Senator from South Carolina praises Peruna medicine
United States Senator M. C. Butler writes from Washington praising Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He notes relief after using Peruna and endorses it as a remedy for catarrh of the stomach. Peruna tablets are available and a free 1909 Almanac is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South Carolina
Peruna
M. C. Butler
U. S
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
Banknotes and the desire to hold money
A reflective mood on currency emphasizes the rarity of famous faces on notes and the common wish to simply possess money. The line suggests financial curiosity and the personal appeal of tangible wealth.
Fargo Tannery Offers Hides and Leather Goods
Local ad notes Fargo Tannery invites inquiries for hides and skins for tanning into leather and robes. It promotes robes lined and leather goods for men and asks readers to send for a price list from Igo Tannery in Fargo North Dakota.
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Igo Tannery
Fargo, N. D
Anderech Ree
Golf's moral pull and betting in games noted
The vogue of golf is linked to concerns about morals among players. Some respectable citizens avoid bridge on Sundays yet join golf matches with notable stakes. Men who oppose money bridge bets still wager in golf, betting a ball out, a ball in, and a third on the full round.
Steamer Decks Lined With Dead Birds From Forest Fires
The steamers Moses Taylor Thomas Bartum and Robert Fulton arrived Friday after a perilous trip down from the upper lakes delayed by smoke from forest fires. Crews report days of cautious navigation through dense smoke inhalation, with thousands of birds fleeing the flames and dying on deck. Hundreds were shoveled overboard to clear the ships, leaving enough carcasses to confirm the tale.
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Moses Taylor
Thomas Bartum
Robert Fulton
Indigestion Advised by Grape Nuts Experience
A young New York woman describes indigestion from rich foods and credits Grape Nuts for relief and improved digestion. She reports she can eat anything now and remains loyal to Grape Nuts, noting the product’s health claims from Postum Co. in Battle Creek Michigan.
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AN. Y
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Impligs
Cure for Cough Uses Pine Oil Compound and Whiskey
A home remedy mixes two ounces glycerine and a half ounce virgin oil of pine compound with a half pint of straight whiskey. Shake well and take a teaspoonful every four hours. The Leach Chemical Co. of Cincinnati sells genuine pine oil compound pure only in half-ounce vials sealed in round wooden cases.
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Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Brother Lucas Returns Then Vanishes Amid Family Upset
A charming yet shamelessly impractical Brother Lucas returns after five years away. He charms the household with easy talk and helps him sister Angeline cope with her husband Wilton’s financial peril. Lucas departs with money saved, revealing a silver mine hoax and leaving the family both relieved and wary.
Nervy exchange over sugar at the shop
An angry customer demanded lump sugar and challenged the grocer as the grocer’s boy joked about the man’s reaction. The exchange centered on suspiciously soft sugar and a quip about “jump it” near the shop door.
A Palpable Hit on the Links
A conversation notes Miss Swift's aggressive approach to the ball on the golf course. Winks confirms the noticeable recklessness in her play.
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Miss Swift
Monster Swordfish Caught Off Newport After Fight
Eight miles from Newport a twelve foot swordfish with a four foot sword was hauled in by Hugh McMillan and G G Shoemaker. The fish towed the launch two miles, charged the boat repeatedly and scarred the stern. It died after a half hour battle weighing several hundred pounds. Two men faced danger as the fish surfaced.
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Newport
Hugh McMillan
G. G. Shoemaker
Lame Back Prescription Sparks Medical Debate
A discussed remedy centers on Toris Compound mixed with whiskey and Sarsaparilla, touted as an almost infallible cure for lame back and rheumatism when dosed before meals and at night. The Globe Pharmaceutical Co. of Chicago makes Toris, with other ingredients purchasable at druggists.
Thanksgiving Mood and Appetite Parody
Mr. Simms Barker quips about celebrating Thanksgiving with two attitudes the optimism of a strong appetite on Thursday and the pessimism of possible indigestion on Friday reflecting a lighthearted holiday tone.
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Simms Barker
Tortured Six Months Cure Brought Sleep And Relief
Mrs Louis Beck of San Antonio Texas recounts a six month eczema ordeal on her son’s face ears hands and legs. After using the Cutura Remedies the boy slept rested quickly and within two months his sores cleared and he has remained eczema free.
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Louis Beck
San Antonio
Tex
Girl Discovers Hidden Voice Sparks Neighbor Noise Debate
A girl suddenly finds she has a voice and her neighbors fear a vocal brainstorm could begin. The incident triggers discussions about noise levels and community tolerance in the neighborhood.
Kidney Pills Restore a Weakened Victim to Health
David Price of Corydon Ja claims severe kidney trouble left him a skeleton like by back pain and disordered secretions. One week after starting Dean's Kidney Pills he walked without a cane and his health steadily returned. Seven years later he remains well, with the firm noting sales by all dealers at 60 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product.
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Brother Lucas
Wilton
Marewell
Angeline
Lucas
Lucas Messenger
Brother
David Price
Corydon, Ja
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Chen
WaLnto, Kinnan & Masvin
Hall
All Druggiata
The Parrot Dealer Sets a Lesson in Wit
In a lighthearted exchange, Aunt Jane questions a man about swearing while the Parrot Dealer defends his birds as wonderful, easy taught, turning the moment into a quaint domestic snapshot.
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Jane
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Morals of Golf
Ford Pub. Co
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Mother
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Western Express
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Ramsgate
Wagan
Marm
Angie
Will
Brother Wilton
N. M
Lalifornia Fic Syrup Co
Allen
Cutiura
Winslow
N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Carters
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J. H. Rindlaub
Crescent Creamery Co
St. Paul
Lincoln
Buster Brown
THE
Brown Shoe Cooo
U. Lou
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Athletic Outfitters
Kodaks
Gooda
Kennedy Bros. Arms CO
Vwatenn KE
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Western
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Ottawa
Cliffard Block
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Monroe
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Thompson
Eve
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