Lydia E Pinkham's Compound Credited With Life Save
A Manning woman writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of suffering from female troubles. She followed the advice, used the remedy, and regained perfect health, urging other sick women to try it. The notice promotes Mrs Pinkham's advice service from Lynn Mass. A humorous exchange about a new flat follows.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
T. C. Willadsen
Manning
Town
Mrs. Pinkham
Tean
Chocolate Pie Mix Ad from D-Zerta Food Co
A vintage ad touts Our Pie chocolate pie mix in Lemon Chocolate and Custard varieties sold at crocers for 10 cents a package. Prepared by D Zerta Food Co Rochester NY.
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D-Zerta Food Co
Rocheste N.Y
Rounder Husband Sparks Shifting Wedding Etiquette
In a clipped, cheeky exchange, Mrs. Chillicon-Kearney comments on her spouse, Mrs. Crowkole clarifies the joke. She notes his habitual slouch and inability to straighten up, calling attention to the couple’s social posture. The remark underscores marital tensions and humor in domestic life.
Pettit's Eye Salve claims dramatic eye restoration
Pettit's Eye Salve promises to restore normal conditions for eyes that are diseased or injured. Advertised by Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York.
Side Lights on Poesy and the Ancient Mariner
A compact note discusses Samuel Taylor Coleridge adapting the ancient mariner tale in the poem You Ought to Know. It references a fable like line about meat and a canvas leek duck and quips on the game warden.
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Truth and Quality Promise of a Laxative
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable laxative praised for cleansing, sweetening, and relieving internal organs without debility or increased dosage. It emphasizes natural action, physician approval, and insists on genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product for proper care.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Allison Wins Iowa Senate Nomination In Republican Primary
Returns from over 800 precincts show Senator Allison defeating Governor Cummins for the Republican senatorial nomination. Allison claim exceeds 10,000, while Cummins backers dispute. Majorities carried in First, Second, and many counties. Prouty defeats Hull in a key race. Allison, a long-time U.S. Senator since 1873, born March 2, 1820 at Perry Ohio.
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Allison
Cummins
8. F. Prouty
Hull
Judge Prouty
Polk
Story
Marion
Dallas
Des Moines
Polk County
United States Senate
Congress
Perry
Ohio
Safety gaps in US schools prompt fire protection ruling
The Insurance Press calls for immediate action after listing danger spots in major US cities and smaller towns. Five first quarter 2008 school fires killed students and caused about $1 million in damages, with dormitories and old buildings highlighted as high risk.
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SIG
United States
Collinwood
Ohio
the Insurance Press
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Boston
Canada
Tpublic
Fort Wayne
Ind
Colgate Clock in Jersey City Rumored World’s Largest
A clock atop Colgate & Co. factory in Jersey City started at 3 p m on an unnamed day, believed to be the largest clock in the world. It spans 38 feet on its dial, with a 20 foot minute hand and a 2,000 pound mechanism. The minute hand’s tip moves 24 inches each minute, and at night the hands glow with incandescent lights: red for numerals and white for minutes.
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Colgate & Co
Jersey City
Federal grand jury probes Oregon land frauds
A federal grand jury has begun an investigation of alleged land frauds in Umatilla county Oregon. Lieut Archibald Taggart, once New Yorks tallest policeman at 6 feet 6 inches and 300 pounds, retires after twenty years to become a butcher. Three men John Sharpless John Miles and a young Englishman named Richmond of Nelson BC were swept over the falls in the Kootania river and drowned.
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Umatilla County
Oregon
Archibald Taggart
New York
John Sharpless
John Miles
Richmond
Nelson
B. C
Kootania River
Peruna Endorsements Highlight Digestive Nerve Link
A period advertisement quotes endorsements for Peruna claiming it aids digestion and nerves. It argues digestion health supports nerve centers and that Peruna, not a nervine or stimulant, improves stomach function, citing a Wallace California testimonial of long stomach trouble and recovery after using Peruna.
The Encore Habit and the Hatter Prank
The famed tenor Sims Reeves, renowned for encores, confronted a Strand hatter who pressed for repeated encores. Reeves bought three hats, then forced payment for one, declaring the others as Concore hats. He ordered the hatter to ship four hats with pay only for one, crafting a witty lesson.
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Sims Reeves
Reeves
Strand
Tandon
Portland Oregonian
Real Enlightenment Pop Chiropodist Handwriting Reader
A cryptic fragment notes a real enlightenment moment about chiropodists and character reading. The line hints at a Baltimore American item mentioning Tommy and questions about what you wish to know.
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Pop
Tommy
Baltimore
Grape-Nuts Advert Claims Strength and Brain Power
A testimonial letter from a New York man extolls Grape-Nuts for restoring energy, strength, and brain power after overwork. He reports weight gain of 20 pounds, improved exertion, and diminished fatigue while traveling, attributing his recovery to the cereal from Postum Co of Battle Creek, Mich.
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N. Y
Postuma Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
The Stool Pigeon and the Wild Pigeon Nets
An historical note explains how stool pigeons and spring nets were used to trap wild pigeons in North America. The method involved tame pigeons on a stool, long springs, concealed observers, and grain to lure flocks, allowing large numbers to be captured in a single haul.
Cure for eczema advertised as miracle remedy
An advertisement claims Cuticura remedies cured a severe infant eczema case reported by Mrs R D L Riley of Sermont New Hampshire in 1905. The narrative blends medical praise with a family scene involving composer Bragdon interrupting a lullaby to check the baby’s cries.
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Mra
R, DL
Rieley
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
W. D. Scott
Lomeration
Orissa
Broeghtoe
Jw. Ui
Ie Mets
Mien
M. V. Mclases
P Avenue Theater
Bick
Detroi
Mikch
T. O.rot
Koo
Caiadan Block
Nilwack Iy
W. HM Rogers
Lessamapolis
Dare
Five Months In Hospital Ends In Cure Claim
Levi P Brockway of Anoka Minnesota says doctors discharged him as incurable after five months in a hospital. He details heart trouble smothering spells and fainting, losing use of arms and eyesight, and disordered kidney secretions. After using Deans Kidney Pills he recovered and has felt well since. Sold by dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Levi P. Brockway
Second Ave
Anoka
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N, Y
Will Borts Drafts a Novel From Dramatic Moment
Mrs Borus questions Will Borts as TL says he discharged the book. Ed notes the scene. Will, a struggling author, replies he is novelizing the moment, not dramatizing it, claiming drama needs time.
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Will
Mrs. Borus
Will Borts
Isthmus Mosquitoes Pick Secretary of War Candidate
Mosquitoes gathered around the genial Secretary of War and proclaimed a preferred candidate. At the banquet, attendees agreed the time was enjoyable. Smokers deem Lewis' Single Binder Se cigar as good as the best 10¢ cigars. Chemists warn that common ink may become illegible in 27 years.
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Iere
Editor confronts critic over misused spelling in review
A stern woman storms into the editor’s den in the Baltimore Sun dispute over a reviewer calling her book a Llistory of Female Suffrage. She demands correction as the editor defends the proper spelling with a final quip about it needing a 'y'.
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Baltimore Sun
The Feline Propensity in Baltimore Club
The Baltimore American quips about Mrs Sleigh in the club noting her sharp wit and ready presence as the catlike figure among members. The anecdote hints at social maneuvering and familiar club dynamics with a playful jab at her sociability.
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