Peruna Praised by grateful patient testimonial
A letter from Nether Mo Milner of Milner, Ohio praises Peruna for curing pelvic weakness and headaches after four bottles. The writer urges others to try the medicine and notes most women avoid public testimonials, but Milner shares her recovery to help sisters across the world. Peruna is sold by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YeGraff
Ohio
Bo Tartman
Columbus
Sir
Mo Milner
Verona
Mr Milner
R. Paxton Co
Boston
Mass
An Artificial Language Faces Commercial Rejection
The piece notes that many artificial languages have existed and some achieved short lived success. It argues universal languages are hard to learn and impractical for commerce with meaningless sounds and complex vocabularies. It cites Volupuk and similar languages as ultimately abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
USA
New York
Provoking Misunderstanding at Summer Resort Fishing
The article describes a new resort girl fishing from a boat and teaching a companion how to handle a catch. Dialogue showcases advice on patience and managing a fish's impetuosity while accepting gifts like candy as a social cue.
The Way Out by Grape-Nuts Story of Recovery
A young woman describes illness from nervousness and hysteria that blocked schooling. She credits Grape-Nuts with restoring health, easing headaches, and enabling her to resume studies and teach. Now four years into use, she runs a happy home and remains well. Read the Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerous
Beagan
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellvilley
Chinese Labor in Samoa and Wage Discontent
The British Consul in Samoa notes two issues: the lingering land question and rat damage to crops. About 800 Chinese laborers are in Samoa with 200 arriving in 1903 costing 175 dollars per man for round trip, and 600 recently brought at 30 dollars each. They work three years for 260 dollars per month with board and medical care, but few will renew their terms even for 5 dollars more, as planters argue profits would suffer. Fiji uses Indian coolies to meet labor needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samoa
China
Fiji
Debate Over Bacon and Shakespeare Authorship Sparks Talk
In a brief exchange Miss De Style of Boston questions Baconian authorship of Shakespeare. Miss Gunbusta of Jersey City replies she did not track packing house exposures, revealing a tangential concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss de Style
Boston
Miss Gunbusta
Jersey City
Newark
Aha exclaimed villain and plot thickens in Clay scene
Opinion from Philadelphia Press notes dramatic exchange with a villain shouting Aha while the audience’s old lady quips about the plot. The fragment touches on theatrical irony and public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement claims Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy cures indigestion and related symptoms by removing stomach acids and strengthening weak stomachs. It offers a 50 cent bottle, money back if no cure, and free medical advice and circulars from Tyner Remedy Co, Augusta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyner
Tyner Remedy Co
Augusta
Nervous Mothers Find Relief in Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy
An aging newspaper feature promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as treatment for nervous prostration and female woes. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Chester Curry and Mrs. Charles I Brown praising mental and physical improvements after use. The piece urges women to seek free advice from Mrs Pinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia I. Pinkham
Chester Curry
Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
Saratoga Street
Boston
Mass
Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham
Charles I. Brown
Mothers’ Club
Cedar Terrace
Hot Springs
Ark
Pinkhams
Laie
Lydia IE. Pinkham
Lydia & Pinkham
Lynn
Pinkcham
Alderstam
Brazil's Improved Festal Card
A Chicago Daily News quote criticizes Brazilian postal cards for lacking privacy. It notes a dark paper flap covering the card’s writing, attached to the back and sealed with gum, which could be opened easily with a fingertip, effectively turning the card into a cheaper letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Chicago Daily News
A Slender Theory on Ear Training in Practice
A Washington Star quote discusses why top instrumentalists often cannot play by ear. Miss Cayenne suggests the need for a highly sensitive ear to endure constant, terrible practice noise. The remark highlights the gap between natural talent and disciplined training in music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Fio
Washington Star
Up Jenkins Card Game Described in Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record describes Up Jenkins as a lively game for eight or more players. Teams hide a silver quarter under hands, then the captain orders Up Jenkins and Down Jenkins to reveal where the coin lies. Correct guesses win the coin. incorrect guesses keep possession. A time limit ends the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Jenkins
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Claim Full Skin Cure
Miss Eola Classcock of Marksville Louisiana reports severe eczema starting at one month old. After two doctors failed, a druggist recommended Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Six cakes of soap and similar amount of ointment cleared crusting, nails, and itching. At seventeen she remains clear, praising Cuticura. The note ends with a separate aphorism about women and arguing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eola Classcock
Marksville
Angel Cake Falls Flat in Hopeful Bake
A playful exchange between Mr Newhub and Mrs Newhub reveals a failed angel cake attempt, with the wife lamenting that the cake would not rise and the husband quipping about a fallen angel cake as a humorous moment in Philadelphia Ledger.
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Mr. Newhub
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Kline
IL. R. Kline
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Phila
TXNER
Mrs Chester Curry
Mrs. Chas Fgijown
Avery & Company
Avery & McMillan
South Forsyth &I
Atlanta
Frick
Enand
Meri Can Supply Company
Richmond
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
Bevel Douglas
Tdigano
Kidren
Sitde
Brockton
W.L. Douglas
Dept
Bryer
Fedaiele
Sallora
AN Bickford
Washington, D. C
e/Morley
Naston
Adam
Eve
Wintersmith
Arthur Peter & CO
General Agenia
Louisville
Kennedale
Texas
Patton-Worsham Drug Co
Dallas
J. H. Fielding
Omaha, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Tenn
Putnam
Munroe
Unionville
Missouri
Bordeaux
Michael de Montaigne
Montaigne
New York Tribune
H. Peck
Detroit Free Press
H. H. Green
Janta
Nortry
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