Peruna Cured Him in Forty-Eight Hours Says Bowman
Chas W Bowman first lieutenant and adjutant writes from Lanham Maryland praising Peruna for curing a severe cold in forty eight hours and using it as a preventive for future attacks. He notes his family also uses it and they recommend it to friends. The ad adds Peruna contains no narcotics and offers free medical advice from Dr Hartman with confidential correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Chas. W. Bowman
Lanham
C. W. Bowman
Dr. Hartman
Lhe Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Floral Clock at Rockefeller grounds in Tarrytown
An Ohio landscape gardener creates a circular twelve segment flower bed that acts as a clock. Flower openings vary by light and weather with hawkweed produces 2 a.m. closure and dandelion hands point to open times. Species include snow thistle chicory goat’s beard morning glory poppy and others.
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Ohio
Rockefeller Country Place
Tarrytown
Knew Her Cook Book Anyway
A New York Tribune note describes an East Side settlement teacher teaching fractions to a primary class. When asked what part of six eggs a woman uses for a cake a girl suggests yolks, illustrating a child’s literal interpretation of fractions and cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Settlement
Jennie
New York Tribune
Prominent Society Woman’s Girl and Dark Eyebrow Quip
A New York Times anecdote describes Frances, a four year old daughter of a blonde socialite, watching her mother’s toilette and joking that her eyebrows will darken when she grows up. A doting aunt and Moers comment on her precocious remark and future appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Moers
New York Times
Nice Doggle and the Married Woman's View
A satirical take on wives who try to train husbands into a loyal obedient type. It compares the husband to a well trained dog that fetches money and obeys, then warns against disciplining him harshly when he seeks simple freedoms and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G@arlo
Carlo
Gorgoh Graham
Ill Advised Health Rules From Early 1900s Letter
A mother’s letter cited by Mrs. Kirby in Years of Experience contrasts modern child health worries with a physician’s rigid rules. It recalls a fourteen year old forbidden sleeves and a stern admonition against movement, plus a tale of two sick boys denied meat and coffee before a feverish course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby
Charles
Women Clubs Embrace Male Pastimes and Smoking Rooms
A London Chronicle note observes women's clubs expanding beyond traditional decor with smoking rooms and even billiard facilities. It cites venues like Sandringham and the Lyceum, noting a fully qualified lady billiard marker teaching sessions to women seeking playful post dinner gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandringham
Army and Navy
Grosvenor Crescent
New County
Lyceum
London Chronicle
Westinghouse Air Brakes Impress Vanderbilt in Wind Debate
The World's Work recounts George Westinghouse proposing air brakes to stop trains, claiming safety through air pressure. Commodore Vanderbilt, skeptical, asks if wind can halt a railroad train and dismisses the idea after a brief exchange. The anecdote highlights early skepticism toward new braking tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Vanderbilt
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Mr. Westinghouse
A Short Lesson in Platitudes and Public Eloquent Woes
A reflection on Vice President Fairbanks and the dry cadence of platitudes in political speeches. It contrasts lofty rhetoric with the need for genuine vigor and moral sternness, citing Pericles and Horace, while warning that self pride corrupts both public and private life. A stray note mentions a large graphite mine recently discovered in Biber.
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Fairbanks
Pericles
Horace
Biber
Achievement and care spread through neighborly love
An old verse speaks of a man who rallied against sin then found aid when others cared. The piece notes hardships faced and the impact of kindness on neighbors, while the page includes ad blurbs for Dr. Kline’s nerve restorers, remedies for bowel trouble, toboggan slides, baby teething oil, paper-making rags, and a London county hall plan.
Cap t Graham s Cure Soves on Face and Back
Captain W. S. Graham of Wheeling West Virginia credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing long standing facial and back sores after doctors failed. The letter dated June 14 1904 praises the products and notes his skin is now clear. The piece then shifts to brief anecdotes on optimism and a clock indicating time flies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soves
Cuticura
W. S. Graham
Eoff St
Wheeling
W. Va
Quick Results From Kidney Pills Say Concord Justice of the Peace
W J Hill of Concord reportsDean's Kidney Pits greatly eased his kidney troubles and backache after irregular secretions and sediment disappeared. He notes his health improved and no ache since finishing the dose. Sold by dealers at 50 cents per box Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hill
Concord
Justice of the Peace
Dean
Milburn
Buffalo
N.Y
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Healthy Maternity
A Louisville era advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best aid for fertility and healthy maternity. It cites letters from Mrs L C Glover and Mrs Mae P Wharry praising its effects on female troubles, pregnancy, and postnatal strength, inviting others to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenchester “Nublack
Nublack
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Pinkham
Mae P. Wharry
North Shore Oratorical Society
Norman
Milwaukee
Wis
Dia E. Pinkham
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Lieutenant Bowman
Spencer’s Business College
New Orleans
Chartier
South
Business
ALA
Business College
Macon
Bripges-Mcdowell Co
Louisville, Ky
Candy Cathartic Aif
Neve
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Nassau Street
Atlanta
South Broad St
United States
Europe
Australia
Aemage
D. C. Warner, Mgr
Warnerton
Cypress
Bash and Pete
Lewis &Co
Thoreau
Washington Star
Kline
I. Kurve, Ltd
Acch St
Phila
Irekend
Little Orphan Home
Sego
St. Moritz
Switzerland
Russia
Woolford
E. Detchon
Crawfordville
London
New County Hall
Graham
Depew
Peekskill
Mark Tapley
St. Vitus
the Sunday Magazine
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Hell
I.j. Cuzxey & Co
Toledo
F.J. Cheney
Ae & Sanaaholesale
Waipine
Dinsax & Maryty
Hall
Schiller
Friedrich Schiller
Mrs. Pinkham
le. Guovet
Clover Brand
Knight
Lion Coffee
Woolson Spice CO
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