Mothers and Children: Lydia E Pinkham Compound Urged
A nervous mother on the verge of hysteria is described as unfit to care for children. The piece links maternal nerves and child behavior to uterine derangement and urges Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore calm and steadiness for better parenting outcomes.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ping pong mishap sparks house fire in Baltimore
A couple playing ping pong last night heard the ball fly into a gas flame causing an explosion that set curtains ablaze and nearly burned their home. Thorne asks who won. Baltimore Sun notes the incident amid ad copy for Dean's Ointment.
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Bramblie
Thorne
Baltiamore Sun
Farmers as Capitalists of the United States
The census bureau estimates 5 376 657 farms national wealth at 16 674 690 247. Buildings contribute 3 560 198 191, land and improvements 13 114 492 056, farm machinery 761 261 550, and livestock 3 078 050 041, totaling farming wealth over 20 514 000 000. Success.
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United States
Census Bureau
Plao's Cure Praised By J W O Bree n In Minn
A 1900 note from J W O Breen of Minneapolis lauds Plaos Cure as an effective remedy for scough. The citation appeared in January with the short testimonial dated January 6, 1900.
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Plao
J. W. O'Breen
Minneapolis
Minn
Modern Box and Cox in Two Bos tonian Housemates
Two Bos tonian newcomers from the modern Athens share a flat in New York City. One works as a morning papers copy holder from 2 p m to 6 a m while the other serves as private secretary from 9 a m to 5 p m. Their sleeping hours diverge, so they rarely speak except on Sundays, communicating via polite notes left on the dining room table.
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Box
Athens
New York Post
How to Circumvent the Trusts as Cheap Advice
A citizen and a reader discuss the growing clarity of information versus the affordability of guidance on bypassing trusts. The exchange highlights skepticism about easily obtained advice and its practical impact.
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Washington Star
Vaccine memory and sudden sorrow in a brief anecdote
A man recalls a woman’s vaccination as they walk together. He asks about her arm and she sadly replies that it is very sore and makes walking difficult. She then wonders why he laughs.
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Lippincott’s
Cole's Carboli salve advertises scarless burn relief
An old ad proclaims Cole's Carboli salve ends pain from burns and scalds without scars. It touts quick relief and a lasting cure, urging customers to buy at druggists and medicine dealers, with prices of 25 and 50 cents.
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Cole
Liquidity of the German Language Quip
A short quip notes Mr Casey mistaking a perfuming machine for a phonograph. He drops a cent and reacts with surprise. The remark suggests the desire for water proof records for German songs.
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Casey
New York Sun
Standing Up for His Rights in a Cheese Rind
A humorous courtroom scene features larvae arguing over space in a cheese rind. The weevil seeks entry while the larvae challenge with a license question, and a judge presides over the quarrel with a legal tone.
Lighthouse Scene Delights Yonkers Playgoers
Review notes a lifelike lighthouse prop drew praise at last night’s performance with Sue Brette praising the authenticity of the set and staging. The commentary highlights the convincing realism of the lightkeeper’s scene.
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Sue Brette
Patman Faceless Dyes Leave No Hand Stains Except Green and Purple
A brief note states that Patman faceless dyes do not stain hands or spot kettles, with only green and purple colors causing any marks. The line emphasizes the dye’s general cleanliness and select color issues.
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Patman
Funeral etiquette sparks quiet social ripple
A fragment shows Mrs Blank asking about attendance at Mrs Jason's funeral while Mrs Dash states she will not attend and regrets a missed call, reflecting restrained social etiquette in Baltimore.
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Blank
Jason
Dash
Baltimore
Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promises Cold Cure
An 19th century ad claims Little Colds and big colds are cured by Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. The copy asserts the remedy stops illnesses at the brink of consumption and includes a Bishop Hall quote about discreet actions versus mischief.
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Bishop Hall
Kansas Study Sums Calves Gains From Alfalfa and Corn Diets
In 1900 Kansas experiment stations fed 130 calves just weaned to test alfalfa hay prairie hay corn kafir corn and soybeans for baby beef. Calves averaged 800 pounds in seven months with steady daylight eating and tank heated water greatly reducing costs. Gains per 100 pounds of grain varied by diet with skim milk calves on alfalfa and corn achieving 100 pounds gain from 439 pounds of corn.
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Kansas Experiment Station
Kansas City
Manhattan
Do Nothing In Crisis Says Reed Style Imitation
Ex Speaker Reed avoids taking sides on the coal strike and recalls a Maine politician’s philosophy of doing nothing in a ticklish position. The remark frames caution as prudent in crises.
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Reed
Cay
Pble
Maine
Peruna Promises Quick Clear Cure for Catarrh
Advertorial letters praise Peruna for curing chronic catarrh and cold symptoms. Customers share personal testimonies from Katherine Danter of Milwaukee and Jennie Drngg coll Brooklyn claiming lasting relief. Appeals urge readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s free advice and warn against cheap imitations.
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Jennie Driscoll
Putnam Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jennie Drngg
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Advertisement fragment on Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup
An OCR fragment advertises Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children, claiming pain relief and cure of wind colic at 25 cents a bottle. It also notes a football goal towards heaven as an avenue frequented, in a vague, non-specific aside.
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