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THE LADIES' FLORAL CABINET. 
NERVOUS PROSTRATION AND 
GREAT DEBILITY. 
HOUSEHOLD BOOKS, 
The subjoined report in the Case of a young lady in 
Minneapolis, Minn., shows how quickly Compound 
Oxygen acts upou the nervous centres and gives a 
new vitality to the whole nervous system: 
Which we heartily commend for presents 
to ladies, and for the home centre-table. 
Published at the office of the Ladies’ 
Floral Cabinet: 
Ladies’ Guide to Needlework. 
“It is now six weeks," writes the mother of our 
patient, “since our daughter began taking your 
Home Treatment, and we can truly say that it has 
done more for her during this time thau any other 
medicine could have done. 
“She was suffering from severe nervous prostra¬ 
tion and great debility of the whole system . which 
had only beeu aggravated for two months previous bv 
using medicines harsh for the stomach, causing much 
gastric irritation. 
“We truly feel more than gratified with the result 
of the Compound Oxygen, and wish her to continue 
its use until she is relieved from some of the standing 
difficulties she has had from a young girl. She is 
now able to be around the house, can eat any easily 
digested food with moderation, and, as a rule, sleep's 
much better nights. * * * She has been troubled 
with chronic constipation from a child. The Oxygen 
has given more relief to her thau any other remedy 
ever tried." 
A handbook of all the various kinds of needlework, 
edited by S. Annie Frost, giving minute directions, 
aided by more than 100 illustrations, for knitting, 
crocheting, etc. Its first chapter commencing at the 
foundation of needlework, explains the different 
stitches used iu white embroidery, viz., button hole, 
eyelet-holes, satin-stitch, spot-stitch, knot-stitch, 
wheel and herring-bone stitches. From these one is 
led on to raised embroideries or tufted work. Roman 
and Cliiuese embroidery, also lace-work in its many 
stitches, patterns being' given for two handkerchief 
borders. Chapter eight, on knitting, will be appre¬ 
ciated, now that this style of work is so popular. 
158 pages, nearly 100 illustrations, clotli-bound, $1, 
post free. _ 
tho critical eye of the truly artistic. The rules which 
Kovoru these direct oils bolng ^st. beauty of fora; 
id. harmonious combination of color: 3d tho nines. 
of each article of furniture for its especial "onto? 
and the adaptation and appropriateness of each 
ornament for the particular purpose to which It 
jis applied. 
It gives instructions iu papor-lmnglng and kalso- 
mining, so that, they can readily bo done by those 
who desire to decorato their own walls*. It tolls how¬ 
to furnish economically, yet tastefully, dining-rooms 
living-rooms, libraries, parlors; wlmt to do with the 
windows, mantels, sofas and chairs; how by small 
outlays many things can be utilized to make home 
beautiful which have lost their cliann through defects 
caused by constant wear. 
31-1 pages, 350 iltustrtions, cloth bouud, $1.50, post 
free. 
In this case, as in many others where there is a dis¬ 
eased and highly sensitive nervous organization, a 
seeming aggravation of symptoms occurred on first 
using the Oxygen, showing its quick penetration and 
active force. “ Her symptoms," says the report, 
“ were worse for awhile, and she was more nervous 
and very sensitive to the effect of the Oxygen on in¬ 
haling, but she can now take it regularly without 
difficulty." 
“no faith in it." 
It is but natural that physicians who know little or 
nothing of Compound Oxygen should class it with 
the nostrums of the day, and when inquired of in 
regard to it, answer that they have “ no faith in it." 
It rarely happens, however, that a change of opinion 
does not take place whenever they can be induced to 
give it a trial, as in the case mentioned below, which 
we take from the letter of one of our patients in 
Shelby County, Ind.: 
Artistic Embroidery. 
Every lady interested in the ornamental brauehes 
of needlework will appreciate the practical directions 
for its artistic effects whicn are giveu in this work, 
the design of which is to show the best and easiest 
Household Hints and Recipes. 
This is not a cook-book but is devoted to house 
keeping topics, and contains a great amount of infor¬ 
mation about housework and recipes which are the 
result of personal experience of the editors, and as 
such are intended to be strictly roliahlo and trust¬ 
worthy. Its suggestions upon tho best way to ar¬ 
range the spring house-cleaning contain many ideas 
that are valuable to all housekeepers. The hints 
for the laundry upon washing blankets, lace cur¬ 
tains, etc., soap making, both hard and soft, and 
aids to ironing, will be appreciated. It contains 
more than 310 topics upon which suggestions are 
given which will be especially valued hv young 
methods of undertaking this branch of art. which the | housekeepers, saving them from many failures as 
writer does from her own experience with the aid of well as wasted time and unnecessary expense, 
nearly *200 illustrations, aud explanatory designs. It i 3 .» pages, cloth bound, $1.00; post free. 
gives in detail the manner of workiug Kensington em- _ 
broideries, aud its chapter upou ** Tue simple ideas of 
.read tv 
color," should be read by every one who contemplates 
the grouping of different shades to ensure an harmoni¬ 
ous effect. It describes the manner of making fruit 
doileys and decorating them with outline embroidery 
and drawn work, so that almost any ueedle-woma'u 
could undertake it with satisfactory results. 
Holbein embroidery (fully explained in Chapter 15) 
is simply done and very artistic in its effects. It is 
worked 'upon table linen, towels, etc., with colored 
threads, and has literally no wrong side, the design 
Evening Amusements. 
It is very important that our young people be 
made to prize tho home and find in it so many pleas¬ 
ures that outside enjoyments, which tend to lead 
them into paths full of temptations, shall have 
no attractions, and when hands and brains have 
been busy through the day, some relaxation and 
merry-making is needed, which, harmless in it¬ 
self, shall prove a source of enjoyment to all 
participants, both old and young. This work is 
being equally distinct upon both, having the effect of well adapted to supply the need folkways of accoim 
pen-drawing : and as this style of ornamentation is plishing this as it is comprised of more than 100 fire- 
now one or the most popular ways of decoration, side games, adapted to both children and the older 
this description alone renders the book a valued one. ' ’ ’■ " ” * 
135 pages, 500 illustrations, cloth-bound, Si, post 
free. 
Household Elegancies. 
“ When we moved here the physician of this place. 
Dr.-. was treating a woman for consumption, and 
of course I knew that he was only helping her into 
the grave. So I took him your treatise on Compound 
Oxygen and insisted that he try it. but he ha i no 
faith in it. After two or three months. I concluded 
to advise che woman herself to use it, even if it was 
stepping in ahead of our M. D. So, as soon as I told 
the lady about it. she wanted me to send for a Treat¬ 
ment. Bat when the physician heard of it he insisted 
on sending for it himself. Tie woman improved 
from the commencement of its use. Since then the 
doctor has used it in several other cases with grati¬ 
fying results .” 
Of the many points of interest which this volume 
contains,one of its most attractive features will doubt¬ 
less be its complete description of the manner of mak¬ 
ing and arranging phantom leaves. These directions 
taken alone are well worth the price of the book; 
the instructions given are minute, and are rendered 
very clear by the illustrations. 
The preservation of autumn leaves, crystallized 
members of the home. Itsjsong games would be 
appreciated by teachers iu kindergarten schools and 
be used for entertainments where children are to 
participate. It contains general directions for tab¬ 
leaux vivants, charades, etc., how to arrange for 
statuary, so that with these aids an eveniog enter¬ 
tainment can be gotten up with comparatively Utile 
trouble. 
350 pages, cloth-bound, SI.50, post free. 
Window-Gardening. 
Treats of the general management of window-gar¬ 
dens, kinds of window-boxes and stands best adapted 
how and when to be 
.. ... . , . . : ,.«vc lC v., 0 vi. «vo U adapted to them. It 
preserving white flowers, and the manner or taking has directions for making propagating boxe 3 , heating 
leaf photographs follow- in their order and interest, cases and co]d frameSi a 7,i g&el a carefully-selected 
as other pleasing ways of keeping a bic of the sum- on iy suc ] 1 plants for furnishing small conser- 
mer days always aoput us. vatories as are recommended by long experience, 
- ’J n< ^ an P amt * n o et,on F a J lc * I ,v0 P’| 1 and which are distinguished for masses oi flowers, 
is the heading of one of its chapters, which also tells fi ne i eaves interesting habits and easy cultivation, 
of Japanese lacquered-wonc or papier-mache, gild- Its chapter on hanging-baskets is full of helpful aids. 
in ?’ etc - ... ... ... , . .. . for their beauty depends in a great measure upon the 
3 JO pages. illustrations, cloth-bound, ‘Si.50, post ornnhinnHon of p’ ‘ ri ’ ‘-’—* — 
BRONCHIAL TROUBLE. 
A gentleman in Warren, Pa., who had a Treatment 
last falL sent for another in April last. In ordering 
it he wrote: 
“ For the past two or three years I have been 
troubled more or lass vritJainflam mat ion of the bron¬ 
chial tubes, and I think also with some form of dys¬ 
pepsia. causing a depressed feeling in the chest, es 
pecially so late in the day after eating and becoming 
tired. Last fall I thought I would be obliged to leave 
my business. 3Iy brother sent for an Oxygen Treat¬ 
ment, and by using It I received so much benefit that 
I have been attending to business all winter. Iam 
to-day comfortably well, although I still have a little 
inflammation in my chest at times. I have recom¬ 
mended it to several of my frieDds who are unwell, 
and am going to continue its use myself.” 
3X) pages. 23S illustrations, cloth-bound, ‘.$1.50, post com bination of plants. It devotes another chanter 
P aia - _ to the treatment of different varieties of the Ivy, 
ways of training, etc.; tins is followed by climbing 
1 Ladies’ Fancy Work. plants suited to the parlor or window, and creepers 
, , ..-T for balcony-shields in summer. Lovers of Ferns 
. T^V 3 mtei Kled as a companion volume to House, w m appreciate the portion devoted to wnrdian cases 
hold Elegancies, containing, as its title indicates, anc j f ern eries for those whose houses are so situated 
hints and helps to hone tastes and recreations, and as not to admit sunshine enough to insure constant 
IS prepared by the same authors. It describes very , , jn wi ndo\v-pIant 3 , can enjoy the delicate 
minutely the manner of making wax flowers, giving of „ i lands 0 n 1P f 01 nei v 
directions for over fifty varieties with illustrations 3 jo pages, 2.50 illustrations, cioth-bound, $1.50, post 
and patterns. Hair-work is another interesting fea- _ aid J 
ture, having twenty-five illustrative designs, also Its I 1 
feather orname ts: as many beautiful articles can Tjrr. m , n H . r Own Flower- 
be made from peacock feathers and the plumage of fc-very Woman Her own r tower 
of our native birds. i Gardener. 
An entire chapter, containing forty illustrations, is 
■ • ■ ’ tll-n 1 “ — 
, ... ^ i, , n-u - -i , • ■ This delightful littlo work upon out-door gardening 
devoted to shell-work. There are also descriptions for indies, is full of useful information for laying out 
of fish-scale embroidery painting upon ground glass, I f | ower borders, ribbon beds and tho arrangement of 
etchm- upon glass, and many other ways of making ornil mentaJ plants, selection of seeds for the annuals 
miscellaneous fanev ornaments. i_i.— ..mt-oninr? ninnilni» mif nnu 
Onr ** Treatise on Compound Oxygen containing 
a history of the discovery of and mode of action of 
this remarkable curative agent, and a large record 
of surprising cures in Consumption, Catarrh, Neu¬ 
ralgia, Bronchitis, Asthma, etc., and a wide range of 
chronic diseases, will be sent free. Address, 
•w. osa <n - 4 . *• , ., , . . and perennials, weeding, watering, planting out and 
.300 pages, 3o0 illustrations, cloth bound, Si.50, post prun ing. The great satisfaction of yard ornaments* 
* ree * tion is to have it a success, that one’s labor and care 
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Dr*. STABKET St PA LEX, 
1109 St 1111 Girard St., Phila., Pa. 
Beautiful Homes. 
This work is written with the desire to assist the 
! perplexed housekeeper in the most tasteful ways of 
, furnishing her house, so that it shall not be merely a 
; show-room but possess an individuality of its own 
which will make it as entirely distinct as numan char¬ 
acter, believing both judgment and discrimination are 
required to arrange one'shouse so that it will not offend 
shall not be bestowed in vain. Many thin^must 
either be learned from our own. perhaps bitter, ex¬ 
perience, or the experience of others upon whom wc 
can rely, and ladles will find the suggestions given to 
theso pages such as they can put into practical use. 
148 pages, cloth hound, SI.00, postpaid. 
Address orders to 
LADIES’ FLOIIAL CABINET, 
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