Peruna touted for long standing catarrh and constipation cures
A reader letters column extols Peruna as curing a 25 year chronic catarrh and a 25 year constipation case after May 1900 usage. Testimonials from Mrs Schwandt and Mr Atkinson assert sleep and health improvements, with a bank guarantee of authenticity and a claim Peruna safeguards old people against systemic catarrh.
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Peruna
Manalin
John O. Atkinson
Mr. Atkinson
Alia Schwandt
Market Exchange Bank
Columbus
Ohio
Bitter Fight Promised for Dismissive Listeners of King's Remedy
The item quotes T. R. Beall of Beall Mississippi praising Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. Beall says his wife showed immediate improvement after trying the remedy when all else failed and was fully cured after four bottles. The ad notes guaranteed relief by L. M. Bosworth Druggist with 50 cent and 1 dollar prices and free trial bottles.
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Dr. King
T. R. Beall
Beall
L. M. Bosworth
Melancholy Hook-Bjones Proposes in Grim Wit
In a quirk of humor, Hook-Bjones is described as the most melancholy fellow. Nye notes his past proposal to a girl by asking how she would like to be his widow, revealing a morbid joke.
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Hook—Bjones
Nye
Time Never Free for You Says Raxtop Motto
Quote attributed to Raxtop urges action to seize time rather than wait. It frames time as scarce and earned by deliberate effort, not gifted or wasted.
A Kettle of Fitch and the Origins of a Phrase
The piece explains that the expression a kettle of fish likely does not stem from the vessel used for boiling water. It suggests a link to the word kiddie or guidelet, a stake fence in streams for catching fish, with historical mentions in Magna Carta and early statutes cited by Inspector Walpole in the London Standard.
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Inspector Walpole
London Standard
The Joy of Life and the Times Office Mention
A quote by Shaw on the true joy of life the being used for a mighty purpose and a force of nature. The text notes that all kinds of legal blanks are kept at the Times office.
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Shaw
Times
A Coonskin Fare and a Cough Remedy Testimony
A vintage anecdote recalls a ferryman taking three crossings for a coonskin, then valuing it lower on a second check and proceeding to the ford. The piece shifts to Ashburnham Ontario where F A Langree praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy after Easter preaching.
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Ashburnham
Ontario
Chamberlain
No-minute delay for croup symptoms remedy
Do not wait when a child shows croup symptoms. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy given at first hoarseness or when the croupy cough appears will prevent the attack. It is safe to take and never fails. For sale by all druggists.
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Ashburnham, Ont
Chamberlain
F. A
Langreespt
M. Ee
St. Luke’s Church
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Emperor William II Poem Reveals Hidden Sign
A humorous anecdote recalls Emperor William II submitting a poem to a famed literary critic at his castle. The critic, torn between duties, hints at changes but finally discovers the poem was unsigned. He asks for a pen to sign and own the work, the sole flaw noted being the lack of signature.
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William II
Your Maesty
Diplomatic Corps Forbidden from National Costume at Balls
A curiosity from diplomatic circles notes no member may attend a private ball in national dress or risk reprimand and recall. At a private ball held the same evening as a presidential reception, diplomats who attended had to change from their White House court costumes, a rule explained by curious guests.
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Diplomatic Corps
White House
Business opportunities along the Chicago Great Western line
Merchants bankers blacksmiths and manufacturers in 300 towns of Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri are offered business chances. Send for maps and maple leaflets and request specific information from W. J. Reed Industrial Agent 604 Endicott Building St. Paul Minnesota.
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Chicago Great Western
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
W. J. Reed
Endicott Bidg
St. Paul
Minn
Candid Critic Praises Carl Rosa Connection
London Tatler records a witty exchange in which Candid Critic flatters a speaker, suggesting they belong with Carl Rosa, who is noted as dead, in a sharply humorous moment about praise and fame.
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Carl Rosa
Jones
London Tatler
Cake Talk With Tommy and Mamma
A playful exchange shows Tommy grabbing a third piece of cake while Mamma notes she eats more with company. Tommy offers a witty reply that companions give them better things to eat.
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Tommy
Mamma
Its Sustaining Power from a Hundred Dollar Bill
A Washington Post report cites a treasury statistician stating that a single hundred dollar bill can sustain a weight of forty seven pounds lengthwise and could support a man for a couple of months in a modest boarding house.
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Treasury
Washington Post
Sudden Death Sparks Conversation About Miss Platnum
In a brief exchange, Tom questions sudden affection for Miss Platnum while Jack notes her rich aunt died suddenly, adding a hint of unexpected tragedy to the matter.
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Tom
Miss Platnum
Jack
Parke and Rowe Clash Over Climate Dress Code
Town Topics notes a spat between Parke and Rowe over dressing to suit the climate. Parke says he dresses for the weather. Rowe counters that would leave no time for other tasks.
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Parke
Rowe
Witty Letters Reveal Shifting Affection Between Lovers
A young wife laments to her mother that her husband George is growing distant. She recalls his affectionate letters, noting a drastic drop from ten million kisses to a mere thousand, signaling waning romance.
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George
The True Ideal of Personal Excellence
The true ideal that should fill a man's heart is excellence in his own sphere and life. This unknown but real goal rises daily, giving a sense of growing power and direction. He will achieve more than by any other path, avoiding impossible aims and endless disappointment.
Pine Apple Planting Method Described in Historic Note
The text outlines starting a pineapple plantation by cutting back the ham mock growth and clearing the area while leaving tree stumps. It describes using slips from old plants planted at 12 000 per acre with a pointed stick. The first crop matures in about eighteen months and after three crops in as many years the field is abandoned for tomatoes.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
A vivid ad notes everyday street accidents with a swollen horse and casualties, urging Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. It claims rapid soothing relief and sells for 25 cents at L. M. Bosworth’s drug store.
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Bucklen
L. M. Bosworth
Pleasant purgative Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
Advertisement notes easy to take purgative tablets without nausea or griping. Mentions availability at drug stores.
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Chamberlain
All Drug
Suitor Ends Suit for Daughter’s Hand in Agreement
A legal exchange ends the suit over the daughter’s marriage as both sides agree the case should stop. The lawyer states the parties are in agreement and the matter is dismissed.
Cheering News on Marriage Hint In Dialogue
In a light exchange Willie suggests to Featherstone that Willie will marry his sister. Featherstone asks how, and Willie replies that it was better than nothing.
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Willie
Papa
Sister
Featherstone
Engaged For Good Clarifies Question of Douglas Marriage
The dialogue centers on Clara asking if the engagement to Douglas is permanent while Gertrude doubts a marriage is possible, noting an apparent age or health concern. The exchange reflects pressure around a long term commitment and social expectations.
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Clara
Douglas
Gertrude
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertised To Cure Dyspepsia
A vintage advertisement promoting Dr Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. It claims the remedy is gentle yet thorough and priced at 25 cents at L M Bosworth's drug store.
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Dr. King
L. M. Bosworth
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