Woman’s Two Year Illness Aided by Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Chicago resident Mrs. Jos O Bryan reports two years of female illness left after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims restored strength and health weighing 165 pounds and recommends the product for displacements inflammation ulceration irregularities periodic pains backache bearing down feel ing flatulency indigestion dizziness and nervous prostration. The ad touts the compound as a standard remedy for female ills with widespread confidence.
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Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jos. O’bryan
Newport Ave
Ill
Lydia E.pinkham
Domestic Crisis and a Timorous Hush
A quirky domestic scene unfolds as a caretaker narrates a collective strike at home. The coal heaver furmee tender dawn sprinkler dog Washer and rubber tree nurse are said to have organized the action, leaving Henriette unsettled by the surprise. The narrator claims responsibility as the sole worker behind the strike.
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Meehon
Henriette
Danderine Hair Cleanser Promise In Ad Claims
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine promising light soft hair and dandruff elimination after a few weeks. It urges trial with a 25 cent bottle and claims new hair growth across the scalp. Also includes a dog joke and a road rule aside.
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Knowlton
Billy Evans Explains Glove Trick In Baseball History
Umpire Billy Evans recalls a freak minor league play from years ago where a fielder threw his glove at a line drive to stop it. The ball dropped and a triple play was ruled, prompting a riot before rules changes limited such acts. The article explains the modern three-base award for stopping a ball with any object off the body.
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Hal Chase
Kid
Elberfeld
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Practical Theory From Fohts Manager Tohl On Ball Use
Fohts theory argues players should not use new baseballs early in camp. He notes young players push for distance with fresh balls, while old balls limit flight and reveal how many new balls will appear later in the season.
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Tohl
New Orleans
Fohts
Reds Signal Reading May Explain Poor Showing Says Manager
Syd Smith, manager of the Shreveport team, claims the Cincinnati Reds’ signals were read by other clubs last summer. He says teams could decipher Herzog and his catchers’ signs during spring exhibitions, contributing to a lopsided defeat.
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Syd. Smith
Shreveport Tean
Cincinnati Reds
Herzog
Diamond S Notes on Baseball Pennants and Players
A column brims with speculative ball talk and roster moves. It notes New Orleans acquiring infielder Howard Baker from the Giants and Pat Donahno planning a Dayton comeback while predicting shifts in pennant chances, war service, and fast baserunning by Ralph Heatley of the Milwaukee Brewers with a 0:03 45 seconds dash.
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Milwaukee Brewers
Ralph Heatley
Ralph
Parks seating capacity vs population figures for baseball leagues
The article analyzes park seating versus city populations, noting 17 leagues total park capacity at 3 percent of combined city populations and major leagues around 2 percent. It highlights disparities across Southern and Western leagues with higher occupancy potential and cites city population ranges over a million for several leagues.
Connie Johnsons Stir Ames Hall Club Pitching Dilemma
Connie Mack faces a Johnson filled puzzle as Ames club lists two Johnson pitchers and an outfielder, Evis from the coast Jing a last year holdover and BJ Johnson from Chicago. Bill Johnson battles Ping Bodie Thrasher for a permanent job. Bill's speed and defense contrast with Bodie's experience.
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Connie “Mack
Philadelphia
Johnson
Evis
Jing
BJ Johnson
Cago Boy
Bill
Ping Bodie
Thrasher
Bodle
Beginning Young and a Childs Curiosity in Rennerdate
A three year old Presbyterian girl and her mother visit friends in Rennerdate. A seven year old brother asks for a gun and later about a hymn tune. The piece ends with a stinging note on handwriting.
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Rennerdate
Christian
Muzzer
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph
The Danger Over
Mrs Yearwedd John recalls past vows of grace before meals and Yearwedd jokes about fear of her cooking now after marriage.
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John
California Syrup of Figs Laxative Ad for Children
Promotes California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children and adults. Claims pleasant taste and gentle cleansing of stomach liver and bowels without griping. Encourages asking for a 50 cent bottle with directions printed on the label.
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California
Unfortunate Choice at Court as Browning Quotation Fails
A vagrant claiming education quotes Browning in court. The judge does not pardon him. his wife belongs to a Browning club and the judge, fed on Browning, sends the man to the workhouse.
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Browning
Cotton crops expected to approach one billion dollars
The South forecasts its cotton crop for the year will near 1 billion dollars in value despite a lower yield. Experts cite factors including use of midnight oil and improved farming methods as boosting potential profits.
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Oklahoma Oil Co
Okla
Southwest
Firstato Bank
T. J. Wallace
Pres
Bed Rock Oil and Gas Co
Oklahoma City
South
Is Mabel Taking a Flat After Marriage Opinion
A fragment notes a family opinion about Mabel marrying and whether she will take a flat. The exchange hints at expectations about living arrangements and future plans within the family.
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Mabel
Green's August Flower for Digestive Ills and a Movie Bill
An old advertisement touts Green's August Flower for stomach troubles and indigestion with 25¢ trial bottles and 75¢ family size from G. G. Green of Woodbury New Jersey. A New Jersey bill seeks to ban "baby angels" in films as lawmakers debate censorship.
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G. G. Green
Woodbury
Australia
Toronto
Canada
New Jersey
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