From Girlhood to Womanhood and Lydia Pinkham's Compound
This excerpt urges mothers to guide young girls through puberty using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It cites letters from teens like Myrtle Mills and Matilda Borman praising relief from dizziness headaches irregular menstrual cycles and weakness, and promotes free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia B. Pinktham
Lydian E. Pinkhem
Lydia E. Pinkhem
Myrtle Mills
Oquawka
Finkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Matilda Borman
Farmington
Iowa
Lydia
Pinkham
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Henry Lever remembered for vivid humor and roguish narration
A Fortnightly Review piece reflects on Charles James Lever, noting his self critical temperament, prolific output, and charm in depicting Irish and French life. It credits his descriptive power and humor, asserting his rip-roaring tales will endure in English literature despite flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lever
Tevet
Heller
Harry Lorrequer
Boy's Head One Solid Sore Cured by Cuticura Remedies
Letter from Avard Oklahoma merchant A C Barnett details his son’s severe eczema. After three months with a physician and no improvement, two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent plus Cuticura Soap and Ointment healed the scalp, hair regrew, and no recurrence. Barnett recommends the Cuticura Remedies for eczema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Barnett
Avard
Oklahoma
Cuticura
A. ©. Barnett
Insubmersible Steamers Demonstrated at Kiel
Experiments in Kiel verified insubmersible steamers by loading a cargo ship built on the patent. Water filled the engine room until sea level rose, while the deck stayed eighteen inches above water. Naval and shipping officials witnessed the test. five steamers are now under construction by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Kiel
New Navigation Company
Allcock's Plaster Praised For Back Pain Relief
The author Marlon Harland cites Eve's Daughters pages praising Allcock's Plaster as a comforting support for aching backs. It is recommended for persistent pain, kept over the heart area and renewed as it wears, to ease heavy weight on the lower back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon Harland
America
Eve
Allcock
Odd Typographical Pranks in a New York Paper
In a Harper's Weekly style skit, journalists recall a New York paper that once ran shipping news beside obituaries, with readers amused by captions like Passed Through Hell Gate Yesterday. A humorous stock broker anecdote follows about a servant and a mislaid dollar in a vest pocket.
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Prom Harper
Marie” Henry Watterson
New York
Hell Gate
Hoskin
Jealous wife surprises husband with dog misdeed
In a Washington Star tale a jealous wife hides in the office ante room while her husband talks on the phone, suspecting a flirtation. The man boasts of finding a “real thing” and, to placate his spouse, is handed a Japanese spaniel by the man who arranged the ruse.
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The
Washington Star
Junto Reacher
Perhours
Jim
James Swiftelip
Sim
James Swiftclip
Jim Swiftclip
Latest Things in Collars and Belts from the Delineator
The September Delineator highlights feminine accessories with ribbons dominating outfits. Belts and stocks in linen, leather, silk, or kid pair with lace chemisettes, matching or contrasting pieces, and gilt buckles for smart, decorative details. Cluny lace remains popular for necks and sleeves, with detachable collars and medallion centers adding charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompadour
Dresden
Leftover meats prepared with careful reheating methods
The article outlines how to properly reheat leftovers to preserve flavor, stressing not to recook but rewarm in a sauce. It covers safe handling for veal chicken beef lamb and mutton, mentions adding acidity, and describes specific recipes for hash beef Spanish lamb croquettes and veal soule with detailed ingredients and steps.
Golden Medicine Discovery Promises Complete Health Boost
The text touts Dr Pierce's two remedies as powerful tonics and blood purifiers. It claims they purify nasal passages bronchial tubes stomach and bowels and cure digestive issues. It emphasizes strength for overworked women and profiles the ingredients as glyceric extracts from native American forest plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Ried Pines
Aokden
Prager
Neares
Ploren
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Borman
Mills
Myrtle Milleg
Japan
Eny
Standard Oil, Company
Sloan
Earle
Sloan,BostonMase
New York Weekly
Dorame K
Jerome K. Jerome
Carter
Lane
Canadian West
Western
Canada
Dominion
Ottawa
W. D. Scott
Superinlentient of Immigration
E. T. Holmes
Fickso St
St. Paul
Minchi M. MacLachlani
Watertown
South Dakota
Stephen Mites
Saab
Fry W. L. Dougina
Brockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
Lve
le Douglas
Stu
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Shoux City
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