Orioles? Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad Excerpted
Baltimore readers are shown a testimonial letter praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for restoring a 15 year old girl’s health after doctors diagnosed Green Sickness. The ad urges young girls with irregular or painful periods to use the remedy and write for free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Alice
E. Pinkham
L. A. Coreran
Rutland Street
Lydia H. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia I. Pinkham
Invocation Ad Lib Sparks Laughs In Amatuer Play
Guy Bates Post recalls an amateur performance with a religiously flavored scene. The stage lights failed to dim and the actor improvised a line about darkness and a gas man to coax the lights down. The audience laughed as the lights finally dimmed after the improvised quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Bates Post
Ministry
Darkiess
Pittsburg
Tuberculosis Cripples Count Urges Seaside Sanatoria
Berlin doctor Conrad Biesalski reports 75 000 cripples in the German empire from a 60 600 000 population. More than 60 000 need proper treatment and 10 000 children suffer bone and joint tuberculosis. He urges seaside sanatoria for this group.
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Conrad Biesalski
Berlin
German Empire
Bilesalski
Coffee Congestion Blamed for Ailments and Health Restored
A Wisconsin woman details years of headaches heart pain and dyspepsia from coffee. After switching to Postum she reports fewer heart episodes better digestion and no sick headaches for over a year. The letter cites liver congestion biliousness and blood changes from coffee and promotes Postum as a healthier breakfast beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Concrete in Architecture and a Little House Design
The article discusses William A. Radford’s advice on building topics, the ancient use of concrete, and the shift from decorative cement mortar to true concrete architecture. It describes a proposed one story frame house with exterior cement mortar, detailing dimensions, room layout, and the appeal of corner-lot landscaping.
Must Nots in War Rules Stir Readers Thoughtful Note
The piece surveys international restraints on warfare, noting humor and gravity in limits on spies and weapons. It discusses modern concrete construction, airship ethics, and a list of prohibited acts such as poisoned weapons, treachery, killing surrendering foes, and compelling civilians to fight.
Veteran worker shares tip on patience and pay rise
A young clerk, frustrated by six months with no raise at a stingy company, asks a veteran for guidance. The elder stresses patience, noting his own slow climb from twelve to ten dollars a week as a starter, and urges him to keep plugging away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Price of Land Rising Across the Plains and Canada
A report notes land values climbing from Iowa to provinces in Canada with prices up to 325 dollars an acre in Iowa and similar gains across Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Minnesota and western Canada. The drive is fueled by stronger demand from new Canadian settlers and the belief Canada’s virgin soil yields higher crops with less labor, boosting values there and sparking concern for U S land prices.
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Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Canada
Northwestern Agriculturist
Minneapolis
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Northwest
United States
Triumph of Courage in Face of Mountain Lion
Walter Sargent of the Redwood district San Jose confronted a hungry mountain lion while driving cattle home. He fixed the beast with his eye and the animal paused then trotted away, ending the danger without harm to Sargent or his herd.
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Walter Sargent
Redwood
San Jose
Sargent
Man
Han
Liberty Manufacturing seeks distributor for district
An established factory plans to open a district distributing office and needs a resident distributor with 600 to 83000 dollars cash, stock for immediate orders, monthly compensation 100 to 200 dollars plus commissions. Office and other expenses per contract. References required. Apply Promptly Liberty Manufacturing Association 230 West Huron St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty” Manufacturing Association
West Huron St
Chicago
Quarrel Sparks Suspicion In Old Rocksey Tale
The passage features dialogue between Miss Rocksey and Rocksey about a count and a claimed treasure. Witty banter and suggestive phrasing reflect a society page tone. The text also includes health ads warning of sore throat and constipation with promotional lines for Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Garfield Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocksey
Saskatoon Seeks Agriculturals for All Branches
Saskatoon appeals to poultry farmers market gardeners dairy farmers and hog raisers amid high prices strong demand and limited supply. Readers urged to write to the Commissioner Board of Trade Saskatoon Western Canada for details. Terence Garfield and Euripides quotes appear as miscellaneous inserts.
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Saskatoon
Board of de
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
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William .A. Radford
William A. Radford
West Jackson Boulevard
Ill
Ruskin
Rvexov
Boxo'e
Euripides
Terence
Garfield
Samuel Pytcher
the Centaur Company
New York
Bears
Tsison
Specia Agents
Spohn Medical C
Factorsigzisre Goshen, Inc
U.S
S. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W. LL. Douglas
Brockton
Carter
Blam
Stilmer
Rer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Fitzgerald & Co
Hox
Washington, D.C
Fargo
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute At
Buffalo
Worth
Dasransany Musical Association
N. Y
Pierce
Honttoba
Bup't
Immigraton
Ottawa
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Masa
Monroe Drug Company
Quincy
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