An Old Story of Extravagant Fashion From 1630
An antiquary recalls a 1630 critique of Miss Phraser’s gown noting its £330 cost and the societal shock over princely dress. He contrasts Mme de Montespan’s gold embroidered festival gown with questions of wasting wealth on appearance.
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Miss Phraser
Clare Scroope
Mme. de Montespan
Louisville Courier-Journal
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Mrs B J Johnston of Linton Mississippi testifies three doctors failed with her child until Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used, after which the child recovered. Sold by oe & Bauer and Joel C Cagwin.
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Chamberlain
A Case of Changed Personality on Stage
Eleanor Robinson in Bohemian recalls Edwin Forrest in Boston where his portrayal of Richard III overflowed into real duel actions. The writer notes such alter ego experiences are possible and often occur to others in varying degrees.
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Edwin Forrest
Boston
Richard III
Eleanor Robson
Rings Dyspepsia Tablet Advertises After Meals
If you suffer from bloating belching sour stomach indigestion or dyspepsia take a Rings Dyspepsia Tablet after each meal It will improve the appetite and aid digestion Sold by C A Gamble Druggist.
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C. A. Gamble
Mrs Mannerly Advises Daughter on Tea Etiquette
Dialog shows Mrs Mannerly guiding her daughter after tea with friends. Mabel recounts friends urging moderation, while Andi notes she also said no thank you each time. The exchange highlights social pressures on dining manners.
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Mabel
Andi
Endorsement for Diarrhoea Remedy in York County
S Jemison of Spring Grove York County Pa praises a diarrhoea remedy sold by Laughran Bauer and Joel C Cagwin. He reports five years of use with multiple cures and strong belief in its world class effectiveness.
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Chamberlain
York County
S. Jemison
Spring Grove
Laughran & Bauer
Joel C. Cagwin
Rings Little Liver Pills touted for all the family
A vintage advertisement claims Rings Little Liver Pills relieve headache and constipation and keep the system clean and stomach sweet. It promotes occasional use for overall wellness and notes sale by C. A. Gamble, Druggist.
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C. A. Gamble
Under the Bed Burglar Tale Coincidence
A woman recounts a burglar scare to friends saying she heard a noise and saw legs under the bed. The punchline reveals the legs belonged to her husband who had also heard the noise, prompting a humorous misunderstanding. The anecdote appeared in the Argonaut.
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup promotes relief for coughs
Summer coughs and colds yield to Bees Laxative Cough Syrup made with honey and tar. It has no opiates and children like its pleasant taste. Laxative qualities appeal to mothers for hoarseness coughing and croup. Sold by Cc. A. Gamble.
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Cc. A. Gamble
Antiquities dealer recalls a woman’s lavish taste
A dealer describes a stout customer who filled her house with antiques. He notes she was intent on possessing heritage shades for her parlor, lamenting she could not obtain the exact tones of her ancestors.
Pinealve Car Polized Heals Bites and Burns Quickly
Insects bites stings sunburn cuts and bruises relieved at once by Pinesalve Car polized acting as a poultice and drawing out inflammation. Price 25c. Sold by C. A. Gamble Druggist.
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C. A. Gamble
Spurs on Their Wings Reported by London Telegraph
A London Telegraph note describes African geese with wing spurs like gamecocks. It cites a wrist bone extension forming a spur about one and a half inches long.
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Africa
London Telegraph
Man Zan Pile Remedy Offered For Piles Relief
Hundreds suffer needlessly from piles and endure painful operations until they try Man Zan Pile Remedy. The product is applied directly at the trouble, relieves pain and inflammation, and is not a general remedy. Price 50 cents. Sold by C. A. Gamble, Druggist.
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C. A. Gamble
Snake Wrecks Auto Collision in Three Way Wreck
A Boston built car carrying F G Burton Ralph F Comstock George Dillingham Miss Comstock and Miss Gould collided with a milk wagon after a black snake fell from a tree. Miss Comstock fainted and was treated at a nearby house while Scoville paid $60 for damages. The snake was found stamped to death in the car.
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F. G. Burton
Boston
Ralph F. Comstock
New York
George Dillingham
Newark
Miss Comstock
Springfield
Mass
Miss Gould
Philadelphia
Pilantsville
Waterbury
Frank Scoville
Scoville
Automobilists
Bullet Was a Hornet
A Chester Pa Derby bound trolley rider Elliott sprang from his seat crying I am shot and collapsed. Passengers feared a gunfire incident until the conductor and a fellow passenger found Elliott’s arm swollen. a hornet had stung him, the sting visible through his coat as witnesses helped him.
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Chester
Chester Traction Company
Elliott
Snake battles broiler in Smyrna yard incident
Mrs. Charles Jones of Smyrna Delaware investigated loud hen cackling and found a big snake gripping a broiler wedged between paving bricks. As she reached for the chicken both she and the reptile released it and a stream of hot water poured into the hole to end the struggle.
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Charles Jones
Smyrna
Del
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Praise Ex dealer
John Riha of Vining Indiana testifies his firm has sold DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for about a year with superior satisfaction. He notes a dozen local users report perfect results and he has used them himself with fine outcomes. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
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John Riha
DeWitt
C. A. Gamble
Cultivate Your Own Taste And Share Ideas
A New Idea column urges individuals to convert vague business suggestions into concrete proposals for the proper recipient. It emphasizes honest, sincere ideas over whether they are adopted, noting that sharing thoughts frees mental space for clearer future insights.
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup touted as better
Advertising notes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as superior to a cough remedy. It claims gentle bowel action and full clearing of coughs and colds, relieving throat inflammation and irritation. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
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Kennedy
C. A. Gamble
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