Improved Clothespin and Platinum Notes From Colombia
The article describes an improved clothespin design with movable jaws for firmer grip and less snag on the line, allowing clothes to hang without direct contact and be left on the line after removal. It also reports Colombia’s platinum output ranking second to Russia, noting main sources on the Plat and Conoto rivers and platinum’s association with gold. It references a Yankee remark about suffrage speakers and mentions a lath holder device over the shoulders to aid lathers, with Colorado brothers as inventors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Russia
Choco
Oco
Plat
Conoto
Men and Mustaches and a Patriot’s Question
A comic European style note about fashioning mustaches short for practicality and character. It quotes a New York Sun remark on European trends and a tale from Lord Lucas supporting Mr Haldene’s Territorial plan. It closes with a Midland teacher’s patriotic lesson and a boy’s witty Union Jack answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New York Sun
Lord Lucas
Haldene
Midland
Tommy
Thomas
M.A. P
Beggars of Bombay and Sins of Charity in India
Fragmented text describes beggars in Bombay as a social nuisance tied to religious practice and hereditary mendicancy. It contrasts genuine claimants with those disabled by disease and laments few asylums, urging charity amid national poverty and street suffering. The piece also includes assorted ad-like snippets and quotations on life, manners, and health remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Kebit
Marabas
India
Hancock Bulphur Compound Sheds Eczema for 25 Years
An elderly Danville reader touts Hancock's Bulphur Compound Ointment as curing a 25 year battle with eczema. He and others claim soft skin and improved complexion with guidance to use as directed. Readers are invited to request the maker's booklet from Hancock Liquid Bulphur Co. Baltimore Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Hancock
Hencock
Butler Epoan
Hancock Liquid Bulphur Co
Baltimore
Eye care remedy and college ambition prompts opinion
A fragmentary ad and quotes reflect a mix of product pitches and social chatter. Mentions Dr Mitchell s Eye valve, Hall & Ruckel in New York City, Dean s Kidney Pills with patient testimonial from Winchester Virginia, and a Philadelphia Ledger line about ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Rough on Skeeters and Cure Found in Onticura
An advertisement by E B Wells chemist of Jersey City promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as a remedy for severe infant rash. It cites J W Lauck of Yukon Oklahoma describing dramatic relief after two years with no symptoms since treatment. The notice lists Potter Drug Corp as sole proprietors of Cuticura Remedies in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeeters
E. B. Wells
Jersey City
N. J
Onticura
J. W. Lauck
Yukon
Okla
Potter Drug & Corp
Boston
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White House
Taft
Washington
Harper's Weekly
Watter
Mr. d
Firmingham Age-Herald
West Point
Colorado
Scorcher
Manufac Facturer
Shuptrine Co
Savannah
Cleveland
Biggers
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
Jn Girma
Thomas Carr
Central Avenue
Atlante
Sheffield
Tatler
Wayne
Meriwether White Sulphur Springs
Queen of Georgia Resorts
Meriwether White Sulphur Springs Co
Marion Hotel
Atlanta, Ga
Milltown
Georgia
Baptist College
South Georgia Land & Industrial Co
Universal Brotherhood
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Dean
James Cooper
W. Germain &J
Winchester
Bright
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Cardus
Fannie Ellis
Foster, Ark
Tion
Surgical Institute
Atlanta
Tox Roe
Harvard Lampoon
Dixie Telegraph Institute
Seine
Rudd
Arbeuilia
Birmingham
Tel Atane Ga
Une Attier Art Educational Association
Ouperland Island
Gane
Portland
Ore
Jash
Spain
Jack
Ashe
Universalist
Baby
Belts Lombard Iron Works
Augusta
Paine Catarah
the Paxton Toilet CO
Mage
Libby
Ohefe
Pat Thaen
Abby
Abby, Monel
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