Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Woman
The Chicago reader recalls a woman’s testimonial about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound curing her female weakness and stomach trouble after a pharmacist refused it. The ad-like piece promotes insistence on the product, mentions its 30 years as a standard remedy, and claims many women in communities have found health with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Janetzes
Arch St
Lil
The Professor And Pugilist Exchange Quip About Bricks
The Professor notes a brick can absorb a quart of water while the Pugilist jokes that his brother is no brick. The exchange plays on strength and limits with a humorous twist.
Market Hogs Much Lighter In Recent Decades
Market hog weights have steadily declined from the 1870s through 1909. In 1870s western packing centers averaged about 275 pounds, 1880s about 257 pounds, 1890s about 239 pounds, and the past decade around 218 pounds, meaning hogs sold 30 to 40 years ago were roughly one fourth heavier.
Best In the World Proposals Spark Family Fracas
Maud faces social pressure as Ethel questions her unmaidenly act of proposing to Jack. The exchange centers on propriety and family expectations, highlighting tension over romance and reputation in a domestic scene.
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Maud
Jack
Ethel
Golden Rule
Imagination’s mileage for a steadfast mind
A brief meditation notes that when real paths close a man turns inward to dreams and ideas. The author urges use of imagination as compass and solace, guiding resolve beyond external limits.
Best First Baseman On The Diamond Hal Chase
Hal Chase, manager of the New York Americans, is regarded as the best first baseman in baseball history. He excels at getting more from the first base than any prior player. The position has evolved from easy to one of the hardest, demanding speed, fielding, range, and quick feet on bunts.
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Hal Chase
New York Americans
The
Diamond
Chase
Charles Taft Water Boy Aims for Baseball Chief Role
Charles Taft son of the president begins learning baseball as water carrier for the Taft school nine. His uncle Horace Taft is principal there and the boy, inspired by his father and by being namesake of the Chicago owner, hopes to become a manager someday. He serves at the pail though too young to play.
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Charlie Taft
Taft
Horace Taft
Charlie
Gossip of Sportcom FeV memo
Kansas City dubbed the base on balls team as players fuss over a pass more than a hit. Connie Mack backs college players while a Mack led group covers Martin of Tufts and Woodle of Princeton. Jack Dalton with Newark shows flair, Memphis and New Orleans noted, Providence stops Toronto. Giants vs Quakers rivalry, Dodgers sparked by a red headed man. Nashville manager Bill Schwartz likened to Napoleon Lajoie, new mask aids catcher’s eyes. Three AL pitchers named Mitchell head to clubs, Roy, Charlie, and Bill. Chase's moves critiqued as season nears end. Mike Kahoe reports no standout Dixieland talents after second look at McBride.
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Connie Mack
Champs
Martin
Tufts
Woodle
Princeton
Jack Dalton
Brooklyn
Joe McGinnity
Newark
Memphis
New Orleans
Providence
Toronto
Joe Kelley
Giants
Quakers
Dodgers
Bill Schwartz
Nashville
Napoleon Lajoie
Fatchel
Mitchell
Roy
St. Louis Browns
Charlie
Detroit Tigers
Bill
Naps
Chase
N. G
Mike Kahoe
Washington
Dixieland
Kahoe
McBride
Birmingham
Early Start of Hugh Duffy With White Sox Links
Hugh Duffy began working at a Riverpoint Rhode Island cloth factory at age 14 operating a wrangle machine. He later took $2 per game to play twice weekly in a state league at 16, then quit his job to pursue baseball. He has remained a professional ballplayer for over twenty five years.
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Riverpoint
R. I
Duffy
White Sox
Ragtime Drop Invention Impresses Giants Crowd
Manager John J McGraw of the New York Nationals praises a fan Wayburn who invented the ragtime drop. Wayburn demonstrated at Polo Grounds teaching Rube Marquard who struck out the former Giant four times using the pitch. Marquard is the only pitcher believed to master the syncopated secret.
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John J. McGraw
New York Nationals
Wayburn
Polo Grounds
Rube” Marquard
Mike Donnin
Marquard
First Aerial Bet Recorded Over Nice Racecourse
Airman Le gagneux wagered on a horse named Rule Britannia by dropping a five franc note wrapped in paper at Nice during a flight over the course. The bet was recorded but Rule Britannia did not win the race.
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Legagneux
Nice
Britainnia
Gainer Breaks Wrist in Early Game Incident
Detroit American League first baseman Del Gainer suffered a broken right wrist in the first inning while facing Coombs in a game against Philadelphia. He was attempting to dodge a pitched ball when struck.
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Gainer
del” Gainer
Philadelphia
Coombs
McIntosh Moves to Center London Promote Coronation Contests
Hugh D. McIntosh has given up the Olympian Annex in London and secured a larger central city site. He plans to promote major contests during coronation week, aiming to boost public interest and engagement.
Western Canada Beyond the Pioneer Stage
The New York Commercial’s April 19 article urges relocation to Western Canada noting land from 8 to 18 dollars per acre, likely rising to 30 in two years. It highlights rich soil, water, timber, and diverse farming potential along rail lines, plus strong education and social prospects in cities like Winnipeg Saskatoon and Edmonton.
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New York
Canada
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
United States
New York Commercial
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Northern
Canadian Pacific
Empire
Imperial Dominions
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Western
Noted Claim of Million Dollar Neighborhood Across Street
A landlady tries to wow a prospective lodger by pointing to a fine mansion across the street and whispering that there is seven million dollars in the area, implying extreme local wealth and desirability.
The Night Shift Joke in Sleep Talk
A witty exchange between a wife and husband framed as a nightly joke. The wife asks why he talks in his sleep and the husband quips that sleep talking keeps him from forgetting his punchline. The brief joke showcases domestic humor with quick banter.
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John
Puck
Don't Neglect Your Kidneys In Kidney Trouble
An old warning style testimonial urges attention to kidney illness and cites a Red Key Indiana resident who suffered severe back pain. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, he improved completely and remained free of trouble. Endorses the product and availability through druggists and general stores at 60 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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J. L. Richardson
Red Key
Ind
Doan
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. C
Thankful defense in Georgia chicken theft case
Clark Howell of Atlanta reports a sad Georgia case of an elderly Black man accused of stealing chickens. Despite an inexperienced attorney, the crime's commission is deemed proven beyond doubt and the man receives a severe sentence. After sentencing, he greets the judge with a cheerful Thank you, remarking he'd expected to be hanged.
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Clark Howell
Atlanta
Darky
Georgia
Coca Cola ad promises thirst quenching refreshment in summer
In the good old summer time a thirsty reader is urged to visit soda fountains or bottled Coca Cola locations. The ad extols Coca Cola as delicious cooling and wholesome and invites readers to request a free booklet from the Coca Cola Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta
Coca-Cola
So Familiar Comic Exchange About Wives and Husbands
Dialogue depicts Nagget and Mrs. Nagget debating a woman's treatment of her husband. The quote implies that a wife values a husband more the more valuable he is, yet she attempts to break him as if bric-a-brac. The exchange uses sharp humor about marriage dynamics.
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Nagget
Spohn's Distemper Cure Promises Wide Relief
Distemper in horses and dogs across ages touted as curable by Spohn's Distemper Cure. Claims over 600,000 bottles sold last year. bottles priced at 8.50 and 1.00. Instructions to buy from any good druggist or contact Spohn Medical Co Goshen Ind. Agents wanted.
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Spohn
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen, Ind
Real happiness costs beyond counterfeit
A reflective quote on cheap happiness and the high price of counterfeit joy attributed to Ballon. The line remarks that genuine happiness is inexpensive, yet its counterfeit versions demand a steep personal toll.
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Ballon
Allen's Foot-Ease ad promises relief for tired feet
An advertisement proclaims Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder relieves tired aching and swollen feet. It claims rest and comfort, makes walking a delight, and urges readers to request a free sample by sending to Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Few novels aimed at thinking readers, mostly for women
The remark notes that most novels are tailored to entertain women, while only a few are written for thoughtful readers. It highlights a perceived gender bias in literary audiences and authorial intent.
Involuntary flirt and a smoker's mellow cue
A quirky observation notes that some girls do not flirt involuntarily while a remark on Lewis Single Binder cigar praises its rich mellow quality. It also suggests a girl who cannot sing is hard to discourage.
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Lewis
Begin Right and Don’t Put It Off for Another Day
Eruptive skin diseases of many years have been cured by Resinol ointment and Resinol soap in a few weeks. Begin with Resinol to start your cure. If nothing else has helped, Resinol offers a likely improvement from the start. It cures acne eczema herpes erysipelas erythema barber’s itch poison ivy ringworm and is the best dressing for boils carbuncles felons cuts and abrasions. At all drug stores.
Moving Notice Brightens With New Kitten Companion
A brief exchange reveals plans to relocate soon. One speaker offers a small kitten to keep the other company during the move, and the response expresses appreciation.
Land of Promise illustrated booklet offered by Bainbridge man
A fragment advertises a booklet titled The Land of Promise by C. Prince of Bainbridge Georgia and urges honesty, mentioning a Lewis' Single Lindner cigar as a test of truth and warning that a wife will discover sins.
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C. Prince
Bainbridge, Ga
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McGraw
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Irs
Winslow
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Carter
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