Peruna Named By Iowa Man as Cure for Catarrh
Mr A M Skerd of West Burlington Iowa reports a years long stomach and small intestine catarrh relief after ineffective medical visits. He traveled to Chicago where doctors warned of stomach cancer but after five bottles of Peruna and two of Manalin he says he is cured and keeps Peruna at home.
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A. M. Skerd
West
Burlington
Iowa
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
The
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Wanted an All Day Whistler Advertisement
A brief notice asks for a man who can whistle all day for good pay. The quip notes a grouchy neighbor across the hall and asks about union rates for whistling.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Polish for patent leather with linseed oil and cream
The guide advises mixing one part linseed oil with two parts cream to polish patent leather. Thoroughly blend the mixture and apply with a flannel after dust removal, followed by rubbing the leather with a soft cloth.
Soda Lake In Africa Richest Soda Bed In World
Harper's Weekly notes English East Africa hosts the world’s richest soda bed. Engineers estimate 200,000,000 tons lie in a lake covering over 50 square kilometers. In the short rainy season a shallow water layer hides the resource, and new soda forms as blocks are removed, allowing continued extraction for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
East
Harper’s Weekly
Meat Bearing Tree in Mexico Could Ease High Living Costs
An avocado tree in Mexico yields pear shaped fruit rich in fat and nutrients, with one large fruit feeding an average meal. The fruit is little known as it is not cultivated widely, mostly growing near native huts. extensive farming could impact the high cost of living.
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Mexico
Cnord
Postum touted as coffee alternative in health letter
A testimonial claims Postum cures coffee related ailments. It describes headaches stomach issues and heart symptoms from coffee and cites women leaders and letters praising Postum for relief. Readers urged to look for the book The Road to Wellville.
Unconventionalities Clash In Sharp Exchange
A town scene unfolds with a brisk exchange between a belligerent neighbor and Mrs Nagsworth. The dialogue reveals tensions over a newspaper photograph and a public image, with threats of harsher coverage if objections persist.
Tragedies Told in Headlines of Odd Clothing Mishaps
Sourced from a 19th century paper, the column lampoons sensational stories about mishaps linked to everyday acts. It lists cases where simple actions like chewing tobacco, reading a sport page, or haircuts lead to bizarre fates and public embarrassments among society figures.
Alpine Chauffeur of a Snowslide Tale
A playful exchange finds Mr. Pumper recalling a perilous Alps moment when he served as the driver of a snowslide escape. The anecdote blends humor with danger as Miss Plumper probes his memories of thrilling experiences.
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Alps
Mr. Pumper
Invention Debate Between Logic and Necessity
The exchange contrasts logic and physics with the idea that necessity drives invention. One asserts physics governs invention, the other claims necessity beats law and sparks innovation. The dialogue frames a classic tension between theory and creative impulse.
Placing the Blame and Birthday Gift Dilemma
A casual chat reveals a man torn between gifting options for his wife. He worries about choosing something too costly. He jokes that he cannot let her pick her own present because he cannot afford a high price.
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Wwe
Three Girls Share Silvers Spoons At Christmas
In a brief scene from Puck a note of whimsy appears as Georgia notes her spoon reads From your papa while Margaret reports To my loving daughter and Mabel shows Hotel Auditorium on hers, all gifts from Christmas.
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Georgia
Margaret
Mabel
Puck
Rogers
Johnson
B. J. Johnson Soap Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Doctors' Work in Baltimore Aids Noise Crusade
A Baltimore paper reports doctors aiding city efforts against noise pollution. The piece questions if medical endorsement will curb noise and reduce disturbances in the community.
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Bacon
Baltimore
Egbert
Priceless Treasure Bride Declares Husband Invaluable
A visitor asks if every man has a price and the bride, newlywed, replies she finds her husband priceless and beyond value. Her vow underscores a confident, affectionate view of marriage.
Bedbugs Busy But Posed to Avoid People
An entomology verse notes the bedbug’s constant activity and a hope that it will not alight on humans, reflecting a playful concern about this tiny irritant.
Could Sell Anything Prompted to Market Big Projects
In a dialogue about selling skills a character argues poetry can be marketed. The other retorts that if poetry can be sold then almost any product could be sold such as high class bonds or steel bridges, prompting consideration of selling leverage.
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W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Ted
Brocks
Maas
What He Carried
A quip pairs a master and servant as a joke about luck vs. danger. The exchange turns on a rabbit’s foot and a razor, suggesting a preference for self defense over superstition.
A Sweet Fellow
Ethel recalls Jack greeting her at the steamer with a five pound box of candy and a playful bonbon voyage wish.
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Ethel
Jack
Kitty
Scrambled Eggs in New Mown Hay Chorus Mentioned
A quirky line from Williams Pur ple Cow features a guest singing about scrambled eggs in fresh hay while a waiter serves shredded wheat, capturing a playful, rustic moment from the scene.
Not Particularly
A brief dialogue exchanges about a passing woman described by her gray hat white feather red velvet roses mauve jacket black skirt mink furs and lavender spats. The pair dismiss the significance of the sight as they converse.
The Best Thing Says James Felt Dizzy After Swim
A quoted exchange notes James feeling dizzy in the water and calls it the best thing that could have happened. The other speaker questions the interpretation and asks how that conclusion is reached.
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James
Secret engagement shields Brown from ruin rumors
In a brisk exchange a niece and uncle discuss a concealed engagement that spares Brown from speculative ruin, noting their agreement to keep the match secret.
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Brown
The Wise Guy and Simple Mug Exchange Witty Banter
A quoted exchange features the Wise Guy noting sins will be found and the Simple Mug retorting they have a habit of calling again. The line underlines a streetwise pair trading quips about consequences and repetition.
First Step in Ambitious Bid Ends in Empty Chair
Senator Sorghum asks for the initial move toward a desired post. The reply jokes that the first step is to ensure the position is vacant, echoing the old line that the victors gain spoils.
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Senator Sorghum
Provident Patter Sparks Cigarette Coupon Dream
A witty cartoon caption shows a young man in dialogue with his elder asking about prospects. The reply jokes that savings from cigarette coupons could furnish a flat, highlighting thrift and humor in everyday life.
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Reggie
Puck
Vicious horse embraces buyer after stable exit
A buyer recalls the horse bought yesterday that leapt to its hind legs and attempted to embrace the owner, describing the animal as a vicious looking brute. The exchange highlights the animal’s unexpected aggression and raises questions about its temperament.
Local Motorist Seeks Office For Social Clout
A light dialogue shows Mr. Chuggins explaining he seeks a local seat to gain recognition. He jokes that a driver wants prominence and authority so policemen may notice him and treat him more leniently.
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Mr. Chuggins
Dining Out and a Lamb Tale
A playful column blends a nursery rhyme image with a skeptical note about a chef who made the sauce. The narrator shifts from whimsy to critique, using light humor to poke at dining room performance and kitchen craft.
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Mary
A Satirical Gardener Spells Out Back Yard Vices
A satirical gardener quips about reading fiction and magazines that promise a grand garden. The exchange riffs on vanity and the gulf between idealized horticulture and practical work in a backyard setting.
Prejudiced Choice in Quick Romance Exchange
A judge records a light exchange between an actor facing a fourth divorce and a wary actress. The actor asks to marry, the actress hesitates after hearing rumors, and the judge notes the dismissal of those tales as he intervenes.
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Billy
A Swede Interpreting in Canada Reappears in Old Letter
A letter recalls a blond haired boy of about 10 who accompanied a party to Wetaskiwin Alberta as an interpreter. He stayed three years, returned to Fitchburg Massachusetts, and now notes how Calgary and Edmonton have grown, with railways expanding across the prairies and land values rising from $3 to $30 or $35 per acre.
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Western Canada
Wetaskiwin
Alberta
Fitchburg
Mass
Department of the Interior
Canada
Calgary
Edmonton
Prairies
Moseson
Women Who Can Do Things Fueled By Baden-Powell Meeting
General Baden-Powell praised women capable of action citing Lady Baden-Powell from a desert tour in Algeria. He described shared duties including cooking washing and ironing noting the wife scrubbed, cooked, did the wash, and managed ironing while he helped.
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Robert Baden-Powell
Baden-Powell
Boy Scout Movement
Algeria
Desert
Itching and Rash Cure Told by Cuticura
H A Robinson of 336 West 20th Street Los Angeles describes a skin disease starting as a red rash spreading to boils. After six months of remedies he credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a complete cure following bathing and topical treatment. The ad notes Cuticura sold worldwide with free samples and a Skin Book offered by mail.
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W. 20Th St
Los Angeles
Cal
H. A. Robinson
Hard Enough Single
A quotation marks the line about the hardest job in the world. It notes a young man trying to lead a double life on $20 a week, hinting at a feature or column snippet in the newspaper.
Beauty Based on Health and Digestion
An article argues true beauty comes from health, noting constipation as a common cause of headaches and dull skin. It promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, permanent laxative tonic suitable for all ages and offers a free sample by mailing address to Dr. W B Caldwell, Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Jennie Snedeker
West
Monroe St
Chicago
America
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ill
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U.S.A
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W.l.douglas
Carter
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Blackwell
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