Hiccough cure by phrenic nerve manipulation method
A Home Health piece explains hiccough as a diaphragm spasm and details a five minute cure using front neck pressure to the phrenic nerve and a knee brace method. It covers varied causes, limits of remedies, and urges readers to try the technique, with patient safety notes and nurse-like guidance.
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Niccough
Eaberly
Privatian
Connecticut
David Ft. Reeder
Laports
Ind
Massachusetts Hospital
Decoration Day
Ita
Sendi
Mra
Uyself
Home Health Club
Courage of Chinese Troops Under British Command in 1900
A Chautauquan passage recalls Weihaiwei and Tientsin campaigns where Chinese soldiers led by British officers fought beside British troops. It defends Chinese courage amid the 1900 Allied offensives and rejects the notion that Chinese are cowards, citing disciplined action in a Dillet-swept street.
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Great Britain
Weihaiwei
China
Tientsin
Peking
Chautauquan
Cork Tip Debate Sparks Post Newspaper Quip
A Pittsburg Post cartoon caption mocks a cork tipped cigarette question regarding its burn. The gag centers on whether the cork tip is advanced too far as the light and smoke prompt caution.
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Pittsburg Post
Peanut Frame Craft for Kids and Friends
A playful guide describes making a peanut shell frame for photographs. Build a 9 inch pine frame with grooves for glass and cardboard, glue peanut shells onto the surface, then seal with varnish. Hang on dark burlap for striking color contrast and a unique decorative item.
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Cleveland
The Magic Blow Card Trick Explained
A tapered stick balanced on two wine glasses breaks cleanly when struck at the center with a rapid even blow. The effect relies on a curious principle of force, illustrated by quick, symmetrical impact that avoids damaging the glasses.
Candle and stick illustrate rapid motion breaking barriers
The text explains how a fast moving substance can strike a barrier, stop abruptly at the impact, and break through due to momentum not spreading along the object. It compares a stick hitting wine glasses and a candle pushed through an inch board, noting a clean hole forms when momentum overcomes the barrier without enough time to transfer stress.
At It Again Tailor Made Costume Causing a Stir
Miss Plumplegh unveils a new costume described as lovely and figure fitting. The Chicago rally coverage notes the outfit showing off every angle and generating reaction from attendees.
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DeThyme
Chicago
Drowsyland Express and a Boyed Lawyer Tale
An excerpt rhapsodizes the Drowsyland Express with fanciful verse and a note on a paper flute craft. It then shifts to 1871 Chicago where Luther Lafin Mills mentors a boy who wishes to become a lawyer, supporting his study and ascent through law school into notable Cook County cases.
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Luther Lafin’ Mills
Chicago
Ula
Parlor Games as Pleasing Pastime for Children
A vintage guide praises children's games from old forfeit and whirl the plate to hide and seek and loss the slipper. It contrasts boisterous play for kids with plainer card and chess games for adults, and champions progressive conversational games and dances like the Virginia reel for social evenings.
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Virginia
Little Pitchers Have Big Ears Warn Parents On Child Hearing
Margaret E. Sangster cautions against discussing outsiders in front of children. The piece argues that curious, impressionable kids overhear parents and repeat it, shaping their honesty and future conduct. It warns about language, nurses, and the home’s influence on inferring norms, urging careful behavior to protect childish minds.
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Nuran
Margaret E. Sangster
Joseph B. Bowles
Ele
Charlotte
Tam
Mrs
Jeszona
Harry
Fred
Jehildren
Lilly
Josephine
Jack
Horace
Frock for a Little Girl from Creamy Wool with Velvet Accents
A detailed description of a creamy white woolen dress for a young girl. The garment features three deep side pleats flanking a plain center front, a wide box-pleat at the skirt, and three dark blue velvet buttons at the top of shoulder to boat. A belt crosses front and buttons, held by back stitching. Materials listed: 2 yards 48 inches wide and a quarter yard velvet.
Correct Luncheon Etiquette and Menu Details
A guide on arranging a four course luncheon with timing, lighting, and table decor. Recommended menu includes bouillon or light soup, a meat dish such as lamb or chicken, a vegetable, salad, cheese and crackers, and coffee. Hosts use color coordinated decor and small individual servings, with light gowns and refined table cards.
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Nanatly
Madame ‘Mertt
Care of the Bards: Gentle bathing and grooming tips
Gentle guidance on maintaining soft white hair and smooth skin. Recommends tepid water, mild soap, careful drying, and skin foods to keep the hair and skin well rounded and clean. Emphasizes well-shaped nails with neat cuticles and immaculate cleanliness as essential.
Lace and embroidery details in a lace trimmed garment
The passage describes an ornate lace trimmed blouse with metat ions of Laliste embroidery. It notes the exact reverent style and mentions embroideries, indicating a focus on elaborate textile work and fashion terminology.
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St. Peter, Minn
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Blemyville
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Anla
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