Favorite Prescription praised by women in Iowa ad
In Cormon Iowa a local testimonial endorses Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a cure for womanly troubles nerves hot flashes and heart palpitations. The ad notes tablets cost 60 cents and that the tonic is alcohol free with ingredients printed on the wrapper. A trial mail offer is included from the Invalids Hospital in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormon
Iowa
Jorce
Barrovur
Dr. Pierce
Mars
Allie Muldowney
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Women Sufferers May Need Swamp Root
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often undiagnosed. Kidney health affects other organs and can cause back pain, headaches, fatigue, and nervousness. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, a physician's remedy, is advertised with a sample offer via mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmers
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Mistaken for Patriotism Polite Boy Impresses City
An Indianapolis News feature describes a young boy trained by his mother to be exceedingly polite to women. He rises when a woman enters, modeling courteous behavior for his age. A playful companion, puzzled by the ritual, jokes that the boy’s mother might be the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Boschee’s German Syrup Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a fifty one year proven remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and lung trouble. It promises restful sleep easy morning expectoration and natural healing while noting availability in 80 and 90 cent bottles across civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
Tenry and Glithersby Clash Over Marital Choice
"Tenry," said Mays. Glithersby scoffs that he should have married a man with a strong will, not a nonentity like you. The reply questions why not, noting that trying to break his will would have harmed your health.
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Mays. Glithersby
TI Shoul
Mr. Glithersby
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad In 1886 Ohio Notice
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of I. J. Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Document dated December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio with notary A. W. Gleason and seal. Medicine advertised as internal and blood based.
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State of Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Wall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Producer asks why call me consumer in budget dispute
Fragmentary quote shows a man who pays the bills asserting control over production. He questions why he is labeled a consumer and insists that all T produce. The text reflects tension between funding and output in a producer or business context.
Christmas Gifts On A Shoestring Budget From Yesteryear
A quaint guide suggests thrifty, handmade Christmas gifts using simple stitches and common materials. It recommends baby crafts like crocheted ball covers with bright cords, a cashmere jacket and cap with delicate embroidery, and inexpensive mother and grandmother presents such as skirt hangers with painted ends, all shared in a homespun tone.
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Mother Nike
Hand embroidered kerchiefs offered for men in sports colors
The article describes cherry colored silk trim for a knitting project and a new concept of providing men with large, gay sports kerchiefs as gifts. It notes fringe addition, hand embroidery, and the option to buy by the yard of fine linen in sports colors and hemstitch, with DIY hemming advised.
Handkerchief Monograms for Men Gifts Featured
A guide promotes two tone kerchiefs with red blue yellow and green monograms in the corners. It suggests copying a signature and transferring it to the corner, then embroidering with an overhand stitch to create a personalized gift likely to please men.
New Automatic Light Buoy Lights Seas Efficiently
An inventor of urine apparatus creates an auto mine light buoy that generates its own electricity with a swinging weighted arm driving a magneto. As waves rock the buoy, a few turns per swing produce a spark and bright flash through a gas-filled tube. Outer cylinder can be colored red or blue.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Fiery red pimples itch and burn treated by Cuticura
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as quick relief for fiery pimples and eczematous rashes. It promises a single hot bath with Suticura Soap followed by ointment, ideal for everyday toilet use. Free sample by mail from Cuticura, Dept. Ly Boston.
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Dept. Ly
Boston
Ady
American Bridge Site Visit by Company Rep in Colombia
A representative of an American company arrived in Colombia to inspect the site for a bridge over the river. The project, tied to the Polina Railroad under construction, involves the tollmya depart ment and coastal land assessments.
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In Ameriong Company
Colombia
Department of Tollmya
Polina
False Limbs for Animals Invention Offered to Red Star Relief
A French American veteran, unnamed, offers artificial legs for horses mules and dogs to the Philadelphia Red Star Animal Relief. He says the limbs can aid animals formerly used in war now limited to light farm work, imitating ankle and fetlock movement with steel crutch and spring.
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Philadelphia
Red Star Animal Relief
Europe
France
Trouble and Afterthought
A reflective piece notes how past troubles fade yet leave a sting of regret over unmade choices and better paths not taken, pondering change and the lessons learned from hardship. The voice laments missteps and the realignment of imagined futures after adversity.
When man was given dominion over the beasts it implied self-control
A reflective line tying human stewardship to restraint over animals. The phrase suggests ethical duty and responsibility in governing nature, highlighting self-discipline as essential to humane governance.
Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy claims remarkable patient proof
A Los Angeles man named Jules Friquet reports dramatic weight loss and recovery after using Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy. He asserts the cure helped him return to work, touting a 157 to 114 pound drop and rebound to 182 pounds, supported by others who saw his improvement. The ad markets the herbal remedy as safe and effective, offered through lending druggists with a ten cent sample.
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Warner
Friquet
Dues Friquet
West First Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Jules Friquet
Warner's Safe Remedies Co
Rochester
N. Y
Adv
Behoof and Beefs In A Weary Hotel Scene
A weary manager laments guest complaints while a crusty dialogue, quoting Solomon and a druggist, plays on common advice and wisdom. A garbled ad extols Dr Tierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver bowel and stomach regulation amid generic lifestyle counsel.
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Dr. Tierce
Ady
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