The First Lesson of Life and Dr Pierce’s Favori te
A testimonial endorses Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s health. The letter from Stella Johnson of Dayton Ohio claims monthly pains ceased after following guidance and medicine. The ad urges weak and sick women to consult Dr Pierce by letter and notes free medical advice and a medical book offer.
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Pierce
Iss Stella Johnson
Brady Street
Dayton
Ohio
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Jess
R.V. Pierce
Buffelo
Promiscuous Drifting at Athens Circus Parade
A lively Athens parade day features the circus with gilded chariots and prancing horses despite rain. The crowd recalls odd incidents from the fair including shell games, the Calico machine, and a tale of Brutus the lion.
Hot Weather and Piles Advert Says DeWitt Salve
The note warns that hot weather and bad drinking water worsen piles. It promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the cure and urges buying the genuine product from Cline's Pharmacy. A literary quip about meeting one’s maker by Lew Wallace and a remark about Herbert Spencer’s cold darkness appear in the piece.
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DeWeitt
E.O. DeWitt & Co
Cline
Lew Wallace
Herbert Spencer
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar claims to move the bowels to expel a cold, relax nerves and heal the throat and lungs to relieve and cure coughs. Advertises as original laxative formula with no opiates sold by Oline's Pharmacy. text includes asides from Terrence asserting male pride.
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Kennedy
Kennedy's
Oline
Merit's Cough Cure Promoted by Local Pharmacy
Yime Tried and Merit Proven advertised One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and whooping cough. The product is described as harmless pleasant tasting and a children's favorite syrup sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Yime
Cline
Decoration Day Excursion Rates on Ohio Central Lines
Excursion tickets priced at one fare for round trip between all Ohio Central Lines stations and other lines within 150 miles. No excursion rate under 25 cents. Tickets sold Monday and Tuesday May 29 and 30, good for return until May 31.
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Ohio Central Lines
Hornet's nest metaphor stirs debate on finding the right entry
A quoted saying notes it is easier to provoke trouble than to locate a safe, proper entry. The remark compares provoking disruption to seeking a suitable path, implying caution in choice and action.
I Saved My Life By Lydia Pinkham Lotion Praise
Mrs T C Willadsen of Manning Iowa writes that Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after two years of failed medicines and stopping monthly periods. She says her health is restored and urges other women to seek help, praising the remedy's guidance.
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T. C. Willadsen
Manning, Iowa
Lydia
Pinkham
Pupil Test Questions on Physiology Geography and Grammar
A scanned set of exam prompts covering physiology anatomy bones muscles organs blood digestion skin care and first aid plus history grammar orthography geography and math. Questions include heart chambers Puritans Civil War Cabinet Mexican War Lewis and Clark and basic arithmetic geometry and grammar rules.
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United States
Spain
Ohio
Cincinnati
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertisement
A guaranteed remedy for piles itching burning bleeding or protruding. Ripples by promising money back if Paz ointment fails to cure no matter how long standing. First application brings ease and rest. Send 50 cents in stamps to Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis Mo. Oct 7 6m.
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Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis Mo
Dodd's Kidney Pills Gain Praise From Neighbors
In a neighborhood feature Mr. and Mrs. F Erby share how Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved years of backache female weakness and a weak bladder. The couple credits the pills with healthier kidneys and better overall health, noting happiness in recovery and well being.
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Dodd
Pain Balm Lies for Rheumatism Relief
Why suffer from rheumatism when an application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm will relieve the pain. The quick relief lets rest and sleep return and many find lasting relief. Mrs. W. H. Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee endorses it as the only thing to relieve pain. For sale by McKee's drug store. Worry is the worst wolf that comes to our doors.
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Chamberlain
W. H. Leggett
Yum Yum
Tennessee
U.S. A
McKee
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Saves Hand From Blood Poison
A Minnesota writer reports a friend injured hand swelled like blood poisoning. Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. Describes it as best in the world for burns and sores. 25 cents at McKee's drug store.
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J. E. Stearns
Belle Flame, Minn
Bucklen
McKee’s
A Tried and True Friend
One Minute Cough Cure, sold by Cline's Pharmacy, is claimed to cure coughs colds and whooping cough without harmful drugs and is described as a long trusted remedy used by many.
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Cline
Grandest Home in All Institutions Quote by Spurgeon
A short quotation attributes praise to Spurgeon describing a home as the grandest of all institutions.
When the Body Is Cleared for Action by New Life Pills
The copy highlights Dr King s New Life Pills promising health improvements such as rosy cheeks bright eyes firm flesh and a buoyant mind. It mentions McKee s drug store and includes a moral quote urging charity toward others.
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Dr. King
McKee’s
Coughs and Colds Cure Promoted with Testimonial
A Calhoun Georgia resident claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured his wife’s aggravated cough after two doctors failed. The advertisement touts a strict scientific bronchitis and La Grippe remedy at McKee’s drug store priced 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle. Sir Walter Scott quote included as filler.
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Z. T. Gray
Calhoun Ga
Dr. King
McKee’s
Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy Praised by Harlan Merchant
A Michigan merchant Geo L Chubb endorses Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine he has used and claims it cures a cough or cold faster than any other treatment. It should be kept in every home for instant use and is available at Meerees drug store.
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Geo. L. Chubb
Harlan, Mich
Meee
Lemon City Man Praises Remedy for Digestive Ailments
B Wainwright of Lemon City Florida writes manufacturers claiming Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy yields faster relief for stomach pains colic and cholera morbus when taken in water as hot as can be drunk. He says the effect is twice as rapid and reaches the niga spot instantly. For sale by McKee's drug.
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GC. B. Wainwright
Lemon City
Fla
McKee’s
Lincoln quote on unity of workers across nations
A historical line attributed to Abraham Lincoln from 1864 emphasizes the strongest human bond beyond family is the solidarity of all working people across nations and kinds. The brief note frames universal labor unity as a guiding principle beyond borders.
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Abraham Lincoln
Athens to Chicago Sleeper Service by Ohio Central Lines
The Ohio Central Lines operate train No. 5 with sleeping car service to Chicago daily via Toledo and the Lake Shore Ry. The schedule shows arrival at 7 10 a m, indicating onboard amenities and connections. The report notes through service without requiring car changes en route.
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Chicago
Ohio Central
Chi
Toledo
Lake Shore
Landers
Thee
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