Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Logan Woman
Mrs. Margaret Gedk of Logan Ohio suffered severe back pain nervous exhaustion and kidney symptoms until Doan's Kidney Pills cured her completely. She credits the remedy with a renewed life and urges readers to remember the product. Sold by druggists and general stores for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Margaret Gedk
North Market St
Logan
Ohio
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Family Adds A Baby. Horace’s Big Reaction
Horace, age five, resists news of a new baby in the family, urging his parents to spend on treats instead. After two doctors visit, Aunt Ella reveals a new little brother, and Horace quietly confirms to his mother that there is only one baby, brightening at the news.
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Horace
Papa
Mamma
Ella
Chimney Pests: Summer Files Descend From Heavens
It notes the source of stray files falling from chimneys and suggests fixes. Readers are advised to close dampers promptly or fit a damper screen. If dampers lack, use a window screen or stuff paper to block gaps. The piece argues these methods solve the problem with little effort.
Hello Bill origin linked to Elks figure William Meyere
The obituary fragment notes William G. Meyere died in Philadelphia on January 7, 1911. It claims Meyere was the original “Hello Bill” of the Fraternal Order of Elks.
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Hello Bill
William G. Meyere
Philadelphia
Fraternal Order of Elks
The
Magazine of American History
Coffee Free Home: Postum Replaces Coffee at Parsonage
A parsonage couple reports headaches gastritis and nervousness vanish after quitting coffee and using Postum. They note relatives and visiting ministers also switch with marked relief and urge others to consider Postum as a beverage alternative.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Mountains of Joy and Valleys of Low Mood Reflections
A reflective piece compares mountain tops of joy with valleys of low mood, praising spiritual refreshment, humility, and self examination. It argues both states nurture growth, resilience, and a closer walk with God, urging gratitude and trust amid changing fortunes.
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Christ
Carved Own Fortune Hiram Lloyd Rising in Missouri Public Life
A profile of Hiram Lloyd of St. Louis, a self made contractor turned public servant. From a carpenter apprentice earning 4.50 weekly to founder and leader of the Hiram Lloyd Building and Construction Co. He served in Missouri state government, led legislative sessions, and shaped public school and courthouse projects across the state. Lloyd’s rise from barefoot boy to influential builder and lawmaker offers inspiration about opportunity and perseverance.
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Middle West
Hiram Lloyd
St. Louis
Lloyd
Missouri
Carpenter’s Bench
City of
House of Delegates
St. Clair County
Illinois
The Beam in Your Own Eye
A reflective meditation on judging others and the need to examine one’s own faults. The piece urges looking to Jesus for victory over weaknesses and cautions against advancing personal epitanl warfare, which harms others.
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Jesus
Ereiee
R. Sheity
The Divorce Evil Strikes at Sacred Marriage
A compact editorial warns that divorce erodes sacred marriage and weakens national freedom, arguing for preservation of the marital bond as a bulwark of liberty.
Expert Witness Testimony On Cold Storage Egg Stocks
A court session features Mr Harker questioning a witness about cold storage practices. The witness, experienced as a former warehouse owner, states egg shelf life varies by owner and recalls a case where 1 000 dozen eggs were kept for about two years before sale.
Mrs Newport Sett’s Alimony Lesson in Wealthy Contractor
A brief, sharp anecdote about Mrs Newport Sett marrying a rich contractor without researching his finances and later seeking alimony, highlighting a cautionary tale of haste and misjudgment.
Similar In Appearance Ram's Horn Quips On Weather Gap
A Kansas farmer and a tourist joke about funnel shaped clouds and whether to run for a cyclone cellar or fan as a storm approaches. The Ram's Horn quotation reflects rural humor in weather lore and local storytelling.
Alarm Clock Quip Sparks Morning Banter
Byron style dialogue shows Mike and Pat debating wake up moods with jokes about dreams of a mother-in-law and speeding races. The playful exchange captures regional humor and daily life rhythms.
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Mike
Pat
Lord Luvyvus and Miss Cayenne Debate Famed Names
Lord Luvyvus argues prestige matters in a distinguished name or uniform. Miss Cayenne counters that a man is like a book, not judged by title or binding.
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Lord Luvyvus
Miss Cayenne
Head Man Targeted for Hair Restorer Request
In a drug store a customer insists on being waited on by the head man. He asks for hair restorer as the key service, while the clerk offers others. The exchange centers on the customer’s demand to speak with the top official.
Egg Head Prank Echoes in Curtain Call
In a final act exchange a performer recalls being struck by an egg and retreating to his dressing room where he gave himself an egg shampoo as a quick comeback. The playful jab closes the scene with a self-deprecating gag.
Costume Remarks Reveal She-Mabelle's Slipper Habit
Dialogue portrays a judge remarking on She-Mabelle's wardrobe. He-Indeed notes extravagance, while She-Oh explains the slippers are reused for every gown across appearances.
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Mabelle
Had Them in a Corner Clergyman at Barber Shop
A well known clergyman sits in a barber chair as several young men enter and tell crude stories. After lathering and shaving, the man rises and reveals his identity. The room falls silent as no one dares answer to his title.
Castoria and other era patent medicines advertised
An old newspaper fragment lists Castoria claims as a safe infant remedy used for over 30 years. It mentions Winslow's Teething Syrup for children, and Lewis' Single Binder cigars with brief promotional lines. The style mimics early 20th century ads and quotes dialogue about worthiness and war phrases.
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Fletcher
Veterinary Advice Asks Pet Owners to Limit Play
The quote attributed to Fliegende Blätter notes a veterinary surgeon nearby recommends against playing with a sick lap dog. The aside about a piano accentuates humorous misreads in a satirical mood.
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Fliegende Biaetter
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