Major given as a first name. a humorous social anecdote
A Mrs. Norton recounts a mortifying mix up when she learns Major is not a title but the first name of a man she has visited for six months. A second item notes a sensational claim that Bright's disease can be cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills, with a testimonial of recovery after three months.
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Self-Possessed Traveler Rouses Cunning on a Train
The widow Isabella Bishop, famed for Royal Geographical Society ties, recalls a New York bound train theft attempt. She slept refused, then signaled the thief by pointing out the baggage claim in his pocket and had the porter reclaim her purse with a sly, calm cue.
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Isabella Bishop
Royal Geographical Society
America
Blackwood's
New York
Honest Confession A Doctor Praises Grape-Nuts Food
An eminent Texas physician admits bias against advertised foods but credits Grape-Nuts after trying it in Corpus Christi. He reports improved strength, no eructations or stomach distress, and notes the product agrees with him better than any other food. The testimonial mentions Postum Co. and the Road to Wellville booklet.
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Corpus Christi
Postum Co
Battle Creek
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Spring Promise in Early Dawn by Worman’s Home Companion
The poem heralds spring with vivid images of nature waking after winter. It speaks of renewal, birth of flowers, birds, and dew filled mornings, and ends with a note of faith in eternal life symbolized by spring and the angel rolling away the stone.
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Easter Lilies and a Secret Love Triangle
Mary Vane confronts Charlie Everett about his affection for another woman in Idlewild. She discovers he supported a penniless wife of a former railroad wreck victim, confessing his duty kept him from telling her. They reconcile as Easter dawns.
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Mary
Brunetta
Deal & Burrit
Mme. Bireau
Charlie Everett
Metropolitan
Christopher Patton
Tom
Mary Vane
Rod
Mars Vane
Lrunetta
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Forest Avenue
Idlewild
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OPERATION AVERTED BY L. P. Vegtable Compound
Miss Margret Merkley of Milwaukee describes relief from ovarian trouble after doctors advised surgery. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with healing ulceration and restoring strength, urging others to seek advice and consider the remedy before an operation.
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Margret Merkley
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Milwaukee
Wis
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Alabastine wall finish ad promises beauty and schemes
The Alabastine Co promotes a clean, hygienic wall finish with color schemes for rooms. It claims durability and easy application by decorators or homeowners, urging readers to request guidance and purchase in original packaging from Grand Rapids, Michigan and New York City listings.
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Alabastine Co
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