Wife of Glasgow Resident Credits Kidney Pills
Mrs Pare of Glasgow Kentucky reports kidney trouble with back pain and variable secretions. Dean's Kidney Pills regulated secretions, reduced inflammation, and restored normal color. She says she can rest well, her back is strong, and she feels better overall. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Wealthy Man’s Fall Reveals Hidden Faults
The New York Times notes the once-rich figure proved a bad egg after wealth faded, while his allies kept faith until his fortunes declined.
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New York Times
Deafness Cure Claim and Patent Medicine Advert
An advertisement claims deafness results from an inflamed Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for any cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and cites testimonials including Joan F Boyer from Trinity Springs Indiana dated February 15 1900.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Joan F. Boyer
Trinity Springs, Ind
English Tourist Buys Highland Coolie Dog for Fifty Pounds
An English tourist in the Highlands purchases a farmer's splendid coolie dog for £50. The buyer asks if it would be better to raise dogs than sheep, while the farmer admits he rarely gets such a large price for a dog.
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Highlands
Donald
Sheen
Murdering Time in Heat Warps Final Rehearsal
Comedian Francis Wilson and the musical company faced a tense moment when the director halted a repeat, muttering about "murdering the time" while Wilson quipped that it’s better to murder it now than keep beating it. The exchange occurred during a hot summer rehearsal as the cast strained to finish the piece.
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Francis
Wilson
Francis Wilson
Postum Embraced By Nervous Mother For Health
A mother reports relief from headaches and nervousness after replacing tea and coffee with Postum Food Coffee for herself and her four month old infant. She credits Postum with a healthier baby and urges others to try the cereal beverage as a safe coffee substitute. The ad promotes Postum by the Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and cites a book The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Useful and Ornamental Hall Arrangement Described
An article outlines a practical hall storage unit hiding hats and coats with two shelves a back and sides a front curtain and brass hooks. A silk curtain shields headgear and a lath with hooks supports outerwear while decorative pieces on the top shelf enhance the hall’s appearance.
A Humane Method to Tie a Cow's Hind Leg for Milking
A dairyman explains a humane technique using a home strap to secure the cow's left hind leg just above the gambrel. The strap loops around and tightens so the cow cannot kick, while remaining comfortable if the animal behaves. He notes this reduces fear versus floor restraints and encourages cooperation.
Request for chemical to destroy woodchucks
A reader asks for the name of a chemical used to destroy woodchucks by placing it in their burrows and seeks a description of its use. The inquiry references a method previously noted for skunks and woodchucks.
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Woodchucks. Co. R
Methods for Burying Rodents with Carbon Bisulfide
The article describes using carbon bisulfide to kill woodchucks, skunks, and pests in burrows. Pour two to three ounces onto cotton waste, drop into the hole, then cover with earth and pack. The liquid vaporizes into a heavier gas that penetrates the burrow but is highly flammable. avoid any flames near exposure.
Not for Us. The Golden Rule Conversation
The dialogue contrasts two speakers, Rev Goodman and Pyrett, debating the idea of the golden rule as a standard of conduct to impose on others. The exchange hints at differing viewpoints on moral expectations and social behavior.
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Rev. Goodman
Pyrett
Admiral Schley Endorses Peruna In Wartime Pride
A 1898 reminiscence recalls Admiral Schley praising Peruna as a powerful remedy amid talk of his victory at Santiago. The anecdote stresses quick decision and bold action, paralleling naval triumphs with public endorsement by a storied commander.
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Santiago
Admiral Schley
Schley
Peruna
Dodd's Kidney Pills Said to Cure Rheumatism Case
In Green county a Rheumatism afflicted child improves after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. I N Whipkey of Rheumatism reports his daughter recovered and now runs and plays. The claim links rheumatism to diseased kidneys and says the pills correct kidney function to remove uric acid from blood.
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Deep Valley
Green County
I. N. Whipkey
Dodd
Woman Shares Recipes She Knows With Her Daughter
A woman speaks of giving recipes to her daughter as essential, noting the bond and skill passed down. The dialogue hints at family dynamics and expectations around cooking.
Irishman Joke Sparks Heist Tone in Jewelry Window Sale
A detective inspector recounts Pat and Mike in an Irish tale as they pass a jewelry store with many precious stones. Pat asks to choose, but Mike jokes he wants a shovel not a pick, framing a light crime tale with humor.
Jones and Mrs Brown Weathering Ill Health Says Judge
In an opinion the judge notes Mrs Jones has not been looking well for some time while Mrs Jones counters she appears worse than her looks. The exchange highlights concerns over her health and appearance.
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Jones
Dr David Kennedy Remedy Cures Kidney Disease Claim
An old classified snippet touts Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy promising cure for Brights disease and gravel. The ad claims many physicians failed to heal yet this remedy effects a cure at 61.00 a bottle.
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David Kennedy
Bright
Mizner
American Rainbow Trout Ready for Swiss Waters
American rainbow trout have been acclimated successfully in Lake Constance and will undergo further experiments in other Swiss locations to study their adaptation and potential for fisheries development.
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Lake of Constance
Switzerland
Sharp Barbed Fence Metaphor for Politicians
If a political fence had as many sharp points as barbed wire, no politician would sit on it. The saying imagines extreme fence dangers deterring lawmakers from engagement.
Shape of Apples and Doughnuts Defies Square Meals
A quip notes that apples and doughnuts do not form a square meal due to their round shapes, suggesting practicality over novelty in food design.
Murine Eye Remedy Ad From Chicago
An early 20th century ad promotes Murine Eye Remedy from Chicago. It claims quick relief for sore or inflamed eyes with a free sample offer and suggests the product cures various eye ailments.
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Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Acullet
Penny Urned in Slot Machine Sparks Wry Adage
A quirky saying notes a penny put into a slot machine is not a penny saved, using a playful contrast to caution frugality.
Icicles Hanging From Domesticity
A fragment notes numerous icicles hanging from a domestic setting. The line hints at cold weather or structural concern without detailing location or cause.
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