Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief Sample Offered
A mid sized ad promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the great kidney remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims quick mild effects and urges sick readers to request a free sample bottle by mail from 14 East 12th St New York. It cites testimonials and hospital and doctor endorsements while listing symptoms it purportedly alleviates and noting two bottle prices.
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East 12Th St
New York City
Sheen
New York
Robert Berner
Fragmented humor and social musings in Ames Times column
The Ames Times offers a satirical mix discussing politics, international affairs, and everyday observations. It jokes about German savants and Irish preferences, Frost in Connecticut threatens peach crops, Radium hype fades, and Patti’s Australia tour offer with a poker anecdote on an ocean liner.
Kidney and Liver Cure Book Offered by Mail
A patent remedy notice offers a free sample bottle and a book of testimonials from women cured by a tonic. Readers are urged to mail their address to Dr Kil Co in Binghamton New York to obtain the information.
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Kil Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
General Offer Reads Ambiguously Across Page
A brief item notes a general offer described in broad terms on the page. The readable fragments mention no specific parties, dates, or amounts, leaving the exact scope and actions unclear.
Coupon offer for free Dr Kilmer kidney remedy bottle
An old coupon invites the reader to fill in name and address to receive a free bottle of Sweet the Great Kidney Remedy from Dr Kilmer & Co. The offer emphasizes no charge and promises a complimentary sample.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Fortune Tricks and Courtship in Quirky Gossip
The column riffs on wealth secrecy, a professor’s marriage costs, Mr. Morgan’s retirement, Russel Sage’s reaction, Whitaker Wright’s fame, a Chinese lieutenant in California, a colonel’s consent to marriage, and the Duchess of Bedford’s influence on Mrs. Maybrick’s release, ending with a question about her political ambitions.
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California
Duchess of Bedford
Atchison Globe Comments On A Grim Experience
The Atchison Globe notes a remark about a person freezing to death and then going to hell afterward, framing it as a queer experience. The source uses blunt language to convey a stark, provocative point.
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Atchison Globe
Itis
Surprising Calm Amid Naval Mishap at Missouri
A shell from a United States battleship Missouri failed to injure anyone or cause damage. Meanwhile drinker Thomas Rockefeller advises against complaints of hard luck, and a Saco prison keeper is struck by a burglar who apologizes in rough terms.
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United States
Missouri
Mr. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Holdings
Saco Prison
Murphy
Circus Parade Abolished Seen as Unnecessary Expense
The circus trust resolves to end the parade citing expense savings but critics call it a mistake as parade draws patronage to tent shows and may impact public appeal.
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Circus Trust
Totten's Doomsday Prediction Delayed to 1919
The article notes Prof. Totten, who warned of an apocalypse this year, admits a mistake and states the date is not until 1919. It suggests he may find another error by then.
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Prof. Totten
Ancient Baltimore Warehouse Stands Through Major Fire
As flames engulfed downtown, a warehouse erected in 1835 survived unharmed while new skyscrapers collapsed. The piece credits early builders for durable fireproof design and lasting construction techniques.
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Baltimore
Mothers in Washington Prepare Badges Amid May Rally
A fragment notes a congress of mothers in Washington in May and hopes purses will refrain from organizing to avoid delaying an eventual action as mothers prepare to pin on their badges.
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Congress of Mothers
Washington
Salter seeds advertise alfalfa and forage varieties
The notice extols Salter seed products including Alfalfa Clover and Salzer strains claiming high yields and multiple mowings. It promotes Earliest cane Teosinte and Victoria Rape as cattle feed and urges readers to request the Salter seed catalog by sending 10 cents and stamps to La Crosse Wisconsin. It also notes California redwood trees reaching 356 feet in height and 156 feet around.
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A&m
America
A. Walford
Westmore Farms
Salter
H. F. Hunter
Salzer
Victoria
Salzers
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
California
John A. Salter Reed Co
Cw. N. U
Bleaching Blue and Cure Advertisements
An old newspaper fragment promotes Russ Bleaching Blue for whitening with a 10 cent price and urges avoiding cheap imitators. It also features Piso's Cure for throat and lung afflictions and includes a dated testimonial from Wi anburen Indiana. A brief dialogue note about a sermon and appreciation suggests a sentimental insertion.
Winter remedies and travel ads mix with health notes
An aggregation of items includes Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement and a sample offer, cheap rail excursions to the Port Arthur Route with conditions and contacts, a note on lightning risk by region, Illinois farmers push to narrow country roads, a widow Rosa Perkins regains sight and hair, and brief remarks on the dietary habits of famous sopranos and a general health abstinence theme.
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Kansas City Southern Railway
Port Arthur
Beaumont
Lake Charles
Shreveport
Texarkana
Fort Smith
Mena
de Quees
Kansas City
G. Warner
G. P
T. A
Pastor Saves Life With Grape Nuts Food Claim
A Fort Gay West Virginia man near death from apparent consumption improves after a minister brings Grape Nuts. He gains about 40 pounds in months and says he was raised from the dead. He invites others to write to the Postmaster or Rev L D Bryan with sworn statements. Grape Nuts advertised by Postum Co. There’s a reason in every package. Look for The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Fort Gay
W. Va
L. D. Bryan
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Laundry Blue Co Offers Wiggle-Stick Laundry Aid
Ad for Wiggle-Stick Laundry Blu promising spill and freeze resistance for spot removal with a price of 16 cents. Mentions 20 cents for other dining items and requests 10e for samples to The Laundry Blue Co., 14 Michigan Street, Chicago.
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Laundry Blue Co
Michigan Street
Chicago
The Idler and His Place in the World
A brief aphorism states that the idler is the only man with no business in the world, implying a paradox about purpose and social roles in life.
Russ Bleaching Blue Urges Grocer Buy Now
A nostalgic ad urges shoppers to demand Russ Bleaching Blue from grocers with no substitutes. The short pitch highlights the product name on the package and directs readers to ask store clerks.
Baker Arrest Request Overmeasure Case
A reader quips about a baker whose overabundant cake delivery prompts unusual action. The remark suggests arrest for lunacy as a comedic hyperbole, reflecting local humor.
The fowl that has seen a dozen springs may yet be anything but epring chicken
A compact proverb notes that a chicken with twelve springs in its life could still prove unexceptional or surprising beyond chickenlike expectations.
Catarrh Cure Claim and Local Notices from Toledo 1886
A Toledo 1886 notice issues an oath by Fraxx J. Cuxxky asserting a local firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case using Hais Catanna Cubs. Included are testimonials, sale notices, and miscellaneous ad copy for products like Defiance Starch and TS.
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Ohio
Toledo
J. Cuxxky
F J. Carney
St Louis to California $0 Pullman Sleeping Cars
Tickets on sale daily in March and April for daily Pullman Sleeping Car service between St Louis Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Iron Mountain Route. Details available from any company agent.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Pacific Coast
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
H. G Townsend
San Antonio
Katy
Pullman
Kansas City
Shreveport
Antonio
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Binghamton, N. Y
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Ames Times
B. Rk. Hardin
Ames
Iow
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Sam
Mike
Connecticut
Japan
Russia
Rockefeller
Patti
Australia
Russell Sage
Mr. Morgan
Whitaker Wright
Peach
Fess Sawacw Arms CO
Utica, N
U.S. A
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paul
Railway
Cali
F. A. Miller
Piso
Wianburen
Ind
Allen
Allen S. Clinted
N. Y
Sean
Ilinois
Rosa Perkins
Huntington
Mars
Madam Melba
Madam Nordica
Madam Patti
Kansas
City
Iowa
Union Pacific
Great Wheat Belt
Colorado
Nebraska
Union Pacific Land Agency
Des Moines
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W Gleason
Norany Poeric
J. Cheney & CO
Elizabeth H. Thompson
Lilydale
Worthy Wiseey
W.C.T.U
Lydia E Pinkham
Dean Mas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Via
Nee
Pat
Wton
Fairfield
Holmes
Optician
Marry
Utica Building
Chas. Somers & Co
Dresser Rug Co
Hustlers National Lamer Ct i
C. RB. i
Cedar Rapids
George Ee Gen
Peas
Louis
Tone
For Tone’s Coffee
Hune
Tone’s Luxury Blend
Java
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