Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises to Cure Back Pain
In a testimonial from J. L. Campbell of Sycamore Illinois Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to ease chronic backache tied to weak kidneys. The letter says years of pain ended after using Hood's, praising restored strength and health and urging others to begin treatment.
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Sycamore, Il
Hood
Garfield Tea Co. touts remedy as best for family health
A Philadelphia Bulletin item links Mazie and her beau to a fine automobile while praising Garfield Tea as the original cure for constipation and sick headache. The Garfield Tea Co. remanufactures the product in its Bewani labatory from simple wholesome ingredients.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Broolyn
N. Y
Garfield Tea
Garfield Tea Co
Politician Arranges Music for Meeting Provokes Debate
A discussion in Tit-Bits portrays a politician arranging music for a political gathering. A brass band leader questions the burden of providing multiple pieces while attendees endure lengthy speeches.
Sad Face and Hard Times in Philadelphia Narrative
A fragmented clipping shows quotes about a sad face tied to a woman’s heartbreak, a New York Weekly reference, and stray lines about illness and fear. It mentions Bilkins and a child’s dialogue, plus a patent medicine slogan from Chattanooga and stray social chatter.
Thirteen at Table Dinner Superstition Joke
Mrs B doubts sitting thirteen at table on superstition while Mr B dismisses it with a joke about not having enough dinner plates. The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin prints the quip as a light item.
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Charles
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted As Cure All
An item promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for indigestion dyspepsia constipation nervousness malaria fever and ague. The write up notes high school expenses in Porto Rico and claims education is essential to success.
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Porto Rico
Would you buy the nice little horse for a song
In Brooklyn Life a buyer asks if a dealer’s offer of a horse for a song is wise. The response notes outcome depends on the buyer’s eye for a horse and ear for music, implying judgment rather than a definite recommendation.
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Brooklyn
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Promotion
Chiropractors, doctors and druggists are cited in a promotional note for Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The ad asserts catarrh is constitutional and these pills and cures act through the blood and mucous membranes with a promise of one hundred dollars for any failure to cure.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F.J
Cheney & CO
Teething Aid Highlight Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
A homemaker’s tip endorses Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething children. The note targets mothers seeking relief for infant discomfort and touts the product’s soothing effects.
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Mrs. Winslow
Towne Questions Spenders Faith Cure Claim
Browne confirms Spender’s case as a faith cure. The doctor and druggist trusted him, as cited by the Philadelphia Press. The note mentions Piso’s Cure for Consumption in Ocean Grove New Jersey dated February 17.
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Browne
Philadelphia Press
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Theatre patrons quiz motive of hero in crowd scene
A man leaving the theatre asks who the hero is and the manager replies the true hero is the man funding the venture. The exchange underscores the financial backing behind public performances. The captioned remark from the Washington Star echoes the focus on patrons and sponsors.
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Persistent Fool Keeps Biz Open At Old Stand
A flawed line notes a fool who claims life is not worth living but still carries on with business at the familiar old location. The remark underscores unresolved distress yet ongoing commercial activity.
Fay-How's new gown in fashion since two years ago
A dialogue shows Fay admiring her gown while May questions it. Fay recalls eagerness to obtain the dress when fashion trends first arrived two years prior.
Prospective Tenant Critiques Tiny Yard in Negotiation
A Philadelphia Press item quotes a prospective tenant dismissing a house saying the yard is frightfully small and offers a folding flower beds idea as a workaround. The exchange reveals tension between desire for space and agent's counteroffer.
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Philaelphia Press
Teachers' Troubles From the Tribune
A Minneapolis article recounts how teaching stirs nervous strain and lung issues in sensitive women. Miss Mary Powers of Ellsworth credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health after months of dizziness, fatigue, and heart palpitations. The pills claim to rebuild blood and nerves and are sold at druggists or by the company at 50 cents a box or six for 2.50.
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Minneapolis
Dr. Williams
Juneau
Wisconsin
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Evening Bulletin Laughs At Family Dinner Swaps
In a Philadelphia Evening Bulletin vignette Mr Brown taunts Mr Green at supper about manhood, prompting Willie Brown to express astonishment at his father’s remark and the family banter.
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Willie Brown
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Unclear Artwork Labeled by Players After Game
A football player displays trophies and assigns body-part labels to them, joking that he cannot identify one finger while naming others such as Jimmy's hair Billy's nose Tom's ear and Rusher's eyebrow, with Baltimore American as the source.
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Rusher
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Union and labor notes from Hammond and Chicago unions
W B Conkey of Hammond declares no tolerance for union employees. Chicago Typographical Union No 16 to mark 50 years. Flint glass apprenticeships extended to four years. Regular machinists may repair molds when needed. Global wages decline in Britain and continental Europe. International machinists union membership rises to 80,000 post strike. Cigarmakers report longer longevity from eight hour day. average life 37.5 years to 43.5 years in 10 years. 1900 benefits $410,705. 34,000 members with $300,000+ surplus.
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Hammond
Ind
Chicago
Great Britain
International Association
Washington
Perkins
Derringer claimed as Booth pistol by Philadelphia man
The Der ringer revolver in George Plowman's possession is alleged to be the pistol used by John Wilkes Booth to kill President Lincoln at Ford's Theater in 1865. Plowman recalls a prior claim and notes his weapon's connection to Booth despite past doubts.
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Lincoln
Philadelphia
McKinley
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Ford’s Theater
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Booth
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George K. Goodwin
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Elsie and Mamma Ponder Childhood in Talk
A Philadelphia Press dialogue questions if Elsie is ever a child. The exchange notes that all humans pass through childhood while asking who cared for babies.
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Elsie
Mamma
Philadelphia Press
Cremation Promise and Coal Worries Feature in Atlanta Constitution
Excerpt reflects a conversation in which a man asks Molly to ensure his cremation if he dies first and a comment about coal arriving in large quantities, illustrating regional concerns and sentiments reported by the Atlanta Constitution.
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John
Atlanta Constitution
Derringer linked to Booth seen at Walnut Street Theater
A Philadelphia testimony recounts how a stage carpenter kept Booths Derringer after the Lincoln murder. The weapon was later given to Mr Goodwin, then to his widow, who preserved the gun with the signed statement. A separate note describes a merchant coating a cash box with blue dye to deter thieves.
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Coronation Era State Coaches and Embassies
The article notes State coaches under overhaul for the coronation, praising Lord Salisbury Duke of Portland and other nobility for their ornate vehicles. Embassies also boast splendid coaches, with Count Deym’s Austrian coach standout in purple and white. It recalls Pope Leo XIII’s 1846 London visit and his limited English.
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Duke of Portland
Duke of Norfolk
Duke of Devonshire
Duke of Marlborough
Duke of
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Lady’s Magazine
Leo
London
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Queen Victoria
Vatican
O'Connell
Quip about marriage and divorce exchange resurfaces
A witty exchange suggests affection faded after marriage with one partner asking why the union occurred and the other replying that only the divorce mattered. The brief joke hinges on enduring sentiment and practical decision.
Polehunter’s Arctic Return and Love Oaths
In a polar tale a人物 Polehunter succeeds in returning from the Arctic voyage. Edith and Ethel discuss vows of enduring love, joking about a long oath to outlast the stars and a Chinese indemnity. A quip about pallbearers’ gloves ends the exchange.
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Edith
Ethel
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