Two Open Letters Praise Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs Mary Dimmick of Washington tells how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life and cured her serious uterine complaints. She praises the advice and urges other women to read the letters. The notes also mention easy correspondence with Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts and claim thousands of similar letters on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dimmick
Washington
Lydia SK. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Washington, D. C
Bath
East Capitol Streets
Privations and Fame Drive An Early Stage Dream
A nostalgic sketch of actors like Penley Grossmith and Irving, recounting childhood privations, the lure of fame, and sacrifices made for the stage. Tales include a supper invite misidentification, undergarment pawnings, and Edward Terry’s thrifty humor with a money box for sherry. The piece ends noting actors often return to the stage despite riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8S
Penley
London
Charing Cross
Grossmith
Sir Henry Irving
Manchester
Edward Terry
Terry
Scheme to Evade Pennies on Street Railroad Fares
A noted ploy to dodge pennies in the Amhbers Sunderland street railroad fare of six cents is described. Patrons give a dime and a penny or a penny with a quarter, avoiding a surplus of pennies and keeping change light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amhbers & Sunderland
Maes
Man Posts Warning Bone Inscription on Cabin
Charles T Worthley of Winchendon Massachusetts nails a bone to his cabin with the inscription warning unwanted callers. The homely relic proclaims that the bone belonged to the last man who approached. The quirky message reflects local superstition and a desire for solitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Worthley
Winchendon
Maes
Quip and quirk sparse a mixed daily jumble
A collage of witty lines and odd observations from diverse sources. It jokes about manners and misdeeds while noting the imperial canal in China and Japan rail length. A cartoonish dialogue about hats and deception appears alongside a remark on the Augustinian Order's long history.
Pure Food Movement Urges Federal Law for Honest Labels
A plea for a national pure food bill argues that shoppers must know exact ingredients beyond vague terms. It cites examples like olive oil from cottonseed oil and candy with imitations, urging citizens to write Congress and demand truthful labeling to protect personal liberty and public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Postume Cereal Co., Ltd
Washington
Reniews
Sever
Pure Food Campaign Line Calls for Support
Text urges readers to obtain approval, sign name and address, and send to their Representative in Congress or a Senator. Encourages buying multiple publications to cut this notice, keeping one for reference and sending another to a state senator, and asks friends to join to boost Pure Food chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
U. S
Food Ingredient Disclosure Act Proposal This Bill Enacts Labels
The drafted act mandates that every food package printed in plain English show a complete ingredient list with maker’s name and address. It covers resealed packaging and imposes penalties for altering the statement. Provisions authorize inspections, sample analyses, and penalties for violations, with enforcement by district attorneys.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
District of Columbia
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
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Blood Balm Co
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