Quote on cheerfulness and theater parties as self deception
The passage asserts that cheerfulness masks self deception and claims that hosting social events for a woman only feels cheap if she is not a wife. It presents a cynical view of happiness and relationships in a concise, aphoristic tone.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Praised by Batesville Man
A.S. Nusbaum of Batesville reports suffering hay fever last summer for three months. He says doctors failed to help, medicines worsened symptoms, but Foley’s Honey and Tar quickly cured him. His wife later used Foley’s Honey and Tar with similar success, sold by Saunders Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Nusbaum
Batesville
Inliana
Foley
Saunders Drug Co
Rising food costs weigh on public mood
As food prices climb, residents report diminished spirits and concern over household budgets. Officials warn inflation may push more families toward hardship while shoppers adjust budgets and seek cheaper options.
A Boon to Elderly People
A promotional notice touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as beneficial for elderly people with kidney or bladder disorders. It claims the product stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the system urging immediate use sold by Saunders Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Joley
Saunders Drug Co
Love as Delightful Torture in Modern Relationships
A terse reflection notes that many people in love behave as if their feelings are a combination of joy and painful strain. The line suggests romance blends happiness with emotional challenge, portraying love as a demanding experience rather than simple bliss.
Foley’s Honey and Tar marketed for asthma relief
The advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief for asthma and has cured many resistant cases. It presents the remedy as best for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles with no harmful drugs and lists Saunders Drug Co as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Saunders Drug Co
Meek Appearance Masks Misconduct by Boy
A boy who looks meek may hide significant mischief, suggesting outward gentleness can conceal troublesome behavior or actions.
Noley's Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Kidney Troubles
An advertisement claims Noley's Kidney Remedy can stop irregularities and cure kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach, sold by Saunders Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noley
Saunders Drug Co
Nothing Melts a Dignified Girl Like an Unexpected Kiss
A brief note captures a playful moment where a girl experiences an unexpected kiss, described as melting her dignity in a lighthearted social scene. The line hints at humor and charm rather than conflict or drama.
Mrs Chas J Smith Endorses Dr King New Life Pills
Mrs Chas J Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King New Life Pills as her family laxative medicine because they are effective without fuss. The pills are sold at Saunders Drug Co drug store 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, J. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Saunders Drug Co
Coolness Between Friends On a Hot Day
A lighthearted note describes friends sharing shade and cool drinks during a scorching afternoon. The scene emphasizes companionship and a simple respite from the heat in a neighborhood setting.
Lice Powder and Book Offer From J W Peoler Ad
Advertisement offers free Conkey's Lice Powder valued at ten cents and a valuable one book worth twenty five cents to readers who bring the notice to J. W. Peoler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkey
J. W. Peoler
James Lee’s Recovery Credited to New Discovery
Mrs. Mary Lee of Zanesville rural route 8 writes that her husband James Lee survived lung illness he faced as consumption had loomed, after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy is praised for throat and lung relief with a guaranteed sale at Saunders Drug Co 50¢ and 1.00 trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Mary Lee
James Lee
Dr. King
Saunders Drug Co
You may be able to get along without sense but you must have dollars
A concise note highlights a daily truth about economic needs, suggesting money as a key driver of action and decision. It implies practical constraints overpowering reasoning in pursuit of financial means.
Electric Bitters Endorsement From Mrs Davison
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose California says Electric Bitters are a valuable general remedy for head ache biliousness and liver and bowel sluggishness. She asserts a bottle offers more digestive health than any other remedy. Sold under guarantee at Saunders Drug Co 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Saunders Drug Co
How to Avoid Appendicitis and Laxative Claim
An article promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural bowel action. It claims the product is mild, pleasant to take, and does not nauseate or gripe, urging readers to refuse substitutes and noting Saunders Drug Co sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders Drug Co
Tr. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Fierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Inheritance Path to Wealth Stated as Quick Riches
A brief note argues that wealth can be gained rapidly through inheritance rather than effort, highlighting the traditional viewpoint that estates or heirlooms provide fast financial gains. The piece treats inheritance as a sure route to prosperity.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Sore Feet
Mr W Stone of East Poland Maine recommends Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as proper for sore feet and for burns sores cuts and abrasions It is also suitable for piles The drug company advertises it at 25 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Saunders Drug Co
And then some men are too good to be true
A brief quip noting skepticism about certain men who appear flawless, suggesting caution about trusting ideals or public personas.
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted by Saunders Drug Co
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as capable of curing any kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach. The product is marketed for sale by Saunders Drug Co.
The Power Difference In Women And Men
A 19th century essay discusses how healthy women inspire strong men to grand deeds while weak women dwell on pains and nerves. The piece contrasts ambition levels by physical health and social engagement, noting a long temporal span of observation.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Help for Women
A letter from Mrs. Louise Jung of Detroit and another from Mrs. Emma Wheaton of Vienna describe relief from severe female ailments after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ads tout it as a standard 30 year remedy for displacements inflammation irregularities and pain with a call to write Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Louise Jung
Chestnut St
Detroit
Mich
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Emma Wheaton
Vienna
W. Va
Being big has no bearing on true ability
A saying contrasts size with skill noting that height or mass does not guarantee competence and uses the idea of an elephant failing to catch a rabbit as a figurative example.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
Claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and must be treated internally. Describes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood purifier and mucous surface remedy prescribed by reputable physicians, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, Toledo company listed. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
What's her red hair for anyway if not to keep her temper hot
The line evokes a sharp question about motive and appearance, suggesting a focal point on her fiery hair as a symbol of temper or temperament. No further verifiable context provided.
Swedish dyes praised for plumage and attire
A note touts Swedish dyes sold by Saunders Drug Co in Bonham Texas. The advertisement claims easy use on plumes flowers laces and even shoes and gloves with no heat or water required.
Woman Struggles to Keep Money As Secrets Persist
A concise lament notes the difficulty a woman faces in saving money while secrets remain, suggesting financial strain and trust issues in a social or domestic context. The remark highlights gendered perceptions of money management and privacy.
Human Monsters and German Murderers Revealed
A London Answers summary recalls Alfred Knapp executed in 1903 for murdering his wife and four others, boasting of strangling children for years. It cites German criminals Johann Bobbe the “human mole” who burrowed victims to impale them, and schoolteacher Mueller confessing to eight years of murders after the widow remains were unearthed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Knapp
Hamilton, O
Ife
Germany
Johann Bobbe
Berlin
Bobbe
Mueller
Duernburg
Bayreuth
London
Hannibal Hamlin and the Carthaginian of Maine
The Lewiston Journal recounts Hannibal Hamlin's early Maine legislature days. The clash with Senator John Holmes sparked a sharp retort about complexion and temperance, prompting applause and Holmes to apologize. The nickname "Carthaginian of Maine" stuck to Hamlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal Hamilin
Maine
John Holmes
Hamlin
Holmes
United States Senate
General Hamlin
House of Representatives
Alfred
Hamp
Lewiston Journal
One Way to Look at It From Cornish Humor
A short excerpt in the English Illustrated Magazine notes Cornish humor often unconscious and gives a concrete example. A Cornishman asks if Gwain will teach his boy the fiddle. The reply suggests the boy is headstrong and unable, with the punchline about a big head holding more tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Illustrated
Gwain
Moon Diameters and Volumes Compared in Moon Talk
The New York American states the moon’s diameter is 2160 miles about a quarter Earth’s size. Its surface spans 14 million square miles, about a thirteenth to a fourteenth of Earth. Earth volume exceeds the moon by nearly 49.5 times, yet the moon’s material is lighter. Earth’s mass exceeds the moon by about 49.5 times and nearly 81.5 times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York American
Achilles in Woman's Garb Confuses Greek Observers
Kansug City Journal recalls a paradox where Ulysses explains that Achilles’ disguise as a woman could be exposed not by look but by dropping his handkerchief when he turned. The mythic line underscores cunning and perception in ancient trickery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achilles
Ulysses
Kansug City
Dime Novel Reader Quotation Sparks Reading Note
A Washington Herald reader quotes a dialogue line about telling Johnny to split kindling and his reply that he would swim in blood, illustrating a vernacular flavor from the era. The item preserves period voice and reader engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Incendiary Fire Kills Four in East 112th Street Tenement
A fierce blaze on East 112th Street in New York killed four children from the Vin censo Sausto family and injured ten others. About 150 residents fled, with ladders used to rescue people in nightclothes as panic spread. Police claim the fire was incendiary and Vin censo Sausto, his wife, and Frank Sausto suffered severe burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East 112Th Street
Vincenso Sausto
Frank Sausto
Bottled Coca Cola Beats Tea and Coffee Says Lab Expert
Stewart R. Roberts asserts that coffee and tea impair digestion due to tannic acids and oils while Bottled Coca-Cola lacks harmful digestive effects. He notes Coca-Cola’s small caffeine amount modestly stimulates the heart and nerves and refreshes the system, contrasting it with time as money in prize fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart R. Roberts
Atlanta School of Medicine
Weather Waning Wisdom: Hot Days Spark Winter Appreciation
A reflective line notes that hot weather makes people value winter once more. The statement contrasts seasonal comfort with the momentary pleasure of heat, implying a lasting appreciation triggered by heat.
Coal Buyers Urged to Order July and August Delivery
Steger Lumber Company advertises coal for sale with urgent call to action for July and August delivery. The message emphasizes low prices and invites phone orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steger Lumber Company
If We Never Worried the Professional Advisers Would Revise
A fragmented line suggests a reflection on how concern prompts advisers to update their editions. The tone hints at media or publishing processes reacting to potential changes. No concrete people or events are identified in the readable text.
Jokes Backfire As Fun Times Go Awry
A lighthearted attempt at humor spirals into chaos as remarks unleash unexpected reactions among the crowd. The incident prompts quick apologies and regrouping by those involved.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bate’s
Liniment
Bates
Bates Medicine Company
National Foods and Drugs Act
Bates Medicine CO
Onnam, 1Lexas
Toby
Practical Business Colleges
New York City
Waco
Texas
School of Corr
Fifth Ave
Intellights
Kodol
B.C
Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Saunders F Drug Co
Fentham
Hannibal Hamlin
Earth
Mary Hudson
Eastman
Miss
Cardui
Scrofula Teniance
S.S.S
S. S
S.S
TRE Swiet Specific CO
Atlanta