Oil survival claims from sea disasters headlines
Captains describe using oil bags and poured oils to steady ships during hurricanes and gales. Reports include the Jenni A Cheney, Carrie B Long, Zenobia, Sussex, and Nympheea noting calmer seas and saved crews when oil spread or covered water. Crude and kerosene oils cited as emergency aids.
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E. L. Arey
Jennie A. Cheney
J. H. Parke
Carrie BE. Long
Sicily
Portland
Dawson
Halloween
India
London
Robinson
Sussex
North Atlantic
Tam
Caplin Childs
Ed. R. Emison
Brooks
Nympheea
Naphan
Atlantic
Captain Johnson
Jose E. More
Cuba
W.N.E
Minister’s Wife Earns Two Dollars For Ceremony
A practical exchange notes the minister charged two dollars for a marriage ceremony. The wife quips the groom had been married before and the minister says he could not charge more, reflecting frugal conduct in a modest wedding.
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Sun
Cocaine Hypodermic Dangers Noted By Doctor
Dr. T H Burchard reports a near fatal cocaine injection case. A 22 year old, six foot two, 120 pound man injected a four percent solution under the skin to deaden sensation and within minutes nearly died. He stopped breathing, jaw dropped, eyes rolled, pulse faint. artificial respiration and stimulants were used, atropine given, hot bottles and alcohol applied. After about twenty minutes he recovered. References cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Burchard
MING OF BEASTS Battle ends in elephant triumph over lion
In Philadelphia at a winter quarters ring Bolivar the elephant fought Prince the untamed lion in a brutal clash. Prince attacked first but Bolivar overpowered him using trunk weight and crushing blows, finally trampling the lion to death while sustaining only minor injuries himself.
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Philadelphia
Bolivar
Prince
Lehigh Avenue
Sigement Street
Elephant House
Steamer nets buck deer mid river chase
As the steamer Lucca Mason neared Swan Island a two year old buck was spotted swimming toward the river bank. Captain Wire and Fred Brower chased it in a dingy and hauled it aboard after catching by tail and horns. The animal was brought to the city and sold for four dollars. Madeleine Dugay, a pretty girl, leaped from a fifth story window but was saved when her petticoat caught on a hook, leaving her hanging head downward.
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Peiwouu
Oregonmays
Swan Island
Wire
Fred Brower
Brower
Paris Petit Journai
Madeleine Dugay
Castoria Advertisement Slogan Echoes Through Generations
An old promotional rhyme extols Castoria for every stage of a child’s life from sickness to motherhood. The affectionate verse suggests consistent use as the remedy for infants, toddlers, and children, implying trust across generations.
OIL FROM NATURE WELLS AND HEALTH ELIXIRS
An assortment of patent remedies promises cures for skin ailments, kidney and stomach issues, and general weakness. Advertised tonics claim to purify blood, aid digestion, and restore youth with products like Hop Plaster, Ayers Sarsaparilla, Dr Bull’s preparations, and Brown’s Iron Bitters. Also features a spelling challenge urging readers to whisper a coded sequence to neighbors.
Arnica salve advertised with various claims in 19th century ad
The advertisement touts Buceklen’s Arnica Salve as cures for cuts bruises and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists price 25 cents and seller A W Morek with address in Philadelphia, plus other health remedies and a hair restoration product from Parker’s, all presented in period sensational style.
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A. W. Morek
J. B. Johensack
Philadelphia
Isages Ag Rezul
Mai
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In.y
Ming OF Beasts
Castoria
Miss
Ker
Aily
Womer
Ayers
Nashville
Flond
Baltimore
Earich
Brown
Rot
P. Gre & GG
Warren, Pa
Warren County
Warren
GEO. P. Orr & CO
Buceklen
L. G. Noyes
Parker
Ayer
New Bedford
J.C
Ratra
Masten
Lasutoland
Africa
J. C. Aver & Co
T. K. Bowen
Lowell
Mass
Anucer
Beecher & Copeland
Warren, Penn.a
Walter A. Wood
W. Anson Wood
Gowme
Remington
Pitlsbury
Butch
Tiger
Buckeye
Jackson Farm
Paris
NEW Hartford
Estand Best
Cc Smith
RE Sell
Cass Press
Hanis
N.C. Wendledee
Liberty Street
Warrer
Hickory Street
Penn’s
T.W. McNett
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