Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Pittsburgh Mother
A Pittsburgh mother Testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased postnatal nervousness and fatigue after her daughter's birth She notes ongoing use and recommends it to friends The ad emphasizes the remedy as a safe tonic for nursing mothers and cites a local address for credibility
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pittsburgh
WM. Klinge
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An Ounce of Honest Criticism Worth More Than Flattery
A concise maxim contrasts candor with praise, stressing that truthful critique carries greater value than generous but insincere flattery. The proverb underscores that honest feedback improves outcomes more effectively than empty praise.
Two Dewdrops Choice Colors and Heart of a Rose
A tale of two dewdrops on a rosebush. One seeks sunlit rainbow colors and glory, the other hides in the rose heart to nurture growth. The sunny drop becomes splendid but perishes, while the hidden drop helps the rose and is remembered by a bee and the rose itself. The moral centers on duty, beauty, and sacrifice.
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Mr. Bee
Continental breakfast ideas from a leisurely American era
The article discusses adopting a flexible breakfast schedule inspired by French habits. It suggests breakfast time should suit the individual, with coffee and rolls on rising and a later second meal for the whole family. It notes practical tips like keeping fruit, cereals, and coffee ready to accommodate different rising times.
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France
The Name Sarah Through History and Etymology
A historical overview tracing the name Sarah from biblical origins to modern usage. It explains linguistic roots meaning to fight or rule, variations and contractions such as Sally Sallie Sarotte and Sarath, and notes on popularization in England after the Reformation. The piece mentions figures like Sera Beauchamp and Sarrota de Multon and adds that Sarah’s gem is the beryl and Saturday is her lucky day and number.
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Sarrota de Multon
England
Sally
Sorcha
Sarath
France
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Sallie
The
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Fashionable breakfast time questioned in family routines
The article discusses breakfast timing for families, noting there is no true fashionable hour. It suggests children’s schedules push breakfast earlier, while those with late hours eat later, and observes farmers rise earlier than city folk.
Fashionable Yet Not More Well Bred Says Observer
A reader critiques social standards noting that despite fashion, the upper classes are not more well bred. The point emphasizes breeding over trendiness as the true measure of refinement. The remark suggests a value placed on character over appearance in society.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Language of Russia and its dialects
The text notes Russian as the main language of Russia and classifies three dialects: Little Russian in Ukraine, White Russian in western Russia, and Great Russian across the rest of the country. It lists related Slavic languages such as Polish Serbian Bulgarian and others.
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Russia
Ukraine
Number 13 and the coded disease in Paris journal
A Paris Journal Amusant note explains a doctor’s rule to mask illnesses with numbers to avoid alarming patients. It quotes a physician telling a wife her husband has No. 35, while claiming to be honor bound to reveal nothing more.
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Paris
Journal Amusant
Wyandotte Cave a Vast Underground Wonder in Crawford County
The article recounts Wyandotte Cave in Crawford county near the Blue River entry to the Ohio, famed for its vast corridors and vaulted chambers. It notes the cave’s saltpeter origins in the War of 1812, massive formations such as the Pillar and Columbian Arch, a 71 foot round mastodone pillar, and the Senate Chamber with a great dome. It mentions sightless animals, bats in Odd Fellows Hall, and its size rivaling Mammoth Cave in Kentucky.
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Ohio River
Indiana
Ohio
Odd Fellows Hall
Wyandotte Cave
Crawford County
Blue River
Grasshopper Glacier near Cooke City Montana
A vast glacier near Cooke City is said to house thousands of insect-filled ice layers created by a historic insect plague. The ice field, about one mile wide and half a mile long, sits at 11 500 feet and may reach 1000 feet in depth with alternating light and dark strata tied to insect mortality.
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Cooke City
Mont
Yellowstone Park
Bear Tooth Range
Bear Tooth National Forest
Western Newspaper Union
Safety First
Dialogue presents a teasing exchange about marriage and past suitors between Mrs Knagg and her husband noting whispers of better men who would have married the speaker if not for the marriage. The pair joke about hints emerging only after wedlock.
Avoiding the Trap In A Quip About Age
A clipped dialogue recalls familiarity with a girl and a joke about her age. The speaker asserts she is likely no older than twenty two, avoiding precise details with a wry tone.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Reports from druggists show many people suffer kidney troubles yet remain unaware. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as highly successful and recommended by doctors and insurance examiners. Samples available for ten cents. bottles sold in two sizes at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Cuticura Toilet Trio Talcum Powder Advertisement
Ad touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as antiseptic fragrance for face skin baby and dusting needs. Claimed to render other perfumes superfluous as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio alongside Soap and Ointment.
Two men debate skating at pond gathering
Two middle aged men stand by a pond as a crowd of skaters circles. Mr Rich doubts his skill due to twenty year absence while Mr Little insists he could skate as well now as in youth, sparking a playful exchange.
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Mr. Rich
Mr. Little
Weight of Human Heart
An ordinary human heart weighs 913 ounces and can lift its own weight to raise 20 280 feet in an hour. The note highlights the heart's surprising power in a compact physiological claim.
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