One Kidney Gone The Hope Of Dean’s Kidney Pills
Milford Maine resident Sylvanus Verrill recalls a severe kidney injury five years earlier leaving him paralyzed and in pain. After taking Dean’s Kidney Pills he reports improved kidney function, less pain, and eventual walking with crutches before recovery. Bold by all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY offers 50 cents per box.
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Sylvanus O. Verrill
Milford
Dean
foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
When a Jag Is Not a Joke in Paris
A narrator contrasts American and Parisian behavior noting the absence of public drunkenness in France. He observes Parisian society as sober and restrained while describing an American clubgoer who openly jokes about being drunk, calling French sobriety a striking cultural difference.
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America
Munyon Cold Cure Offered Through U S Druggists
Prof Munyon markets his Cold Cure through druggists nationwide at 25 cents a bottle. The pellets claim no opium or harmful drugs and promise quick relief of head cold throat and lungs. A money back guarantee accompanies each bottle. Free Almanac from The Munyon Company Philadelphia.
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Prof. Munyon
United States
Munyon
Munyon Company
Philadelphia
At Another Druggist s Directory Dilemma
A humorous exchange in a drug store shows one clerk lamenting an absent name in the directory while another suggests checking another shop. The dialogue highlights petty office errors and comic problem solving in a shop setting.
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Drn
Girl No. 2
Bilingual in Gestures and Spanish Fluency
An American man raised in Spanish speaking countries speaks Spanish perfectly with no English accent. He is so bilingual that his gestures appear only when using Spanish, and he remains quiet with his mouth when speaking English. The gestureful change to Spanish is sudden and pronounced.
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H E
No Medicine But a Change of Food Gave Relief
The article promotes Grape-Nuts as a brain and nerve food, claiming cereals contain a natural phosphate of potash essential for nerves. A Wisconsin bride testifies that Grape-Nuts eased her nervous strain and helped her keep her bookkeeping job, praising it as superior to other aids. The ad encourages reading The Road to Wellville and notes new letters appear periodically.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Night caps revive quaint fashion of late century style
A revival of old time night caps appears with playful charm. Women wear caps of cretonne or silk and fashion details such as lingerie flair. The article notes the delightful practicality and pretty appeal of these head coverings.
Night caps of varied materials soothe cold sleeping rooms
The piece describes night caps as protection for the head against cold winds entering open windows. Models vary by material, with flowered cretenne caps styled like baby bonnets and finished with ribbons.
Nightcaps and Hngerie Caps for the Sleepy Woman
The article describes sheer mull or lawn caps with lace and embroidery, lined for warmth, and scented slumber hoods for sleepless nights. It outlines cap styles for different hair types, from long braids to loose coils, mentions Dutch night caps, and notes high shop prices making homemade versions appealing.
Yarn Slipping Bag For Knitters And Crocheters
A simple handy bag keeps yarn from slipping while knitting or crocheting. Made from ribbon or silk about eight by fourteen to sixteen inches, with brass rings at ends and a seam opening for a yarn ball. The seam overlaps to secure the ball and the yarn end passes through a top ring.
The Masked Face That Scared Pat and Mary
Pat Muldoon discovers a grotesque fake face on his wife caused by a doctor experimenting with a new cosmetic. The family, fearing the mask, learns the real face is hidden under cotton batting and vows to keep it. Pat decides to pay for the false face as a joke ends in relief.
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Pat
Mary
Will
Mrs. Muldoon
Reasons Why Ferns Fail Indoors and Care Tips
Ferns grow in summer and rest in winter so avoid overwatering and excessive heat. Keep in a warm shaded window with moderate moisture, spray occasionally, and prevent complete drying. Maiden hair should not be syringe sprayed and avoid rapid temperature changes. Fertilize lightly toward spring and maintain humid air.
Sheer Ruffling Appeals to Many Women for Undergarment Trim
The article notes a fashion trend toward plain sheer ruffling over lace or embroidery for underwear trim. It describes dainty frillings in various widths, some hemstitched, all with a drawing string to gather. The trim is easy to apply to hems and evokes vintage linens scented with lavender.
Window Drapery Delights with Printed Silk Curtains
A stylish living room drapery described as a gay printed silk in delicate pinks blues and greens on cream. Making one's own curtains offers a low cost and yields harmony of color and beauty of line.
Cleaning Gold Braid Tips and Velvet Polish
Cleaning gold braid and gilt trim involves sifting a mix of powdered bluing and bread crumbs over the items. After sifting, rub gently with old flannel, brush out crumbs, then polish with velvet to restore shine.
American Woman Guides Louvre Tours in Paris
Florence Haywood from Indianapolis has become a prominent Louvre guide, leading gallery and museum parties of Americans. She lectures on the gallery’s artistic treasures with engaging flair, earning praise for courage and knowledge. Her reputation grows as many Americans now demand her services.
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Europe
Florence Haywood
Indianapolis
Ind
Louvre
Art Gallery
Paris
Warts Spread by Contact Claim Raised by Glasgow Doctor
A Glasgow physician reports a maid with numerous warts worked in a family and shortly afterward the three children developed warts on their hands. The youngest boy, five, who bites his fingers, bore two warts on the lip and one on the mouth.
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Glasgow
Fortunes Made by Hard Work in Western Canada
A letter from Lorens Bisser of Wheatwyn Saskatchewan recounts how he and his brother arrived in 1893 with little, worked to establish homesteads, built a thriving farm with 1100+ acres planned next year, and prospered with No 2 Northern wheat at 97 cents per bushel, praising the Canadian government and freedom.
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Bisser Bros
Western Canada
Loon Creek
Lorens Bisser
Pp. O. Wheatwyn
Sask
Kangaroo Steaks Popular in Australia Says Gunner Cable
Gunner-Cable from Australia asserts kangaroo steaks are popular. The playful remark suggests the meat remains a favored choice among locals and visitors.
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Gunner—Cable
Australia
Castoria Safety Reminder for Infants and Children
Important notice urging careful examination of every bottle of Castoria to ensure it is a safe and reliable remedy for infants and children, emphasizing consumer vigilance and product integrity.
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Mathera
Le Hoy Hotel Elevator Joke Sparks Safety Query
A distorted prompt describes a hotel scene with a sarcastic elevator joke about paying for safety. The text mentions Le Hoy, NY and a character claiming danger only if you pay extra. The fragment includes a proverb about appearances.
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