Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound praised by women
A fragment describes women in Camden and Erie endorsing Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. It cites testimonials of back and side pain fatigue and nervous weakness, urging other suffering women to try the remedy made from roots and herbs. The ad notes 30 years of use and invites readers to write for free advice. It also includes unrelated bits about Garfield Tea and Italian tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mirs
W. P. Valentine
Lincoln Ave
Camden, N. J
Erie
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. P. Endlich
Italy
Indigestion Remedy Promoted Free Trial Offer
Advert shows Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach liver and bowel troubles. It cites testimonials from C Fowler and others who recovered, offers free test bottles by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois, and promises home delivery with medical guidance at no charge.
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Dr. Caldwell
C. Fowler
Carson City
Mich
Ida A. Fortune
Grand Junction
Tenn
B. F. Thompson
Shenandoah
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Tricked of the Time reads Irish justice with gardener quote
A Philadelphia lawyer spends time at his country estate where he chats with an Irish gardener. The judge notes Ireland has not yet obtained justice, prompting the gardener to reply that Ireland remains in darkness while they enjoy twilight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ireland
Michael
Doan's Kidney Pills Helped Minnesota Woman
Minnesota woman from Stillwater credits Doan's Kidney Pills with saving her life in 1899 after severe back pain and kidney trouble. She reports long illness, near death, and says she has been well since treatment. Pills sold for 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Doan
A. Heiman
Stillwater
Minn
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Marine Eye Remedy Promises Relief and Law Compliance
A historic Chicago Tribune fragment touts Marine Eye Remedy for red weak weary watery eyes with endorsements from physicians and claims of conformity with Pure Food and Drug Laws. The piece includes a dramatic quoted nurse scene and a startled mother voice raising concern over a missing coconut toy in a separate addendum.
Artful Urchin and Pantry Mince Pie Mischief
A playful exchange shows a boy accusing someone of hypnotizing him to eat mince pies while his mother is away. The boy recounts being pulled into the pantry and forced to sample the pies he was told not to touch. The scene captures a humorous domestic mischief over treats.
Congress Passes Census Bill Amid Tariff Debates
The Senate approved a census taking measure aligned with Civil Service Commission rules, while House action focused on tariff legislation. Debate centered on appointments, President's potential veto threats, and amendments to the Payne tariff bill to include petroleum products on the free list. A Bailey income tax proposal sought 3 percent on earnings above $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Civil Service Commission
Bailey
House
Aldrich
Committee On Finance
Daniel
Congress
Macon
Arkansas
House of Representatives
United States
Committee On
Philippines
Philippine Islands
News in Briefs From 1870s Letters and Public Notices
A tax claim for 1 percent with 3 cents interest dating to 1873 was paid in New York City by a Long Island real estate man. Vanderbilt clinic adds 30 steel machines to reduce convalescence by 33 percent. Richard Tjader, ex-President Roosevelt’s Naples to Mombasa fellow passenger, will hunt in Africa for specimens for the American Museum. Chief Croker seeks honorably discharged U S army men to join the New York fire department, with Maj Gen Leonard Wood aiding. Peabody Education Fund trustees give 1 million dollars to Peabody College for Teachers at Nashville to train Southern teachers. Dr Harvey Wiley warns soft drinks contain caffeine and other drugs. Jacob H Le has donated the Lisset collection of Old Testament paintings worth 87,000 dollars to the Chicago public library. Three sergeants and four men from abroad to judge entries for a King Leopold prize of five thousand dollars for aerial navigation progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Long Island
Vanderbilt Clinic
College of Physicians and Goons
New York
Roosevelt
Naples
Mombasa
Richard Tjader
American Museum of Natural History
Croker
New York Fire Department
United States Army
Fire Department
Leonard Wood
Peabody Education Fund
Peabody College
University of Tennessee At Nashville
Harvey W. Wiley
Jacob H. le
Chica Public Library
Leopold
Cumulative Elixirs and Odd Remedies in Early Ads
A collage of old advertisements and quack remedies details painful infant eczema cures with Cuticura products, Allen's Foot-Ease praise, and a punny insurance joke about a finger. It mentions European population trivia, a pile of coins in Vienna, Pettit's Eye Salve, and costly glass eyes as the era’s consumer lore.
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Amis
Keeley Institute
Dwight
Eureka Remedy
Beatt City
Kansas
Taining
Lee Anpsien
Raitterata
Ss. N. Y
Fens
S? Anek Gabe Const
Wellston
Tarif
Cassy
Castoria
Cart Liek
Work of Congress
Nubbins
California Fig Syrup Co
W. M. Comerer
Cabins
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Muriel
Rudolph
Scott
Allen
Oright
Allen S
Olmsted
le Roy
George
Europe
North America
Australia
California Statesman
Noah Webster
Pio
Rea Company
Dept. B5
Minneapolis
Vienna
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
Dodds
Guart
Munyon
Satiafacsari
American Electric Co
State St
Chicae
Frank P. Lewis
Peoria
Ill
Lewis
Canada
Hudson Bay
Western
W. D. Scott
Superiy
Ottawa
Touyi
Solithicago
Franklin Square
Police Gazette
Jack Johnson
John McGraw
Edwards
Kuwonta
Cal Cp.y Cinetinati
Carl & Page Consolidated Co
Metamora
Chicago
Starny
L. A. DE Lavere
St. Louie
Elber Supply Co
E. Glet Street
Chas Cardell
Ania
Glen Willow
Ters
Fameandreen W. May
Box
Fandw Tem
Ontario
Arles
Cleve Land
Saprple
Kelm Mercantile Co
Malden
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