Peruna touted as kidney cure by Mrs Danley and others
Mrs M J Danley of Minneapolis reports kidney trouble relief after ten bottles of Peruna, claiming permanent cure in under three months. The letter praises Peruna for catarrh of the kidneys and as a tonic, with others such as Laura Hopkins endorsing it for indigestion and stomach trouble. The ad ends with a joke from the Philadelphia Press.
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M. J. Danley
Rebecca Lodge
First St. N
Minneapolis
Minn
Sam
Hopkins
Birmingham
Ala
Peruna
Laura Hopkins
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
8. B. Hartman
S.S. S
SWIFT
Atlanta
Don’t Get Footsore Get Foot-Ease Cure for Feet
A vintage advertising notice promoting Foot-Ease as a remedy for sweating callouses and tired feet. Claims it makes new or tight shoes easy and urges trial with a free sample. Sold by all druggists for 2 cents and cautions against substitutes. Sample sent free to Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
Puzzling paper talk and faded headlines at play
A jumble of vintage newspaper quips and malaprops threaded with social banter. The excerpt mixes cartoon dialogue about pajamas straw hats drink and family squabbles with a stalled car adds city street pace. The tone mirrors early 20th century column style and light humor.
The War Surgeon and Social Valor in War Times
James Creelman argues that military surgeons bear the brunt of action while others destroy life, noting social idolization of fighting men. The piece surveys gender views, wartime roles, and contrasts soldiers in different societies, with broader reflections on honor and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Creelman
Free trial bottle promise for nervousness cure ad
An advertisement fragment promotes Jay's weedf Dr Winne Great Nerve product claiming a permanent cure for fits or nervousness after first use. It offers a free trial bottle and lists a Philadelphia address for Kine Ltd. plus a teething syrup note for mothers.
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Jay
Winne
Kine, Ltd
ArchSt
Philadelphia
Novel's yellow cover mars reader’s fashion sense
A witty exchange from Philadelphia humorously notes a new novel's unattractive yellow cover clashes with the summer girl's wardrobe. The banter highlights fashion and literary trends in a light social moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acord
Philadelphia Press
Widow Takes in Man No. 8 in Candid Exchange
A parson asks the widow if she takes the man for better or worse. She answers only time will tell and she cannot provide information until she has him for a few weeks. The exchange reveals cautious, experience tempered judgment in a domestic matter.
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Mr. Smith
Abyssinia
Pugilist Recovers After Prize Fight Injury
Days after the prize fight a boxer with two broken ribs sits up and smokes a strong cigar. The doctor notes a stitch in the side and says the bones are knitting, indicating healing.
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Chicago Tribune
Gossip and Quarrels Stir in Local Letters and Jokes
Snippets from Philadelphia Dress and Catholic Standard reveal playful barbs about fastidious suitors and betrothal, a misquoted remark about two fast idiots, and a running joke on home supplies and emergencies. A farmer’s feud remains unsettled, with lawyers handling the farm dispute.
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Cholly—May Gabble
Gussie Gayboy
Miss Pepperey
Philadelphia
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