Freely Varying Patent Remedies and Jests in Ad Copy
A collage of old ads and quips about cures for fits nerve issues and swelling feet. It mentions Dr. Kline’s Great Norve Restorer with a $2 trial, Allen’s Foot-Kner and Foot-Ease trademarks, Mrs Winslow’s Syrup, Pike’s Cure for Consumption, Ivory Soap laundering tips, a court injunction over Foot-Ease imitation, and a joke about a grandson and old-time discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
Norve
R. H. Kunz, Ltd
Phila
Bufato
N. Y
Laurhiin
Supreme Court
New York City
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Sermon on Moses and the rod of God
The Rev Dr O F Bartholow preached at Janes M B Church on God's training of a worker from Exodus describing Moses as hesitant yet chosen. He warned that neglected gifts linger, turn serpent like, and pressed Christians to heed divine calls rather than worship at the altar of personal assurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Bartholow
New York City
Janes M. B. Church
Moses
God
Midian
Israel
Jerome
Huss
Luther
Wesley
Savonarola
Jehovah
Eople
Rod
John Newton
Mount Gerizion
Mount Kal
Methodist Church
Earth
Fear and Faith in Moses and the Church Today
The text argues fear hamstrings spiritual growth and worship while faith in God empowers overcoming. It cites Moses as an example who faced fear, embraced divine power in the rod miracle, and learned fearlessness. It urges the church to replace fear with confidence, citing biblical promises and Jesus messages of not fearing and trusting God in difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesse
Israel
God
Moses
Sully
Dickens
All England
Nicholas Nickleby
Paul
Twelve
From Mud to Jewels in Ruskin’s Moral Lesson
A friend laments London mud as "dirty, dreadful, disgusting." Ruskin replies that mud contains sand clay soot and water, each refined by higher laws to form opal repose diamond and dew, suggesting the muddy soul may conceal the image of its Creator and its potential worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Ruskin
Tod
Who Are the Praying Ones in Finney’s Revival
The piece notes Charles G Finney’s emphasis on prayer as essential for revival. It recalls his practice of seeking willing, obedient partners in prayer, calling them the praying ones. When only a few connected with God, he renewed efforts with these allies and intensified revival labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Finney
Finney
Mr. Finney
Moe
God
Purpose of Worship in Great Buildings of the Race
The Rev Dr Utter, a Unitarian from Denver, asserts that until recently the grand structures built by humanity were raised to serve worship. He reflects that man does not live by bread alone, emphasizing spiritual needs alongside material achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gread
Utter
Tian
Denver
Col
Peruna Promises Kidney Cure and Public Appeals
An letter by T H Mars of Chicago praises Peruna for curing catarrh of the kidneys after army illness, claiming quick relief and ongoing strength. The ad urges readers to contact Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium for free advice and cites the new steel-furnished Baltimore as evidence of medical progress. includes a petty joke exchange about engagements and reel in fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
T. H. Mars
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, O
Kidney pills claim kidney relief and public testimonial
Ad claims Dean's Kidney Pills ease kidney and urinary symptoms including back pains swelling dropsy and gravel. A Rome New York resident Mrs James Beck reports long kidney trouble and relief after using the pills, stating an eighty nine year struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
James Beck
Western Street
Rome
N. Y
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D. C
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Lydia Binkham
Tarrant Co
United States
Soto
H. H. Green
Atlanta
Tulane University of LA
New Orleans
Newcomb College
Jane
Ita
Gibson Hall
Loomis
Oll
Leudere
America
Loomis Machine CO
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Lewwwis
Uuu
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Clements
Pike
N. W. Samart
Ocean Grove
N.J
Exranor R. Panxer
Rudolph
J.a.gruenenfelder
Grantfork, Ill
Ayers
J.C. AY. CO
Lowell, Mass
MUL
Ayer
Buckingham
Realth Insurance
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Advertiser
W. U
Thompson
Mars
Anne Street
Chicago
Ill
Baltimore
Ethel
Fred
Maude
P.O
Doan
Milburn Con
Buffalo, N.Y
Leo
Dom
CA Rig
Merson
Malsby & CO
Forsyth Street
Atlanta, Ga
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