Man Skins Himself Yearly in Bizarre Case of Desquamation
Chicago Tribune reports a Montana miner who sheds his skin each July 25 for thirty three years. The condition, termed Yearly Recurrent Desquamative Erythema Scarlatina Forme, features old skin peeling off in large plates then being replaced within weeks. The man, born in Franklin Missouri, is observed by doctors at St Elizabeths Hospital with the process continuing annually.
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Montana
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Chicago
United States
Frankin
Kansas- Missouri
Mercdensen River
Phillipsburg
Mont
Philadelphia
Jacob Frank
Lincoln Avenue
Frank
Montgomery
Newbury
McArthur
Hyde
Sanford
Anthony
Academy of Paris
Besner
University of Paris
Chicago Tribune
Sitting Bull War Club Ends Up With Shelby Editor
Shelby Ohio editor Max E. Dickerson owns Sitting Bull s war club that belonged to the late Indian chief. The relic was sent by artist Elroy Post who painted portraits of Sitting Bull s ponies Dry Camp and Never Fret in gratitude. Post received the club from Sitting Bull during a visit to his camp and shipped it home with the chief aboard the same train en route to Washington. Dickerson has credentials proving the club was used by Sitting Bull and notes Smithsonian inquiries about purchasing the relic.
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Sitting Bull
Max E. Dickerson
Shelby
Ohio
Shelby Free Press
Dickerson
Elroy Post
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Post
Mr. Post
Wil
Washington, D. C
Smithsonian Institution
Cincinnati Enquirer
They Met Their Match at Mt Shasta Elk Bluffing Incident
In a Mt Shasta episode eight hunters climbed toward an immense elk at 2000 feet, driven by thirst for sport. A camper at the top confessed he had no matches and used a decoy ploy with antlers to lure the men, narrowly avoided violence.
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Mt. Shasta
The Kind Word and Its Gentle Power
A reflection on everyday kindness and the impact of a spoken greeting. The piece urges lavish courtesy in busy life, noting that kindness costs little and unites people across social divides. It emphasizes small acts to brighten others and ease daily burdens.
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Harper’s Bazar
Pomeroy and Co Mortgage Ads and Health Claim
An elderly advertisement fragment markets five percent first mortgages on Kansas real estate with semiannual interest and easy principal collection. It includes references to Porsie vy J. M. Savericio & Co of Kansas City and minor health claims for Dr. Hoxsie remedies.
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Kansas
Porsie Vy J. M. Savericio & C Co
Kansas City
Chance to Make Money Promises Plating Boom
A reader touts a plating device that converts metal into plated goods like spoons forks and jewelry. Earnings claimed include 2 dollars in a week and 15 dollars in five days for a daughter. The Lake Fleet ric Co Englewood Illinois offers a plater for 5$.
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Lake Efleetric Co
Englewood
Lil
Kossuth at eighty four amid poverty and hardship
Hungary's famed patriot Kossuth is described as living in poverty at age eighty four. The report notes his ongoing illness and reduced means while reflecting on his historical role and enduring legacy.
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Kossuth
Perfect Laxative Syrup of Figs Praised for Taste and Health
It is very important in this age of vast material progress that a remedy be pleasing to the taste and to the eye easily taken acceptable to the stomach and healthy in its nature and effects Syrup of Figs is the one perfect laxative and most gentle diuretic known The Emperor of Germany now smokes a dozen cigars a day.
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warned
Advertisement warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as harmful to smell and overall health. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Care from F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free and to be taken internally. Sold by druggists for one dollar per bottle.
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F. J. Chenery & Co
Toledio, O
Baying Hall
Ohio
F. J. Cheney Co
Fire damages business section in Winnebago Illinois
The business portion of Winnebago Hl was partially destroyed by fire. Less than $50,000 is the estimated loss. Advertisements praise Dobbins's Electric Soap as the best and most economical family soap and urge readers to try it. Ex-King Milan of Servia now calls him the Duke of Pavolo. Ul
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Winnebago, Hl
Dobbins
Milan
Servia
Himsel
Pavolo
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Livers Pills
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a gentle, effective liver and bowel remedy for headaches digestive issues and bilious attacks. It emphasizes small easy to take sugar coated pills hermetically sealed and money back satisfaction guaranteed.
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Germany
Aidrecgists
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Snes
Bryant
RAMSE
Lawcow &2
SS State St Hke
Greely
Amberet
Otaee
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
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Scott & Bowne
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Dr. Pierce
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Temton
Maes
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Gatarre
ELY Bros
Warren St
Rension
Washington
Pension Bureau
Geo. M. Emmane
Newton
F. A
Emmans
Washington, D.C
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Marie's Milk Mill
Little Ferry
N.J
Ivers & Pond Piano CO
Leston Mass
Love
Cuicwester
Vukss
Counterfelta
Drege
I Fetter
Peter Mail
Chremmicat CO
Medienne
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