Father John's Medicine praised for curing child’s cough
A father from Lanesboro Minnesota writes that his young daughter suffered a severe lung attack with a terrible cough. After ineffective medical treatment, Father John's Medicine cured her and kept her well. The ad touts the product as safe for children and elders, containing no alcohol or dangerous drugs.
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Father John
John
G. O. Krogstad
Lanesboro
Minn
Fragmentary Jar Quote Reflects Elite Attitudes
A rough OCR fragment cites a jar and elite behavior with phrases about not having a family and refined quarrels. It appears part of a satirical or literary passage noting aristocrats and occasional family jardiniere imagery. The text is incomplete, limiting precise interpretation.
Kidney flush remedy claim cautionary old ad
An old advertisement touts Rad Salts or Jad Salts as a kidney flush remedy for meat eaters. It links kidney sluggishness to various ailments and urges a morning dose before breakfast to improve kidney action and blood purity. It also promotes the salts as inexpensive and safe.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Promotes Darkening
An advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming gray hair can be darkened naturally and evenly. It suggests applying with a sponge or brush, promises disappearance of gray by morning and reduced dandruff, then hints at youth appeal and a final dismissive quip about poor sign painters.
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Wyeth
Adv
Little Albert’s Valentine by S E Kiser
Poem speaks of a poor girl in class whose father is dead and who cannot afford nice clothes. The speaker recalls giving valentines, envies the postman delivering cheerful notes to others, and imagines the poor girl receiving happiness through a Christmas tree and messages. Copyright, by S E Kiser.
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8. E. Kiser
Valentines of Many Years Ago
Long history traces Valentine sentiment from medieval times through popular chapbooks and pamphlets. Poems and verses from poets like Herrick and anonymous writers appear in annuals and epistles, with farmer and coachman verses and playful responses, illustrating evolving expressions of love on Saint Valentine’s Day.
Frugal Old World Dishes From Veal to Hamburg Spaghetti
A vintage cooking guide lists veal stew a half hour then dipped in egg and crumbs, stuffed rabbit with bread crumb mix boiled gently, breaded tongue fried with a parsley lemon sauce, and Hamburg spaghetti with meat balls in tomato sauce served over spaghetti with cheese.
Various Casserole Dishes and Basic Recipes
A collection of casserole ideas including Rice Cheese and Tomato Casserole Spaghetti Meat and Apple Casserole Fish Casserole and Mutton En Casserole with step by step layering, seasoning, and baking instructions. Each dish emphasizes prepared ingredients, buttered crumbs, and oven finishing times for service.
Danish Frankness Bath Room Sign Mystery
Mme. de Ingermann-Lindencorne, wife of a Danish diplomat, recalls a Stockholm misunderstanding about a sign reading Dam Bad Rum. She learns the sign advertises a ladies' bathroom, not a seller boasting bad rum, in a London Chronicle humorous anecdote.
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Mme. de Ingermann-Lindencorne
Stockholm
London Chronicle
Canada seen as rising neighbor in North American expansion
The Buffalo Commercial notes Canada’s slow start but forecasts rapid growth in agriculture mining and manufacturing. It highlights vast northern territories, Hudson Bay resources, and railroad-driven development. It argues friendly US-Canada ties boost both nations and Canada’s grain and cattle output strengths.
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Canada
Buffalo
United States
Dominion
Hudson Bay
United States Department of Agriculture
England
Belgium
Germany
France
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Argentina
Up to Date. Tom And Do You Really Love Her
A quip laden dialogue plays on romantic wit and practical advice, contrasting affection with practical counsel as characters discuss devotion and everyday detail. The exchange includes playful metaphors about hair and dressing tables.
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Tom
Bill
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Laxative Use
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless remedy for constipation in children and adults. It describes symptoms of beeing constipated, praises fast relief, and promotes a 50 cent bottle with directions printed on the label.
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California
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