Munyon Medicine Proponent Praised in Philadelphia Ad
A 19th century advertisement extols Prof. Munyon offering cures and new drugs. The copy claims affordability and guarantees satisfaction with refunds if results are not achieved. It highlights a Philadelphia address at 53d and Jefferson streets and positions the firm as fair and venerable.
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Boét
Mihhigon
Cesstl
Comteys Pearse
Prof
Munyon
Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Truth Ends Up In A Well Instructive Tale
The Chicago Tribune recounts a fable where Truth believes the water is fine at the bottom of a well but is ignored by others. Frustrated Truth uses a blunt word and “kicks the bucket,” ending the tale with a grimly comic final note.
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Truth
Chicago Tribune
Washington
Donald Guthrie
Baltimore
Guthrie
Synod of
Cures for Eye Ailments and Random Snippets
A 1908 testimonial claims Cuthura Ointment cured severe eye inflammation after failures with physicians. The clipping also notes fires in London on Saturdays, Dr Pierce’s Pellets for digestion, nickel turnstiles in Boston transit, claims about cigarettes, and a barber shop anecdote about a dog and a haircut mistake.
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Cuticura
G. B. Halsey
Mouth
Wison
Potter Drug & Chem Corp
Bole Props
Cutiura Remedies
Boston
Early 1913 Congress Debates Canal and Budget Bills
The House passes the District of Columbia appropriation and moves on to bills for railroads reports and unemployment. Debates surround the Mann Panama Canal measure and Roosevelt era authority. Senate adjourns for holidays with a Jan reconvening.
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Senate
House
Payne
Fitzgerald
New York
Hobson
Alabama
Richardson
McDermott
Illnois
District of Columbia
Interstate Commerce. Commission
Commission
Mann
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Isthmian Canal Commission
Canal
Harrison
Roosevelt
Olmstead
Pennsylvania
Sterling
Ilinois
Parker
New Jersey
Cal Jom Cn
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
Nebraska
General Land Office
Ballinger
Cunningham Coal Land
Tweedle
Congress
Doctora Flexner Lewig Reveal Polio Is Infectious Disease
Doctora Flexner and Lewig of the Rockefeller Institute say the 1907 New York infantile paralysis outbreak is infectious and hope a serum for cure will come. Experiments on monkeys inoculated with spinal material from a deceased child showed the disease and spinal lesions in the monkey match those in the child.
Alps Protect Switzerland Against 6000 Mile Wireless Reach
Military aerographists report that Alpine interference blocks wireless signals over about 6 000 miles, showing Switzerland can intercept long range transmissions via the Alps.
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Alps
Switzerland
Fire destroys hat factory in Northumberland pa
Fire of unknown origin wiped out the West Branch Hat and Cap factory in Northumberland Pennsylvania causing losses estimated around 100000. Contracts are to be played for two submarines for the Russian navy intended to cruise with a battleship. An incident is reported of a 17 year old boy known as Knowlton of Bonth Framing Mass believed to have fatally harmed his parents.
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West Branch
Northumberland
Knowlton
Bonth Framing- Mass
Ian
Iowa
Winiipeg
Canada
Dominion
Andy
Saskatchewan
America
Kansas
Minnesota
mid-West
Canadian West
King
Toronto
Ontario
Globe
Simple Rheumatic Pains Backache Remedy Formula
A historical prescription advises starting at the first sign of rheumatic pains backache or general weakness. It recommends mixing one ounce of compound syrup paregoric with half a pint of alcohol and taking a tablespoonful before meals and at bedtime, ensuring the bottle is well shaken each time.
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Gale House
Had Things Coming. The world owes every man a living
The Cleveland Leader quotes a remark about the world owing everyone a living and laments a long time running account. The text presents a social sentiment rather than a reported event. It reflects a general opinion rather than a specific incident.
Cheney & Co Firm Trusts Reliable for Financial Duties
A damaged clipping states Cheney & Co of Toledo has trusted J. Cheney for 15 years and believes him honest in business and capable of fulfilling firm actions. It mentions a reward note and an ad for Ball’s Family Pils, with fragmented lines suggesting opinions about a doctor.
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Figil
Cheney &Co
Toledo
J. Cheney
Ternally
Ball
Her Disagreeable Wave
A dialogue about a rude child, noting she is impolitic yet often correct. The exchange labels her impudence and habit of correcting elders while acknowledging her factual accuracy.
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad
If you are troubled by foot discomfort Allen's Foot-Ease cures tired swollen aching feet and gives rest and comfort. Ideal for patent leather shoes. Sold everywhere 25c Sample sent free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Hoy
Crusty Artist And Patient Talk At Distance
A dialog features Mrs. Chillican Kearney and Dr Blunt discussing belief in distance improving art and a plug for A Blunt rheumatic remedy offering quick relief and permanent cure. The ad notes a free sample offer and lists an address at 356 State Street Chicago. The Manhattan land assessment value is cited as 272,173 dollars.
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Manhattan Island
Allexs Lurg Balsam Sea Phastically Used For Ailments
A fragment notes ALLEX S LURG BALSAM has long been used for deep seated coughs colds and bronchitis. It claims Ireland's linen industry employs 70000 people.
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ALLEX
Ireland
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People’s Medical Adviser
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