Oddities and Inventions From Around the World Today
A wide array of curiosities is noted including marbles in Angel's Camp California, Tahitians visiting Paris, and a Parisian deaf mute claim. The article lists chemical formulas for butter colors, emigration effects on Ireland, vast dynamite use in Chicago, a rowing car contraption, 12 artificial teeth factories, and cultural rites in Java. It covers submarine cables, war family ties in Georgia, Ravenstein's mapping of Africa, Amanda Storms' large family, smokeless powder, and battle smoke blindness. It notes a sword tied to Washington, a Rostov narcotics sect, skin grafts, egg membrane healing, Alaska nets from telegraph wire, a spider’s pond trek, sleeping-car accidents, press liberty in German Poland, Japanese hot baths, and domestic bath customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ireland
Chicago
United States
Java
Wilcox County
Africa
Ravenstein
Amanda Storms
Warwick
N. Y
F. Abel
Soudon
Washington
Annapoli
Pegram
Baltimore
Rostov
Russia
Wilson
Hardy
Mississippi
Poland
Prince Bismarck
Delicate and Feeble Ladies Promoted by Hop Bitters
A broad persuasive notice touts Hop Bitters as a cure for lingering weakness, irregularities, and neuralgia among women and families. Testimonials claim renewed vitality, relief from monthly troubles, and cures for nervousness and dyspepsia, with endorsements from various readers and a note that it is not alcoholic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Braprorp
Fannie Gerrex
Europe
R. M.avscer
N. Y
Daughters Wives and Mothers Offer Female Remedy
Dr archist Catholicon promised to cure ovarian troubles inflammation ulceration and displacement with many related weaknesses. Available from A W Morck and others for 1.00 or 1.50 per bottle. Also Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer offered free to fit cases with a 2 trial bottle and pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archist
J. B. Marchisi
Utica
N. Y
A. W. Morck
Dr. Kline
Arch St
Phils
Queen Victoria Health Rumors Prompt Cure Claim
English court circles fret over Queen Victoria’s illness with kidney disease. An advertisement claims Dr. Fenner’s Kidney and Back-Ache Cure can help. a testimonial from Mrs James Fenee of Fredonia New York says it relieved kidney, heart, and female health issues after years of suffering. Endorsed by dealers worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sir
James Fenee
Gilmore Aroma Product Claims Quick Skin Results
An advertisement touts Gilmore's Aromatic Wine and Gilmore's Magnetic Elixir sold by A Worck in Warren Pa. It promises clear skin and a bright complexion, claiming the elixir speeds up cough relief and telephone service by 13 times faster. Price listed at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip van Winkle
Baxter’s
R&l
Johnson & Siegfried
Warren, Pa
Gilmore
A. Worck
A. W. Morck
Bright
Samuel Pratt
Greenwich St
New York City
America
Noyes
Pratt
Warren Pa
Gilmore's Neuralgic Cure Promises Fast Relief
Advertisement for Gilmore's Pile Specific and Neuralgic Cure from A. W. Morek in Warren, Pennsylvania. Claims five minute relief or money back and that prices are fifty cents per box. Mention of Gustave Doré and Gambetta as historical flavor here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Dore
Gambetta
Gilmore
Merck
Warren
A. W. Morek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Angel’s Camp
Cal
Tahiti
Paris
Japan
So. Broominevill_e, O
Rochester
N.Y
Queen Victoria
A. A. Davis & CO
iBi
Peter Greenland
Rochester School of
A. W. Morek’s
Iso
Ken
Bagalos
Stock
Aplutr c. Koebley
Bartsch & Gruber
Eberman
Geneva
Second Street
Johnsill
Warren and Vicinity
Struthers, Wells & CO
Youngsville
E. A. Weagraff & Bros
Imewa
Vrearzem Gounty
Pennylvania
P. Greenland
Mammoth Furniture
Front St
Yprsonal Church
Warren, Penna
High St
Hazel and
Laurel Sta
Wincnette& CO
Hickory Street
Ota
Ita
Fanerala
Bodiea
McNets & CO
Golden Horse
Ion
Kirst
A. W. McOorce
EFC
Carver Horse
Quanrry
Michael Hoffman
Post Office
J. E. Berestresser
Carver Houre
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