Victoria's Heroic Transformation Denied by Health Struggle
A 19th century feature extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments and infertility. Testimonials from Mrs Maggie Gilmer and Mrs Josephine Hall praise restored health and motherhood, urging sick women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. The piece also notes oak tree acorns and a beetle larva as a curiosity from St Nicholas. It closes with a note on U S gold and silver production.
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Lydia E.pinkham
Maggie Gilmer
West Tnion
S. C
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Josephine Hall
Bardstown
St. Nicholas
Odd Bits From Across the World and Wit Abroad
A collage of observations notes European and American industry trade lines, crops and exotic plants, linguistic achievements, and humorous vignettes. It mentions Ireland England Scotland coast lighthouses potato origin in Chile the Argentine boom ship lines plans and a Belgian lens on puzzles and social life.
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Europe
India
England
Ireland
Scotland
Runcorn
Argentine Republic
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Austria
Russia
South America
America
Chile
Virginia
Marteina Kramers
Rotterdam
Jus Suffragis
International Woman Suffrage Alliance
International Alliance
Anand
London
William Grant
Agnes Knox Black
Charleton Black
Boston University
College of Liberal Arts
Shaw
University of Toronto
Philadelphia
School of Elocution
New England Conservatory of Music
Emerson College of Oratory
Tariff Talk Sparks Sleeper Car Spat
A passenger inquiry prompts the conductor to describe a clash between a New England manufacturer and a Louisiana sugar planter in the sleeping car. The two men shared a berth and began arguing over the tariff, leading to a tense scene marked by scratches and agitation.
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New England
Louisiana
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh Warns Readers
An advertisement cautions against catarrh ointments containing mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. It advises purchasing genuine Hall's Cure from reputable druggists at 75 cents per bottle. It also cross promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Motives Misunderstood Pastor Faces Community Scrutiny
Mrs. Jenner Lee Ondego defends a local pastor described as thoughtful while noting his routine in preaching missionary sermons and announcing upcoming collections for the heathen two or three Sundays in advance. The remark highlights community interpretations of his actions.
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Jenner Lee Ondego
New Districts and New Rail Ways Highlight Western Canada Prospects
Western Canada offers better settlement conditions with wheat yields from twenty to fifty bushels per acre and strong grain prices. A Pincher Creek farmer netted $19.55 an acre. grasses provide cattle feed and dairy potential. 160 acres free grant plus 160 more at $3 an acre under new homestead rules attract settlers, with Canada’s growth praised by US financier Leslie M. Shaw and a Monticello editor’s Western Canada tour notes.
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Canada
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Merchants' Loan and Trust Building
Chicago
Western Canada
Western
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Leslie M. Shaw
New York
United States Treasury
McKinley
Roosevelt
United States
Monticello
Ontario
Moose Jaw
Regina
Proof Positive Dialogue Exchange
Tom and Jack discuss Tom Skinner’s hypocrisy. Tom recalls Skinner advising a young man to seize a good opportunity. Tom says Skinner kicked him down the steps after he embraced Skinner’s daughter last night.
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Tom—Skinner
Jack
Tom
Logical Deduction Riddle Exchange
Hyker claims his father drowned when he was a boy and Pyker warns him to avoid water. Hyker asks how his father died and Pyker answers in bed, prompting Hyker to claim he should sit up the rest of his life.
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Hyker
Pyker
Stevr for Ohio gums reduces inflammatic neat colic
A compact note describes a remedy labeled Stevr for Ohio gums claiming to reduce inflammation and colic. The item is offered at 25 cents per bottle, with no further details on location or distributor provided.
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Ohio
Test of Endurance Campaign Bet Ends Speech
A campaign speaker ends his address and shakes a listener’s hand. The citizen, worn and committed, explains he attends every speech on a bet, vowing to hear all remaining talks until the campaign ends.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement and legal quip
In this item an old style advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for foot comfort with claims it eases corns bunions swollen or sore feet and tight shoes. sold by druggists and shoe stores 25c sample mailed free. The second line features a legal pun about a pending suit and a lawyer remark about a retainer.
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Allen
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
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