Peruna praised in letters from readers across states
Corresponding secretary Frances M. Anderson from Astoria urges Peruna for la grippe and catarrh relief, claiming rapid recovery after three bottles. Other letters from Samuel M. York of Union Grove and Miss Caroline J. Kahl of Otisco recount illness, ear and lung improvements, and strong Peruna endorsements. A closing note offers free advice from Dr. Hartman.
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Frances M. Anderson
The
Higher Educational League
Astoria
Washington, D. C
Peruna
Samuel M. York
Union Grove
Ala
Caroline J. Kahl
Otisco
Tad
Carolina J. Kahl
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Judge Anderson
Virginia
Barnabas Goes Overboard On Old Ocean Ship
A stumble on a Boston to Calcutta voyage leads Barnabas to fall from the foreyard while Joe stammers his report, the captain orders a rescue, and Barnabas is saved in a tense, humorous incident reflecting seafaring life of the era. A second tale recalls Jim Smith the jokester conductor and a lemons versus eggs prank that ends in laughter.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tedlova
Boston
Calcutta
Eastport
Cape Sable
Joe
Barnabas
Jon
Cara
Hornellsville Union
Attic
New York Herald
Jim Smith
Long Jim Smith
Salvation Army
Long Jim
Governor’s compromise ends in Trinity Church Episcopalian turn
A Ridde Island governor living in Newport and a Baptist wife chose church on their wedding morning. They split at Church and Spring. He urged both churches then quipped to attend Trinity, where they became devoted Episcopalians thereafter.
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Ridde Island
Newport
Congregational Church
Church and
Spring Streets
Boston Transcript
Trinity Church
Trinity
Fragmented Musings on Wealth and Debt in a Dialogue
A reflective passage contrasts wealth with income and expenditure, concluding that debt mirrors the gap between riches and outlays. The speaker voices calm theorizing on value and money, suggesting wealth's ambiguity through a thoughtful aside.
Useless Extravangance Sparks Florist Debate in Congress
A congressman criticizes the practice of sending bouquets to lawmakers as wasteful and asks for it to stop. He recounts choosing roses and carnations over accepting money from a florist, while other excerpts from newspapers include a parrot quip about language and a bird’s formal reply.
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Congress
Husker
Washington Star
Colorado ballot box error spurs recipe discovery
A Colorado election mishap revealed a dozen cookery recipes hidden in a ballot box after women voted for suffrage. Authorities note no voter miscount appears related to the recipes and no case of improper influence is recorded.
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Bill
Colorado
Teers
Savage Bachelor and Sweet Young Thing Exchange Barbs
A humorous Indianapolis Press column captures a quarrel between Mrs Henry Peck and Mr Henry Peck over holiday plans. The Sweet Young Thing taunts the bachelor and predicts a frivolous gift exchange while the bachelor bristles at the perceived lack of Christmas cheer. The dialogue highlights social tensions and witty retorts.
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Savage Bachelor
Indianapolis Press
Polly and a Bluff in Two Papers Quotation
A clipped exchange shows a judge speaking to a hesitant witness, who admits the lawyer gave him a scripted learning aid. Parallel quips from Philadelphia Press and Detroit Journal reflect playful misreadings of a simple task.
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Philadelphia Press
Polly
Detroit Journal
Quotable Snippets and Jokes From Old Newspapers
A collage of jokes and cartoons quotes from various publications. A politician threatens arrest over a pictured caricature while a cartoonist defends his likeness. A surgery class gag and a moon influence quip close the humorous roundup with light satire and wit.
Cry for Help and Praise for a Patent Remedy
A 1899 letter from Mrs J Waxson of Hampton Virginia describes ovary and womb inflammation with long back and side pains, relief only when seated, blaming overwork. She endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after several doctors failed.
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Lydia TE
Pinkham
J. Waxson
Hampton
Dzan-Mara
Pinnnama
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. Watson
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Carter’n Inks
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Frances 7.Anderson
Wetmore
2. Wetmore Tobacco CO
St. Louis
America
Jaber
Taber
Taber’s Pepsin
I+bel
Indianapolis
Gate of Heaven
National City Bank of Lynn
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Goree
Carters
Izfidslearay
Ul I
Paulpine Co
Spaulding
Illinois
Galzor
Salzer
Federe
John A. Salzer
Wis
Canada
Land of
Plenty
Hmmigration
Department of Interior
Ottawa
N. Bartholomew
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