Peruna suit over alleged testimonial fraud and patent medicine ads
Chicago shows a $250,000 suit by the Perma Drug Manufacturing Co against Curtis Publishing Co over a Ladies Home Journal article claiming a testimonial by Congressman George H White. The case cites White denial and asserts original letters, tying into broader attacks on patent medicines. Also noted: varied topics on squirrels diet and export agents for American products in South America and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icago
Perma Drugufacturing Company
Medhas
Chicago
Curtis’Publishing Company
Philphia
Ladies’ Home
Esult
Rey
Congress
George H. White
South Caro
E Peruna Company
Gressman White
White
Curtis Fishing Company
Gossip Cartoon Sparks Vintage Regency Wit
A humorous exchange notes changing social norms as a speaker laments fewer elopements with coaches while another quips about marriages to chiffoniers, capturing lighthearted era slang and manners.
Mull's Grape Tonic Promised Cure for Constipation
A promotional text argues constipation causes widespread illness and death, urging prompt action. It claims Mull's Grape Tonic cures constipation and related digestive issues, describes the tonic as Concord grape juice based, palatable, and sold by druggists with offers of a free bottle for first-time users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
Laugh and Be Glad by a Tangible Object Idea
A brief humorous exchange notes a boy's practical idea of a tangible object and a passenger recalling scenery changes along a railroad line. The conductor explains a $50,000 two month cut shortened the run by about three seconds. An anecdote follows about hosting a prominent actor and photographs including an owl among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Punchline Punches From The Wedding And Witty Exchanges
A Cleveland Plain Dealer strip of quips and dialogue sketches humorously exploring wedding nerves and social foibles. Banter covers hazards of romance including bridal paths and the Niagara honeymoon, with a boastful spectator and a corn metal player studying abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Blower
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bewitched Clerks and Peculiar Advice From a Bygone Era
A Boston tale recalls Thomas W. Lawson hiring a college‑grad as temporary secretary and noting her misspelled letters. A comic patter follows with echoes of a bewitched gag and a patriotic crooner’s reminiscence of 1896. Also included is odd domestic advice on leg cramps using cord and garters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Mr. Lawson
Homeseekers Rates for Round Trips Across Several States
Excursion fares valid for twenty one days to Arkansas Indian Territory Kansas Colorado Louisiana Southwest Missouri Texas and Nebraska. On sale October 38 and 7 November 7 and 21 December 6 and 19. Round trip at seventy five percent of one way with ten dollar minimum. Missouri Pacific trains operate daily from Kansas City. Tickets at Union Depot and City Ticket Office 901 Main Street. JEWETT G G A Kansas City Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Kansas
Colorado
Louisiana
Missouri
Texas
Nebraska
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
White River
Carthage
Batesville
Ark
Union Depot
City
Main Street
Jewett
If Some Men Could Make Money As Easy As Love And Cigarettes
The line suggests a hyperbolic claim that some men would auction off Rockefeller after a year if wealth came as easily as love and cigarettes. It reflects a satirical take on wealth pursued through simple means.
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Rockefeller
Keep Off the Grass Jumper-Say
A captioned note urges Jimmy to come onto the path where the air is finer and walking is smoother, instructing him to stay off the grass.
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Jimmy
Defiance Starch Promotes Independence and Value
Advertisements urge buyers to insist on Defiance Starch with 16 oz for 10 cents and claim superior quality, quantity, and lasting results. They promote home occupations and self reliance, noting substitutes lack full value and promising economic, easy earnings for sellers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
A Sure Cure for Tooth Aches
Judge notes a joke about remedies for tooth pain with Jones asking what is good for the tooth ache and Smith replying to walk halfway to the nearest dentist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Smith
The Curative Power of PERU NA in Kidney Disease Talk
A member of the Ancient Order of Workmen from Albany relates how Peruna relieved back pains and restored work ability after kidney trouble. He credits quick relief from exposure and extended use for lasting health, and notes ongoing testimonials received by Dr Hartman at Columbus Ohio for kidney cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Continent
Nicholas J. Hertz
Ancient Order of Workmen
Capitol Lodge
Pearl Street Hotel
Albany
N. Y
Peruna
Tartman
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbua
Ohio
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New
Dosis
Bears
Gastoria
Cts
Gedler
J. W. Diemer
MH. D
Manufecture
Springfeld
Washington
Country
Ary Ann
BIG Publisher
Ameri
Americas
Sahara
Zanzier
Brazil
Mary
Ile
Young Benedick
Niagara’ Falls
Hicks
Mull’s Grape Tonic CO
Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois
J. Sarasy
Madison, Wis
Defiance Starcife
Ww J
Wertz
Free
Alabastine CO
Grand Rapids
Mich
Water St
St. Louis
Vance Separatore
LAVAL
New Wales
de Laval Separator Co
Gandolph & Canal Sts
Costlandt
New York
BOVEE
Bovee Grinder & Furnace Works
Waterleo
Iowa
Susana Ee
Western Newspaper Union
Mkanese City
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