Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Widely Endorsed
A long list of women across many states attests to relief from menses disorders and other female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Each entry notes a name and address as a testimonial without compensation, underscoring claims of reliability and honesty in the ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mortier
Mary Ball
Ligonier
Ind
Eliza Wood
Melbourne
Iowa
Clara Watermann
Bardstown
Joseph Hall
Lewiston
Maine
Henry Cloutier
Oxford Street
Minneapolis
Minn
John G. Moldan
Second Street
N. Shamrock
Josie Ham
R.F.D
Marlton
N.J
Gee
Jordy
Chester
Ark
Ella Wood
Ocilla
A. Cribb
Pendleton
May Marshall
Cambridge
Neb
Nellie Sloslander
Western Kentucky bootleg trial cites squirrel whisky claim
A trial in western Kentucky features a witness who says he bought "squirrel whisky" from the defendant. The court questions the claim as the witness swears the liquor makes him talk nutty and crave climbing trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Patents From Northwestern Inventors Last Week
Report listing patents issued to Northwestern inventors reported by Lothrop and Johnson of St. Paul Minnesota. Names include H A Glasrud Northwood North Dakota wheel A O Hanson Ray N D can opener BE McLintock St Paul Minn engineers alarm L A Strom Webster South Dakota package tie W R Vandewerker Clark South Dakota soap holder T C Vaughan Alberta Minn grain separator C Wermstrom St Paul Minn horse shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Minn
H. A. Glasrud
Northwood
N. D
A. O. Hanson
Ray N. D
BE. McLintock
L. A. Strom
Webster
S. D
W. R. Vandewerker
Poverty and humor mix in a weathered proverb
Uncle Eben offers a blunt lesson that poverty is not a disgrace yet progress comes from action not praise. The quip mocks optimism and misdirection while a sly remark about health products and blunt wisdom adds a rustic bite to the saying.
Two Irishmen argue about reading misprinted titles
In a humorous exchange two Irishmen discuss books aloud. One asks if the other has read Eternal City Marie Corelli and Looking Backwards. The reply notes inability to read Looking Back wards due to misreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Corelli
Airth
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Cure
Caution against mercury containing catarrh remedies with a focus on dangers to mucous surfaces. Recommends Jill's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, stating it contains no mercury and is taken internally. Claims accuracy with testimonials and sale by pharmacists. Price listed as 75 cents per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Iall
Ohio
Crucgists
Hall
California Fig Syrup Co
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Fragmentary quip on deadly cars and life preservers
A clipped dialogue questions why cars cause many deaths. One speaker quips about life savers tied to the side as a safeguard, suggesting skepticism about safety measures.
Hamlins Wizard Oil Promoted as Family Doctor Substitute
Thousands of country people know that in time of sudden mishap or accident Hamlins Wizard Oil is the best substitute for the family doctor. That is why it is so often found upon the shelf.
Doers Urged to Sit, Not Strive for Prosperity
Commentator derides efforts to stand for prosperity urging readers to accept ease and avoid risk. The piece suggests complacency and mocks those who push for advancement as foolish.
Creamery ad copy and misc quotes from St Paul papers
A collage of old advertisements and wry maxims including Crescent Creamery Co prices, Pazo Ointment claims, Brown's Bronchial Troches, Nash general ads for furs, hides, dairy, and beauty hints. It also contains social quips about women, men, and family life alongside child friendly syrup promo and a tongue in cheek note on widows and spinster life.
Origin of the day at home in eighteenth century Paris
The piece traces Mlle de Scudery's salon era in Paris and explains the origin of the day at home as a refined French custom. It contrasts French salons with American hospitality and notes how women managed social visits in the early eighteenth century and today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile de Scudery
Paris
France
Mlle de Scudery
Milo
de Scudery
Hotel Rambouiliet
Harper's Bazar
Mlle. de Scudery
Sorld
How the Chinese Dispose of Letters and Waste Papers
A description of traditional Chinese reverence for written characters, detailing waste paper disposal. It explains ceremonial burning in a sacred furnace, collection by laborers, and transportation by Mon War Sher lodge to sea in a Mon War boat. The piece notes inscriptions and the charitable Society of Mon War Sher supporting the furnace and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confucius
Chinatown
United States
Society of Mon War Sher
Club of Beautiful Writing
Topics of Conversation and Society Small Talk Mix
A survey of current small talk lists racing stocks politics chiffons bridge motors and minor topics like art music books and gardening. It notes marriages deaths debts diets and divorces among friends while avoiding weather religion and domestic details.
Two of a Kind Story of a Washington Physician
A Washington specialist treated a nervous ailment for an eminent government official who was told to quit both smoking and drinking. The official retorted with a remark that he was being lectured like his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Randomized Nostalgia Ad Snippet Set
A collage of vintage product claims and quips marketing eye remedies, tonics, and domestic witticisms. It mentions Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago and Bromo Quinine, Mrs Winslow's Syrup, Canada Sap, and playful reflections on Venice and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Eye Remedy
Marine
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
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Auscof MoeMmoveou
Alvena Sperling
Langdon Street
Lindley
May Fry
Kinsley
Kans
Stella Gifford Beaman
Scott
N.Y
J. Barber
Cornwallville
Wm. Boughton
Cincinnati
W.k.housh
Booth Bend
Fred Certin
Lafayette Street
Noah, Iricky
Lizzie Holland
Brookfield
Sarah Lousiguant
Market St
Worcester
Mass
Desylva Coté
Southgate Street
Indianapolis
A. P. Anderson
B. Pratt Street
Big Run
W. E. Pooler
Atwater Station
Anton Studhaupt
E. H. Maddocks
Gilbert Avenue
Mogadore
Lee Manges
Dewittville
A. A. Giles
Johnstown
N. Y
Homer N. Seaman
E. Main Street
Burtonview
Peter Langenbahn
Hampstead
Jos. H. Dandy
Adrian
Lena V. Henry
Bessie V. Piper
South Addison Street
Louisville
Sam Lee
Fourth St
South West Harbor
Lillian Robbins
Mt. Desert Light Station
Detroit
Mich
Frieda Rosenau
Meldrum Avenue
German
Goshen
Ala
W. T. Dalton
Wm. Tully
Ogden Av
Pauw Paw
Ernstreet
Clevelaid
Lizzie Steiger
Fleet Avent
S.E
Wesleyville
Maggie Ester
Dyersburg
Tenn
Sue Hilliard
R.R
Hayfield
Mayme Windle
Horrin
Chas. Folkes
Winchester
Clarksdale
Anna Wallace
Guysville
Ella Michael
Dayton
Ida Hale
National Military Home
Lebanon
Harry L. Rittle
Lehman Street
Sykes
Minnie Hall
Wetroit
Louise Jung
Chestnut St. Ovarian
Vincennes
Syl. B. Jerauld
Tenth Street
Gardiner
S. A. Williams
Philadelphia
Chas. Buell
N. Garnet Street
Plattsburg
Miss
Verna Wilkes
Whimantic
Conn
Etta Donovan
Box Woodside
Idaho
Rachel Johnson
Rockland
Will Young
Columbia Avenue
Scottville
J.g.johnson
Tinyton
F. R. Smith
Elm St
Erie
J.P. Endlich
Beaver Falls
W. P. Boyd
Seventh Avenue
Fairchance
I. A. Dunham
Tillie Waters
Liberty Street
Joseph
Oregon
Alice Huffman
John Johnston
Siezel Street
Carlene
Mary Wood
R.F. D
Je Pecos
Texas
Ada Young Eggleston
Graniteville
Chas. Barclay
Uncle Eben
Garfield
Dodds
Trene Heyhey
Guarat
Salzer
Salzer Seed CO
la Crosee
Wis
the Crescent Creamery Co
Miller & Holmes
St. Paul, Minn
John S. Brown &Son
Boston
N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Milton Dairy CO
Traubert Tannery
Louisville, Ky
San Francisco
Cal
A. London
England
New York, N. Y
Venice
Grand Canal
le Roy
Raskees
B. W. Grove
Canada Sap and Pancakes
Lot
Carters
Karters
Western
Canada
Ottawa
Clifford Block
Chas. Pilling
Grand Forks
Nerith Dalets
Wee Ee
Firstmors
America
Balzer
Wisconsin
Baker
Agricultural College
Agricultural Colleges
North Dakota
Minnesota
South Dakota
John Asalzer
LA Crosse
Jery
Spohn Medical CO
Ghanisia
U.S. A
Sure Hatch
Sure Hatch Incubator Co
Box 170
Fremont
Crescent Mfg. Ca
Seattle
Putnam
Crain Shippers
Woodward & Company
Duluth
Grain Commission
USN Investigation CO
Hibernia Bldg
Bask Renuk
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