Suffered Seven Long Years from a Female Trouble
Ravenswood West Virginia resident Bertha Denne describes years of suffering from a female trouble and inflammation. After trying multiple doctors she found relief with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound taking eight bottles and now reports being well enough to do her housework. The letter promotes the product for other suffering women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenswood
W.va
Lydia F. Pinkham
Fee
Lydia B.pinkham
Bertha Denne
W. Va
Grecian lines in splendid negligees
The article highlights Grecian drapery influence in negligees, noting historical styles inspire modern decorators. It describes orchid pink crepe de chine and satin ribbon trim, praising durability, washability, and suitability for brides and boudoir wear with lace and ribbon decorations.
Picturesque Hats Set Spring Bridal Tone in Group
The piece notes a vogue for large hats with organdie trimmings and bold millinery, plus smaller hats echoing historic periods. Four models shown offer options for bridesmaids and mothers of the bride, including lace nets and feathered decorations in blue and other colors.
Culinary hints from Emerson amid kitchen notes
A fragmented 19th century page offers lines from Ralph Waldo Emerson and a long recipe list. It includes oysters on toast, Omelet Celestine, Cottage Cheese and Peanut Loaf, Date Bara, Veal with Catsup, Raisin Pie, and Asparagus and Meat Souffle, with instructions on quantities and cooking steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules
Fletcher's Castoria Ad Warns Caregivers to Check Signatures
An old advertisement urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria in drugstores for the signature of the product. It promotes Castoria as trusted for over twenty years and claims it is a remedy for infants and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
WHY MRS LOT LOOKED BACK AT A DINNER DISCUSSION
Alexander Black, novelist, explained the Lot story at a Society of Arts and Science dinner in New York. He said Mrs Lot looked back to see if she was being followed by a man and noted the shift in gender dynamics as men now turn around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Alexander Black
Society of Arts and Science
New York
Why Are These Called Silver Onions Sets
A short, quirky exchange notes that silver onions are named for their use in sets at table. The dialogue pokes fun at self-regard and lighthearted wordplay.
Boundary drawn by nature in Caucasus range
The Caucasus Mountains form a historic dividing line between Europe and Asia. Only two passes Darlet and Mansion allow crossing by vehicle or horse, with ancient lore and myth surrounding the region. Early Europeans and traders navigated its labyrinths in the Middle Ages seeking commerce and stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caucasus
Europe
Asia
William Eleroy Curtis
Black Sea
Begond
Coloiis
Jason
Prometheus
Line
Notably Flawed First Impressions Corrected
A fragment notes critique of initial judgments, quoting an 8 hilosophier who argues early thoughts are error laden, while Father Tine offers a contrasting validation that judgments can be amended through careful renderings.
What Did She Mean Edith Yack Love Quote
In a playful exchange Miss Ryval notes she walks beside a devoted suitor while an observer jokes about space limits for women. The piece shifts to a census estimate claiming women outnumber men by 2,011,000 in England and Wales and a remark on the emerald being the most precious of gems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith—Yack
Miss Ryval
England and
Wales
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Punch London
Japan
Dean
Illinois
Roy Curran
Powers
Spring Valley
Doan
Millburn CO
Buffalo
N. J. EE
Batonie
H. D. Crippen
Eatonie
Batonte
Chicago
Vale, Sextim Hy
Pesca
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nature
Eens Savage Lander
Dr.Price
Lsfree Price Baking Powder Factory
Independence Blvd
Mrs. Lot
Postum
Postum Cereal Company,inc
Bartle Creek
Michigan
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