Church Advertising by a Beverly Pastor Draws Large Crowds
A Massachusetts pastor Rev. F J Van Horn used $100 in newspaper and flyer advertising to fill Dane Street Congregational Church. Flyers, posters, and a six inch print space in the Evening Times boosted Sunday attendance from a hoped for 500 to often 1,000 to 1,500, contributing to a church fund for advertising and music.
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Massachusetts
Beverly
Mass
Dane Street
F. J. van Horn
Ohio
New England
van Horn
Evening Times
Angel food inventor dead by New York Press
The piece notes the death of the man who created angel food and ponders whether he now has wings or a tail, reflecting a light whimsical tone from the New York Press.
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New York Press
Health ads and legal notices mix in outdated clippings
A collage of old advertisements and a divorce suit summary appears. No-To-Bac cure claim and ear deafness cure offer dominate among nostrums. A San Francisco trance tale, a bowel education product, and a large Indiana divorce suit with custody and alimony are noted.
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Indiana
An Excellent Combination of Laxative Syrup Formulation
The California Fig Syrup Co announces a pleasant laxative syrup made from senna and aromatic plants. It cleanses the system, dispels colds fevers and supports kidneys liver and bowels without irritation. To avoid imitation, buy only with the full company name on the package and price is 50 cents.
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Catifornia Fie Syrup Co
California Fie Syrup Co
California
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Young girl and fox terrier charm a street scene
A seven year old heiress in Wiltshire perches at a Boston street corner with a tiny red whip. A roly poly fox terrier follows, noses her skirts, and the child orders “Down, hounds” with a poised, little mistress’s air as spectators tease her future elegance.
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Wiltshire
England
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington Post
Plumber King Joke Returns to Flooded Home
A citizen recalls fixing water leaks only to find the water still rushing from the repaired spots. He and his wife repaired leaks, but the next morning water flooded four Brussels carpets and kitchen areas, all from leaks they had mended, sparking his ire at the plumber.
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Atlanta Constitution
Woman Dies During Infant Baptism in North Carolina Church
Mrs. Calin Bowman collapsed and died at Friendship church parish during a baptism in Alexander county. The tragedy occurred as she prepared to witness her infant child’s ceremony, shocking the congregation and police.
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Alexander County
North Carolina
Calin Bowman
Friendshi Church
Cure All Diseases With Simple Home Remedies
An assorted advert row notes patent medicines and tonics such as Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising cures for colds and consumption, Piso's Cure, Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, No-To-Bac for tobacco habit, and various druggist assurances. Mentions a Savannah embezzlement mistrial due to juror death and a Bethany Missouri cure testimonial.
A New Name For It
A sixth grade teacher in a city school engages pupils with current history. She shows portraits including the Duke of York and asks the class to identify his role. A quick student answers he is the heir apparent to the British throne.
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Queen Victoria
Duke of York
Miss Blank
Washington Post
Kalakaua and the Honolulu Postage Tale
Kalakaua, serving as postmaster, misread a twelve ounce package as requiring seventeen cents. W G Irwin later corrected the postage to two dollars, but Kalakaua warned he would collect the remaining balance if the woman returned, and she never did.
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Kalakaua
Honolulu
W. G. Irwin
Irwin
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aids Generative Health
Advertises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female sterility and related womb pains. Includes testimonials from Mrs. Ep. Wotроп of Lone Tree Iowa and Mrs. Frora Cooper of Doyle South Dakota praising pregnancy success and long term health after treatment.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ep. Wotrorp
Lone Tree Iowa
Frora Cooper
Doyle, S. Dak
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