Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Nurse for Kidney Relief
Mrs Clara Adith Sherbourne of 2577 Cumberland Street Portland Maine a professional nurse reports rapid relief from years of kidney related pain after using Doans Kidney Pills. She notes back pain inability to move and excessive secretions subsiding quickly. A five year cure claim follows and a free trial offer is extended by Jester Milburn Co Buffalo NY with price 60 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Adith Sherbourne
Cumberland Street
Portland
Maine
H. Hay & Son
Doan
Dean
After-Dinner Speech Ends With Patent Cure Claim
A humorous anecdote ends with a pitch for Hall's Catareh Cure from I J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio. The speaker asserts catarrh is constitutional and urges internal treatment with a promised $100 reward for any cure failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
Druggistit
Hall
Tha Beat
Abnormal Condition Mumps Quotation Cited
A New York Times snippet records a man noting his son is in bad shape due to mumps. The brief exchange highlights a health scare and parental concern.
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New York Times
Nother Grays Sweet Powders for Children
Nother Grays Sweet Powders for Children claims to cure feverishness teething disorders and worm infestations with over 30 900 testimonials. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with free samples, via Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York. Also mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain. Hotel registers noted as potential fraud.
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Nother
Woman's Health Triumph with Vegetable Compound
Mrs May Haute of Ed Eerton Wisconsin reports health improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for irregularities and uterine troubles. Within a week back pain eased and with continued use over two months she gained weight and felt like a new woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
May Haute
Ed Eerton
Wis
Household Comies
Haule
Edgerton, Wis
Lydia E. Pickhar
Lincoln second term acceptance manuscript found in Iowa collection
A Des Moines Register article describes Abraham Lincoln’s written acceptance of a second term as President, his hand penned note stating the public judgment of his re election, and the gift of the manuscript to Senator James F Wilson. The document, though unsigned, is valuable and destined for a major autograph collection in Iowa.
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Abraham. Lincoln
United ‘States
Houses
Congress
Des Moines Register
Lyman Trumbull
Ill‘pois
Senate
Messrs
Jamies F. Wilson
Iowa
John F. Dawson
Pennsylvania
Wilson
House of Representatives
Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Mr. Wilson
United States
Senator Wilson
Charles Aldrich
Historical Department of
New York City
London
James F. Wilson
The New Alchemists and a Derby Strongman
A fragment discusses neighbors in basements pursuing experiments to fuel winter furnaces without coal. It then profiles Peter Maderno, a 17 year old barber in Derby Connecticut, who lifts 500 pounds and juggles 100 pound dumbbells daily. His feats include lifting eight dumbbells over his head and aiming to become a champion strongman.
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Derby
Conn
Peter Maderno
Peter
Domestic life tale of maid names Pearl Opal Hermione
An English woman recounts a humorous tale of choosing a maid by names Pearl Opal Hermione. She jokes about asking for a second name and clothing, noting her preference to keep Pearl and avoiding Hermione after a blunt reply about dress.
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Holystone
Opal
Pearl
Mayer Boot and Shoe Co. of Milwaukee Grows to Large Capacity
The Mayer firm expands to 3 1 3 acres of miner space and a daily output of 6000 complete pairs. Founded 23 years ago by F Mayer, the Milwaukee plant became one of the nation’s largest shoe factories with 40 traveling salesmen serving thousands of towns across 20 states. Now run by F Mayer’s three sons, the business operates as F Mayer Boot & Shoe Co and continues rapid growth driven by top quality shoes and strong leather supply from Milwaukee tanneries.
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Then. Mayer. Boot Oo Shoe Co
Milwaukee
Wis
F. Mayer
Teaschia Bel
Sover
Mayer
Eee
Mayor
F.mayer Hoot & Shoe Co
Threes Sons
Mosquito Brain Size Compared to Humans Sparks Banter
A Chicago News quip notes a Hix A scientist suggesting the mosquito has a relatively well developed brain for its size. The speaker adds a tangent about people being bore compared with the insect.
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Hix
Dix
Chicago News
In Winter Use Allen's Foot-Ease Powder
For uneasy feet in cold damp conditions Allen's Foot-Ease offers relief from sweating sore feet and tight shoes. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Samples free. Address Allen's Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen ‘S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Eye Nose and Throat Specialist from Fargo Featured
An ad style snippet presents Dr. J. H. Nrindlaub of Fargo North Dakota as a specialist in eye ear nose and throat care. It includes a testimonial praising Burdock Blood Bitters curing scrofulous sores and restoring health for Mrs. Chas Hutton of Berville Michigan.
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J. HH. Nrindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Chas
Hutton, Berville, Mich
Humorous Exchange and Advertised Remedies Highlight 1900 Letter
A playful dialogue between father and son mentions saying yes sir and learning manners. The page includes a cryptic line about PUTNAM FACELESS ES and a satirical list critiquing medical cures, gravity, and cough remedies. A dated postal sign-off attributes the letter to John F. Borma of Trinity Springs Indiana, February 15, 1900.
Sleepy Giants at New York Aquarium Invite Wonder
The New York Times notes the Mississippi catfish and other large bottom dwellers have hibernated in winter at the New York Aquarium. They remain inactive for months, refusing food, with the giant Mississippi catfish especially noted for its long sleep until spring.
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New York Aquarium
New York Times
Patents Issued This Week To Northwestern Inventors
Northwestern inventors are listed with issued patents this week including John C Dwyer Wells Minnesota for a box raising device for wagons Michael Gearey Sabin Minnesota for a hay rack attachment Peter Martinson Lake Prairie Minnesota for a sleigh Anson R Spear St Paul Minnesota for a harness gag Ferdinand Walker Minneapolis Minnesota for a carpet beater Lathrop and Johnson patent attorneys Pioneer Press Bldg St Paul Minnesota
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Northwestern
John C. Dwyer
Wells
Minn
Michael Gearey
Sabin
Peter Martinson
Lake Prairie
Lewis Parsley
McKenzie
N. D
Anson R. Spear
St. Paul
Ferdinand Walker
Minneapolis
Lathrop and Johnson
Pis Pioneer Press Bldg
St. Paul, Minn
Woman Delays Time by Managing Everything Wait
A witty remark attributes patience to women who deftly adjust schedules and priorities. It suggests a knack for turning urgency into paused moments and reshaping tempo to suit complex tasks.
Marred for Life By Cole’s Carbolisalve Ad
An advertisement claims childhood burns and scalds can be instantly eased and healed without scars using Cole’s Carbolisalve. Available in 25 and 50 cent boxes at all druggists.
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Cole
Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup Endorsed For Coughs
An old advertisement touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as pleasant to take and harmless with positive care for coughs colds bronchitis and asthma.
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Spunger
Goodley
Las
State OF
Rollo
Harvard Lampoon
Bobbie
Putnam
Jonn F Borma
Trinity, Springs
Ind
Hamlins
Cheng
The
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Newark
N. J
Drake Smith Mg
N. Dakota
Manhattan Building
W. Gilbert
Josephine Gt
Denver
California Fig Syrup CO
Minnesota
T. M. Roberts
T. M. Roberts Supply Co
Security Bank of Minnesota
S. L. Ingram
Nicollet Avenue
Woodward & CO
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