The Carving Conversation Misfortune of a Talkative Host
A humorous portrait of a man who talks while carving at a meal. His wife tolerates the stalling talk as the beef slices vanish, while his guest Mr Brown yearns for silence to debate Shakespeare. The piece censures verbose hosts and celebrates restrained dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Stockton
New York Independent
Mr. Brown
Shakespeare
Globe Theater
Shakespear
Stratford
Flag of Warning About Cough and Consumption Cure
A hoarsely phrased advertisement warns of a dry morning cough signaling possible consumption. It promotes Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a cure and includes a testimonial from Simon Smasal of Chicago Illinois stating complete recovery after using the product priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Simon Smasal
31St Street
Chicago
One Minute Cough Cure Promised as Quick Remedy
A vintage advertisement proclaims One Minute Cough Cure as a fast acting remedy for coughs. The copy emphasizes immediate relief and curing the cough with simple, reliable results.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims kidney and bladder disorders cause back pain, frequent urination, and urine staining linen. The copy promotes a sample bottle and pamphlet for three two cent stamps and lists Binghamton New York as the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Gene Field and the Chicago bargain at a saloon
A Chicago move nearly derailed by a Western saloon debt. Gene Field pays a $1 cash settlement on a $96 tab, joking that the bartender should set ’em up when a customer pays, and then adds that he will need the cash for his trip. The piece ends with an ad for Shaker Digestive Cordial claiming it aids digestion and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Good Fellows
Gene
Washington Post
Chicago
Field
The Power and Peril of Woman in Society and Health
A contemplative piece extols woman as both blessing and burden, then shifts to medical advice about feminine ailments. It praises female influence and leadership while noting suffering from reproductive health issues. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is advertised as a cure with a 21 cent stamp request for a medical adviser booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Hathaway &Co
United States
Ofice
Savage
Dr. Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
J. M. Tinea 8. H. Gidic, Asm Gee peg Aan
Unable to determine readable facts from the provided OCR fragment. No recognizable names, places, dates, or events appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Tinea
H. Gidic
Asm Gee Peg Aan
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Pearline
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James Pyle
New York
DR. Hathaway & CO
South Broad St
Atlanta, Ga
S. Broad ST
Chambers Drug Store
Barnesville
Luther Holmes
Milner
Lamar
J. H. Blackburn
H. J. Lamar
Macon
Georgia
Row
Gene Field
Tor
Mashville, Tenn
United Confederate Veterans
United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Sons
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S. A. Cunningham
Southern Railway
Jn Kifeol
Hertboands
RT Iv
Praunswick
R. Everett
Jesup
Lumber City
Én “ Helens
Minster i
Astm
Pire
Janes Lv
Hawlineaville
Sa “ Macon
Sun
Flovilla
Sp McDonough
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Louisville
Kansas City
Washington
York
Louis
Air Lings
Fay
Gallianne
Art
McDonough
R. Macon
Ochran
Hawkinsville
Everett Et Eeeete
Brannewiek
Cincinnati and Florda Limited
Jackmnville
Saasae
Birmingham
Jacksonville
Tranco
Ville
Pullman
Tina
Union
Union Atlanta
Carters
EL Tith Parker
Friends
Kiss C. M. Bippincoty
Seth Street
Libid Company
DIE Big Co
Draughon
U. S
Youths Advocate
Advocate Pub
Nashville
Tenn
RYCO
Savannah
Central of Georgia Railway
Ocean Steame Ship Company
Boston
Merchants and Miners
Baltimore
J.C. Haile
Agrey E. H. Hinton
Advocate
Searle
Fred D. Bush
Louisville & Nashville
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