The Ladies and Thrifty Matjen In Original Story
A long read covers letters kept by a maiden and the life of Anette Weber and Froken Weber from Nor tain, with life saving awards for two Norwegian women at a lighthouse. It also surveys fashion trends, hats, hair, jewelry, and English dress, noting female labor debates and curious style observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anette Weber
Froken Weber
Stordaen
Nortain
Froken Augustine
Ganner
Torvik
New Orleans
Ahlan
Leprosy Microbe Discovery Debated by Simla Report
Paris hears a report from Simla that an English doctor claimed to isolate leprosy microbes. M. Pasteur notes the microbe’s long understood existence, credits Hankel, and cautions that curing leprosy remains uncertain. He discusses hydrophobia cases and calls for better public health reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Simla
India
America
M. Pasteur
Rue Dutat
Hankel
Sweden
What makes a woman marry asks the North American Review
A brief line quotes an article asking what factors lead a woman to marry and provides a terse, provocative answer: man. The fragment hints at stereotypes and social expectations in historical discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
North American Review
Yard of Roses gifted to Youth's Companion subscribers
A New York Academy of Design painting titled Yard of Roses is reproduced by The Youth's Companion at a cost of twenty thousand dollars. The gift goes to each of its five hundred thousand subscribers, with new subscribers receiving the copy while the edition lasts. The Companion costs $1.75 yearly, valid through January First including Thanksgiving and Christmas issues. Pennsylvania reports four castor oil mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Academy of Design
Boston
Riches Offer From Richmond Firm For One Year Work
W F Davis left a job with B F Johnson and Co of Richmond to run a general store at Hick's Wharf Matthews County Va He praises the firm and says if luck turns bad he can return for employment and start another store The company offers guidance to double incomes using small capital and seeks honest managers in every county Uncle Sam has 580 000 Italian fruit dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
B. F. Johnson & Co
Richmond
W. F. Davis
Hick’s Wharf
Matthews County
Hall's Catarrh Cure ad promises cure and reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for QDy case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co props of Toledo endorse the remedy and cite personal reliability. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
O. Hall
Census to be taken in India this year end
At year end a decennial missionary census will be conducted in India to collect population and activity data for planning and outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Great Nerve Restoration Claim by Dr Kuire
An advertisement touts ELIIS as free from Dr Kuire and Dr Kline offering a trial bottle for $2 and cures for fits, with addresses in Philadelphia. It also cites various health products and endorsements including Isaac Thomson eye-water and Lydia E Pinkham, along with claims about wool value in Australia and Alaska as a tourist magnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliis
Kuire
Kline
Areh St. Phila
Deaf and Dumb People Speak Freely in Off Hand Remarks
A great many deaf and dumb people are described as making off hand remarks. The wording implies a general tendency in remarks made by individuals with hearing and speech impairments.
Hoxsie Cure Claims to Halt Severe Croup Diseases
Dr Hoxsie presents a cure touted to prevent pneumonia diphtheria and membranous croup sold by druggists or mailed on receipt of six cents address A P Hoxsie Buffalo NY features in this 19th century advertisement claiming unique effectiveness and availability by mail order.
Trenton Pottery Wins Recognition at English Exhibition
A Trenton, New Jersey pottery maker earned a notable commendation at an English exhibition, highlighting American craft on an international stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Hich
England
Health guide ad references Lydia E. Pinkham Co
An archival line promotes sending two-cent stamps for a "Guide to Health" from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts. It also mentions Great Britain’s census noting a population around 39,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Piskhaw Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Great Britain
Favorite Prescription Proves Value for Women’s Health
Advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the best cure for women's weaknesses irregularities and diseases. Claims guaranteed results or money back with satisfaction promised. promises strength vigor and vitality for tired and ailing women with a no-pay policy if no help found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
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Matjen
New York Press
Svt
London
Countess of Dudley
Georgina Countess of Dudley
New York Post
Hawaii
Liliuokaluni
Princess Lidia
Dominis
Missons
Thei Fensible
Kalakaua
Valean
Winchesters
Atlantic
Oder
Nunicipges
Home Secretary
Fashion Notes
Valenciennes
Sanglier
Cafe-Au-Lait
MI. Pasteur
Pennsylvania
U. P.co
Vandewater St
N.Y
Dr Swan
Beaver
Bryant's College
Main St
Buffalo
Shirley Dare
New York Herald
Borrden & Remington
Fall River
E. Tagsitinn
Warren, Pa
Jones
Binghamton, NY
Uncle Sam
Australia
Isaac Thomson
Alaska
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lear
Lang
Cove Dal
Johnson
Swifts
Atanta
Ely
DR. Talmace
Ourer
Eraphy
Reynold
Ual
Auburn
Maine
Commiss Te Andle
Ent Chemical Ak Teranian Powil
Mcnroe Eraser Mf ‘G Co
la Crose
Wia
Fatela
Henster
N. A
Woodbury
Drugiri
Sears
Pi John H. Woeopr Institute
West 42Nd-Street
Ayer
Dermit
Garfield
Canada
B. H. Dye
Butalo
Murray
New
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