Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Endorsed for Women's Ailments
Historical ad copy touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weakness and menstrual disorders. It cites Unicorn root and Golden Seal root as key ingredients and quotes medical authorities praising its toning effects on the reproductive system and relief from uterine symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
John Fyfe
Pierce
Iinley Ellingwood
Fe Bennett Medical College
M. Scudder
Mtake
Cincinnati
Rot
R. Hartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Cree
Hangman Crisis Resolved by Volunteer Soldier
A British army court martial faced a lack of a hangman for a death sentence. A volunteer newcomer agreed to perform the execution after much delay. On the eve the hangman vanished, suspected mad, and another sergeant sought a volunteer to carry out the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houeloe
Begin the task now to build a strong will
The text argues that paralysis follows delay and urges starting work immediately. Daily gratuitous exercise strengthens the will, trains self control, and creates a formed will necessary for success, warning that failure yesterday reduces today’s resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efort
Harper's Weekly
Foley's Kidney Cure Prospects Warn Fatal Disease Risk
An insidious kidney trouble sneaks up before sufferers notice danger. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble as it corrects irregularities and helps prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Elam Ordway Houser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Elam, Ordway & Houser
The Servant Question in a Millionaire’s Garages
A proud millionaire rebukes his chauffeur for taking the new sixty horsepower car out without consent. Francois replies that with four big cars there is enough work for two, reflecting a light domestic tension in a New York Press item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois
New York Press
Historic New York offers dense web of historic sites
Historic New York has more points of historical interest than any other North American city with numerous landmarks from Fort Amsterdam and the Battery to Fort George Fort Washington and the Van Cortlandt manor on the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Fort Amsterdam
New Custom House
the Battery
Toort George
Fort Washington
van Cortlandt Manor House
Equatized Larynx Size Difference Between Man and Woman
The larynx of man averages twice the size of a woman's larynx, yet women use theirs more than twice as much, balancing the apparent disparity.
Neat Letter Opener Sparks Personal Reveal
A brief exchange hinges on a designer phrase about a letter opener. The agent contrasts with a businessman who confesses marriage, adding a personal note to a curt social moment.
Triumph of Edith Lawson and Benny Hope in Railcar Encounter
Edith Lawson meets Benny Hope on a long rail journey after clashing with athletic hype. A masked train robbery stops when Benny and Edith help subdue assailants, revealing shared history at an interstate meet. Their connection deepens as she learns his nickname Tommy and his past disdain for athletes.
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Edith Lawson
Isabel Daws
Edith
Miss Dawes
Hadith
Tommy Hope
Isabel
Miss Daws
Tommy
Prairies
Miss Lawson
Miss Thompson
Idaho
Benny Hope
No Opium in Chamberlain Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium or harmful drugs and is safe for children. It touts a 30 year reputation for colds croup and whooping cough, noting it is pleasant to take and sold by J. L. Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wikle
In Praise of Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A colonial testimonial extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective for croup and a prompt relief. It claims the medicine is pleasant for children and free of harmful ingredients. A resident of Alice Cape Colony recommends it and mentions J L Wikle as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
E. A. Humphreys
E. Lagk
Alice
Cape Colony
South Africa
J. L.wikle
Eastbound Railway Timetable Highlights City Routes
An Eastbound timetable lists connections to Atlanta, Macon, Washington, New York, Florida points, Heflin, Birmingham, Meridian, Shreveport, Memphis, New Orleans, Rome, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Selma, Talladega, Childersburg, Calera, Montgomery, Nashville, and other Southern points with multiple daily departure times including early morning and evening slots. The schedule showcases extensive service across major hubs and regional destinations.
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Atlanta
Macon
Washington
New York
East
Florida
Heflin
Birmingham
Meridian
Shreveport
Texas
Greenville
Memphis
New Orleans
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad Touts Woman’s Health
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as aiding women at home through childbirth, menopause, and daily duties. Letters from Mrs Sadie Abbott and Mrs Pree McKitrick praise relief from monthly pain irregular cycles and weakness, with free advice offered from Lynn Mass. The ad claims the remedy cures many female ills and invites women to seek guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EB
Pinkham
Sadie Abbott
Jeannette
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia
United States
Dead as a Herring in The Sunday Magazine
A brief note explains the origin of the saying Dead as a herring. The fish dies instantly when removed from its native element, prompting fishermen to coin the expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sunday Magazine
World’s Oldest Banknotes From Ancient China Unearthed
The earliest banknotes, termed flying money, appeared in China around 2697 B C. They bore bank name, issue date, note number, official signatures, and value in digits and words. An injunction urged full spending with economy printed atop the notes.
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China
B. C
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Rice Mountain Avenue
Martha Bell
M. Henderson
Noble Street
Qwater
Cetern
Princess Rink
Shelavtt
Noble Sts
Hurs
Bisniston Electric & Gas CO
Ors
Ingram & CO
Anniston Oak Tannery
W. M.schroeder
Cater Grocery Co
Historic New York
GC. Ih. Satelifte
Union
Southern Railway
Rome
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Jacksonville
Piedmont
Selma
Talladega
Siden
Talladega and
Childersburg
Ory
Buyal
Louisville and Nashville
B’y
Gadsden
Calera
Montgomery
Nashville
Pree McKitrick
la Farge, Wis
Mrs
Pree Mskitrick
Foley’s
Tory Elam
Ordway & Houser
Anniston
Eleci2 c & Gas Company, Noble and
Tenth Sts
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