Tumors Conquered by Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A historical ad style piece praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for tumors and other female ailments. Testimonials from Mrs May Fry, Mrs E F Hayes, Mrs S J Barber, and Mrs M M Funk claim tumor removal and improved health without surgery. The ads urge readers to seek Pinkham remedies and consult Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
May Fry
W. Colfax Ave
South Bend
Ind
E. F. Hayes
Ruggles St
Boston
Mass
Mrs. Pinkham
S. J. Barber
Scott, N. Y
Lydia B. Pinkham
Teel Eldredge wed Valetta Eldredge at St Michael's Church
An informal wedding was held in St Michael's Church on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock uniting Henry Russell Teel and Miss Valetta E Eldredge in marriage. Rev George L Locke officiated with only close relatives present. The bride was given away by her stepfather Eugene A Dean. The couple left for a short wedding tour and plan to settle in California later. Teel is a respected local resident and nephew of former Lieutenant Governor William T Wardwell.
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St. Michael's Church
Henry Russell
Teel
Valetta E. Eldredge
George L. Locke
Eugene
Providence
Reel
California
William T. Wardwell
Kidney and Back Ache Relief Pills Ad
An old ad promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for back pain and bladder inflammation. It claims relief for weak kidneys and offers a week’s treatment for 25 cents, signed Solder W Oh Buttington.
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DeWitt
Buttington
Funeral of Mrs. Margaret Diman Taylor Held at Hope Street
The funeral for Mrs. Margaret Diman Taylor who died last Monday was conducted yesterday at 2 p.m. from 240 Hope Street. Rev George L Locke of St Michael's church led a large service with many floral tributes. Bearers were Lewis B Waldron Thomas W Hasterbrooks Frederick A Easterbrooks and Frank L Bowen. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
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Margaret Diman Taylor
Hope Street
George L. Locke
St. Michael's Church
Lewis B. Waldron
Thomas W. Hasterbrooks
Frederick A. Easterbrooks
Frank L. Bowen
North Cemetery
Fill the place you now have more than full and you will soon have a better one
A compact proverb-like line urges repurposing crowded space to achieve improvement, suggesting that freeing overfilled areas leads to a better situation elsewhere. The saying emphasizes practical rearrangement and forward-looking benefit.
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New England
Barnaby
Barnaby’s
Kodol For Indigestion Ad Warns Against Dyspepsia
The notice warns that headaches belching bad taste and appetite loss signal indigestion that can become a long lasting dyspepsia. It urges early treatment and promotes Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia from W H Buffington noting its ability to aid digestion and enjoyment of meals.
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W. H.buiffington
Man Not Born to Read Says Eye-Wear Insight
The English writer C W Salgeby argues that nearsightedness stems from modern life demands rather than degeneration. He contends the eye is adapted for distance and must struggle with close reading, noting glasses compensate for this shift and that remarkable human changes have altered bodily traits beyond simple lists.
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C. W. Salgeby
Dr. Saleeby
Gay Funeral Rites Across the World
The article surveys grieving customs from Brazil to Siam with vivid contrasts. It notes flamboyant Brazilian funerals featuring scarlet coffins and livery, and describes Siamese prince funerals with elaborate cremation rites, gold carriages, royal candles, and postceremonial festivities including lotus dances and rune tossing.
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Brazil
Siam
The Word Etiquette Origin and Meaning
Etiquette started as a simple label set by a Versailles gardener for Louis XIV era paths. Courtiers ignored labels until high officials demanded adherence, making following the labels the correct behavior. The phrase’s meaning widened over time from labels to proper conduct.
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Versailles
Louis XIV
Two Negatives Equate to an Affirmative, School Joke
In a Chicago News item a humorous exchange shows Father asking Tommy what he learned at school. Tommy replies that two negatives are equivalent to an affirmative, then admits he does not yet know what an affirmative is.
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Tommy
Chicago News
Pygmy Cattle of Samoa Describe Tiny Breed
The Samoan islands host the smallest cattle of the genus Bos. Males weigh rarely over 200 pounds, usually not above 150 pounds. Females are about 100 pounds heavier and stocky, often larger than a Merino sheep. Color is reddish mouse with white markings. Heads are large, horns exceptionally long.
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Samoa
Samoan
The Sky and the Weather Forecast Notes
A compact weather observations piece links sunset colors to future weather. It notes rosy sun sets hinting fair weather, greenish hues suggesting storms, red skies morning signaling rain, and anomalies like clear horizon with distant hills indicating good visibility or a so called good hearing day.
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M. M. Funk
Vandergrift, Pa
Perry Byers
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Teel—Eldredge
Panama
Joyce Bros. & DO
Westminster Street
ASES
Park Place
Pawtucket
Barnaby Corner
Westminster
Dorrance Streets
J.B. Barnaby CO
Open Drug CO
G. A. R. Hall
Hans Schneider
PIANO
Butler Exchange
Providence, R. I
Burnside Memorial Building
George EL Peck
Bristol, R. L
George H. Peck
Augest
EE. Vachon
Franklin Street
Coe Franklin
Thames Streets
Barton
Buffinton
R. P. Smith
William Street
Bristol
G. W. Simmons
Emma E. Carey
Constitution Street
Cruickshank
Goldes
Hope St
Young’s Drug Store
Fall River
Pier 10
East River
Wall St
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