Pimples and Eruptions Mean Bad Blood
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a temperance remedy for impure blood and skin ailments. It claims purification of blood, relief of pimples eczema and boils, and improved digestion and organs. Testimonials from Mrs. Anna Zeller praise cures for mother and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Grand Rapids, Wiz
Pierce
Anna Zeller
10Th Ave
North
Race for the Last Word Turns into a Labored Exchange
In a lively exchange between a husband and wife, the contest over who spoke first grows tense. The tension escalates as moderate commentary reveals both claim and restraint, with a playful quip about modesty from Loidon Answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubby
Wifter Loidon
Boschee's Syrup Promises Soothe Coughs and Lung Ailments
An advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for sour coughs sore throats and lung inflammation. It claims 52 years of American manufacture and usefulness against asthma croup bronchitis and other lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Adv
Shrewd Girl
A quick exchange reveals a witty woman preferring practical outcomes. She humorously plans to test a potential husband before using her second wish, highlighting a playful take on romantic prudence.
LL'S CATARRH MEDICINE OFFER CLAIMS CURE
An advertisement touts LL'S CATARRH MEDICINE as a remedy for nasal catarrh and recurrent colds. It claims the medicine builds up the system and cleanses the blood with internal use, offering a $100 reward if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Ball's
F .J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Why won’t I do, says stout woman in ad dispute
A humorous Indianapolis Star item tells of a quarrel over a housework ad. A large woman confronts a man waving the want ad section, insisting the ad called for a stout woman to do chores according to the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Value of Fisheries Products Leaders World Rank
The United States and Alaska topped world lists in fishery product value with an estimated total of 107,959,000 dollars for last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alaska
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Skin Relief for Babies
Advertisement touts Cuticura products to soothe red rough itchy skin with hot cuts bath using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. It also recommends Cuticura Talcum powder for daily care as part of an indispensable trio.
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Adv
Caticura
Dept. E
Beaton
Pioneers Abbreviate Beautiful Names Says Chronicle
In a concise jab, the San Francisco Chronicle notes that settlers give up elegant names and postal authorities shorten them, reflecting practical trimming of labels in frontier communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Tonic Promised to Enrich Blood and Strengthen System
A period ad-style claim touts a tonic given regularly every two or three weeks to enrich the blood, improve appetite, and act as a general strengthening tonic. It also suggests worms may be expelled and overall health improved, noting it is pleasant to take and may calm even a silent, once hard man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemont
Lydia E. Pinkham
Center of Fashion's Stage in Separate Skirt Designs
A fashion column discusses new separate skirts built on distinctive silk fabrics. Bright silks, crystal button details, and bold checkerboard patterns define a fashion trend. Blouses are expected to mirror the look, aiming to rival dresses in smartness as the separate skirt rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fale
Colors Popular Handkerchiefs Dominate Fashion
Colored handkerchiefs are at peak popularity with borders stripes and cross barring in many hues. Many items feature solid colors with simple borders or narrow white hems showcasing current fashion trends.
Spring Bride Gift Ideas with Ribbons and Laces
Spring brides find elegant accessories from ribbons and laces enhancing undergarments to gowns. The piece describes two camisoles and two boudoir caps, including an Egyptian inspired cap, lace and ribbon details, and step by step notes on fabric choices and construction.
Suter Birernby Gay Outing Hats
The newest sport hats use batavia cloth, a coarse linen, in bright colors with soft background tones. Trimmed with vivid plumes and flower motifs cut from fabric, these hats feature bold color and decorative texture for summer outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Richmond Woman Credits Pepgen For Restored Sweet Cravings
Mrs. Gertrude Holspeter of Richmond Indiana reports relief from nervous dyspepsia after using Pepgen allowing her to enjoy sweet foods again. She describes prior pain and liquid diets and notes many locals endorse Pepgen with availability at leading drug stores.
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Gertrude Holspeter
N. 14Th Street
Richmond
Ind
Pepgen
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertises Kidney Health
An old patent medicine promotion warns kidney and bladder troubles worsen if untreated. It urges immediate treatment with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules, recommending three to four daily doses and promising refund if unsatisfied. The ad touts Dutch origins and a long history of use in the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Haarlem
Holland
Ment
Netherlands
Specharter
Olkent
Dias
Pre-Incorporation Mining Share Offer in Nevada
A promoter seeks investors for five Nevada claims offering pre organization shares at a few cents each. After incorporation the stock will trade at 10 cents, with ore values stated as Silver 53 oz Gold 7.00 Copper 15 percent. Payments by check or draft to Geo. A. Childers in Salt Lake City. Reference National Bank of the Republic.
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Nevada
P. O
Geo. A. Childers
S. 3Rd E
Salt Lake City
Utah
National Bank of the Republic
Live Wire pay plan offers $20 weekly guaranteed
A Chicago based ad promises steady weekly earnings of twenty dollars under contract. It touts pleasant spare time work and highlights the Successful System at 5411 S Rockwell in Chicago.
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S. Rockwell
Chicago
Independent Auto Insurance Ad Promises Broad Coverage
A dated classified style promotion from the Bull Dog Auto Insurance Association in Indianapolis advertises complete protection for auto use including personal injury property damage collision fire and theft with no deductions and claims high commissions for solicitors led by Alexander Shane State Agent.
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Bull Dog Auto Fire Insurance Association
406
City Trust Bldg
Indianapolis
Ind
Alexander Shane
Fragmented Prose Snippets in a 19th Century Ad Page
A jumble of lines includes quips about a false charge a prisoner and collateral. Advertisements for Mayane Aloe and Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets sit beside moral maxims about striking a man only when he is smaller and paying for blue. The text also touches on wills and a birthday gift from a wife.
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Boschee’s Syrup
Center of Fashion
Suter Birernby
Probst Strode
Gillett, Ark
Bengararsi
Pittsburgh
Concrete Trade School
Verona
E. Morgan
Gallipolis
Clark & Son
Dueber Av
Canton
W.N. Y
North Haven
Conn
Elea
North Haven, Co
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Lydia E.pinkham Medicine CO
Lynn
Mass
Red Cross
Baby
England
France
Royal
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