The Science of Life and Self Preservation Sold in Mass
A vintage ad promoting the book The Science of Life or Self Preservation by the Peabody Medical Institute. It touts over one million copies sold and a gold medal from the National Medical Association, with pricing at 1.00 for the main volume and 2.00 for a companion work on mental and nervous diseases. It highlights topics from vitality loss to marriage physiology and promises prescriptions and extensive medical guidance.
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Peabody Medical Institute
Europe
Bullfinch Street
Ton, Minas
N. Y. Tribune
Boston
Massachusetts Ploughman
Feode
W. H. Barker
M.D
Ae Street
Mass
Revere Ouune
N. B
TuThas&wiy
National Board of Underwriters
United States
Strength for to-day and the road ahead
A devotional verse urges focus on strength for today guiding earnest souls and helpers. It contrasts day by day trials with hope for youth, urging steadfast faith, forbearance, and kind deeds in daily life.
Last of an Aged Negress Aunt Dinah Dies in Brooklyn Wake Held
Dinah Woods known as Aunt Dinah dies in Brooklyn while visiting her son Sam Woods a prominent local chimney sweep The funeral wake at Sam’s house gathers a cross section of New Yorkers from Caucasians to Africans including relatives and neighbors The aged woman claimed to be about 100 but friends joke she may be over 150 years old The scene features reminiscences at the coffin and remarks from Mrs Thompson who contends she is the oldest person in New York or Brooklyn
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Dinah Woods
Dinah
Eighth Ward
New York
Brooklyn
Flatbush
Sam Woods
Sam
de Ole
Friens
Land of
Hope
Chile
Missus Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
Washington
Carolina
General Washington
Emalek
Awell
Paris
Tom Johnson
Bill Johnson
Nobby
Collu
Anil Hy
Perrage
Dirk
Hatton
Mrs. Berkly
Lindel
Kruth’s
Madame
Berkly
Sallie
Ned
Ned Hatton
Ten Broeck Sprints to Record Two Miles at Louisville
The racer Ten Broeck, aided by St Louis and Necy Hale, lowered the two mile mark at Louisville, clocking 3 minutes 27.5 seconds to beat previous records. The effort gave Ten Broeck top times for the mile and longer distances, with strong pace from St Louis in the first mile and Necy Hale in the second.
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Frank Haagen
Ten Broeck
Louisville
Harper
Saratoga
Mate
St.Louis
St. Louis
Necy Hale
Various 19th Century Notices and Personal items
Colonial officer Colonel Forney to deliver Fourth of July tribute at the Permanent Exhibition. London Times reporter Walter comments on American lager safety. Wilson J. Vance marries Miss Lillie Lyons. The 17 year old Earl of Shrewsbury expected income about £90000 on adulthood. Senator Hoar joins New England Woman Suffrage Society as vice president. Bishop Howe recovers from illness. Tipton sails to Eastern war front as Louisville Courier Journal correspondent. Judge Strong and Senator Edmunds trout fishing. Louisiana stock broker marriage noted by Cincinnati Gazette. Erastus Brooks announces New York Express valedictory for editorial management short-term engagement as contributor.
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Colonel Forney
Walter
London Times
Ilson J. Vance
Washington Sera
Lillie B.lyons
Earl of Shrewsbury
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
French Tipton
Louisville Courier-Journal
Judge Strong
Senator Edmunds
Cincinnati Gazette
Warmoth
New York Express
Erastus Brooks
Regar
Distinct Russian Visitor Causes Scene at Local Inn
A distinguished Russian guest in a local hotel caused a stir when asked his turkey choice. He stood on a chair and shouted a bold exclamation about not being killed, claiming it was not the Bundy part.
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St. Nicholas
Comsteere
Masquerade Revels Lead to Bitter Discovery at Berkly Home
In a masquerade at Berkly's house, a husband disguised as a Turk unknowingly finds his wife in the arms of another guest. The hoax ends with the husband exposing his wife, while Hatton and Berkly contend with marital secrets. The piece shifts to insurance notes on firework losses and political chatter, including Blaine and electoral intrigue.
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J.N Harman
King Street
Wilmington
Del
Limington
Delaware
Stan Lon
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J.&j.n. Harman
Papiar Street
Penn
Ois Pussic Moneys
Financial Air
Edward Betts
Geo. D. Armstrong
Casuier
Philadelphia and
New York Exchange
Ana
Directora
Clemens B. Smyth
George W. Bush
James Puse
Eli Garrett
Henry M.cComb
Sam Bancroft Jr
Daniel James
William Tainnil
Edwant Betts
Mares
Ee Artizans Savings Bank
Market Street
Incorporated
Clement B. Smyth
Chas. W. Howland
George 8
Capelle
Nathan's R. Benson
M. L. Lichenstein
Henry F. Dure
Edward Darlington
J. M. Ston Wonders
Job H. Jackson
William M. Fiehl
Wm. H. Swit
Anthony Higgins
Gro
W. Bush
Jebaity KT. Taylor
New Caslus County
William Tatnall
James Bradford
George C. Maria
Chas
W. Howland
WM. Tatsam
Smith, Se
Omallam Canby
Goo
Richer Richardson
Cramer
Sasee Riddie
A. P. Shannon
George H. Bates
Leaver
NALL
Febio
Wm. O’connor
Merchant Taror
West Third Street
Vanibaa
Howard Simpson
Merchant Tailor
Dik
J. W. Smith
Girard Avenue
Philadelphia
President Hayes
McCurdy
C& Co
Philadelphia Pa
Cincinnati, C
Chicago, IL
John A. Duncan
Duncan Brothers
Padi
Chestnut
Phita
French Street
Prompt and Reliabl
Bulfinch Street Boson
Revere House
Science OF Life
National Medical Association
Dolmans
M. L. Lichtenstein
Reston Aya
Practical Watch Maker
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Ridge
Anil
Geo. Wasilington
Gerkly
Blaine
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Charles G. Leland
Hans Breitman
London
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Indianapolis
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