Women Who Fight the Battles of Life Alone in Brooklyn
The Rev. T. De Witt Talmage preaches that women are independent creations who can build their own lives and supervise their destiny. He urges unmarried and employed women to seek self supporting vocations, cites war and alcohol tolls, and lists viable occupations for women while condemning reliance on marriage for security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Jan
T. de Witt Talmage
D. D
the Tabernacle
America
Saul
Sodom
East River
Sheridan
Dickens
Anny Kemble
Priscilla Wakefield
Cooper Institute
Ida Lewis
Grace Darling
Livermore
Hallowell
Willard
Virginia Penny
Women to Earn Higher Wages by Combatting Life’s Battle
A speaker urges fair pay for women, arguing they must earn 10 percent more and face societal resistance. She cites historical female pioneers, faith, and divine aid, insisting the struggle ends with peace and heavenly support for women fighting for livelihoods and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mary Lyon
Mount Holyoke Female Seminary
Adelaide Newton
Fidelia Fisk
Dorothea Dix
Caroline Herschel
Maria Takrzewska
Berlin Hospital
Helen Chalmers
Babee
Aeeace
Christ
Sisters of Bethany
John
Thad
Isabella Graham
Hosta
Dave the Bull Ends Rival's Pursuit in Georgia Meadow
A jealous countryman entices a mad bull named Dave to chase his rival and the girl in an old meadow. The bull attacks the fleeing man while the lover confronts the pursuer, claiming the girl for himself. She vows never to speak to a man afraid of cattle and soon marries Dave's master Americus Ga Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyes
Dave
Americus
Ten-Year-Old Fends Off Tramp in Latrobe Home
A 10-year-old girl in Latrobe Pennsylvania faced a tramp at the door who asked for food. She refused, then after he entered the hall she pretended to consult her father and eventually ordered him to leave, slamming the door and locking it.
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Latrobe
Aid
Chicago Herald
Japanese Language Quiet on Profanity Inspires Blunt Relief
Col George P. Bissell of Hartford, Connecticut, in Japan last summer notes the absence of profane words. He suggests that without strong epithets to vent anger, extreme self harm may seem a soothing relief amid abuse or loss of a button.
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George P. Bissell
Hartford
New York World
Notable Inquiries and Remedies From a Local Paper
A memoir fragment notes Mrs Elizabeth Thompson a philanthropist rarely attends theater and favors simple tastes. It cites institutional history and a family anecdote. A Fremont Michigan pastor testifies in 1587 about Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup and Plasters aiding his daughter’s inflammatory rheumatism and indigestion.
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Elizabeth Thompson
Batshe
J. Roberts
M. E. Church
Fremont
Mich
Jackson
Aly
Maud
Hibbard
Will
J. Roperts
Fremont, Mich
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health Reclaim
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for sadness pain and health decline. It claims the product purifies blood, strengthens the liver and lungs, and builds up the whole system by providing pure blood. A Puck magazine quote notes red pepper can sting the eyes.
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Dr. Pierce
Letter From M. E. Church Pastor Highlights Rheumatic Relief
A Franklin Michigan pastor reports near relief from rheumatism after using Rheumatic Syrup from A A Rust. The note mentions weather impact and urges reader caution with various health claims. Also cites Scott's Emulsion benefits for debility and malnutrition in children, plus early 20th century ads for Swayne's Ointment and patent remedies promising cures for catarrh and consumption with free physician letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheumatic Syrup Company
A. A. Rust
A Lona
Methodist Church
Franklin, Mich
St Jacobs Oil Promises Cures for Chronic Ailments
The advertisement proclaims relief in any climate with one or two applications of St. Jacobs Oil, claiming permanent cures for extreme chronic cases. It cites ten years of experience, thousands of testimonials, and asserts permanent results from healing to response with a uniform price and wide accessibility.
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P. O
T. A. Slocum
BI. C
Pearl St. N
St. Jacobs
WM. F. Kidder & CO
John
Chicaco
Rock Island & Pacific
R’y. Ite
Chi
West
Northwest
Southwest
Atlantic and Pacific
Ite
Oskaloosa
West Liberty
Iowa City
Des Moines
Indianola
Winterset
Atlantic
Knoxville
Audubon
Harlan
Guthrie Centre
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Galla Trenton
Cameron
St. Joseph
Kanegas City
Missouri
Leavegue
Atchison
Kansas
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Pacific Coast
Union
Atchisoning Kansasity
St. Josephbury
Nelson
Horton
Topeka
Herington
Hutchinson
Wichita
Nebraska
Pullman
Ohio
Rock Island
Kansas City
St.Paul
Tte
Cory
Seneca and
Kankakee
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Connell Bluffs
Leavenworth
United States
Canada
E. ST. John
E. A. Holbrook
Gen's
Ticket & Pass
Payne & Son
Paper Union
Bo VR RN
Fort Wayne
Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilia Advertised
An 19th century style advertisement touts Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilia as a cure for a long list of ailments from scrofula to headaches. It claims blood purification and overall renewal, urging use as a spring and fall medicine and superior to other remedies.
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Guysett
Dr Wistar’s Balm of Wild Cherry Promises Cough Relief
A historical advertisement urges loving friends to rely on Dr Wistar’s Balm of Wild Cherry for consumptive coughs and severe fits. It claims one dose relieves a painful coughing spell and recommends keeping a bottle at home.
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Here Dridune
Cushing
Robson
London
Royal Navy
Warner
Wilson
Health
Gunn
New York Medical College
Arkansaw
Brown
Eliz May
Cashier
St. Paul, Minn
Attock
Ohe Ancient and Honorable Artille
Military Company of the Massachusetts
Pierce
Puck
Franklin, Oakland Co
Mrd
Dec
Scott
Johnn Sullivan
Morganza, Pa
Tey
Texas
Swayne
Swayne & Bon
Philadelphia
Draggista
J. A. Lawrence
East Ninth Street
New York
Isaac Thompson
Drugiste
Hood
C. J. Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Paresh
ST. Jacobs Oil
Charlies A. Vogeler Co
Balto
Pacifichie
Pacific Manufacturing CO
ST. Louis
MQ Ely
Kidder
Hibebaath
College Deernale
Ery
Inetre
Secessary
Grannan Detective Bureau Co
Clacizcat
Ross & CO
Toledo
Druggiet’s
Ng, Kinnan & Marvin
Axis
Obie
Pe Williaines
Everzsbody
Chicago Ledger
Chicago
A. W. McCormick
Wston
D.C
B.S. & A. P. Lackey
Patent Attorneyna
Washington
Brewster
Jay Bronson
Detroit
Fitzgerald & Powell
Indianapolia
Walton Ave
Wayne
Ind
Buyant
Buein Ras ColLeor
Hutt
Pettit
Qeeptes Bax
Orthern Pacific
North Dakota
Moontana
Idaho
Oregon
Chas
B. Lambory
Kapress
G. Root
Peart St
NE Newspaper Union
Lumbia St
J. Tephens
Lebanon
Chicago, Ill
Sit
Tremendov
Dber
N. A
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