Women and Men Health Claims From Dr McComb Advertisement
A fragmented editorial style ad argues women worry more due to delicate nervous systems. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and nerve builder, citing testimonials of relief from indigestion rheumatism and loss of appetite. The copy promotes the product in liquid and tablet forms with a 100 dose bottle for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Col
Hood
L Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
It Surprised Her and Other Fragments in Print
Short, humorous dialogue snippets show Mrs Swellmas recounting her husband buying wines in Spain and Mrs Nufitch quipping about second hand wines while Uncle Allen jokes about exalted position and lightheadedness. The text mixes quotes and ad like lines with a medical ointment notice and a aside about Uncle Allen Sparks.
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Spain
St Jacobs Oil Proved Worth by Critics and Public
In a historical note a Chicago Tribune snippet praises St Jacobs Oil as a product of rare intrinsic worth. It highlights judges’ discernment and broad public adoption, claiming education and common experience back the oil’s success. The piece includes scattered ad-like lines and dialogue from a past era.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil
Chicago ‘Tribune
New Railways Open Women’s Jobs At Small Stations
Railways plan to replace telegraphers with telephone operation at smaller stations after March 1. Women will run the new telephonic duties, while stations shift to automatic block signals, reducing telegraph staffing and expanding office via letters.
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White House
The Niagara Limited Honeymoon Parites Report
A playful station scene unfolds as a reporter asks about missing honeymoon parties, the station master points to doves in the waiting room, and a joke about interference follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Niagara Limited
Strange quotes and musings from varied sources
A collage of observed quotes and anecdotes covers topics from cancer signs to royal succession and global telegram circuits. It notes long telegraph routes, theater scenes, and Chinese coffin timber usage, reflecting a miscellany of curiosities and opinions.
Preacher Quips on Notes During Search for Pastor
A church committee seeking a new pastor debated preaching without notes. One member joked that the preacher sometimes uses bank notes to guide sermons, prompting a merry, lighthearted exchange about preparation and tools.
Syrup of Figs and Senna Promoted as Gentle Laxative
The general demand for a simple pleasant laxative is met by the California Fig Syrup Co with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. The ad touts its known wholesome ingredients and physician approval, recommending the genuine product sold by leading druggists at a penny price per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Spirit of the Golden West Parade Links Oregon Cities
Oregon Rose Festival officials announce a statewide jubilee in June led by a grand street pageant open to all Oregon towns. Twenty cities have shown interest as float entries are prepared with a master builder and a cash prize. Railroads offer reduced fares for the All Oregon parade week.
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Oregon
Ite
Portland
Orgran
Commonwealth
Rose City
Prise
West
Publications for Farmers on Irrigation Investigations
Federal government irrigation reports are listed free of charge from the Superintendent of Documents. Bulletin No. 119 (1901) covers irrigation duty and reports from humid states. Bulletin No. 86 explains water use in arid areas. Bulletin No. 104 reports for 1900 with duties of water and silt data. Prices range from 30 to 50 cents.
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Agricultural Department
Saree Printing Office
Washington, D
Elwood Meal
San Bernardino
California
Elwood Mead
C. T. Johnston
Rivorea
Idaho Corn Show to Be Held at Moscow in December 1908
The Idaho Agronomy Association announces a three day corn show in Moscow December 2 3 and 4 1908. The event includes a practical scientific program on corn soil irrigation dry farming livestock dairy and horticulture with premium prizes. For details contact R F Hyslop superintendent Idaho Agronomy Association Moscow Idaho.
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Idaho
Moscow
Idaho Agronomy Association
R. £. Hyslop
Idaho Agranoroy Association
Fragmented Quotes and Snippets From Early 20th Century Papers
A collage of humorous lines and stray dialogues from various papers including Washington Star Chicago Tribune and Tribune. Topics range from centralized government echoes to odd barber shop anecdotes and a violinist exchange.
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Politica
Colonel Stillwell
Kentucky
Washington Star
Orphan and Penny A Poor Boy Tale in Curious Exchange
A fragmentary collage shows an orphan asking for a penny, a curiously tense exchange about a dead father, and scattered quips about headaches cures, hypnotism, and racing slang. The text shifts through anecdotes and social manners with digressions and streetwise wit.
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Jone
Uncle Allen
Uncle Allen Sparks
Chicago Tribune
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Pancarilly
Ding Kinnan & Marvin
Druita
Free Pacific Distributing CO
Hancoeh Buss
Seattle Wash
East Fruit Tree and Berry Plant
Northwest
J. J. Butzer
Front St
Vekeap
Ness
Ality
Asi
Aden
Louis Wolfson
Cincinnati
New York Central Incs
J. E. Rittenbons
Insurance
Colorado
Provident Bavingy
Azsaranos Society of
New York
Ayer
Bere
Ayers
Ind
Ciitiman
David Harum
Cittiman
Mr. Winslow
Cosida
Ainiess
London Hospital
Manchester
Peter
Rillandle
Yale
London
Teheran
Persia
China
Menilen Peper
Spirit OF the
Golden West
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Gaa
Ubiengo
Surat
Aid
W. Grove
Bin
London Mall
Charles
Tomkins
Washington Btar
Mia System
Cours
S'Jacobs Oil
BORAX
Tirana
Pao Bisa & Ambourely
Pacific Coast Borax CO
Oakland
Cal
AM TA Fcs
FAMIL
Bov
Womem
Misbes
Xilomen
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