Pink Pills Restorative Claims for Debility and Despondency
An Athol Massachusetts case features Mrs. E M Spears who suffered yearlong debility indigestion and fainting before reporting improvement after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad promotes the remedy priced at 50 cents per box with six boxes for 2 50 and cites Schenectady New York as the company location.
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Williams
E. M. Spears
Mt. Pleasant Street
Athol
Mass
Man Says He Will Be Governed by Advice Rule
A clipped remark notes that a man claiming to follow others guidance may not actually be governed by it. The quote suggests skepticism about relying on external counsel for personal decisions.
Defense Dilemma: Belief as Key to Stopping Attacks
The quote suggests that any defense seems feasible if it can convince people to believe in its effectiveness. It highlights the power of perception in security and the challenge of implementing practical measures that gain public confidence.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Teething Aid
An old advertisement notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething. It claims to soften gums reduce irritation ease pain and cure wind colic. Sold in a 25 cent bottle.
Saloons Demand Late Hours Sparks Narrow Hope
A brief report notes bleak prospects for a man who pushes for saloons to stay open past 1 a.m., highlighting his stance against existing curfews and the likely opposition from local officials.
Different Shade of Love in a Tin Pan Romance
A dialogue between Madeleine and a suitor explores jealousy and color as he swears his devotion. He insists he loves her deeply despite past flirtations and claims hair color held no truth in his feelings.
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Madeleine
Inherited Family Traits at Rutgers College President
Rev. Dr. W. H. S. Demarest becomes Rutgers college president as the fifth in his family to guide the institution. His father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather all served as trustees, illustrating hereditary leadership in the university.
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W. H. S. Demarest
Rutgers College
Cuticura Cures Eczema in Illinois Sisters
A Morrison Illinois reader praises Cuticura Remedies for curing eczema on the scalp after about six months of suffering. She notes using Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent and Pills and says the family keeps the soap on hand for continued use.
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Cuticura
Illinois
Edith Hammer
Morrison, Ill
Mayflower Money Behind Old Ham Brand Claim
A Chicago man praises a local family, calling them “real swell people” and noting their wealth from Mayflower Hams, described as the oldest ham brand in the area. The exchange hints at a well known lineage and business success tied to a famous name.
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Chicago
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and that nine of ten cases stem from catarrh in the Eustachian tube. It promises $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges sending for free circulars from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Druggists sell Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Camp
R. Paxton CO
Boston
Mass
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Chesebrough Meg. CO
State Street
New York City
Earliest Pianoforte Public Performance Noted in London
The article records Covent Garden London hosting the pianoforte first public performance on May 16, 1767. It notes a modern concert grand contains 10 700 pieces of wood cloth and felt and 1 180 feet of wire.
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Covent Garden
London
Milton Dairy Co Announces Butter Fat Price
We pay the highest price for butter fat in cream. Write for price. Milton Dairy Co., St. Paul.
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Milton Dairy Co
St. Paul
Riddles Ask For Answers Door Bell Icicle
A riddle pair notes a door bell that never asks questions yet needs many answers and an icicle that grows in winter with its roots upward.
Parson Weighs Suitor's Readiness to Support Idle Bride
A cautious message urges the young man to prove he can sustain the girl in her accustomed state of idleness before engaging the parson. The note questions readiness and plans for marriage under current circumstances.
Preachers Bolster Faith With Brief Sermons Saying Less Pleases
Short sermons meet parishioner tastes as ministers emphasize concise talks. The remark notes preachers who work less yet achieve greater satisfaction for congregations. A local caller comments on sermon length and engagement.
Putnam Faceless Dyes Marketed With Quick Sell Line
An old ad touts Putnam faceless dyes claiming they do not stain hands or kettle except green and purple, priced at 10 cents per package. The copy mocks frugality and defines a “financial genius” as someone who spends money faster than he acquires it.
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Putnam
Piles Cure Promise With Pazo Ointment Guarantee
Advertising copy claims Pazo Ointment cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in 16 days with a money back guarantee. Mentions quick relief and a note about vigilance replacing laziness.
A Woman's Intuition on the Cumberland River Adventure
Tony, a strong young ferryman’s niece, aids a hunted man named John Wickly escaping captors on the Cumberland. She hides him in a cellar under a bearskin, thwarts a sheriff, and aids his disguise. The fugitive and Tony plan to row together toward a larger river, sealing their bond.
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Cumberland River
Tennessee
Abner Scrib
Tony
Masford
Saerif
Bill
John Wickly
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