Many Odd Remedies Supply Demand by Harmless Substitutes
Chicago Tribune describes drug clerks substituting simple cerate for man oil and other odd remedies. Swede customer buys two ounces for ninety cents. dealers recount dog grease, rainworm oil, ant spirits, snake oil, skunk oil and love powders as believed cures across communities.
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Dees
Man Oi
Milwaukee Avenue
H. Hager
Schuh
Cairo
Ill
John Jones
Phenix
A. T
North State Street
Chicago Tribune
Genesis of Cotton In America
The piece traces early cotton seeds planted in 1621 in the Carolinas, notes 1648 textile manufacture mentions from Barbados, and records 1736 cultivation along Chesapeake Bay. By the Revolution’s start it grew in New Jersey and New York gardens, with its true value only becoming clear about a century earlier.
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Carolinas
Winthrop
Barbados
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
New Jersey
New York
St. Louis Republic
New Woman Echoes in Chicago Record Snippet
In a brief Chicago Record fragment a woman recounts fending off a burglar with another woman, Nan, restraining him while she grabbed his flashlight by moonlight. The item hints at urban danger and quick thinking.
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Madge
Nan
Chicago
Countess and Brewer: A Russian Woman Runs Berlin Brewery
A Russian countess with barley estates built a Berlin brewery and manages it alone. She studied pneumatic malting and impressed the brewer with her knowledge of the machinery. Her beer rivaled Bohemian and German samples, marking her as possibly Europe’s only woman brewer.
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Berlin
Europe
Philadel- Dia News
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Doctor Wriaut
Advertisement endorses One Minute Cough Cure as an effective remedy for severe coughs and colds. Dr. W A Wriaut asserts it provides better results and urges readers to choose it for their next purchase.
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W. A. Wriaut
His Style Millie Affianced Herbert Montague
A Strand Magazine excerpt features a conversational snippet where Millie reveals her fiancé is Herbert Montague a well off man who keeps a carriage and a livery stable. Clara asks about his wealth and status while Millie responds with pride regarding his business and lifestyle.
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Millie
Clara
Herbert Montague
Strand Magazine
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments
An advertisement proclaims Burns are painless with prompt DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It touts as a perfect remedy for skin diseases chapped hands and lips and claims it never fails to cure piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. A. Wriaut
Nordau and Zangwill Anecdote About a Clever Misread
An anecdote depicts Dr. Max Nordau's urban wit and humor in relation to I. Zangwill. A friend reports Zangwill praised Nordau in The Pall Mall, only to reveal Zangwill called him an idiot, a misinterpretation Nordau later repeats after meeting Zangwill in England.
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Max Nordau
I. Zangwill
Dr. Nordau
Zangwill
Pall Mall
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Prompt Relief
Dr. W. A. Waicur advertises a fast acting cough remedy that claims permanent results for busy people seeking quick relief from coughs and colds.
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W. A. Waicur
Wise and Foolish Reflections on Life and Happiness
Epictetus contrasts wisdom and folly noting the wise balance future, present, and past without reliance on luck. Epictetus also warns against waiting for miracles, while Calderon or Clark observes weasel vigilance and warns against energy stagnation as a path to happiness.
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Epicurus
Pensive Pencilings Reflect Quirks and Observations
A column of whimsical musings on memory and vanity. A man recalls past loves while his wife resists sharing, grass turns green, and a Chicago girl favors long dress trains. Short quips touch on manners, travel, and letter writing rules.
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Aroostook County
Dunraven
Chicago
Hood's Sarsaparilla Health Claim Ad
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the path to perfect health by improving pure blood. It asserts medicines compensate for imperfect wisdom and promotes Hood's Pills as a safe purely vegetable remedy.
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Hood
Old Proverb Debate on X rays and Truth
A sagacious man questions the saying nothing new under the sun. His wife replies about X rays letting one see through a man, noting women could already see through deceit before X rays. The exchange blends humor with pondering of progress and perception.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised for Indigestion Relief
In Danson Georgia on February 22 1896 W H Proms reports his family has used Hood's Sarsaparilla for indigestion and impure blood with relief for catarrh. The testimonial notes no equal for these effects and endorses the product.
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Danson
Gaa
Hood
W. H. Proms
Gown for a Girl Graduate Details from May Journal
A white crepe gown described with a five yard skirt, stiffened to fifteen inches, round back waist and pointed front, large leg of mutton sleeves, taffeta rib belt and collar, box plaits front, and ribbon Bretelles with bow. May Ladies Home Journal.
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Ladies Home Journal
Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Quick Refreshment
An advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as the sole remedy to “wake up your liver.” It claims the product always works, leaving users refreshed and strengthened, and directs readers to the red Z-marked package to identify it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Liver Regulator
Simmons Liver
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted by Dr Wiraurr
A promoter claims it cures coughs and colds fast for all ages. The remedy is praised as pleasant tasting and effective, with special note of use for children.
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Ds. W. A. Wiraurr
Cushman
J. Lennox Browne
Central London
Hires Rootbeer Promises Fun In Foam And Health
Advertising copy from The Charles F. Hires Co. promotes HIRES Rootbeer as a temperance drink. The package makes 6 gallons and is distributed widely by the Philadelphia company.
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Hires Rootbeer
Charles F. Hires Co
Philadelphia
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Health Claims
Advert shows DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills praised for indigestion heart ache liver complaint and constipation. Claims made by Dr. W A Walter endorse their usefulness and safety in general wellness.
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DeWitt
W. A. Walter
Is Charity Worth While
Ruth Ashmore argues charity is proven by acts not wealth or status. True charity includes kind words and deeds, not harsh words or pride, echoing Christ’s call to feed the hungry and aid the sick. Small gifts, spoken with kindness, are valued by God more than large but unkind generosity.
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Ruth Ashmore
Ladies Home Journal
Shaker Digestive Cordial Promoted Across Continents
An American Shaker remedy claims universal use for curing indigestion and related ailments. The Digestive Cordial, made from herbs and roots, is said to restore appetite, boost spirits, and cure dyspepsia with regular use. Trial bottle costs 10 cents and is sold by drudgists.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
America
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Silas Farley
Dyesville
Ohio
Fannie Jones
Anderson
Ind
Miles
Tam
Ekhart
Simas Farley
Dr. Miles
Leslies
Frank Leslie
Opular Monthly
Ally Illustrated
THE
Barnesville
N.Y
C.C. Roe
Knoxville
Tennessee
Conservatory
Carl Fagrres
Dwedor
B. Tourjée
ND ConseRe i
W. Hace
General Managem
Adam Clark
Chee Lange
Great Tobacco
Mall
A.c.meyerhoe
Balte
Massachusetts
Taunton
Mass
Wrentham
Mary S. Fuller
Grattus
EPPS
Civil Service Gazette
JAME
Epps & Co., Ltd
Hommopathic Chemists
London
England
Chichester
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Square
Philuda
E. O. DeWitt & Co
de Witt
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