Worn to a Skeleton Restored in Pennsylvania Town
Mrs. Charles N. Preston of Elkland Pa reports a vivid cure after suffering fatigue, weight loss, thirst, and sugar in urine for three years. After using Dean's kidney Pills she regained weight, energy, and health, noting rapid improvement and vanishing sugar traces. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Charles N. Preston
Elkland
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Fear for Cologne Cathedral Portal After Stone Falls
Large sections of the central portal at Cologne Cathedral have fallen or loosened with fear of serious damage to the famed Gothic landmark begun in 1248 and finished in 1880. The structure is regarded as a world renowned example of Gothic architecture.
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Cologne
Cologne Cathedral
Automobilists in Shanghai and city speed rules
A note on Shanghai traffic states no speed limit outside the city while within Shanghai the limit is 30 miles per hour. A humorous aside suggests a bride may promise at the altar but forget to deliver. A cigarette ad for Lewis' Single Binder praises its rich taste from Peoria. A proverb notes that poverty does not imply cheapness.
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Shanghai
China
Mind and Muscle in Skillful Performance
Dr W J C Latson argues that fear anxiety and nervousness hinder perfect performance in any skill. He notes muscle tension trembling and improper timing caused by emotion and urges building confident calmness through practice as a lasting habit for success in life and games of skill.
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Spain
W. J. C. Latson
Human Power of Resistance Through Prolonged Hardship
The article recalls extreme hunger from sieges and disasters, noting Paris during 1871 and other global cases. It cites bone pastries made from cemetery bones, zoo animals eaten during the siege, and a baker’s family subsisting entire stores for days. It mentions polar explorers, ship rigging lichens, and a 1755 Piedmont avalanche survivors.
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Paris
Henry Iiv
Zoological Garden
Nansen
Simon
Bonneval
Chartres
Wales
London Philosophical Transactions
Italy
Somio
Sardinia
Piedmont
Paris Hotel Creates Private Rainstorm For Guests
In heat of Paris, Hotel Cas tiglione marr in Paris installs a giant 25 foot diameter umbrella over a central courtyard to simulate a summer rainstorm. Pipes above the court deliver cooling mist while guests read or drink without getting wet, drawing attention to the cooling novelty.
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Paris
Castiglione Mar
Instinctive Piety of the Irish Gael
Dr. Douglas Hyde notes the Irish Gael is naturally pious and assumes God is real and meaningful in daily life. He observes ordinary greetings and phrases in Irish carry religious sentiment, with blessings offered on snuff sharing and reactions to surprises or new events.
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Douglas Hyde
Chicago Board OF Trade
Lamson Bitos. & CO
Board of Trade
Chicago
Hollow lead soldiers produced by secret London method
A London firm sells hollow lead soldiers made by a secret process that greatly reduces production costs and boosts trade in these items.
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London
All Chemically Pure Alum Baking Powder Debate
The article argues that alum in baking powder is safe and provides residue concerns with Cream of Tartar. It claims alum is fully evaporated during baking, leaves no harmful residues, and notes widespread municipal water use of alum. It asserts alum baking powder is cheaper and “better” than cream of tartar variants.
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Missouri River
Man of the Stone Age Ventures in Valley
A valley tale describes a man of the stone age climbing a peak and mistaking a roaming dinosaur for a breakfast craving. He departs to his cliffside task hewing an apartment house from rock, remarking it is only a harmless creature and a false alarm.
Superb Service and Scenic Routes on Grand Trunk System
Travel pamphlet promoting tours to Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami Region St Lawrence River and Rapids Thousand Islands Algonquin White Mountains and Atlantic Coast via double track Chicago to Montreal Niagara Falls NY Contacts Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A 185 Adams St Chicago for copies of descriptive publications.
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Niagara Falls
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
Georgian Bay
Temegami
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
Algonquin National Park
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
N. Y
Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P
T. A
Adams S&j
New 30 Caliber Rifle Speeds Discussed
The article notes deadly new 30 caliber U S Army rifles with bullets completing 760 turns per second if unstripped. It cites a muzzle velocity of 2300 feet per second and a bullet circumference of 0 942 inches giving a high peripheral velocity of about 2600 inches per second.
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United States Army
Sympathy Leads to Life Work for Deafness Advocate
Prof. Edward Perkins Clarke, newly appointed principal of a central New York school for the deaf, was inspired to teaching the deaf by his deaf parents. The item also lists various patent medicines and ads, including Dr. Kline's nerve restorer and Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup, reflecting period advertising.
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Edward Perkins Clarke
Central New York Institution of Deaf Mutes
Cuticura Remedies End Skin Itch Suffering
A Kansas reader, Claude N. Johnson of Walnut, confirms cure from two years of skin eruption after using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills. He credits a newspaper advertisement for guiding him to the Cuticura book and treatment.
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Claude N. Johnson
Maple Grove Farm
Walnut
Kan
Seattle Chief Orders Boxers Out of Town
Seattle police chief declares that prize fighters their trainers and associates tied to the King must leave the city or find respectable work, citing concerns that such visitors bring criminals and undesirables.
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Seattle
Vanishing Rural Industries Decline in Countryside Trades
The piece argues the decline of rural industries driven by councils and material shifts ends peasant land ownership. Thatching and woodcraft decline due to slated roofs and coal adoption, leaving cottages unable to burn wood and forcing coal consumption.
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London Estates Gazette
Putnam Faceless Dyes Claim Fast Color and Lightfastness
Putnam faceless dyes are advertised as quick to set in sunlight after washing and claim to color more fabrics than competing products. Priced at 10 cents per package.
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Putnam
South Texas
E. Plewart
Fillerton
Bt. Louis
Long Journey for Pleasure by Justus Miles Foreman
Justus Miles Foreman sails from New York for an extended voyage to Australia New Zealand and the South Seas. He declares the trip is not for new literary material but to indulge in travel and recreation seeking only to play a little.
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Justus Miles Foreman
New York
Australia
New Zealand
South Sea Islands
Beits Deed of Generosity
A late Alfred Beit befriended man repaid with ingratitude. In hard times the ingrate refused charity, prompting Beit to arrange discreet aid through a friend. Beit urged secrecy to avoid offending the man, noting a prior dispute with him. The aid aimed to help without letting him know its true source.
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Beit
Alfred Beit
Mr. Beit
Burial Debate Sparks Fire Across Communities
A regional discussion on postmortem practices ignites debate as officials weigh cremation versus burial. Advocates emphasize environmental and logistical factors while opponents caution cultural and religious considerations.
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Carters
Boston
USA
Pennsylvania
Ats
Salzer
Stampa
Samyone
Atsacataiewie Ainter
Sesalzer Ale
Las Crosse
Wis
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Hod
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Pacific Coast
Spokane
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Butte
Helena
Great Falls
Montana
Oneege
Milwaukee
St. Paul Railway
California
Union Station
F. A. Miller Generals
Orme
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota
North Dakota
Manitoba
Ontario
Canadian Northwest
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Great Northwest
Northern Pacific Railway
Pacific Northwest
A. M. Cleland
Paul, Minn
Peoria, al
Bears
Dy Samuel
New
Castoria
Dodds
Thompson
Kemp
Balsam
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
H& 2Nd
Brockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
Rue de Lg
Ex Drug & Chem
Trini
U.S
Canada
Chewan
Store & CO
Regina
Sask
Can. P
Jackson Ville
Fla
E. J. Gartley
Jacksonville
Florida
Enion
Stearns
Creston
Iowa
Saleshen
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