Women from 45 to 55 testify in Lydia Pinkham ad
Women from Maine and Wisconsin describe relief from climacteric symptoms after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They report pain, hot flashes, and night sweats diminishing after months of use. The confidential notice invites letters for personalized guidance from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatbrook
Chang
Ife
Manston
Wis
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lyne
Mass
The Mirthful Exchange at the Office Aquarium Joke
A humorous office exchange unfolds as a joker invites a friend to a fishy job. The setup mentions an aquarium and a supposed contact Mr. who will assist, with playful banter about a trap and watching mice toe the cat.
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Aquarium
Wild man across the street robs free lunch vote tale
A nameless speaker faults a state legislator nicknamed Littl Lemuel-Gay for voting at a free lunch and paying real money for meals between drinks. He quips about timing and a snake as a warning to the early.
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Littl
Lemuel
Paw
The Lucky Miss Wins Love of a Truly Good Man
A lighthearted line declares that a woman who wins the love of a good man is fortunate both in marriage and in life, calling her a lucky miss.
Dainty Slumber Robe Described In Floral Lingerie Feature
A Washington Star style notice extols dainty nightgowns in white or flesh crepe de chine. It details a sleeveless empire-waist robe with eyelet embroidery and a attached outside sack, highlighting lace, ribbons, and delicate trim as ideal for a refined trousseau.
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Lillian BE. Young
The
Washington Star
Trousseaus
Veils Described In Voluminous and Floriated Styles
A description outlines two veils: a small embroidered flower accent over the cheek on one, and a very voluminous veil with a three yard circumference draped over the hat so the veil and crown centers align, edges cascading down over arms back and chest.
Use of Flowers Reinstates Trim for Evening Frocks
The article advises adopting floral trims for evening gowns, noting flowers have returned to favor after decades. They can catch drapery or skirt edges, serve as trape or Moyenage girdles, and should be chosen for delicate materials like orchids or roses.
Frock Described With Chiffon Silk and Leghorn Hat
Reminiscent of crinoline days the quaint dress features chiffon in bisque and belgian blue with an embroidered corsage. Tube sleeves puff at the wrist and a leghorn hat covered in blue chiffon completes the look with contrasting embroidery and chin strap streamers.
Faithful to tradition in nursery and schoolroom fashion
The article notes a trend toward elder fashion in dress for girls seven to seventeen with long pinafore styles and basque effects. Soft red tailor made suits with black headgear and gilt or silver braid emblems dominate. Russian influence appears in braid and fur trims on open air suits and collar bands. Pure colors prevail with a plain pure green and honest brown, both termed Russian.
Afternoon Frocks Describe Quiet Elegant Styles
Afternoon dresses in taf fetas or cloth are paired with neutral coats. Pekine taffeta patterns in black blue and white feature box plaits panel seams loose swathed bodices long sleeves straight sashes and sleeveless boleros. Lace dominates while skirts often dip at sides and front lengths exceed back. Tunics fade though tunic motifs persist and the loose walet look appears.
Sewing directions for circular cover and decorative knot
The passage explains stuffing with cotton and drawing up snugly to form a cover. It instructs making a French knot, threading through the fruit to flatten it, and securing the thread. It mentions using colored silk and a circular chain stitch with a central French knot for contrast.
Egg Shampoo Recipe and Eyebrow Treatment Note
A recipe instructs mixing the yolk of one egg with rain water a pint and rosemary spirits to create an egg shampoo. The guide advises beating and rubbing into hair roots then rinsing with waters or using a bath spray. It also mentions a treatment for pale sparse eyebrows and lashes to improve facial expression.
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Walter
The Calm Visitor Delivers Light Hearted News
A Liverpool resident famed for calmness visits a friend and shares surprising gossip about his wife. The husband learns the wife was not in town and there was a crowd at the house including a fire engine. The revelation ends with the calm man noting the fire was out and no harm done.
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Liverpool
Pearson's Weekly
Little Corpuscle: A Boy's Napoleon Nickname
An 11 year old asks his physician father for Napoleon s nickname. The boy proudly declares Napoleon was known as the Little Corpuscle, prompting a playful exchange preserved by Youth s Companion.
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Papa
Napoleon
Corpuscle
Burglar Threatens Tenants Over Purse in Building
A burglar accosts a tenant in a building demanding a purse. The tenant admits no purse but suggests he can raise money from other tenants within minutes, while the burglar questions his escape route and identity.
Elephants in German Mobilization Menagerie
A witty exchange notes Germany mobilizing elephants for labor in a joke about a new “trunk line.” The humor hinges on a play between military wording and animal imagery, reflecting light wartime chatter.
Question of marriage turns into doorway mishap
A lighthearted exchange shows a playful misstep as an applicant explains bumping into a door while denying marriage status. The brief moment features a decorative interrogation and a casual response.
The Way Out Change of Food Brought Happiness
A young woman recounts nervousness and hysteria ending after using GrapeNuta. She describes college interruption, poor digestion, and social distress which improved after adopting Grape Nuts and later Postum foods. She credits reduced headaches and restored health to the dietary change and notes lasting well being.
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GrapeNuta
Postum Co
Battle
Allen's Foot-Ease Sold to Troops for Far Reaching Relief
Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Ease, a soothing powder, are used by German and Allied troops to rest and instantly relieve swollen tender feet, helping marching and walking. Advertisers tout its universal use and urge readers to try it today.
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Allen
Weatherwise Eskimos Read Nature Not Groundhog Say
An oblique remark notes Eskimos understand coming weather without groundhog tips, praising their calm, practical approach to predicting conditions. The line frames a peaceful, confident awareness of nature and seasonal change.
Cuticura Ad Promises Hair Growth Aids
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for cleansing the scalp and Cuticura Ointment for soothing skin. It claims daily use promotes hair growth and offers free samples by mail with a postcard address to Cuticura Dept XY Boston.
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Addreag
Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Parliamentary Practice Quip About Bills Laid On Table
A humorous exchange notes that in parliamentary practice a bill laid on the table is seldom heard of again. Mrs Brown hints at a fiver left on the table as a reminder of expectations.
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Brown
Dodds Kidney Pills Help Olivehill Man After Four Years
J M Sinclair of Olivehill Tennessee describes relief after suffering four years from back strain kidney weakness and bladder inflammation. He says a doctor warned of diabetes and heart involvement but Dodds Kidney Pills cured him. Also mentions Diamond Dinner Pills for constipation and Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets.
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J. M. Sinclair
Olivehill
Tenn
J. M
Dodds
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Preventing Premature Burials and Cure for Buried Alive Fear
The article notes the long fear of being buried alive and cites the French Academy of Science prize for a method to confirm death. It describes a physician observing that when a hand is held to light with fingers interlaced, a red color appears where fingers touch, signaling blood still circulates.
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French Academy of Science
A Man of His Word
A terse exchange implies reliance on a debtor named James who delays payment. The older speaker emphasizes James will pay, while James halves the urgency with a stalling cue.
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Man
James
Point of View Aviator Takes Rest Vacation
Aviator Lomuel Dowa plans a vacation while manager Lomuel Dowa asks if rest is sought. The message conveys a pause in duties and a potential break from flights.
Separating Lambs and Goats Chestnut Story From Governor
A southern governor greeted a friend in his office to find several men waiting. He shared a chestnut tale, noting some laughed while others did not. The governor explained the laughing men were those who cannot get in to see him because they seek favors.
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Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Teeth for Special Occasions Delights and Diamonds
A satirical note in the New York World mocksMrs Bullion and her table manners. It describes her state teeth as a dazzling set of diamonds rubies pearls sapphires and emeralds valued at seventy thousand? dollars and used for receptions and dinners.
Proofs of It and Footnotes in a Skeptical Tone
A wry observation contrasts a weak argument with its footnotes as a measure of credibility. It also notes a physician who leads a life of ease can pose a hidden danger in professional conduct.
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