Prescribed Cuticura Aids Infant Eczema Recovery
A Kansas mother recounts her baby boy's severe facial eczema starting at one month. After three months of ineffective treatment a doctor recommended Cuticura. Using Soap Ointment Resolvent, the child healed and has remained clear. The note dates May 44 and June 12, 1907. Shortly after marriage the average man acts as if he had conferred a great favor on his wife by leading her to the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Harris
Alton
Kan
Pettit's Eye Salve Sees Century of Sales Growth Since 1807
Howard Bros. druggists of Buffalo New York note Pettit's Eye Salve was first sold in 1807 and has grown yearly. They claim millions cured and credit widespread backing, while denying any man with weak eyes remains uncured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
Garfield Tea Promotes Health Amid Ailing Tongue
The text cautions that Garfield Tea is needed when the tongue is coated and headaches occur, framing ancient history as a collection of epitaphs and implying health remedies tied to remedy choices.
Interesting chemical test for white lead purity
A simple home experiment uses charcoal and a blow pipe to heat a pea sized amount of white lead. Pure lead will form shining nodules with no residue, while adulterated lead will not fully convert. The piece promotes testing paint purity and offers a free blow pipe and booklet from the National Lead Company in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
National Lead Company
Woodbridge Building
New York City
Cold Catculucus Proposal Sensation Reported
In a quirky exchange, Ascum and Yerner recount a joke about asking a Boston woman to marry. Yerner claims his heart beat wildly for her, while Ascum notes she felt his pulse in disbelief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascum
Boston
Castoria warning notice and vintage dialogue fragment
Important to Nothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of¢ sod 7eeh be In Use For Over 30 Years, The Kind You Have Always Bought. Forewarning. "Tohn, do you love me?" "Vas," "Do you adore me?" "Es'pose." "Will you always love me?" "YYo-look here, woman, what have you been and gone and ordered sent home now?"
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohn
Vas
Yyo
How a Snake Bite Was Fought With Liniment
Mrs. K M Fisher of Dillsburg Pennsylvania states she was bitten twice on the hand by a large copperhead snake on August 29 1906. With no medical help nearby she used Sloan's Liniment and claims it killed all pain and saved her life. She is mother of four and never without the liniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Fisher
Box 40
Dillsburg
Sloan
Elevate Your Chin Says Wife In Quarrel
A quarrel escalates as a husband criticizes conversation and a wife retorts with a sharp demand to raise her chin. The exchange reveals tension in a domestic scene with tense dialogue.
Deafness Cure Claim Prompts Hall’s Catarrh Cure Ad
An old advertisement asserts deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tubes and offers a “One Hundred Dollars” reward for cures via Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims.catarrh is a mucous membrane inflammation and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Drugetets
Take Hall
High Livers Seek Gabriel Horn Prices in Daily Cream Tags
WEE Pay TOP PRICES FOR CREAM. Cash every day. Write for prices and tags. MILLER & HOLMES, St. Paul, Mina. High livers are likely to come down to low levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel
Miller & Holmes
St. Paul
Mina
Farmers Own Road in Shelby County Missouri
The eight mile Shelbyville to Shelbina line built by farmers and merchants, seen as a feeder to a southern Iowa to St. Louis route, united a community in a major public-spirited project. About $100,000 was pledged, $20,000 in labor donated, and construction began November 1906 despite obstacles. The line transformed Shelbyville into a shipping center and spurred regional farming and stock raising. The project, with rolling stock, depots and roundhouse, represents a $130,000 investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby County
Missouri
Kansas City Star
Shelbyville
Shelbina
Iowa
St. Louis
Burlington
Chet
Ako
Railroads Liable for Sparks Under New British Law
British farmers gain a right to compensation for fire damage caused by engine sparks, under a new Parliament law. Claims up to £100 are automatic. higher claims revert to common law with negligence questions, and railways may enter land to extinguish fires with owner consent required for vegetation.
Single Track Mileage in United States
On June 30 1906 the total single track railroad mileage was 22436517 miles an increase of 626213 miles from the prior year.
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United States
Mrs Marie Sipfle's Kidney Pain Relief Testimony
Mrs Marie Sipfle of Helena Montana reports three years of back pain weakness and kidney trouble. After starting Dean's Kidney Pills she improved from the first use and says four boxes cured her completely and lasting. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Sipfle
Miller St
Helena
Mont
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Courtship Talk Reveals Fervent Keepsakes Of Love
Dialogues reflect social intrigue as a woman proclaims him as her last chance while others rumor she calls him her first love. The exchange highlights expectations and rivalries in intimate relationships.
Western Canada crop profits cited by Manitoba and Saskatchewan farmers
Charles McCormick of Kenville reports 100 acres produced 80 acres at 22 bushels per acre sold at 90 cents and 20 acres of oats at 60 bushels per acre sold at 35 cents, netting over 1600 dollars after expenses. Thomas Sawatzky of Herbert notes 70 acres wheat at 22.50 value per acre from 1 750 bushels sold at 90 cents. 15 acres oats 500 bushels and 5 acres barley 80 bushels. He praises farming in the region and offers endorsement for publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCormick
Kenville
Manitoba
S. W
Canada
Thomas Sawatzky
Herbert
Saskatchewan
Western
Cleaning Purposes 20th Century Chamois Invention Sample
Canton Ohio poses as origin for a boastful claim about the 20th Century Chamois Rule as the greatest invention of the age. Burnett Mase signs the note urging to send a sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett Mase
Canton
Ohio
Man Seeks Chess Problem Pieces From New York Firm
A quirky ad fragments describe a chess problem solution scavenger hunt. It promises a set of six items from a New York company located at 134 W 67th St. The copy notes men fill spare time with problem solving and hints at a busy pursuit after escaping one trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashion
Dhce
Chav Mig. Co
St. New York
Creacent Creamery Ad From St. Paul Promotes Cream
An old advertisement from Creacent Creamery Co. in St. Paul urges readers to ship cream today or write for tags and prices. The message blends sales pitch with a moral quip about sin and getting soiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Creacent Creamery Co
St. Paul
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Headline
In this early 20th century notice, Allen's Foot-Ease powder promises relief for painful feet and growing nails, claims to comfort shoes and curb sweating feet, and offers a free trial package from A. S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
All Drugeists
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Not Guilty. Child and Mother Debate Stones Incident
A child and mother argue over swallowed stones found in a nursery. The child insists Willy was involved while the mother questions the claim, asserting the stones are the child’s. The exchange suggests a domestic dispute centered on the mysterious stones and custody concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy
Johnny
Iit
Patent rights advertised for free to inventors
An advertisement informs inventors they can obtain patents for their inventions at no cost. Readers are directed to mail details with a stamp to Edwin J. Yewell, Patent Solicitor, 506 McGill Building in Washington D C for further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGill Building
Washington, D.C
Mysterious men and a Squedunk sage clash over rights
A fragmentary dialogue shows a Pohick pessimist asking why men do not fight for their rights while the Squedunk sage suggests some prefer holding a grievance. The exchange hints at social tension and differing approaches to justice.
Wallpaper and Cis Free Sample Request Ad
An old newspaper line advertises free sample instructions for wallpaper. It lists A H L Ranney at 616 Henave Minneapolis and invites readers to send for a sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Paper & Cis
A. H L. Ranney
Henave
Minneapolis
Family decision echoed in quiet courtroom tone
In a terse exchange a young lawyer recalls a family vote on a matter. He notes the decision was practically unanimous with mother in favor and father dissenting. The remark highlights a close family stance framed by legal dialogue.
Unclear market listing for disinfectants and supplies
Fragmentary ad shows Dip wash or spring and disinfectant products with prices like $2 and $2255 per unit. Mentions pages, booklets, and mail orders. References to furs and wool goods from several suppliers.
Scheme Toasts Rivalry Between Women Over Husband
Mrs Bronson accuses her husband of kissing the cook while Mrs Woodson admits instigating it. The cook believes she can advance, and predicts the affair will not end.
J H Rinolaub Specialist in Fargo
Eye Ear Nose and Throat expert J H Rinolaub practiced in Fargo North Dakota serving patients with specialist care in ear eye and throat ailments and common head and neck conditions.
Patents Issued Last Week to Northwestern Inventors
A list of patents issued last week to Northwestern inventors compiled by Lothrop and Johnson patent lawyers includes various devices and inventions such as a scraper, car door, loading apparatus, animal trap, lantern holder and wheel replacement apparatus. Names and locations noted include R Polkerts Lakefield Minnesota G H Gik tan St Paul Minn N D Hansen Pairfax S BD, M L Larson Hae wick Minn C W Lean ing Yankton S S D D D lantern holder W Ff Mikolasek Vodnay SD C T Daugherty Minneapolis Minn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St Paul
Minn
R. Polkerts
Lakefield
G. H. Gik Tan
St. Paw
N. D. Hansen
Pairfax
S. BD
M. L. Larson
Haewick
C. W. Leaning
Yankton
S&s. D
W. Ff. Mikolasek
Vodnay. SD
C. T. Daugherty
Minneapolis, Minn
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Korth Debota
Rema
W.l.douglas
W. L. Dougiss
Jlinz
Padre Sa Cane
Brockton
Mast
At Suske
America
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Jerome Country
Idaho
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PUTNAM _FACELESS
Eny
Eippio Agarart Wits Ellos Beokiote
Colone
Monroe
Grain Commission
Dulath
Thompson
Milton Dairy CO
Carters
Gitlin Refuse Subs
Lover Feile
Anakesis
Tribune Didg
New York
Watsee
Kermslow
Northwestern
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lillian Ross
84Th Street
Katharine Craig
Lafayette St
Denver
Col
Marie Stoltzman
Laurel
Lydia B. Pinkham
Ellen M. Olson
N. East St
Ke Iwanee
Ill
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Coray Fype Bankler
Edger M. Kitchin
Onris
Washington, B. C
Mayer
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Company
Milwaukee, Wis
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