Astor Criticized Over New Volume By English Critics
William Waldorf Astor releases a Macmillan volume titled Pharaoh's Daughter and Other Stories but the English press brands the work mockingly. Critics lampoon his handling of Exodus Shakespeare and The Merchant of Venice and scoff at his French usage. They note his past as a diplomat and envoy to Rome while questioning his literary skill.
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Astor
William Waldorf Astor
Macmillans
United States
Mr. Astor
Exodus
Shakespeare
Mme. Recamier
Ai Man
Rome
Argonaut
Moments of grace and a London stage quip mixed in 1900 notices
Thoughts and feelings are bound to their unique peak moments the piece recalls. The item references Sir Henry Irving’s Coriolanus revival and a quip about three knights on stage plus brief ads and letters from 1900 including Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin testimonials and a dye ad.
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London
Sir Henry Irving
Sir Henry
Alexander Mackenzie
Laurence Alma Tadema
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Parents
D Scott Currin of Loganton Pa says the remedy acts immediately for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles mothers testify to its benefits for children. The cure is described as safe pleasant to take and effective for grip bronchitis and other coughing illnesses endorsed by Cuas R Kirk and others.
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D. Scott Currin
Loganton
The Friend at Gates Questions the Final Score
Poem fragment reflecting on life and death asks what score was at the end, as souls meet at the evergreen shore and the departed friend wonders about the tally of life. The verses center on memory and the leaving of earthly wins and losses.
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Evergreen Shore
Golden Gates
Remarkable Cure Claim For Cough Remedy
A reader testimonial credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with preventing pneumonia and numerous croup attacks in a child after a whooping cough bout. The note adds advertisement by D. Q. Storie and an editor's endorsement from Fair Haven, Washington.
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Chamberlain
H. J. Strickfaden
World-Herald
Fair Haven
Wash
D. Q. Storie
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Promo
Advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a universal cure for bowel complaints. Claims quick relief and urges purchase from D. Q. Storie Druggist in Chariton. Cites a testimonial from W. E. Bosworth of LaFayette Alabama about rapid relief in a cholera morbus attack.
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D. Q. Storie
Chariton
Chamberlain
W. E. Bosworth
LaFayette
Ala
Cham Berlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
A vintage ad promotes Cham Berlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for upset stomachs. It claims the tablets cleanse and regulate the bowels and retail at 25 cents per box through D. Q. Storie. The closing line adds a religious quip about the final trumpet and waiting.
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D. Q. Storie
Tar Syrup White Wine Medicinal Claim Letter
A patient praises a white wine tar syrup for relieving a cold and sore throat and enabling clear speech. The letter, signed by Rev J D Crate from Miami Station Carroll Co Massachusetts, notes sales by C R Kirk and reflects on a rainy day prompting reflection on what might have been.
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Rev
J. D. Crate
Miami Station
Carroll Co
C. R. Kirk
Connell's Barber Shop Ad
A first class up to date barber shop employing competent workmen. Three barbers five days a week and four on Saturdays. Conveniently located under the Patriot office.
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Patriot Office
Spring Fever and Remedies Promoted in Ad Strokes
An advertisement notes spring fever as biliousness with torpid liver and sluggish bowels, urging DeWitt's Little Early Risers to cleanse the system. It touts Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney health and Foley’s Honey and Tar for bronchial issues, with testimonials and brand mentions.
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DeWitt
R. M. Everly
Moundsville
W.va
A Real Friend and Asthma Relief Endorsements
A Merry Oaks man credits Kodol with quick relief from fifteen years of dyspepsia and indigestion enabling wider diet. An Otterville resident reports Foley's Honey and Tar brought immediate asthma relief after prior physician treatment. Sold by D. Q. Storie. The piece ends with a reflection on daily renewal.
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Stoutsville
Dr. Caldwell
J. Watson
R. B. Hurd
D. Q. Storie
Foley
W. T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N. C
Daniel Bante
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Infallible cure for rheumatic pain advertised
A new remedy named T Rheumatic Cure is offered by druggists with a guarantee. The bottle provides a five weeks treatment and claims to cure rheumatism in all stages. Manufactured by the T Rheumatic Cure Co Huntington Ind. Requests testimonials booklet.
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T. Rheumatic Cure Co
Huntington
Ind
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O A. Hougland
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Prop
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S. E. Corner
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DeWitt & Co
Chicago
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Jeffersonville
Pepsin Syrup Co
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N. Y
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Music Store
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Connell
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