Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by readers
Oronogo and St. Louis readers report relief from nerves bearing down pains and female weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. They cite improved mood, backache and irregularities and urge others to try it despite doctors not aiding their cases.
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Oronogo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
May McKinauth
St. Louis
Ydin E. Pinkham
Lydia TE
Simple stage note about peas and cues
The Baltimore American quotes a manager advising an actress to mind her peas and cues in a humorous scene. The exchange highlights stage directions and the importance of timing during dialogue.
Wives' Objections Spark Club Recruitment Banter
In a light exchange two men discuss a prospective member whose wife opposes his joining. Another man quips that many men would join if their wives could not hear of it, highlighting playful club recruitment banter.
Question of Cow Fear Sparks Hatpin Wit in New York Sun
A short humorous exchange presents Stella asking if you fear cows and Bella answering she isn’t afraid with her hatpins. The brief witty line captures a light, era-typical street remark from the New York Sun.
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Stella
Bella
New York Sun
Morning Cup troubles lead to Postum drink switch
A family recounts relief from constipation and belching after switching from coffee to Postum two years ago. They praise Postum for their seven children, noting their baby’s health and a satisfied, healthy household, while declining publicity.
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Wellville
Pligs
Brooklyn Bridge jumper Otto Eppers seeks fame for $250 cash
A waiflike seventeen year old from Brooklyn dove 135 feet from the center span of the Brooklyn bridge into the East River. He claimed a reward of $250 plus new clothes and renown, was rescued with minor injuries, and discharged in police court for lack of evidence of attempted suicide.
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York
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Steve Brodie
Steve
Otto Eppers
Eppers
East Tiver
Brooklyn
Otto
New
Manhattan
Aftterward
Missing Tooth Mystery staged in Chicago court
In Judge Torrison's court the case of Mrs. Alice Andrews versus Dr. James L. Blount unfolds as a comic dental drama about a swallowed tooth and eleven teeth claimed as a fee. The audience watches as teeth vanish and reappear in verbal testimony ending with a verdict for the woman.
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Torrison
James L. Blount
Oak Park
Alice Andrews
Old Ben the zoo bear learns to cue for peanuts
A Middletown visitor feeds Old Ben at the New York Bronx Zoo den. The clever bear stands on his hind legs and signals for the peanuts to be tossed high over the other bears, winning the largest share of the meal. The trick, learned as a dancing bear, lets him cue keepers to deliver food over the crowd, a sight the exhibit crowd finds amusing.
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York
Old Ben
New York Zoological Park
Bronx
Middletown
Little Ben
Brown Bess
Karnak
Ben
Illinois Indiana Michigan and Ohio eggs stored for high prices
Farmers report 46 million eggs from four states sold to Chicago cold storage houses are stored on South Water Street. The warehouses hold eggs bought for about 26 cents a dozen including insurance and storage, with a potential profit if prices rise to 45 cents next winter.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Chicago
South Water Street Commission
Terrible Dropsy Case Highlighted by Lebanon Man
John T. Anderson of Lebanon Indiana describes severe kidney pain, urinary blockage, and swelling before using Deans Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with gradual improvement and a full recovery, noting a gain of twenty eight pounds and no further trouble. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents a box.
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Lebanon
Ind
John T. Anderson
W. Main St
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Apple Gift Sparks Adam and Eve Game
In a playful exchange, Eddie asks his mother for an apple for Jessie. The mother replies that he may want one too. Eddie refuses a second apple, saying Jessie should have it as part of their pretend game.
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Eddie
Jessie
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Hand Care Ad
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for preserving hands and preventing redness roughness and chapping. It promotes a nightly routine of washing with hot creamy lather drying and applying Ointment with optional fabric application for severe cases. Sold worldwide by Potter Drug and Chem Corp Boston Mass.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sele Proprietors
Boston
Mass
Incorruptible census tale links neighbor and numbers
A census taker reassures a hesitant woman while she probes the age claimed by the neighbor. The exchange ends with courteous refusal as the census man departs.
Witty Exchange on Preferences and Industry Trends
A quotation contrasts Brown's habit of sticking to favored things with his dislike of required commitments. The note shifts to remark that doctors embrace new mineral discoveries while undertakers adopt innovations in machinery for their work.
Dr J H Rindlaub Specialist Eye Ear Nose Throat Fargo
An advertisement mentions Dr J H Rindlaub an ENT specialist in Fargo North Dakota and promotes Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething babies claiming to soften gums reduce irritation and ease wind colic.
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J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Dialogue on pronunciation in a theater script
A manager jeers at a draft with villagers singing We are happy and gay. The poet complains the word g should be soft and pronounced happy and jay, highlighting a clash over originality and linguistic nuance.
Momentary hesitation clears as plan unfolds
He admits initial confusion but quickly regains his wits and proceeds. Her agreement reinforces a swift course of action with no further delay.
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