Foraminifera Shells Tell of Ancient Earths
A Washington Star report describes deep sea foraminifera shells found three miles down in the Atlantic. Dr Flint explains how these microscopic lime shells built chalk beds and even stones like the Pyramids, highlighting their intricate structures and varied forms under magnification.
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Washington Star
Ann of the
Eca
Albion
English Channel
Egypt
Drey
National Museum
Ghizeh
York
Atlantic
Flint
Achilles
Vail
Rameses the Great
Spanish barbers and donkeys in the old world
A traveler notes Spanish barbers shave both men and donkeys. Donkeys are sheared along the back for stable comfort, with a raised neck pattern available for extra pay. The barbering scene contrasts with America as clients sit upright, chin cupped over a basin, while the barber exerts firm control and the rider endures a harsh, subservient experience.
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Spain
America
Origin of the Barber's Pole Explains Its Red White Stripes
The New York Sun notes that from 1300 to 1575 barbers were surgeons and their craft centered on bleeding. The barber pole’s white and red symbolize bandages and blood, while the pole’s top ball represents the basin catching the blood. The origin remains linked to the arm surgery and cautions about historic medical practices.
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New York Sun
Woman's Intuition Praised By A Woman And A Doctor
An old man omits his overcoat in cool weather and cites his wife warnings as wiser. Dr. Alice Bennett links bilious attacks to Bright's disease risk, while Joe Howard notes missing guidance on treatment. Mrs. Davis attributes her kidney hemorrhage cure to Warner's Safe Cure after ineffectual medical care.
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Alice Bennett
Bright
Pennsylvania State Medical Society
Joe Howard
New York Press
Alice
Davis
Wm. J. Davis
Basil, O
Warner
Guaranteed five year eight per cent mortgage on Kansas City property
Mortgage offering issued by J. H. Bauerlein & Co. Kansas City Mo. Features include five year term eight percent interest semiannual payments and principal plus interest remitted to lender without expense. Write for particulars.
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Kansas City
J. H. Bauerlein & Co
States Paying Largest Sums Into Treasury Revealed
Illinois Kentucky and New York lead in internal revenue payments to the United States Treasury with Illinois paying the most followed by Kentucky and New York in a ranking released by the treasury.
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States
United States Treasury
Illinois
Kentucky
New York
Bomair
Beecham
Thos. Beecham
St. Helens
Lancashire
England
B. F. Allen Co
Canal St
United States
Prospec'u of Tae Youth's Companion Ad
A vintage notice praises the Youth's Companion prospectus as a wealth of talent and outstanding, claiming it reaches 40 000 readers. It urges immediate subscription at $1.75 to cover the rest of the year and include Holiday Numbers.
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U of Tae Youth’s Companion
Orce
Ir Yours
Boston
Keep the heart true and feet will stay on track
A compact saying highlights guiding character to steady progress. The message emphasizes integrity as the foundation for steady action and reliable outcomes. It reflects a practical ethic favoring inner steadiness over flashy moves.
Dr Tobias Venetian Liniment Endures Forty Year Test
The Venetian Liniment by Dr Tobias has withstood harsh critique for over four decades and earned wide esteem from users. It is promoted as a clean rapid effective pain destroyer and a standard remedy for many illnesses. Never be without a bottle as it proves its value.
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Tobias
Cocoa and homeopathic creams drive English cocoa use
In Parliament Chancellor G J Goschen links cocoa products like Grateful and Comforting to declining cocoa use since duties fell in 1862. The piece notes early homeopathic chemists and James Epps & Co providing ready prep cocoa, boosting consumption, and mentions ordinary commercial ads and medicines as context.
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England
House of Commons
G. J. Gosehen
James Epps & Co
Varying Ads and Proverb Snippets From a 19th Century Page
A jumble of advertisements and quips appears with notices promising fortune from names sent for mail offers. Promotions include Benj Lewis Co security building Kansas City and Adeler Co Wyandotte Street Kansas City offering cures and remedies. Also featured are Lee Wan Chinese Headache Cure claims, Prof R H Kurne M D Philadelphia address, Dobbins Electric Soap praise, Stanley exploration note, and Dr Kline nerve restorer with Arch Street Philadelphia contact.
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Lee Wan
Adeler & Co
Wyandotte St
Kansas City
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Barber’s Pole
Hood
Fiood
Hood & CO
Lowell
Masa
Isaac Thompson
Sella
Oklahoma
Tyler & Co
Ramen Tie City
Benj. Lewis , Co
Securityuilding
Acord
R. H. Kurne
M.D
Arch St
Phila
Dobbins
Explorer Stanley
Africa
la. Klinve
Dr. Kline
Philo
CZ Jacobs
Mark
Remepvne the Great
Medy
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Baltimore
Lantess Holber
Pier Wagon Atterwebie So Eny Leeterr Waalsturd Amd
Atety Lanters
Prik
Holly ‘Hipman
Keli
Rochester
Patrick O’farrell
Laveater
California
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Terers
S. Meifpreat S Poel
DR. Schenck
Ail Druggita
Schenck
J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
L & Durason
J.B. Ceral
Inm- LE & Ce
Bingteon, D.C
P.W. Ziegler & Co
Enmanshi Bryant's College
Main St
Bumtaio
Atlanta
ELY Brothers
Warren St
A Apper Reece
Sapolio
Como
Epps
Naif-Poand Ting
Oy Groerr
Labeliet
Tina James Epps & CO
Eopatiic Chemista
Lox’ Os
Frazer Seset
Loe Venu
F. Jonson & CO
Ke Main St
Richmond
Torhiena
Washington, D
Meatangue
Binghamton. Ve
Luburg
Artica
wWe
Delvery
Gomus de
Axe
Privat Luesurg Mfg
Palieda
Uiite
Oldream
Camphear Lee
Neumed
John P. Lovell
Washington St
Meigs
Elingaar
Big G
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