Gondolas on the Thames documented in historic notes
A London Chronicle piece recalls gondolas on the Thames with hints of Venetian imports. It mentions a 2001 entry about King Thaw, two rich tubers, and a gondolier who is also a cook. It notes a rise from one gondola five years earlier to more, with colorful quotes from Dave hant.
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S. Ney
Davehant
Thames
Venice
Londor
An Old Man's Tribute to Donn's Kidney Pills
Sidney Justus testifies in Mentor, Colorado that he was cured of a ten year kidney ailment. He describes backache, rheumatic pains, swelling, and painful urinary secretions eased after using Donn's Kidney Pills, with three boxes achieving a permanent cure. Free trial offer from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, 50 cents at dealers.
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Sidney Justus
Mentor
Donn
Foster
Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Traveling man’s room scare tale from Monticellio hotel
An Indianapolis News item recounts a traveling salesman seeking a room at a Monticello hotel. The nervous lodger fears any noise, and the quiet guest sneaks in, but the bold stranger accidentally makes a sound with a dropped shoe, prompting a tense demand to silence the second shoe.
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Monticclio
Louve
Una
Indianapolis News
Algeria Eyes Soap Tree Based Industry as Soap Production Grows
Washington dispatch reports Consul Guenther noting Algerian plans to commercialize soap from Lapindus utilla, a tree also known in Asia. The fruit yields 55 to 220 pounds, allows extraction of a saponaceous ingredient, and promises low production costs despite lacking alkalines.
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Sterns
Finn ‘Pétion-the-Mafti
Germany
Revita Fi & Bredey Jettesite
Cornéree Ii
Mheut
Algeria
Saya
Washington
New York Herald
Trocky Mountains
Lower
California
Guenther
Conanul Guenther
Japan
China
India
Still More Evidence of Dodd's Kidney Pills Claim
Bay City Michigan aug special Mr I Henley of this city adds evidence to the claim that Dodd's Kidney Pills cure rheumatism He says after sixteen years of suffering and trying many remedies he found relief from Dodd's Kidney Pills He endorses them for acute rheumatism Also mentions Mr Church of the American Waltham Watch Company as a genius who revolutionized watch making with automatic machinery and new tools.
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Bay City
Aug
I. Henley
Ia Dodd
Henley
Dodd
Mr. Church
American Waltham Watch Company
Hair care advice from Elwanor R Parker
Advice notes frequent brushing and absolute cleanliness for hair care. Recommends washing with Ivory Soap lather and rinsing with cool final water to close pores and prevent colds.
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Colda
Elwanor R
Parkier
Such Is Life Irony of Fate Reflected in a Check
A poet laments fate after mail delivery, saying he expected a $4 check but receives a circular from a dépôt company. He vents to his wife, then kicks the cat near the stove, expressing disappointment and frustration.
Allen's Foot-Ease remedy ad promises easy feet
Do Your Feet Ache and Burno Buuke tote your shoea Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet It makes tight or new shoes feel easy Cures corns bunions swollen hot and sweating feet At all drugstores and shoe stores 2c Sample sent free Address Allen B Omasted
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Allen
Allen B
On the Other Hand and Witty Quotations From 1901
A fragmented set of quotes and names from early 20th century items includes a gender remark about a woman saying no as yes and a cited Brooklyn mailing with references to Piao a Cure for Consumption and a strange exchange about fate and madders. The text reads as cut snippets from a 1901 era paper with odd spellings and attributions to Chicago News and Mias L earce.
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Chicago News
Mias L
Earce
Brooklyn
Creation in Spain Inspires Dreamers of Wealth and Homes
A Philadelphia Saturday Ledger Post item notes how many good men seek riches in distant thousand-dollar towns and Queen Anne cottages for Mary Anghborhooda, dreaming of prosperity amid Spain’s growth.
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Ceation
Spain
Mary Anghborhooda
Philadelphia
Deep and shallow plowing and potato culture notes
The excerpt discusses best soils and methods for potato cultivation, including soil type, fertilizers, planting depth, seed handling, and pre-planting treatments. It also covers coop designs for hens and chick management, plus opinions on deep vs shallow plowing and how soil type affects root development and moisture access in corn.
Breeding corn and farm practices across regions
The piece discusses plant breeding as a whole plant focus, notes regional needs for corn depending on climate, and shares practical farming tips. It covers dairy management with winter milk storage, butter making, and calf-raising timing. It also includes hog haltering, soil plowing, milker quality, pasture use, seed potato preparation, poultry care, and a curious note on polar bear hides and a Japanese soldier’s pay.
Breeding Corn and Seed Selection
Discussion notes that corn yield can rise through seed selection and proper breeding, stressing that genetic improvement and soil enhancement should go together for best results. The piece emphasizes ongoing claims by Whinsen about corn improvement through careful seed choices.
Facts From Last Census On Illiteracy Decline
The last census shows a steady drop in illiteracy from 1880 to 1900 across the United States. Native whites narrow gaps, southern progress noted, while colored populations still lag but improve markedly. literacy tied to educated public policy in a free nation.
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United States
George
Gulf States
Georgia
What She Was After
Nell worried him for his money, didn t she Belle I think it was for all money The Tsang I o river of China flows for 100 miles at an elevation of about 10 000 feet
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Nell
Belle
Philadelphia Ledger
China
Senator Butler Endorses Peruna Remedy
In recent Washington letters Senator M C Butler of South Carolina notes he used Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble and felt relief. He calls Peruna a catarrh remedy and a good tonic advising readers to write to Dr Hartman for free medical advice if needed.
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U. 8
M. C. Butler
South Carolina
Washington, D. C
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
An Elopement
A light humorous snippet from a summer hotel clerk and bride and groom exchange over room exposure. The clerk asks northern or southern exposure. the bride blushes and begs for no exposure at all.
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