Women urged to avoid surgery with Lydia E. Pinkham remedy
A medical appeal notes many hospital patients result from untreated ovarian and womb troubles. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a preventative and curative remedy for irregular and painful menstruation, womb disorders, and related nervous debility, sharing testimonial letters from readers who claim recovery and even pregnancy after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia JH. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fred Seydel
N. 54Th Street
West Philadelphia
Lydia
Pinkhaim
Ruby Mushiush
Enat Chicago
Ind
Pinkham
Lydia EB
Ime
Public Ledger History Snippets and Advertisements Mix
Miscellany of period notices and ad blurbs from Public Ledger samples. References to Peruna cures, Salzer seed catalogs, and local freight-like boasts blend with quips about Kentucky water and miners. Includes product pitches and celebrity lines from Nineteenth Century papers.
Support That Comes High. Connecticut Court Report
A disrupted report notes pressure in Hartford and Washington over wartime support. The piece argues that aid to Russia via France and Germany influences European business, with critics fearing harmful consequences and temporary measures may only delay the cash flow concerns. The author warns the impact on Europe’s economy could be damaging and calls for careful policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courint
Boy Ly
Germany
Europe
Paraphrased Slips Spark Conversation in New Yorker
A stressed debate on diction unfolds as a woman claims her phrase “paragriani of politeness” and another humorously questions the accuracy while defending her intention. The exchange highlights playful mispronunciations in social talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapsus Linguae
The
New Yorker
Indy
Styte
Balver's wheat promises high yields in diverse lands
Macaroni Wheat and Balver's strain of thin Wheat are advertised as drought resistant. The text claims yields of 80 bushels per acre on fertile land and 40 to 60 on arid lands across states including Michigan Wisconsin Ohio Washington Missouri Nebraska. It highlights absence of insects and refers readers to a catalog for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Dept. of Agricultture
Salver
Salzer
Darmer
Speltz
C. CA
Ottawa
Cunada
Holmes
Jackson Sr
Fuul
Miou
J. Ml. MacLachlan
Watertown
South Dakota
W. V. Barnett
New York
Lify
Quaba
Neb
Eapsisox City Independent
Balver
Wis. O
Catalog
Seed company offers free wheat seed samples to farmers
A fragmented notice from John A Salaer Seed Co of Ia Crosse Wis promises free samples of wheat and other farm seeds, with Brent calitlens valued at £100.00 offered to any widowed farmer. The text also includes unrelated quips about stepfather and a general jab at expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salzer
Ian Apeltz
Victoria
Farmer
John A. Salzer
la Crosse
Wis
John A. Salaer Seed Co
Ia Crosse
Cure for sore hands and feet with Cuticura regimen
Advertisement endorses Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as a night treatment for itchy burning palms and painful fingers. Recommends soaking hands or feet in hot lather, drying, applying ointment, and wearing loose gloves or light bandages to relieve dry, chapped skin and fissures, claiming rapid relief and lasting cure.
Gilding Coaches Sparks Fashion and Proclamations
A 1661 London Chronicle note recalls a curtailment decree targeting gilded coaches and chariots to curb excess as Hyde Park’s popularity grows. Yet the elite flaunt luxury, ordering a Parisian coach for 2000 louis, drawing courtly envy and a royal scandal amid Time’s ballad lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
Hyde Park
Altterwasda
Paris
Louis
de Griummont
Castlamaine
England
Tryde Park
Cure Rapidly by Pink Pills in Local Case Report
In winter 1902-8 Mr. Schroeppel, bedridden by rheumatism, abandoned doctor care for Dr Williams Pink Pills at his mother's urging. Within two weeks he could leave bed, resumed farm work, and eight boxes cured him with no relapse in over a year. Captain George Balfour, nearby, also found relief after trying the pills. The pills are sold by druggists and touted for neuralgia and partial paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeppel
Williams
China Township
St. Clair County
Mich
Henry Schroeppel
George Bulfour
Dr. Williams
Mr. Schroeppel
Captain Balfour
Revival of the 1830s Dandy Fashion Sparks Debate in New York
An article notes London and Paris trends revive the old dandy look of the 1830s. It discusses New York society, fashion writers predicting limited uptake, and contrasts with Victorian and Byronic styles. Some reemerged elements include long hair, corsets, and embellished stockings, while many New Yorkers resist drastic revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gandy
London
Hiitlsty Isles
Lorelon
Styde
Kenow
County
Orsay
Lord Disrael
England's Self Made Men in the St James Gazette
The article argues Britain’s self made men prove national industrial prowess defies American boastfulness. It cites examples from W. A. Smith & Sons to Lever Brothers and Pearce & Plenty, noting humble beginnings from factory hands to founders, including Bass brewery and Bessemer steel inventor, as evidence of perseverance and social mobility shaping the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
St. James
Englan
America
John 1
Trockefeller
Edison
Yerkes
Lidyvingetone
Wilds
W. A. Smith & Sons
Tangye
Lever
Bolton
London
Pearce & Plenty
Universal’ Whiteley
Bass’ Brewery
Elder-Dempister
Alfred Jones
Bessemer Steel
Golfers Red Coats Disappearing From Country Gentleman
The article notes a decline in red coats among golfers, who dislike being labeled by a trademark of their sport. The trend shows the red coat vanishing except among purists who cling to old customs or have not yet worn out worn coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Individusta
Cold Weather Dangers Warn of February Storms
The notice outlines severe storms and deep freezes affecting North America with rapid temperature drops. Advice covers ventilation in homes, staying indoors, keeping feet dry, layered clothing, and strict caution to prevent illness. It promotes Peruna as a remedy with testimonials from patients and a firm advocating its use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Weryna
Hartman
Adresa
Hartman Scultarium
Columbus
Hye
Nuat
North Americ
Stonewall Jackson Battles in Pryor Reminiscence Fragment
Fragmentary reminiscence quotes Stonewall Jackson battles and a Confederate officer's tale. The voice notes soldiers and a servant recalling patrols and prayers, with dialect reflections on duty and future pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Roger AL Pryor
Tkson
Penerakt
Doan's Kidney Pills Restored Chicago Woman to Health
Marion Knight of 33 No Ashland Ave Chicago reports severe kidney and pelvic pain and thick urine. After a week she felt improvement, within seven weeks she was well, having spent hundreds on previous cures. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills costing 50 cents, bought from local dealers, with full recovery. A free trial offer from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo N Y is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Society
Doan
Marion Knight
Ashland Ave
Chiclago
Crater
West Side
Dean
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
Skater inks name on ice with playful remark
A Yonkers Statesman excerpt shows a skater finishing by writing his own name on the ice and asking, How do you like that? He adds Mes. and Tu, prompting a playful reaction as he ponders the effect of the inscription with a shy glance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers Statesman
Shy Glai
Cure a Cold in One Day with Luxative Urovo Quinine Tablets
An advertisement claims a one day cure for colds using Luxative Urovo Quinine tablets with money-back guarantee. It mentions EB W. Grove and references Parkersburg West Virginia as a testimonial site dated April 18, 1901. It also notes a dubious claim about a punishment for eating coconuts in celebrations in the Cook Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB W. Grove
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Coronel
Mother Gray
Howe
Mathie
le Huy
Ife
Domain
Uiatt
Alnskict
Chicago Record-Herald
la Failetti
Senate
Klep
Winglow
Glen
Johnson
Australian Journal
Howard
Hall
Cheney & CO
Tolada
Chicago Tribune
Allen Sparks
Jones
Detroit Tribune
Cain
Johnny
Brat
United States Mint
USA
United States
Canada
Gregory's
Breda
Jemie
Drogelits
Baron
Lord Beaconsfield
Scorset and
Long
Theos
Ver
Frayk Cobb
Steenh
Tiveriog
Abe
Piehuaen
Grien
Pres
Phu
Nashville
Detton
A. Danforth
St. Joseph
MiteRoy
Hilertman
B. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Cetinpan
Hip
Intense Colt
Catarch
Gouth
Id Catartak
Avaar
Drager
Bemiphis
KF. Callahan
Hall Street
Parkersburg
W. Va
Cook Islands
A. 3d. Tower CO
Boston
Mass
USL Wer Canadian Co., Ltd
Torokts
Ushers Y Letty Sulone
Uv Rovei pAckAseh
Wahittane
Aloe
Yonu
O Crogac
Wits
Wee
SEARS
Roebuck & CO
Gheres
Sioux City
L ' Wadek
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