One Kidney Gone Endorsed By Milford Man
Sylvanus Verrill of Milford Maine credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring his health after a kidney injury left him nearly paralyzed. He reports improved kidney function, less pain, and eventual walking with crutches then no need for crutches, selling price 50 cents a box through Foster-Moburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvanus
Verrill
Milford
Bays
Dean
Foster-Moburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Ambitious Chicagoan Plans a Livelier Les Misérables
A young Chicagoan visited a local publisher and revealed plans to write a novel “livlier” than Les Misérables. The publisher politely asked for details while the aspirant offered to give him a chance to publish the work.
Aaker's School of Telegraphy Offers Complete Course
A complete course in telegraphy including typewriting and penmanship for 50 dollars at Aaker's School of Telegraphy in Fargo North Dakota. The teacher is described as having 265 years experience as operator and train dispatcher. Send for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaker’s School of Telegraphy
Fargo
N. D
Caddie Quips With Golfer Over Turf Drilling Spoilers
A caddie chides a local golfer about digging gashes in the turf, noting the golfer was born nearby and his family is buried there. The golfer retorts by warning that deeper water requires a better iron.
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Golfer
One Way to Look at It
A Cornish exchange unfolds a playful brag about a boy learning the fiddle. A tester remark notes the boy’s head is too big to hold tunes, provoking further teasing and laughter among the speakers.
Vargo Tannery Buys Hides for Leather and Robes
The Fargo Tannery in Fargo North Dakota reports purchase of hides for tanning into harness leather and robes. Hides and leather products are being processed and offered for sale.
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Vargo Tannery
Fargo Tannery
Fargo
N. D
Lovers Lane Hint in Affinity Avenue
A brief exchange reveals a character noting a location as Lovers' lane and the other clarifying that their suburb is strictly fashionable, with the setting identified as Affinity avenue. The dialogue hints at social tone and place.
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Affinity Avenue
The Fickle Bunch Said She Yes
A brief exchange about social circles shows a witty back and forth on being part of society. The dialogue hints at familiarity and status among a group of friends and acquaintances.
In Love with Mrs Van Zandt at a Party
A narrator reveals lifelong devotion to Mrs. Van Zandt at a social gathering. The pair face gossip from friends including Mrs. Jim Henderson as they navigate marriage, flirtation, and social expectations in a bustling twentieth century setting.
A Washington elder denounces swearing in a cigar shop
In a back room discussion at a Washington cigar store three or four men, including a venerable elder with a white beard, hear a sermon on the uselessness of cursing. He argues swearing is a bad habit and could be overcome with effort, prompting the merchant to plan a sign asking gentlemen not to swear on the premises.
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Washington
Washington Post
The Poor Man's Cow and Kite Experiments
A brief note discusses The Care for the Goat promoting goats as a cheap, nutritious alternative for small landowners and rural residents with tuberculosis free milk claims. It also covers a Manchester kite station experiment where a kite linked to a galvanometer shows a small atmospheric electrical current between five and twenty three hundred thousandths of an ampere.
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England
British Association
Makower
Miss White
Marsden
Manchester University
Glossop
Cure for Cough Using Glycerine Pine Oil and Whisky
A home remedy prescribes mixing two ounces glycerine with a half ounce Virgin Oil of Pine compound and half pint of straight whisky. Shake and take a teaspoonful every four hours. The Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati Ohio sells genuine Pine oil compound only in half-ounce vials in wooden cases.
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Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Diners Past Tense Shift at Local Eatery
A cartoonish exchange shows a diner recounting a six month old bill and an abrupt exit by the manager. The manager apologizes for the incident citing business pressures as a reason for the prior ejection. The diner then asks to dine again, prompting mixed reactions.
No Skin Left on Body Due to Severe Eczema
A Virginia testimonial from Durmid reports a baby with extreme eczema, two doctors, and heavy suffering. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, the child recovered by age three with no symptoms. Names: James J. Smith. Dates: Oct 14 and 22, 1906.
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James J. Smith
Durmid
If a man loves his wife he will stop cigars on request
A dialogue suggests mutual affection and cost concerns in marriage. It contrasts a husband’s generosity with a wife’s love and asks whether true love leads to self control when asked to change spending. The exchange frames reciprocity and responsibility in a domestic setting.
Mix for rheumatism remedy and reading anecdote
A newspaper snippet advises a home remedy mixing whiskey Toris Compound and Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound with tablespoonful doses before meals and at night for rheumatism. The piece also notes Mrs. Gleeful recalling a summer letter asking for light reading and James sending The House of a Thousand Candles.
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James
Patents Issued Last Week To Northwestern Inventors
Report by Lothrop and Johnson patent lawyers lists patents issued to Northwestern inventors for the week. Names include W P Allen Sioux Falls S D hog chute E M Devany Devils Lake ND brace for posts G Halverson Waseca MN windmill A T Haatvedt Crosby ND smoke pipe J Jensen St Paul MN shoe F Lindemann St Paul MN bill hook F Shillin Sunby MN car stake.
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Northwestern
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Minn
W. P. Allen
Sioux Falls
E. M. Devany
Devils Lake
N. D
Brace For Posts
G. Halverson
Waseca
A. T. Haatvedt
Crosby
J. Jensen
F. Lindemann
F. Shillin
Sunby
Insects and a Riddle at the Fair
A dialogue between two maids jokes about men likened to mosquitos. The first maid asks a riddle why men resemble insects and the second deflects. The punchline notes men are easiest to catch after a meal.
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Mosqurtoes
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo Notice
Frank J Cheney sworn to be senior partner of F J Cheney Co in Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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City OF
Toledo
Lucas Coury
Frank J. Cheney
Frm
F. J. Cazner & Co
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
All
Late Song Rivalry Sparks Neighborly Gossip
Simkins asks about liking the old songs while Timkins notes the girl next door turns them into late night tunes. The exchange hints at neighborhood tension over music taste and nightly sounds.
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Simkins
Timkins
Goodyear Boots Ad Promotes Long Wear
An old ad touts gold seat overshoes and rubber boots as cheap and long lasting. It advises buying from a dealer rather than mail order houses and credits Goodyear Rubber Co. of St. Paul as the maker.
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Goodyear Rubber Co
St. Paul
Makers
At the Circus Skeletons Marry
Brief humor item notes that the two living skeletons have married, with a witty line about joining as one flesh and a reminder of their unusual condition.
Pettit's Eye Salve and Mrs Winslow's Syrup Listed
An advertisement lists Pettit's Eye Salve at 25c claiming quick relief for tired congested inflamed and gore eyes and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and inflammation. Other lines reference general ad copy for cosmetics and a creamery company with desk No 3 for prices.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
Woman crediting Lydia Pinkham remedy for cure
Lena V. Henry of Norristown Ga says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her from an operation after suffering from female troubles. She reports rapid improvement and urges other women with such conditions to try the product. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lena V. Henry
Norristown
Lydia Pinkham
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J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
California
Ic. Damare Sufeeds Co
Orucgists
Carters
Ford Pub. Co
Allison
Jim Henderson
Nell
Van
Mrs. van
Fred
Thia
A.W. ‘Gleason
Norasy
Ston Ise
Samuel Pitcher Pamplin
the Centaur. Company
New York
Ft Gec
Gestoria
Bears
Astoria
Org
rauRec
the Crescent Creamery Co
Ams Steel -Aon
S’ Ate Ae Re Bergman & CO
Batok
Oerghass
Ae Wasier
Joe List
Bert
Apderech Bros
Putnam
ATO & CO
Quincy
Woodward & Company
Minneapolis
Duluth
Canada
United States
Water Canada
Chicago
Ottawa
Chas
Pilling
Grand Forks
North Detet
Curtford Block
N BN
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