Kidney Pills Labeled Effective by Local Justice of the Peace
W. J. Hill of Concord North Carolina, a justice of the peace, testifies that Deans Kidney Pills treated his disordered kidneys and backache. He notes improved health and clearer kidney secretions after use and states he has had no back pain since finishing the course. Foster Milburn Co. advertises the pills at 50 cents per box in Buffalo New York with widespread dealer availability.
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W. J. Hill
Concord
N. C
Justice of the Peace
Dean
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Opening the Season
The Office Boy asks to leave for his grandmother's funeral, but the employer calls out the boy's claim as a lie and notes there is no baseball game tomorrow. The boy counters that the fishing is good despite the lie.
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Gran’mudder
de Fish
Itching Scalp Humor Prompts Cure with Cuticura
Ada C. Smith of Jersey City describes severe scalp itching with pimples and sleepless scratching. She washed with hot water, used Cuticura Soap and applied Cuticura Ointment, reports cure after one box and one cake, hair regrowth and continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada C. Smith
Grand &J
Jersey City
N. J
Pistol Target Competition Sparks Crowd Rush
A visiting competitor introduced as a member of the New York police force drew swift, dense crowd attention at a pistol target event. Spectators crowded the field to near the firing line as the stranger stood near the target, creating a notable scene at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Painful Sciatica Five Boxes Cured Donovan’s Case
Mr. Joseph A. Donovan of Plaistow New Hampshire a line inspector for a street railway details a severe sciatica episode in 1902. After failing with a physician and standard care he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with a complete recovery after five boxes. The pills are described as a remedy for thin blood weak nerves and general debility and are sold by all druggists.
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Mr. Donovan
Mim
Joseph A. Donovan
Plaistow
New Hampshire
Haverhill, Newton and Plaistow
Williams
Elephant on His Hands Ends Hotel's Financial Puzzle
A Washington tale recalls a circus collapse leaving a hotel proprietor with only a white elephant. When creditors seized circus assets, the hotelier could seize nothing but the animal. The elephant shared a stable, incurred 150 dollars in board, and prompted a dramatic demand to retrieve the creature or face drastic action.
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Washington
The
Washington Star
Siam
Washington Zoo
Sixth Street
Bill Square
Miscounted Commandments Divides Congregation
Two church members dispute the number of commandments after confusing the list with the twelve tribes. Brother Mills and Brother Skiles differ on how many existed, until Dr. Snow explains there were ten originally and a later addition. The lesson centers on the new commandment to love one another.
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Bro. Skiles
Dr. Snow
To a Slot Machine
A reflective poem comparing life to a capricious slot machine. The speaker laments wasted pennies and hopes, noting that rewards come irregularly and never truly recover what is spent. The piece conveys frustration with chance and the illusion of gain.
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Baltimore American
Money and Love Clash in Witty Courtship
A rich man wooes a stylish but poor woman who loves the world’s ways. A quarrel reveals his belief she loves his wealth. He asks if she would marry without money. Her sharp reply about one redeeming trait ends the matter with humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C
Private Car Lines and ICC Jurisdiction Debate
A railroad president says private car lines should fall under Interstate Commerce Commission oversight. He asserts lines are paid mileage without discrimination and that excessive charges are a shipper issue unless laws set rates. Car mileage payments are deemed as legal as property rentals.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
The Unreasonableness of Woman Comic Exchange
A humorous exchange highlights domestic finance norms with a sharp punchline. One character notes unequal complaints about bills, and the other defends paying dressmaker costs, underscoring gendered perceptions of expense.
Allen'.s Foot Ease and Cure Claims
An old advertisement fragment promotes Allen'.s Foot-Ease powder for painful feet and ingrown nails with claims of comfort and easy shoe fits. It mentions a free trial and seller details in Le Roy New York. Additional quotes praise Piso&apos.s Cure for Consumption and Dr David Kennedy&apos.s Remedy, amid generic ad and light humor quips.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promotes Maternity
The advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female disorders that hinder fertility. It cites letters from women in Milwaukee praising restored health and successful pregnancies, urging other expectant or hopeful mothers to seek Mrs. Pinkham's free advice in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mae P. Wharry
North Shore Oratorical Society
Norman
Milwaukee
Wis
Pinkham
Gossip Sparks Cautious Moves Among Two Boys
When two boys who barely know each other start gossiping the situation becomes awkward as they tread carefully and reveal little, avoiding direct confrontation and keeping the exchange minimal.
Untitled fragment about money and happiness
The text appears as garbled fragments mentioning nerve, eyes, and a Philadelphia reference. It repeats phrases about saving, care, and money, ending with a proverb-like line about a man’s heart and happiness in relation to his money.
Man Trapped by Overthinking Outwits Himself
A reflective saying notes that many who consider themselves clever fail by attempting to outwit others. It frames wit as potential self defeat rather than advantage.
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
A vintage health ad touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children used by a nurse at a New York Children's Home. Claims cure fevers headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and break up colds while destroying worms. Sample mailed free at Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York 25c.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
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DTU
Castor
Bears
Samuel PN
Panhin
Ali
Castoria
J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Western
Ened
Ottawa
Canada
Charles Piling
Clifford Livek
Grand Forks
Nori Dakota
Pleaze Sey
Thompson
Virginia
Pyle & CO
Pyle & DeHaven
U.S
Petersburg
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