Answers and Inquiries in a 19th Century Advice Column
A long reader Q and A column covers topics from coin patent history and Thayer’s verse to streetcar totals in St Louis and Boston. It includes how to make paste, clean lace curtains, soothe sore feet, and apply oakum, plus telephony beginnings, Roosevelt letters, zone of fracture queries, and practical notes on gold refining and horsepower estimates.
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T. EB. L
Alexander Graham Bell
Boston
Salem
Mass
Europe
Edison
Professor Bell
Sargasso Sea
Pacific
Pacific Ocean
Greenwich
Sargassa Sea
Gulf Stream
North Atlantic Ocean
Bryan
Kern
Taft
Watson
Taft and
England
Black Fox Pelts: A Rare North American Treasure
Canadian trappers report only five black fox pelts secured yearly with rare years reaching ten or twelve. Demand drives Russian nobility to seek these pelts, fetching 800 to 1500 dollars each, while thousands trap ancillary skins. Breeding and private enclosures may soon alter the market for this elusive fur.
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Canadian
Northland
Russia
Canada
North America
Edmonteo Cor
Toronto Globe
An Old Time Quack Doctor Tale Told by a Boston Herald
A Washington correspondent reports a quack doctor in old times who claimed to treat chills and fever with a single root split into two waters. The mother points out both glasses contain the same root. The quack explains he scraped different portions to create two purported remedies, naming the parts high and low cockaloram.
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Washington
Boston Herald
Tin foil wrapped tobacco linked to General Scott
In a will contest over John Anderson's estate, testimony claims General Winfield Scott suggested preserving tobacco by tin foil. Anderson reportedly began wrapping cigars and chewing tobacco to keep moisture, boosting sales during the Mexican War and the California gold rush, and making him a millionaire.
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Winfield Scott
John Anderson
Anderson
Broadway
Felix McClosky
General Scott
California
Big Difference Between Drama And Melodrama
The Chicago Record-Herald quips about the distinction between drama and melodrama. It humorously notes that the real divide lies in the audience’s seating, implying melodrama draws eager crowds while genuine drama may not.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Daily by Fashion Talks Manton a Pretty Simple Frock
Daily by Fashion notes May Manton wears a simple frock described as pretty and suitable for everyday wear. The piece highlights style details and potential occasions for the garment.
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Fashion ‘Talks
May Manton
Representative’s Citywide Waterbury Charter Stance
During the last General Assembly session the representative asserted he sought the city’s interests. He stated no charter amendment for Waterbury passed without local city government approval.
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General Assembly
Waterbury
Succeeded by His Own Efforts Bid for Probate Judge
A self made man with bench experience at Waterbury Clock Company seeks Probate Court seat. Yale Law School graduate of 1895 and twelve years as a lawyer, praised for conscience and respect. Cast your vote for him for two years of probate leadership.
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The
Waterbury Clock Company
Yale Law School
Robert A. Lowe for Probate Judge of Waterbury District
Voters are urged to consider Robert A. Lowe's record in the probate office before casting ballots for this and higher offices. Decide honestly and conscientiously if he is worthy of reelection and vote accordingly.
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Judge Robertson
Public Utilities Commission
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Southern New England Telephone Co
New Haven Water Co
New Haven Savings Bank
New Haven County National Bank
New Haven Gaslight Co
New Haven Trust Co
Merchants and Mariners’ Steamship Co
Douglass Cooper Co
New York
New England Transportation Co
Northhampton and
New Haven Railroad Co
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Casey At the
Ernest L. Thayer
San Francisco
Pan Electric
St Louis
H. J
Jane
Salt River Valley
Salt River
Roosevelt
Moyer and Haywood
Harriman
the Democrat
Tafts
Fashion Department
Waterbury Democrat
ENTS
Abner P. Hayes
Michael J. Byrne
Him
Robert A. Lowe
Bury
George L. Lilley
Congress
Asasmee
A. Heaton
Republican Party
Robertson
New Haven
Jude of Probate
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