Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted by Letters
A promotional piece extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for female ailments, arguing against trying new medicines. It quotes many letters from women citing relief from ovarian troubles irregular menses backache and general weakness, praising the product and Mrs Pinkham's experience.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
M. W. Minter
Canal Street
New Orleans
Gine
Lydia Pinkham
Lena Gaines
Visalia
Tulare Co
Cal
Ella Quinney
Stage Street
Haverhill
Mass
C. E. Fouano
Monett, Mo
May B. Stevenson
Alliance
Georgie's Gab Pa's Lesson in Geography
A boy and his father argue over the largest US lake. The father insists Lake Superior is biggest, while the boy cites Lake Michigan, drawing on a classroom lesson. The tale notes generational pride, stubbornness, and a moment of reflection as the father considers the map and rejects stubbornness. Chicago Times-Herald.
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Little Albert
Paw
Brinker
United States
George
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Daw
Squallin
Enny
Fambly
Man
Shaw
Lake
Peerior Izzent
Chicago Times-Herald
Wu Ting Fang as Codifier of Chinese Law
The Buffalo Express notes Wu Ting Fang, Chinese envoy to Washington, drifting toward a man without a country while he writes codified international law for China and a common law code for the empire. He studied European and English institutions and is a prolific writer on history and literature.
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China
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Buffalo Express
Parable of faults and ease in human behavior
A reflective aphorism contrasts overlooking neighbors' flaws with self-critique. It suggests people justify simpler paths rather than lazy intent, emphasizing shared human tendency to excuse own faults while judging others.
Absence of consolation tested by patient love of God
A reflective line extols bearing inward desolation without seeking deserts or divine consolation, praising cheerful acceptance and steadfast love of God.
Foot Ease and Health Remedies Featured in Gleanings
An assortment of advertisements and truism style quotes. Foot Ease promises relief for swollen and uncomfortable feet and cites 30 000 testimonials. Also promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo, with a call for a money back guarantee and circulars. An expedition notes a large mushroom found near Rickmansworth, England. Reflective aphorisms close the page.
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Allen
Allen 8S
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Malleria
Grove
Hall
F. J. Benc? & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & CO
Drugelsta
Rickmansworth
England
Sioux Indian Weather Prophecy Warns of Severe Winter
Weather prophets say a harsh season lies ahead as buffalo grass yields a heavy seed crop, a sign cited by Native observers of deep snow and cold. The prediction rests on cultural interpretations from Sioux communities.
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Redskins
Various Patent Medicines and Notices In 19th Century Ads
A collage of medicinal ads and public notices: Laxative Bromo Quinine for cold in one day with 25 cent price, Piso cure for consumption praised, Carter's Ink endorsed by US government and railroads, and Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething. Also notes on Erasmus Hall demolition, Hamilton and Burr funding, and spiders disrupting Argentine telegraph lines. Vegetables frost damaged may recover with cold water soak.
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E. W. Grove
Stop Look and Listen Signaling Moral Warnings
The passage recalls railroad crossing warning signs as a moral cue. It stresses enduring conscience prompts against danger and notes that moral signals are inherent and must not be ignored.
Germany to build 20 million marks for railroad officials homes
The government allocates 20,000,000 marks for small homes for rail road officials and plans at least 5,000 more houses to be built simultaneously. The text notes the exhausting impact of tireless workers on those who must work with them.
Preserved Peppers and Swedes News From Europe and Auctions
The text describes preparing stuffed peppers with cabbage horseradish mustard seed cucumbers onions and nasturtiums then sealing in stone jars with vinegar. It notes Sweden’s saloon suppression in rural parishes and Götheborg system claims leading to drunken cities. It reports the ocean liner Deutschland record price and capacity. It mentions Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters acclaim and an auction sale of Mafeking siege stamps and money.
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Sweden
Europe
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity Benefits
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for biliousness dyspepsia constipation kidney complaints rheumatism catarrh nervousness weakness faintness pimples and skin eruptions. It cites W P Keeton of Woodstock Alabama who reports improved energy and health after two bottles.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure
Advert says Hood's Sarsaparilla guarantees relief and delivers results. It warns to avoid substitutes and urges readers to obtain Hood's promptly.
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Hood
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Argentine Republic
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Richard Mansfield
Isuse
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London
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Woodstock
Ala
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Seattle
Wash
Fisher, Thorson & Co
Portland
Oregon
Whittier, Coburn & Co
San Francisco
Louis Cahen & Son
San Francisco, California
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Institute Street
Gutler
W. IH
Smith & GO
Buffalo
Pop's
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Detroit
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