment to St Paul Minneapolis and boast a range of Pullman cars dining buffet and lounge services Also includes an unrelated testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure from Morris Silver of North Stratford New Hampshire and a Bell's Pharmacy sale notice.
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Ilinois Central Railroad
Omaha and
Chicago
Omaha
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Dubuque
Freeport
Rockford
St. Paul
Albert Lea
Minneapolis
Y T F Ryan Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Tucson lawyer Y T F Ryan practices at 46 Church Street offering legal services in civil matters and consultations for local clients.
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Y T. F. Ryan
Law 46
Church Street
Tucson
Arizona
W. J. Osborn
Hall of Pioneer Historical Society
W. Congress Street
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Mademo Belle
Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch Rowing
St. Louis
Bla @ Tan
Anheuser-Standa Oo
Deena Foust
Rta Exquisite
Micholo
Moalt-Nat
Southern Pacific Co
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Washington
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Southern Pacific Company
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Gen
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Fr’t and
Pasa
B. Morseen
Lagent
Phoenix
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Dentral
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Cook County Hospitan
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University Heights
A.J. Gould
North Btone Ave
N. H. Matas
Pennington Street
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Mark A. Rodgers
Los Angeles
Cal
Arizona Lodge No. 1
A.O.U.W
WL. Altman
Thomas Conlon
Knights Templar
Joan Gardiner
E. C. G. J. Roskruge
Rz Veta
Memphis
Louisville
New,Orleans
Clarence Haydock
South Spring Street
8. P. Co
Morris Silver
North Stratford
N. H
Bell’s Sparmacy
West Church Street
Professional Directory
Trust & Rust Architects
E. Congress St
Attorne
W. J. Kirkpatrigoe
West Pennington St
Tucson, Arizona
Tugson
Royal Argh Masons
Masonic Hall
Geo. Shand
H. P. G. J. Roskruge
WM. G
Loppenthein
Stone Avenue
Tugson Lodge No. 4
Fa. FP
ALM
Aence
Geo. E. Kohler
G. J. Roskruge
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E. J. Trippel
Consinas
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Rucbor
Agizina
Morenci Southern Railway
Morenci
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Frisco
Cunningham
Guthrie
A & NM
JxNo
Borne
Boone
J Mills
Edw. Mehler
Union Bottling Works
Eric Pa
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