Free recipe promises kidney cure and pain relief
An advertisement offers Dr A E Robinson's free cure recipe for weak kidneys bladder and back pain. It claims rapid improvement within a week and invites readers to request the recipe by mail at Luck Building Detroit Michigan. The method emphasizes harmless remedies and self treatment at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Mick
Uncle Joe’s Check and the House Books Scam
Col Henry Casson, sergeant at arms, reports a Borin check given by Speaker G Cannon to an AB book agent. An agent pitched an elaborate edition to Uncle Joe who suspected a scam. The speaker forced the agent to sign a note for 73 dollars with a taunting endorsement praising the ease and grace of the ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Joe
Col
Henry Casson
House of Representatives
Borin
G. Cannon
Blank
Joe
Distemper Cure Promised for Horses of All Ages
An advertisement claims EEN S DISTEMPER CURE can prevent or cure distemper in all horses. It asserts a guaranteed effect and cites over 600,000 cured last year, with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar. Available through medical company agents in Goshen Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
van Pohn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Climatic Conversation Sparks Polite Phrase Debate
A brief exchange centers on how weather chat often requires careful wording. The dialogue contrasts a casual topic with the need for tact, noting that even simple remarks may demand diplomacy to avoid offense.
Eye salve remedy promoted for infections and irritation
An advertisement touts Pettit’s Eye Salve to treat inflammation itching lids eye aches defects of vision and sensitivity. The notice lists druggists Howard Brooke Buffalo as the supplier in N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit
All. Druggista
Howard Broo Buffalo
Between Octogenarians and Other Jests
A messy clipping mocks aging inmates and absurd legal outcomes with lines about life terms reduced to 99 years. It jabs at the Chicago Fire myth and promotes patent remedies, ending with a quip about a dog and tin cans as a humorous aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Foot Ease powder advertised with a free trial offer
Fragmentary ad copy promotes a product named Foot-Ease powder for foot comfort. It promises easy feet and pleasant walking and mentions a free trial and a seller identified as Olmstead LeRoy N. The readable text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmstead
Leroy,n
Fragmentary Advertisements and Quotations
The page fragment lists various product ads and quotes including Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, along with miscellaneous phrases about society events and literary maxims. It reads as a chaotic collage of medical, household, and cultural items with partial lines and scattered names.
Far From Being Practical
The scene centers on Harold and Gwendoline as Harold pleads for elopement due to her father’s refusal to consent. Gwendoline remains steadfast, asking if they must abandon wealth and parental affection for poverty and a lifelong self denial, leading Harold to accuse her of not being practical and depart in sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendoline
Harold
Daisy and Mazie Face Gerald Ring Talk
Daisy encounters Mazie after a breakup with Gerald. He calls, claims happiness cannot be found apart, and pleads, while Daisy resists then softens as he kisses and professes love. The scene centers on romantic tension and reconciliation.
Tactless remark about hunting and a widow’s loss
A dialogue condemns an insensitive line about Mrs Jinx and her husband’s $100,000 life insurance. The exchange highlights the cruel risk of probing a grieving widow’s feelings about a husband's death.
Dialogue on Proper Eye Terminology Sparks Light Humor
A playful exchange debates calling eyes by formal terms versus slang. The speakers reject fancy labels in favor of simple direct language, concluding that simply saying eyes is best.
Dialogue Snippet Shows Romantic Reversal Decline
A brief exchange reveals a couple debating rising to heaven together. He offers to rise with the beloved, while she refuses and proposes a reversal of plans. The cadence suggests a playful yet unresolved moment.
Harsh Portrait of Street Life Prompted by Boarding Houses
A fragmentary exchange questions the reality of a tranquil street area known for boarding houses. The speakers imply suspicion about the lives of the women who run these houses and the quiet facade of the neighborhood. The text hints at social tension and male perspectives on domestic commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novaner
Shocking Murder Triggering Sharp Police Probe
Last night a shocking murder prompted a police inquiry. News reports note witnesses and concern as investigators press for leads while public safety concerns rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Magazine
Lawyer Cross-Exam Triggers Confession in Court
A noted lawyer presses a witness to reveal his client’s supposed lack of funds. The witness finally admits he asked for a loan of half a crown and was told it could not be lent. The exchange ends with the judge ordering the witness to stand down.
Cure Sore Eyes and Advice From a Maid
A reader asks how to treat inflammation of the right eye while a maid complains of sore eyes. A quirky response suggests sealing keyholes as a joke or precaution, highlighting a humorous interplay on household woes.
Pipps Encounters Venus of Melos on Gotawad Lawn
A lively exchange recounts Pipps stumbling upon the Venus of Melos while cutting a shortcut across Gotawad’s lawn on his way home. The tale unfolds with playful dialogue and teasing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipps
Venus
Melos
What Started the Trouble in Yonkers
A dialogue from Yonkers Statesman highlights domestic strife as Mrs. Egbert quits over wages. She claims the cook left after being offered only $15 a week. Mrs. Bacon questions whether a raise was possible, underscoring wage disputes in a clipped exchange.
He knew Him and the grocer’s light weight quip
In a humorous exchange Mrs Pound notes she was weighed at the grocer’s shop. Mr Pounds asks for her weight and she replies 140 pounds. He remarks the grocer is always giving short weight and jokes about the balance.
Wasted Opportunities
A terse note depicts a radio exchange between a philanthropist host and a caller claiming naval service. The caller dismisses boxing lessons as wasted, claiming only pipes were learned, underscoring a crude, hard luck dialogue.
Quince Preserves Turn to Voting Rights Satire
A quip contrasts the antique homemaker with modern suffrage zeal, joking that the elder woman might be protesting for the right to vote while assuming someone is offering a lemon, reflecting playful gender roles in a wartime editorial voice.
Reasonable Conclusion in a Bachelor’s Forthright Hint
A dialogue excerpt shows a bachelor proposing to marry a widow with six children. The friend responds with a pragmatic remark that he would be taking on many heirs. The exchange reflects social attitudes toward marriage and blended families.
Ticket Sellers at Points of Competition
A railway supervisor notes that comely ticket sellers are used in areas where competition is strong, as observed by a regular patron in a line. The remark highlights staffing strategy in response to market pressure on the elevated line.
Chess by correspondence sparks court remark
A judge quips about a man making his second move this week in a game of chess by correspondence, noting the unusual spectacle as a sign of ongoing, quiet activity in a courtroom setting.
Hog fish description by Harry Smith in class notes
Harry Smith describes a hog fish as a large fat creature of the fin family. It typically feeds in the trough of the sea and is the focus of a natural history class discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
Always Divinely Appointed Pulpits and Their Distinctions
The article contrasts extraordinary pulits gifted by providence with ordinary pulpits, arguing true pulpits are divine instruments aimed at uplifting souls. It praises pulpit fervor, sacrifice, and sanctification through the Holy Ghost, urging leaders fit for holy service to possess pure hearts and hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus
E. C. Ewald
Evangelical Messenger
Partakers of His Holiness in Infinite Love
The discourse states humans are made in God’s image and should seek holiness through love rather than seeking God’s power or knowledge. It argues there is only one almighty, but many can share in divine holiness by loving, and may be filled with God’s fullness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
God
Manufacturers, Dairy Association Co
Lyndonville
Do Your Best Loyally and Cheerfully
A devotional exhortation urges steadfast faith and trust in divine guidance. It emphasizes cheerful diligence, fearlessness, and acceptance of one’s allotted time under God, promising blessing for faithful efforts aimed at the soul’s good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Parrar
Free laxative trial for children the Caldwell way
A house with young children should know how to handle minor illnesses. The article recommends Dr Caldwell’s Pepsin as a gentle laxative for constipation, claims success stories from Mrs Mead and Mrs Whiting, and offers a free sample by sending an address to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Mead
Freeport
Kans
J. R. Whiting
Lena
Wis
Child imitates mother in club routine play
A six year old girl, daughter of a famed club woman, plays in her room imitating her mother's club motions. She tells her father she is "praying" and "mamma" makes them, while performing acrobatic gestures. The tale is recounted from Illustrated Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Woman Credits Doan's Kidney Pills For Cure
A Milwaukee woman Mrs August Wittenberg credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her chronic kidney trouble. She describes constant urge to urinate burning sensations and headaches and says she used the product faithfully until complete relief. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Wittenberg
Hopkins St
Milwaukee
Wis
Doan
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Wireless wonders and a starch won’t-decay promise
A humorous dialogue on wireless evolution contrasts with a claim that wire-pulling remains impossible. The text then promotes Defiance Starch as safe for fine fabrics, noting its chemical-free formula and strong stiffening power that requires less product for a perfect finish like new.
Latest Quotations Inspires Dining Room Art
A humorous exchange about decorative art compares a game picture with a painting of a dozen eggs. The quip hinges on valuing tasteful, practical decor over cheap, flashy pieces.
Not a Lucrative Job Friend Misses College
A friend left college and faces debt and uncertain prospects. The note frames the situation as a lack of lucrative work after leaving higher education. No additional individuals or organizations are named in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pater
Garfield Tea Promoted For Constipation Relief
An era poem style snippet touts Garfield Tea as the best remedy for constipation urging a cup before bed. It also notes some men seek newspaper notoriety for attention.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chicago
Elia
Stella
Dr. Pierce
The
Daughters of the Revolution
Rochefoucauld
Dojppson
Garfield
Goa
Packers S'Sra
Juants
Daisy
Gerald
Mazie
Either Way
Him
RED Cross
All Enterprises
Sarah Grand
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
Lloydminster
Western
Canada
Ottawa
W. Noth Street
Kansas City
C.W. Ferguson Dollar CO
Troy
Clay County
Missouri Seed Co
Liberty St
Seees
Serge Shandor
Mableine