Prominent Club Woman Praises Doan's Kidney Pills
Nellie Davis of 1216 Michigan Avenue Kansas City Missouri writes a strong endorsement for Doan's Kidney Pills claiming a complete cure for kidney troubles after a cold. She describes back pains headaches and misery ending with being a well woman after using a few boxes. Free trial offer address Foster Milburne Co Buffalo NY. Sold by all dealers price fifty cents.
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Nellie Davis
Michigan Avenue
Kansas City
Doan
Dean
Foster- Milburne Co
Buffalo, N. Y
One Redeeming Quality
A Chicago Tribune quip depicts a tax office scene where a man questions the ragged money and the cashier replies that the treasury atmosphere neutralizes microbes. The exchange highlights humor about currency quality and sanitation in the county building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department of the County
Chicago Tribune
North Carolina lawmakers target fleas and livestock in churches
In Pitt County the colonial style church floors are raised with gaps that allow hogs goats and fleas to shelter beneath. Officials propose bills to fence in hogs and goats roosting near church buildings to stop worship disruptions as fleas multiply and services are interrupted across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
General Assembly of
Pitt County
General Assembly
Newark
N. J
Coffee’s Health Turnaround with Postum Replacement
A former coffee lover shares a medical reversal after switching to Postum. She recounts stomach distress and choking that eased after choosing Postum over coffee, noting improved color, strength, and health for herself, her husband, and baby. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Baby
Postume Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Bible Teaching From a Blacksmith in Tennessee
A local businessman recalls a Tennessee blacksmith who believed he was divinely called to preach. Examined by Methodist preachers, Sam misinterpreted biblical tales with humorous and exaggerated details, especially about Jezebel and Jehu, concluding with a vivid, comical retelling of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Sam
Joseph
Ananias
Jezebel
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Justice in Old France Tale Used By Judge Putnam
Judge William L. Putnam cites an old French tale about a rich baker who kills a poor man's son after a harsh sentence for fruit selling. The king and the slain man’s son respond with ironic punishments, highlighting injustice in 15th century law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Putnam
Portland
Maine
France
Balzac’s Relentless Drive Seen in Life and Work
Tighe Hopkins notes Balzac’s two desires were fame and work. He describes Balzac as frenzied in pursuit of the Comedie Humaine, writing for thirty one years with minimal rest, producing a vast, unfinished opus while battling illness and seeking time to finish.
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Balzac
Tighe Hopkins
Comedie Humaine
Song of True Humanity in December Weather
A poem excerpt by R. H. Law from the Spectator reflects on winter hardship and charity. It contrasts southern warmth with northern duty, praising outdoor relief and communal support while condemning mistreatment of vulnerable songbirds.
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R. H. Law
the Spectator
Are You Bilious and Liver Trouble Remedy Ad
A medical advertisement describes bilious symptoms such as pale skin headaches and digestive distress and promotes Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. It includes a patient testimonial from Augusta Rayfle of Big Rapids Michigan praising the treatment and warns against substitutes. The text endorses Pellets and Favorite Prescription and offers a free medical adviser and a 1000 page doctor book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Pierce
Golden Medical Discover
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
High Heels for Housewear and Grand Monarch Look
A playful note on fashion foreseeing extravagant high heels for indoor wear. The essay imagines color coordinated slippers with scarlet leather and gold, green with brown, and blue with silver, evoking a French Directoire court vibe and hints of stilts for future ballroom use. It ends with a witty exchange about stage fright.
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Madame
Louis Quatorze
Boudoir
Directoire Damies
Dodd's Kidney Pills Promote Cures in Arkansas Town
From Ward Arkansas March 6 special report cites widespread belief in Dodd's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder disease. J W Waggoner declares two boxes cured his ailments and urges the sick to try the remedy, claiming it is the only treatment for Bright's Disease and that no case is beyond cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Ward, Ark
West
Dodd
J. W. Waggoner
Bright
Ruralite Wins Big With Two Gold Brick Purchase
A rural resident’s buy of two gold bricks is celebrated as a fortunate choice compared with copper. The buyer’s action highlights a notable swap in metal value and practical outcome amid market shifts.
Porto Rican's Eventful Career Ascends and Falls
Manuel Egozcue, mayor of San Juan Porto Rico, visiting New York for treatment, faced removal a year earlier on charges of destroying city water receipts to hide embezzlement but was acquitted after a three day trial. Big posttrial demonstration followed and, a month ago, he was reelected mayor by a comfortable margin. His mind weakened by ongoing strain, he collapsed on attempting to resume duties.
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Manuel Egozcue
San Juan
Porto Rico
New York
Egozcue
Igozcuet
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Yaome
Old France
Robins
Eden
Adam
Philadelphia Press
Northwestern Yeast CO
Chicago, Wil
Iver
Canada
Ottawa
M. MacLaughlan
Boxeis
Watertown
South Dakota
Twiin
Cities Colony
Sacramento County
California
Marks
Calif
Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co
Sioux City
Rayne
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