Peruna Promises Recovery From Stomach Ailments
A Rochester man cites thirty years of chronic bowel and stomach trouble improved by Peruna after faithful use. The ad touts Peruna in liquid or tablet form, urges readers to ask for Dr Hartman’s World Famous Peruna Tonic, and invites health book requests from the Peruna Company.
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Louis Young
Merrimac St
Rochester
N. Y
Mr. Young
Dr. Hartman
Peruna Company
Dept
Columbus
Ohio
Debate Over Salary Between Employer Applicant
A judge notes the employer can offer only a living wage while the job applicant says he would accept about ten thousand dollars a year as starting pay. The exchange highlights a clash between offered compensation and desired income.
Lift off Corns With Freezone Claim
Advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap spray for corn and callus removal. It promises painless relief and root removal after applying a few drops, claiming instant pain stop and easy lifting without soreness.
Has That Tired Feeling in a Boston Transcript Quip
A brief comic exchange contrasts liking hot weather with it being too hot to work. The quip echoes a Boston Transcript tone on summer fatigue and labor friction.
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Boston Transcript
Community Kitchen Trial Opens in Evanston Suburb
The Evanston community kitchen launches in the basement of the Evanston Woman's Club serving lunch and dinner for delivery later. Residents greet the project with enthusiasm as meals include potato soup ham hash and gingerbread while prices range from 60 cents to 80 cents a dozen for doughnuts.
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Igns
Iva Lowther Peters
Council of National Defense
England
Doctor Peters
United States Food Administration
Carthage
Chicago
Evanston
Ill
Lake Michigan
Virginia
James Wells
James Patten
Red Cross
Kingsley
Rufus Dawes
New York
M. H. Kennedy
Rachael Madison
Olive Blystad
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Portsmouth Woman
Mrs Sara Shaw of Portsmouth reports relief from irregularities and side pains after using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter urges other women to try the remedy and seek guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Massachusetts. Henry Ford and Lord Leverhulme are cited in unrelated quotes.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Lydia Pinkham
Sara Shaw
Shaw
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cuticura Trio Ad Promotes Talcum Powder
An old advertisement touts Cuticura talcum as part of a scented facial skin care routine, recommending the powder alongside Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The copy emphasizes fragrance and superfine quality, noting the trio items available for 25 cents each everywhere.
Collection of Bird Calls and Music Plans
A Kansas university professor gathers bird calls with aim to set them to music for whistling or phonograph playing. Children's handkerchiefs often appear hopeless after laundry, advise washing with good soap and Blue to blue water.
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Kansas University
Kansas City Star
Not What He Meant Percy Quote Exchange
A brief comic exchange shows Percy saying he is trying to get ahead while Ethyl remarks that he clearly needs to do so. The dialogue captures a light moment of workplace banter between two characters.
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Percy
Ethyl
The June Bride Takes Center Stage
A wry reflection on marriage roles notes a man is often defined by his wife who projects his true character. The June bride emerges as the focal point in this commentary on relationships and social expectations.
Phosphate Touts Weight Gain For The Thin In Health Ads
A drug advert claims organic phosphate products like Livene and Nitro-Phosphate restore nerve strength and body cell nutrition, promising rapid weight gain and improved energy for thin individuals. Testimonials praise euro phosphate and related tonics for boosting health and appearance.
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Ee. Anne
Aene HY
Georgia Hamilton
Iiven
Ae Oo
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Bright
Deen
Tamia
Missouri
Caticura
M. Erusmen
Samuel Johnson
Owen Meredith
Sydney Smith
William S. Carson
D. BE. McMillan
Ulysses S. Grant
Dean Grant
Northwestern University
Rufus C. Dawes
M. H. Dawes
Phi Delta Theta House
Sigma Alpha Epsilons
Dew Coplulidtny Pirchanal
Evans Lon, Lele
Lydia E. Pi
Henry Ford
Dearborn
Lord Leverhulme
America
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