A Friend Indeed Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy Endorsed
Mrs George Hardee of Los Angeles testifies she used Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for twenty years and eight bottles to recover from chronic illness after marriage. She credits the remedy with restoring health, urges others to try it, and notes helping others including her sister.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Lydia E. Pinkham
Guthrie
Oklahoma
George Hardee
Byram St
California
Curious Bible Ages Prompt Witty Exchange on Women
In a humorous exchange, a speaker notes Methuselah's 969 years and other biblical ages, while replying that women today and in ancient times would not confess to extreme ages. The quip highlights gendered humor about longevity and aging.
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Methuselah
Between-Seasons Blouse Aprons and Apron Dresses
Fashion notes outline between seasons blouse styles and apron dresses in wash fabrics. Designers favor simple silhouettes with white and light colors, paisley crepe de chine blouses, and versatile apron dresses that pair with suits or plain skirts.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant herbal medicine for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It promises uniform quality in every bottle with a sworn purity statement and offers sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Jones Simmons Exchange Sparks Curious Quote
A playful exchange between Jones and Simmons highlights banter about brains and retroactivity. The remark mirrors a lively newsroom tone and hints at ongoing conversations among colleagues.
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Ad Claims Safe For Many Ailments
This advertisement urges buyers to say Bayer when purchasing aspirin and states Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are safe for colds headaches toothaches earaches neuralgia and rheumatism among others. It notes the Bayer Cross marking on the package as a symbol of genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for over two decades.
Installment Plan inquiry in American Legion Weekly
A brief quip questions if a future husband knows the bride's age, with a witty reply about partial knowledge. The exchange reflects light domestic humor in the era's magazine culture.
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Myrtle
American Legion Weekly
Important to Mothers Inspect Castoria Bottles for Signature
Urges mothers to check every bottle of Castoria for the signature of Capill in use over 30 years. Notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and warns against imitations.
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Fletcher
Not a Matter for Police
A mistaken judgment by appearances leads to a comic scene as a young man pockets a dropped purse until an elderly man reveals the true owner, exposing the sister act. The piece ends with a wry quip about men falling for clever women who tease them as though abused.
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Marie
Harry
Pittsburgh Dispatch
May Remodel Union Jack
British officials discuss altering the Union Jack to reflect Ireland in peace talks. The piece explains the flag’s evolution from St. George’s red cross to St. Andrew’s diagonal cross and the eventual addition of St. Patrick’s red saltire in 1801, forming the current Union Jack.
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Ireland
St. George
Charles I
Scotland
Paradoxical Way in a Coach for Driving Lessons
A humorous exchange on learning to drive asks how to master motorcar skills. The response suggests using a coach to teach, highlighting a playful view of instruction and self improvement.
Not Beginning of Romance On A Fifth Avenue Bus
A brisk encounter on a crowded Fifth Avenue bus brings a moment of romance in the making. A beautiful young woman senses the gaze of a dark, virile stranger who asks for more space and signals a shared interest amid the city's bustle.
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Fifth Avenue
If something is worth doing at a it’s worth doing right
The phrase urges doing tasks properly and efficiently, emphasizing quality over haste. It echoes the belief that the best method simplifies effort and yields better outcomes.
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Mrs. Hardee
Mr. Hal
W. H. Hill CO
Detroit
Bellans Hot Water
Hall & Ruckel, Inc
Waverly Place
New York
Mother Gray
Mother Gray CO
Leroy
Orval
Jones
Bayer
Wrigley
Postum
Postum Cereal Co., Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
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