Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Reader
A Chicago reader testifies she was weak and exhausted and could hardly work. After trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she slept better and regained appetite. The letter touts the product as effective and urges others to use it, noting fifty years of praise.
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Chicago
Tydia Inkham
Myers
A. M. Ohlen
Marshfield Ave
Ilinois
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Local Color Confession In Petunia Courtroom
Squire Ramsbottom questions the defendant in a Petunia courtroom as a colored culprit answers with broken dialect. The exchange blends humor and legal tension as the man alternates between innocence and guilt while dodging the charge and minimal jail time.
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Buckaloo
Ramsbottom
Petunia
Yassaah
Yassah
This Day I Will Beat My Own Record
A motivational line reflecting personal ambition to surpass previous performance. It emphasizes self competition and a goal to improve.
The Appealing Charm of Health and Beauty
A testimonial from Mrs. Christina Van Hess of Sioux Falls recounts recovering from a nervous, backache ridden condition with Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription. She credits renewed strength and relief from ailments to the medicine and urges readers to seek free medical advice from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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Sioux Falls
S. Dak
Dr. Pierce
Christina van Hess
Dakota Street
President Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Boston veteran aider runs exchange for disabled soldiers
Mrs. Clar ence R. Edwards wife of Major General Edwards of Boston leads an American Legion auxiliary effort to help disabled veterans help themselves. Starting April 10 with 2000 capital the Boston exchange sells veteran made products on consignment with earnings sent to hospitals or patients. The venture supports art crafts from canoes to hand woven items and jewelry.
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Clarence R. Edwards
Boston
Edwards
France
American Legion Auxiliary
Mrs
Wisconsin Veteran Ed Barrett Named National American Legion Vice Commander
Dr Edward J Barrett of Sheboygan Wisconsin a veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars is identified as national vice commander of the American Legion He served as house physician at the Palmer House in Chicago and held leadership posts in the Legion including Wisconsin commander and national executive committeeman in 1921 22 He also led the 1920 Sheboygan Legion post and contributed to rehabilitation work within the organization.
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Edward J. Barrett
Sheboygan
Wis
American Legion
Wooster
Doctor Barrett
University of Wooster
School of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Palmer House
Chicago
United States Volunteer Engineers
Honolulu
Forty-first Volunteer Infantry
Islands
Fox Hills Hospital
Staten Island
Hoboken
N. J
Legion
Riddles and wordplay snippets from a humor page
A short collection of pun riddles about tailoring cloth, biblical humor, three men in a fly, sneezing, a fish in a basin, tin whistles, and a free use tin can. The puns hinge on homophones and double meanings within everyday objects and names.
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Jo Noah
Tanlac Restores Mrs Emma Jennings At Clearwater
At age 71 Mrs Emma Jennings of Clearwater California shares that after a crippling bout with influenza she regained strength with Tanlac. She reports improved energy and now easily handles all housework and credits Tanlac as essential. Tanlac sold by all druggists with over 85 million bottles sold.
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Tanlac
Emma Jennings
Clearwater
Cal
Give and Take in Modern Business Relations
In today’s business world two men unwilling to give and take struggle to succeed. The rise of cooperation as a keystone of success is noted as essential to achieving substantial service and growth.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as the simple at home solution to revive faded draperies skirts and sweaters. It claims directions fit for any woman, guarantees no streaking or running, and advises telling the druggist whether fabrics are wool silk linen cotton or blends.
Sure of It from Ski-U-Mah Laugh Riot
A playful squib from Minnesota Ski-U-Mah shows Light and Heavy debating affection. Heavy claims certainty after stepping on her foot eight times.
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Minnesota
The Man Who Pays As He Goes Proverb
A brief adage notes that spending as you go can lead to financial trouble. It underscores caution in handling funds and planning for future needs.
Decidedly Not Mr Howell Health Over Wealth Debate
Mrs Powell contends that health matters more than wealth in a dispute over inheritance. Mr Howell counters that health cannot be a substitute for financial provision for heirs.
Calumet Baking Powder Credits Ads for Sales Lead
Warren Wright president of Calumet Baking Powder Company credits newspaper advertising for the brand’s higher sales. He asserts Calumet’s sales run 2 to 4 times those of competitors and says housewives respond faster to newspaper ads. Wright notes long experience and trust in newspapers’ advertising standards.
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Warren Wright
Calumet Baking Powder Company
Calumet
Mr. Wright
Gray hair seen as beautiful yet always on others
A wry reflection notes that gray hair is admired in theory but deemed attractive only when worn by other people. The line suggests aging with grace is easy to admire in others, not in oneself.
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Mrs. Duckbills
Australia
Mr. Barnacle Goose
Barnacle Geose
Barnacle Goose
Bir
Not Guilty Conductor Shamokin Irish Passenger
A fragment notes a not guilty verdict involving a conductor and an Irish passenger. Details are sparse and context unclear, with mentions of Shamokin and playing cards. Penn State is referenced, but its relation to the event is unspecified.
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Shamokin
Penn State Froth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lydia E.pinkham
Holland
American Legion News Service
Mrs. Edwards
Wisconsin Legion
Erican Legion Weekly
Ducks and Geese
Tam
Dr. & J. Barrett
Mary Graham Bonner
Westem News Uno
Tieavy
Foley
Q-Ban
Safa
Heslig-Ellis
Memphis
Texa
Bawver
Lumbago
Bayer
Spohn
Spohin
Spoiln Medical
Goshen
Indiana
Carterliver
Carter
Western Canada
Western
Canada
Department of Immigration
Yiel
W.E. Black Desk
Equity Building
Farzy
North Dakota
Ddeland Desk
Park Hotel
Central Ave
Crest Fall
Mont
Canadian Government Agenta
Bellans Hot Water
Serta Tet Ana
Yann
Bey
Aah
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