The Curative Power of PERU NA in Kidney Disease
A testimonial from Nicholas J. Wertz of Albany New York credits Peruna with curing a kidney ailment after a heavy cold. He reports relief within a week and full recovery in four weeks followed by continued use during exposure. Dr Hartman promote testimonials and offers free medical advice from The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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Peru
Continent
Nicholas J. Wertz
Ancient of Workmen
Capitol Lodge
Pearl Street Hotel
Albany
N. Y
Peruna
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna Drug Co Sues Curtis Publishing for 250000
The Permea Drug Manufacturing Company sues Curtis Publishing in Chicago Superior Court for 250000 claiming a Ladies Home Journal article fraudulently questioned a testimonial by Congressman George H White of South Carolina. It says White did give the testimonial and cites two original letters. The suit follows Curtis Publishing’s prior attacks on patent medicines.
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Chicago
Permea Drug Manufacturing Company
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Ladies’ Home Journal
George H. White
South Carolina
White
Peruna Company
Various light snippets and quips from Enid Echo column
A collection of witty notes and local curiosities: an overbroad jab about Castro and debt, jests on society dogs and hoopskirt fashions, Holland’s finances, Queen Wilhelmina, airships, deodorizers, a Virginian with many children, O C Barber building a church, New York City gorilla imports, a Chicago tailor claiming corset wearers, Sim Dipp in town, a Jersey man suing for alienation of affections, and musings on money, water, and whisky.
Defiance Starch Ad Claims 16 Oz Packages Save Time
Harper's Bazar promotes Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry noting each 16 ounce package equals a full pound while rival 12 ounce packs sell at the same price. The ad asserts the starch releases the iron from sticking and contains no harmful chemicals.
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Defiance
Plot to assassinate King Peter of Servia uncovered
A recent plot to kill King Peter of Servia was unearthed, yet the king remains unimpressed by the relatively minor threat.
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Peter of
Servia
Peter
Beware of the Hand Shaker and Leg Puller
A cautionary note warns that a friendly handshake may disguise a prank or deceitful intent as someone uses humor to mislead or test boundaries.
Connecticut poker player dies after drawing four aces
A Connecticut poker player drew four aces and collapsed, dying soon after. Five aces have produced similar outcomes in the past, though not all were linked to heart failure.
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Connecticut
London Theaters Accused Of Cruelty To Animals
Critics charge London theaters with animal cruelty in productions while pondering the parallel mistreatment of patrons amid a surge of modern plays.
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London
Laundering Colored Embroidered Linens
To launder colored embroidered linens, wash in warm Ivory Soap suds, rub with hands, rinse in clear water then in slightly blue water. Dry, iron when damp, place item right side down on two soft blankets and press with a hot iron. Eleanor R. Parkep.
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Eleanor R. Parkep
It Isn’t Always The Naughty Plans That Come To Naught
A reflective line noting that not all schemes fail as intended, some mischief or bold plans fizzle out while others unexpectedly succeed or transform into harmless outcomes. The line hints at irony in human schemes and plans.
Cincinnati Women Skip Hats for Bargain Shopping
Cincinnati shoppers, women no longer wear hats while browsing bargain counters. The change aims to help late arrivals see items clearly and compare prices without hat interference.
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Cincinnati
Physical culture rule to test impact on public appeal
As the new standard for slim waists and long skirts takes effect the physical culture movement will gauge its appeal to the sex and measure its influence on public perception and fashion.
Defiance Starch Promises 16oz Serving for the Price
Some grocers skip Defiance Starch citing stock of 12 oz brands. Defiance offers 16 oz per same money with no cooking required, urging customers to choose the larger package.
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Defiance
Ex Senator Stewart Seeks Nevada Fortune From Rocks
Ex Senator Stewart, now penniless, vows to attempt another fortune via Nevada’s rugged terrain. He faces harsh conditions and high risks in a bold pursuit.
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Stewart
Nevada
Jersey City Pastor Questions Hats Effect on Women
A Jersey City pastor critiques hatless women in church, citing distraction. He may overlook hats' impact on female congregants and their focus during services.
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Jersey City
Senator Martin Reports Cost to Run Re election
Virginia Senator Martin states his campaign expenditure totaled 11542 dollars and 2 cents with minor postage costs. He jokes the remaining funds covered drinks cigars and cabs.
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Martin
Virginia
Hall Caine on books and power in a mixed collection
A humorous compile includes Hall Caine preferring authorship to the presidency, a note on Constitution barriers to office, and reflections on wealth, aging, slang, and a joke about T. F. Hogan of North Tarrytown who weighs 500 pounds marrying 100-pound Helen E. Fitzgerald of Jersey City.
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T. F. Hogan
North Tarrytown
N. Y
Helen E. Fitzgerald
Jersey City
Bombs Impress Russian Bureaucrats Says Finnish Professor
A University of Finland professor remarks that bombs do not impress Russian officials. the remark contrasts with the fatal bombing that exploded under the victim's carriage, underscoring the deadly reach of violence.
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University of Finland
Resignation and rising figure noted in distant cities
Hans Mo resigns from the board of equalization at Sleepy Eye Minnesota as James J. Pappatheodorkoumountour geotoupoulos rises in Chicago. The shifting names and positions hint at a quirky, balanced local and regional power dynamic.
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Hans Mo
Equalization
Sleepy Eye, Minn
James J. Pappatheodorkoumountourgeotoupoulos
Chicago
Literary Digest Sold Out Prompting Food Section Swap
A customer asks for the latest Literary Digest but the clerk notes the last copy is sold. The clerk suggests replacing it with What to Eat as an alternative option.
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Literary Digest
Gypsy Life in Hungary Described in Free Press Item
A Detroit Free Press snippet notes Hungarians described as engaging images of humanity. It contrasts a man unkissed with a unsympathetic remark and extols Roma in Hungary as shapely, with clear eyes and rosy complexions, claiming they are seldom ill.
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Detroit Free Press
Europe
Hungary
Slip of memory leads to Grant in Washington tale
At a Geodetic Club dinner Professor Shaler of Harvard recalls a 30 year old moment in Washington. He mistook a bearded man for a stranger until the guest produced a card reading General Ulysses S. Grant revealing the familiar face.
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Geodetic Club
Shaler
Harvard
Washington
Professor Shaler
Ulysses S. Grant
Best in the World Dodd's Kidney Pills Cure
After eighteen months of epilepsy backache and kidney complaint W H Smith of Cream Ark reports a full recovery, crediting Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says he is now able to work and as strong as before his illness. The ad claims the pills purify blood and restore health.
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EL Fog
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Deavies Strong
W.l.dougne
W.L. Douglas
Ark
W. H. Smith
Dodd
Lydia Ek
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkharm
Ali
Elizabeth Thompson
Lily
Lynn. Mass
The Taciturn Tramp and the Saws of Wood
A terse saying plays on appearances as a taciturn tramp is contrasted with a claim of saw usage. The line hints at hidden action behind quiet demeanor, suggesting a misalignment between talk and what is observed.
Cure for neuralgia with Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mr Porter from Raymond New Hampshire credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing years of neuralgia and eye pain after trying many remedies. He reports relief began with the first box and complete cure after six boxes, noting benefits also for paralysis and locomotor ataxia. Pills available at druggists or directly from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Dr. Williams
Charles H. Porter
Raymond
N.H
Williams
Dr Wiliams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Sympathetic bias warned against in judgment
A concise editorial urges readers to keep sympathy from clouding decisions and stresses maintaining objectivity in evaluation and action despite emotional influences.
Defiance Starch Ad Promotes Savings and Quality
Ad touts Defiance Starch as unmatched in quality and quantity 16 ounces for 10 cents urging readers to try it and save money.
Ex Talks Thick and Thin With Mrs Becker
Ex remarks he would go through thick and thin for her while Mrs Becker counters his excuses are both new.
You Have No Right to Suffer Q A Constipation
A brief medical Q A exchange centers on the topic of sickness and constipation. The dialogue asks what constitutes sickness and defines constipation as the starting point. The tone remains instructive and question oriented.
Peace Envoys Run Cable Business in Busy Day
The New York Telegram notes peace envoys and suites work nonstop with cables daily, reporting a single cable company handling $19,000 in dispatches from both Russian and Japanese peacemakers. Secretary Peirce arranged two direct telephone systems to speed communications between hotel and conference rooms at the navy yard.
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New York Telegram
Europe
Far East
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Peirce
Humorous Hotel Tales From Simeon Ford
Simeon Ford recalls a West story about a Chicago guest at a hotel whose antics ranged from cheating the proprietor at poker to drunken brawling with a cabby and an impromptu hall concert. The staff finally asked for his key and settled his bill, prompting the clerical quip about clergy discounts.
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Simeon Ford
Mr. Ford
Chicago
Woman’s frantic chase ends when she catches a moth
An Atchison woman visiting a friend erupted in a wild scene as she leaped about the room, clapping and running over chairs and tables. The frenzy ended with the hostess declaring triumph after catching a moth.
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Atchison
Atchison Globe
The Chewing Puppy
A Chicago reader explains how to curb a puppy’s chewing by giving a chewing stick made from a broom handle ten inches long. The method aims to teach the pup to chew only the designated stick and avoid other objects.
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Chicago Journal
Poolroom Raid Caution From Morning School
A humorous Harper's Weekly vignette recalls a high school instructor telling students of a morning headline about a poolroom raid. She urges discipline with a solemn warning, "Boys, never, never touch a cue," highlighting a light moment in daily class routine.
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Harper’s Weekly
Greek professor of New York College quiz joke
A New York Times joke recounts Professor Fitzgerald Tisdall of the College of the City of New York being teased in a Greek class after a chemistry lesson. A student answers Io died of iodide of potassium, delivering a pun on the elements.
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Fitzgerald Tisdall
College of the City of New York
Tisdale
New York Times
Man Applies For Laundry Driver Job
A mild-eyed young man answers an ad for a man to drive a laundry wagon and solicit. He admits uncertainty about driving the other vehicle, quoting a clipped ad that reads wants a man to drive kwundry wagon and solicit. The exchange occurs at the Deomup laundry proprietor’s shop.
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Deomup
Kwundry
Baltimore American
Backache Pain Troubling Women During War Strain
Women report repeated backache and lower back pain during wartime efforts. They endure persistent bearing down sensations, periodic weakness, and lack of energy that hinder daily tasks.
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N. J. Hertz
Beckman Bros
Des Moines
United States
R. A. Donnelley & Sons CO
Monadnock Block
W.l.douglas
Dougla Shoes
Tne
A. Paxton Company
Boston
Mase
Kold M Druggista
The
Ames Times
E. R. Hardin
AMES
Iowa
BIG Publisher
Castro
Holland
Wilhelmina
O. C. Barber
Mr. Hyde
New York City
Sim Dipp
Sim
Enid
Ore
Echo
New Jersey
California
Harper’s Bazar
Hall Caine
Marshall Field
Mr. Porter
Mull
Mull’s Grape Tonic CO
Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois
Bankers' Accident Co
Kta
Radio-Sulpho Co
Mack Bik
Denver
Colo
Lydia
Wes Elisabeth Thompson
DE Laval
St. Louis
Randolph & Canal Sts
Cortlandt Chicago
Alabastine CO
Grand Rapids, Mich
Water St. N
Minnesota
M. J. Kolb & CO
Bagley, Minn
Canada
Schox
Ottawa
E. T. Holm
Jackson Street
St. Paul
W. Bennett
New York
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