Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promised for Mothers
The advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female infertility and various womb disorders. It cites letters from women in Milwaukee praising improved health, pregnancy outcomes, and reduced miscarriages after using the product. The notice invites readers to seek Mrs. Pinkham's free advice in Lynn Massachusetts for expectant or potential mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinksham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Bo Uyding
Pinkham
May P. Wharry
North Shore Oratorical Society
Norman
Milwaukee
Wis
Deas
Lydia B. Pinkburn
Here Lies a Chump Who Wouldn't Advertise
An epitaph praising a man who shunned trade promotion and patronage. The verse laments his preference for solitude and disdain of worldly gain, wishing him calm repose and a quiet grave. The inscription ends with a blunt line naming him a chump who wouldn’t advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Carey
Fat sleeper and famed snorer sparks frontier legends
In a Washington Star style yarn a passenger recalls Ficks Plaffey, famed Kansas snorer, whose thunderous naps inspired tales of a cavalry drill gone awry at Fort Leavenworth and a near railroad collision at Atchison. The humorous reminiscence blends tall talk with faded frontier bravado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Ficks
Kansas
Fort Leavenworth
Hull
Atchison
Overland Express
Jes
Plasley
Sidin
Western
Picks
Restored to health thanks to Peruna testimonial
Miss Mildred Ixeller of Washington DC writes that Peruna restored her health after years of illness and failed treatments. She reports rapid improvement from the first dose, regained appetite, and improved constitution. The note praises Peruna and hints at a large collection of endorsements Hartman receives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Ixeller
4Th Street
In. W
Washington, D. C
Advice on marriage from The New Yorker and a cure ad
A Philadelphia Bulletin clipping quotes a humorist about a suit not keeping him warm and mocks remedies from a kidney and liver cure. The New Yorker commentary offers dated advice to young women: do not marry to reform, preserve individuality, live apart, and beware of temper, drinking, and selfishness in a husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Douglas
Ugk Fort
auBelioute
Dyas
Ucla
Douglas
Indianapoas
W. L
WAL. Douglas
Sue
W. L. Douytan
Ste. Extra
FED
W.l.douglas
Brockton
Massachusetts
Philadelphia Bulletin
David Kennedy
Yeoneds
New Yorker
Life saved testimony for Doan's Kidney Pills
Mrs G W Pooks of Salisbury Maryland wife of Sheriff G W Pooks recounts eight years of kidney complaints with fatigue breathlessness and swelling. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills with quick relief after three days restoring energy and easing back pain. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Oster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Pooks
Salisbury
Wide- Hime Mico County
Bright
Doan
Oster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Boston Transcript Question on Currency Flavor
In a brief exchange the Boston Transcript notes a comparison between a 25 cent item and a ten cent item. The dialogue suggests that the 25 cent option is preferred if the cost is known. Gray confirms the price as 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Gray
Poker as a Game of Skill Convicts Editors in Missouri Tale
A Missouri jury in a historic draw poker case ruled poker a game of skill, not chance. The narrative recounts a demurrer, a six to six jury, and a night of deliberation by experienced players to decide the game's nature. The piece also weaves in European debates and a London electrician’s wireless discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Louisville Courier-Journal
United States
Duchy of Oldenburg
Thuhstritt
Praetor Knott
Cisernat
Lewis County
London Electrician
Grip's Ugly Sequel of Grip's Aftermath and Blood Remedy Sales
Questionable medical ad text claims grip leaves weakened powers and lists symptoms. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a universal cure, citing Mrs Van Leoy and Mrs Laura Van Scoy as testimonials and listing a Danbury Connecticut address. The passage urges readers to buy pills from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Stroy
Laura M. van Scoy
Thorpe Street
Danbury
Conn
Williams
Cuticura Set Promises Complete Skin Cure
Cuticura offers a complete treatment for all skin humors from pimples to scrofula for all ages. The regimen uses Cuticura Soap and hot water for cleansing, Cuticura Ointment for itching and inflammation, and Cuticura Mesolvent Pills to purify the blood and promote healthy function.
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Mrs
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C.grovet
Lion Coffee
Grocers Everywhere Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
Ohio
WIL. Douglas
Ithe World. Ca
Oson
Athinta
Public Ledger
Logan
Peruna
Tre
Mildred Weller
Li. Hartman
Miss. Mildred Keller
Dix
Lane
Atlantic
Samuel Ptc
New York
Grip
Bears
Werth
Asmery
Leprayed
Llitie Pallz
Adelpesse
E_N. Gook & Co
Sioux City
Lorf. L. DeLong
Amery
Bloux City
Good Town
Tripp
S. D
W. J. Smith & CO
Leode, Ta
Cuticura
Bran Pew
Washlogion Star
United
Canada
Holmes
Jackoona
South Bakes
Seaghaenia
Botding
Omalid
Neb
P'T
A Ane Raen
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