Woman Credits Plant Remedy For Avoiding Operation
A Wisconsin woman, Mrs A W Binzer of Black River Falls, says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her from an operation after suffering organic troubles and severe pain. Doctors in Eau Claire urged surgery, but the compound cured her and she urges others to try it for inflammation ulcers displacements backache nervous issues and the blues.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Eau Claire
A. W. Binzer
Artificial Warmth in a March Dialogue
In a playful exchange, characters mock the idea of warm clothing in April. Mr Penwiggle questions the notion of delicate thoughts about April unless a seasonably moderate temperature is provided, while Ellie questions the expected April warmth and scenery.
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Mr. Penwiggle
Ellie
To Have a Clear Sweet Skin With Cuticura
Advertises Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum for pimples redness itching and rough skin. Recommends touching affected areas then bathing with soap and hot water, drying, and dusting talcum for fragrance. Priced 25 cents each.
His Prospects Says Club Gossip on Marriage
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes a suitor asking Mr Moneybagg to marry his daughter. The reply, asking prospects, references club gossip about his chances, paired with a doctor’s ad urging Pleasant Pellets for health and wealth.
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Moneybagg
Louisville Courier-Journal
Quip from Senator Sor ghum on stenography and spelling
The exchange notes Senator Sor ghum jokes that his new stenographer can’t spell long words. He implies grand phrases belong in memory archives. The remark accompanies a wry reflection on truth and affection in letters and stamps.
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Senator Sorghum
Massive rubber shipment sails coast to coast
A 26 car train carrying 2 240 000 pounds of rubber moves from San Francisco to Detroit. Prunes demand soars and Williamette Valley prospects brighten. George A. Roberts of Omaha reports 2 000 000 dollars profit in five days, amid market moves and Livermore reference.
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Detroit
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Eugene Buyers
George A. Roberts
Omaha
Roberts
Chicago
Jesse Livermore
New York
Thomas Riggs, Jr
Cordova
Alaska
Ralph Koontz
Postfield
Lawton
Okla
Callfield
California
Arizona State News Highlights Local Developments
The Miami post office leads Arizona in deposits while the Copper Belt building there sold for 60 720 to Armer Barber and Craig. Plans for a Parker Colorado River bridge fade. Phoenix water rates debate. a Phoenix reception for war veterans slated. Union Oil plant loss estimated 75 100 thousand by fire. Nuggets found near Octave and mining activity grows along Aguar Fia Hassayampa. Cattle exports to Mexico resume with no bond. Bay church spur track faces state Supreme Court challenge. federal road work planned with 1 207 000 funds. Clifton to Springerville highway to cost 547 000. Phoenix packing plant to employ 150 200 under federal inspection with operation slated January 1 1920.
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Hechtman
Armer
Jack Barber
Dudley I. Craig
Colorado River
Parker
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Moore
Globe
L. R. Wilson
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State Corporation Commission
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Chamber of Commerce
Union Oil Company
Fools Creek
Octave
Samuel Ellsworth
San Francisco
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Hassayampa
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Barlow- Massicks
Thomas Woodruff
Mexico
United States
Paul G. Redington
Albuquerque
Thomas E. Campbell
Clifton
Springerville
Springerville Forest
Phoenix Wholesale Meat Company
Tribolt Meat Company of
Torrea ?Acking Company
Bisbee
Quacks and Cigars Win Votes in Odd Tale
A humorous anecdote recalls a man boasting China has more quacks than any nation. A voter reveals the tactic: pass out cigars to women who take them home to husbands, and they are won over by the plan.
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China
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Drugstore reports note many Americans suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is promoted as a mild healing aid with a high success record. An insurer interview cites kidney disease as a common reason for life insurance denials. Sample bottles offered for ten cents via mail order.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Ancient kings vow public monument to seal agreement
A dialogue frames two kings agreeing to carve their pact on stone so it endures publicly and cannot be dismissed as mere paper. The exchange emphasizes permanence and accountability beyond fragile parchment.
Red Cross Bag Blue Cleanser Delights Satisfied Laundry
A day of hard work ends with snowy whites as shoppers praise Red Cross Bag Blue. The product is hailed for its effective stain removal and brightening power, leaving garments looking fresh and clean.
Not at home poster cartoon dialogue
Cartoon caption from Cartoons Magazine features a character insisting she is not at home while stating she will not be there by the time the other person tells her. The exchange highlights a humorous domestic misunderstanding.
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Cartoons Magazine
Boschee's Syrup Advertises Cough Remedy
The notice promotes Boschee's Syrup as a cough suppressant and throat lung inflammation soothe, easing irritation in bronchial tubes for a good night's rest and easy morning expectoration. It claims fifty two years of American manufacture and usefulness for lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis and related illnesses.
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America
Adv
Quip on drowning sorrows and a swimming wife
A brief exchange jokes about drowning sorrows in drink with the reply that the wife can swim, turning a melancholy line into light humor. The remark reflects a playful, domestic smartness rather than a crime or news event. It preserves the wit of the speaker and the spouse in a single moment.
Blockheads Noted for Burning Thought? A Satirical Nudge
A witty editorial tone questions whether certain minds generate bold ideas outlining a critique of intellectual pretensions. The piece hints at a cultural debate about creativity and merit without explicit names or events.
Can't Be Done Pirate Parley Dialog
A whimsical exchange has a god requesting half of the speaker's jack share. The pirate declines, saying he does not have that much to split. The dialogue unfolds with nautical humor and a cheeky tone.
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Matey
Politeness and Thrashing Shape Crowded Car Outcomes
A compact reflection on how blunt discipline can fail to curb boyish mischief and courteous restraint may cost a man his place in a jammed vehicle. The piece contrasts rough, direct action with polite behavior in public spaces.
Auto-intoxication and its remedies in old medical advice
The text explains auto intoxication as poisons accumulating in the body from neglect, causing headaches, fatigue, digestive issues, and various ailments. It advocates cleansing the system with remedies like castor oil and Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets made from May-apple, aloes, and jalap.
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Dr. Pierce
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Promises Kidney Health and Longevity
An old advertising claim asserts that weakened kidneys trigger old age and that Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules restore function. It promotes the odorless capsules, instructs daily use, and offers a money back guarantee if no help is found. It urges seeking the original import brand in sealed packages.
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Alaarlem
Haarlem
Impor
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