Peruna hailed by women in testimonial letter from Virginia
A letter from Mrs. Col. E J Gresham of Herndon Virginia praises Peruna Medicine Co claiming it saved her life from severe catarrh. She notes gradual improvement after multiple bottles and urges others to try the remedy. The firm cites thousands of similar endorsements and offers a free health book for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARS
ER. J. Gresham
Daughters of the Confederacy
Herndon Village
Herndon
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus, C
Peruna
Col
E. J. Gresham
Union
Columbus
Northern Pacific Readies North Coast Limited Equipment
Dining cars first and second class coaches Pullman and Tourist sleeping cars will form the train's equipment once more. The North Coast Limited returns to service in commission on Sunday May 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
North Coast Limited
Notable Woman Who Looked Back Inspires Cautionary Tale
A classical reference echoes through a cautionary note as Lot's Wife and other women who dwell on the past face consequences, illustrating the danger of looking back rather than forward.
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Lot
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Successfully used by Mother Gray a nurse at the Children’s Home in New York. Cures feverishness bad stomach teething disorders moves and regulates the bowels and destroys worms. Over 30 000 testimonials. At all druggists 25c Sample free address Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Childre
New York
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Tempting Providence in a Hen Coop Moment
A Baltimore News fragment recalls Charcoal Eph lifting a plump hen from a coop and joking that Providence will keep perching on the lowest roof, a quirky vignette about luck and mischief.
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Charcoal Eph
Marred for life by burns in childhood
An advertisement extols Cole's Carbolic salve claiming it prevents scarring and relieves pain after childhood burns. It urges buying Cole's in 25 and 50 cent boxes from druggists, contrasting with a quip about pretentious behavior from a Philadelphia Bulletin cartoon caption.
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Cole
Earliest Russian millet promoted for hay production
Seed advertisement from John A. Salter Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin touts earliest Russian millet as a prolific hay option. It claims up to 8 tons of rich hay per acre with prices listed for 50 pounds at $1.90 and 100 pounds at $3.30, plus low freights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Elegant Shakespeare gift tale from Stubbs and Scripps
The Detroit Free Press notes a birthday gift exchange where Stubbs presented an elegant edition of Shakespeare to Scripps who later borrowed it for six months. The item highlights a literary gift saga and a borrowed book.
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Stubbs
Scripps
Detroit Free Press
Teething remedy and cold cure ads and political quips
An 19th century style page item promotes Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup claiming teething relief and wind colic cure at 25 cents. It also pitches Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day at 25 cents, with a note that druggists would refund if unused. A brokered political quip notes a pull being a strain on a candidate s leg.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Snippet and Sayings
An OCR fragment lists Hall's Catarrh Cure with internal use and 7 cent price. It includes quotes about certainty versus uncertainty, Hamm lin’s Victory and a claim of wealth from opposing the majority, plus a Poultry woods sales pitch and a doorway note about a devil.
Emperor Pedro I Bonds With Kentucky Driver Over Toasts
A Kansas City Star correspondent recalls a postwar visit by Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil to the United States. In Cave City Kentucky the emperor met Jack Thompson who refused to remove his hat. The two shared beverages and friendship, with Pedro toasting Thompson and paying all expenses during a three day stay at Mammoth Cave.
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Prince Henry
Kansas City Star
Dom Pedro
Brazil
United States
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Cave City
Jack Thompson
Jack
Emperor
Immigrant Seeks Work In Harlem Construction Scene
A building contractor and an immigrant agent search for unskilled labor for the newcomer. They observe a man drilling on a bustling vacant lot, and the immigrant chooses the job of sitting and observing, symbolizing a modest entry into work aboard a busy urban site.
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Clancs
Harlem
Clancy
New York Tribune
Fearless New England Doctor Surrounded by Graveyard
A traditional doctor near Randolph Massachusetts lives in a house beside a cemetery that borders the road. Neighbors are not his worry as he jokes that the dead owe him money, so they will not trouble him on lonely nights.
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New England
Randolph
Mass
Mary E. Wilkins
Woman credits Lydia Pinkham remedy for ovarian relief
A testimonial from Mrs G Bruce of Lansing Michigan claims Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after years of travel and poor meals. She asserts prompt improvement within a month and lasting cure, endorsing the product and inviting inquiries. The notice also mentions the North Coast Limited train service resuming for a third season as the Northern Pacific's premier Northwest express.
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Bruce
Lansing
Mich
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Northern Pacific
Northwest
Milk mishap at lunch provokes quick remark
Little Walter spilled his milk during lunch startling a quick exchange with his mother. The brief scene captures a habitual family moment in a local chronicle tone.
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Walter
Mamma
Ainet
Little Chronicle
Allen's Foot Ease ad promises quick comfort for tired feet
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet It makes tight or new shoes feel easy Cures corns bunions swollen hot and sweating feet At all druggists and shoe stores 25c Sample sent free Address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
One Sign Omitted and Standing Room Only
Indianapolis News quip notes new signs in ears with a reminder that standing room only should not be forgotten. The joke highlights attention to crowding or attention to notable signage in public spaces.
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Indianapolis News
Putnam Faceless Dyes Sold by Drug Gists
Advertisement notes that Putnam Faceless Dyes do not stain hands or kettles except for green and purple shades. Sold by druggists at 10 cents per package. A satirical line adds that some people feel entitled to praise for things they do not do.
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Putnam
Cure for Catarrh Promoted by Cole and Piso Remedies
An advertisement extols Cole's Carbolin salve to cure catarrh by applying in the nostrils at night with a money back guarantee. It also markets Piso's Cure for Consumption as an infallible cough and cold remedy. The piece includes testimonials from N W Samuel of Ocean Grove NJ and Dr J H Rindilaur of Fargo ND, with additional ad copy about flattery and personal effort.
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Catarre
Cole
Piso
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
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Alabastine Company
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Dougharty Electric Mfg. Co
Grand Rapids
Alex Speirs
Weatbrook
Thompson
Eye
Philadelphia Bulletin
Hall
Price
Hamlin
Javelle Mfg.Co
Dept
D. Parsons, Lyan
Western Canada
Manitoba
Assinboia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
F. Pedley
Ottawa
Canada
W. Ritchie
Grafton
N, D
Mus. Pinknam
Northwestern
Spventorns
Selon D. Book
Bagsey
Minn
John Eklund
Minneapolis
Charles Gale
Hiram Huff
Winans
S. D
Bruno Kippels
Moorhead
Simeon Lawlor
Duluth
John Olson
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
Bt. Paul
maToa
Aker
Cautioss
Douglas
W.l.dougles
W.E Douglas
Brockton
Maes
J. H. Rindilaur
Fargo
N. D
Home Women
Vogeler
St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Baltimore
STAR
Horse Shoe
Spearhead
Standard Navy Old Peach & Honey
J. T.tobacco
Pritteh Depor
Charterhouse Sq
London
Rue de la Paix
Paris
Porrex Droue
Boston
Cceticuna
Woodward &C. Grain Commission
Mar
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