Health tonic promises free bottle of Caldwell syrup
An ad extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative and vital aid for children and adults. It offers a free trial bottle upon request, claims to ease constipation and digestive ailments, and directs readers to Monticello Illinois for the doctor’s address. The piece includes a brief, unrelated humor snippet from the Houston Post.
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United States
Ste. Caldwell
KL i Stout
Louisville
Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Well Put. The Conversationalist Meets Authoress Cites Sketch
A brief note records a cordial meeting between the Conversationalist and a well known authoress. The exchange references a recent item in a newspaper or sketch, highlighting the writer’s pleasure at the encounter and the familiarity of previous remark.
Balding Head Becomes Eggplant Like Curse Returns
A humorous jab in Chicago Tribune about a man who cursed bald spots and found his own head barren, described as bald as an eggplant as the curse boomeranged.
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Chicago Tribune
Strong Winds and Sand Storms Affect Eyelids and Remedies
Strong winds and sand storms cause granulation of the eyelids. PET TITS EYE SALVE relieves quickly, available at Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo, New York. The library of John Burns, M. P., fills three rooms as a boy sacrifices to collect books.
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Pettits
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
John Burns
M. P
Advertising claims for Allen's Foot-Ease powder
An old ad extols Allen's Foot-Ease as relief for sore, tired feet and swelling. It claims the powder prevents friction, protects stockings, and saves costs versus substitutes, urging readers to buy genuine articles to avoid imitators.
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Warner Allen
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Speedometer riddle retold in a police chase vignette
In a compressed humorous exchange a chauffeur asks how to tell speed while driving past police. The inquisitive person notes the driver watches officers for reactions as speed rises, revealing a playful look at highway vigilance.
There Are Others Polygamy Joke In California Weekly
A California Weekly cartoon caption mocks Bings fear of prosecution for polygamy. The joke pivots on the punchline that he married not just one woman but her family, totaling seven.
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Bings
California Weekly
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement and Spanish Charity Tale
Elder A. Pickerill of Marton Indiana narrates relief from kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills and endorses the remedy, noting a 1906 public testimonial. The piece also recounts an Aragonese anecdote from Peasant Charity about a laborer who abandons theft to accept food and charity, illustrating hospitality in Spain.
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A. Pickerill
Fourth St
Marton
Ind
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Havelock Eilla
Spain
Aragon
Chico
Woolen schedule dominates tariff debate in Senate
The Senate debated the woolen schedule of the tariff bill with Dolliver urging ad valorem duties on wool and Smoot backing the finance committee. Votes upheld higher duties on top waste shoddy and tops, while Warren and La Follette clashed over general tariff direction. The House and Senate adjourned or paused at various times as amendments were defeated.
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Senate
Dolliver
Smoot
Warren
Finance Committee
Finance Committees
House
la Follette
Durbin
Indiana
Aldrich
Bailey
Committee On Finance
Cummins
Bacon
Notre Dame Eyes Corby Statue At Gettysburg Site
Dispatches report Notre Dame University is interested in erecting a statue of Rev. William Corby honoring his absolution moment with a regiment at Gettysburg. The feature notes Bermuda island business shifts tied to an ion industry and an inquest demand connected to a local incident.
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Notre Dame University Tg
William Corby
Gettysburg
Texas
Bermuda Islands
Bubshess
New York
Lydia E Beathery Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments. A testimonial from Mrs Wau Youna of Columbus Avenue in Roc Me claims cure after three bottles, urging others to seek her advice and trust the product to restore health.
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Ditland
Maine
Lydia E. Beather
E. Pinkham
Lidia F
Busy Man in Maine Record Opens Window on His Day
From Machiasport Maine comes an envelope displaying the day’s round of duties of a man deemed the busiest in Maine. The face of the document lists his many activities and engagements in concise form.
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Maine
New York Sun
Machiasport
Fragmented Advertorial Snippets and Quips From Historic Paper
A collage of shop titles and professions appears with mentions of dealers in general merchandise gas engines and launches, notaries, trial justices, and real estate agents. Quoted banter recalls busy office life and a price of balsam pillow stuffers from fir twigs, followed by light dialogue about aging and looks from old papers.
Prominent Men Endorse Postum Over Coffee
A southern state public schools superintendent recalls his mother’s health improving after switching from coffee to Postum. He describes reduced heart discomfort and fewer stomach issues, noting the family’s adoption of Postum over coffee following the experience. The testimonials claim genuine personal benefit and broad interest.
Cure of Severe Eczema After Cuticura Treatment
Henry Searle of Little Rock Arkansas describes twelve months of intense itching and eczema. After trying many remedies, two or three applications of Cuticura Ointment, plus Cuticura Soap and Pills, relieved the symptoms and led to a complete cure.
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Henry Searle
Little Rock
Ark
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Cuticura Remedies
Boston
Thiers Prompter Role Highlighted in Massa Memoir
In Massa's Souvenirs et Impressions a young Thiers is cited as stepping in as prompter for a private performance of Roman chez la porte ture. The fledgling deputy joined the cast, resisting protests about his dignity, and remained in the prompt box until curtain fall.
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Thiers
Massa
Defeated candidate foils sexton at London church door
After Selection the young American was stopped by the sexton at a fashionable London church. Asked if he was related to the bride or groom he replied no and stated he had interest as the defeated candidate. The sexton queried the ceremony's quiet character, and the man claimed his role in the event.
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London
London Telegraph
Capping the Climax in a Baltimore Jests
A humorous quip relates Mrs Jagsby’s arm break from a fall out a window at noon yesterday. The exchange mocks her habit of always being involved in some incident.
Noted Quip and Patent Ad in Local Paper
A satirical decision about suing over affections appears alongside an advertisement for Allen’s Foot Ease powder. The piece notes a commission plan quip from Uncle Allen Sparks and references a Chicago Tribune observation. The column blends humor, legal banter, and a product pitch.
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Allen Sparks
Commission
Chicago Tribune
Tobacco Purchase Scale Sets National Record
A clipping reports a record high tobacco purchase by Frank P. Lewis and Bates, claiming the deal makes the firm the largest holder of high grade tobacco in the United States. The article notes the total amount involved and asserts guaranteed terms.
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Iemense Tobacco
Frank P. ‘Lewis
Peers
Bates
United States
Herald-Tran
Unseemly Conduct Sparks Letter Fallout
Mrs. Lapsling denounces Mrs. Whilks over a quarrel about a letter she wrote to her brother. Whilks is circulating a garbled version mentioning the Snaggies, prompting indignation and a public confrontation.
Too shady write up as a problem play in conversation
The public senses a problem and questions the method. Citizens weigh risks and demand accountability while the speaker frames it as a debate about transparency and ethics. The piece uses a conversational rhythm to argue for scrutiny and reform.
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