Tricks of a photographer in New York
An enterprising New York photographer keeps an elaborate wardrobe of gowns hats and costumes for sitters to wear during portraits. He notes clients’ smiles stall and the mouth shapes as the key to pleasing images and suggests a single word often called out to cue a natural pose.
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Why I Always Bring Elsa for the Game
In a whimsical exchange, Clever Pa explains Elsa’s presence, Aunt-But asks why she is brought to play, and Fritz recalls pa’s instruction and payment of a few cents for Elsa’s role, as depicted in Fliegende Binetter.
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Caret Candies Claim Bowel Cure For 10 Cents
A vintage advertisement touts CASCARETS Candy Cathartic as the natural remedy to restore bowel health without pain. It promises easy movements and urges readers to beginning for only ten cents while warning against imitations.
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Jerusalem as We See It Today in Ladies Home Journal
Mrs. Lew Wallace portrays Jerusalem as grim and gray with blue mosque tiles as a rare color. She describes streets as ceremonial ruins, veiled women, silent children, and ancient Jews awaiting peaceful dust, while many beg for talismans and dream of sleep in the Valley of Jehoshaphat.
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Threshold of a New Century Promises Invention
A reflection on entering the twentieth century marks the end of the nineteenth and hints at a era defined by invention and progress. The passage suggests rapid changes and the focus on innovation shaping society.
Governor of Oregon Endorses Pe-ru-Na Medicine
A letter from Oregon's Governor praises Pe-ru-Na for coughs and colds in his family and urges every household to use the remedy to prevent catarrh and related winter ailments. The note cites Dr Hartman and a free book titled Winter Catarrh.
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Signature on Boxes Promotes Air Cushion Rubber Stamp
An ad lists E. V. Grove as signature on boxes and promotes Air Cushion Rubber Stamp as best and cheapest. It urges readers to send orders to Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana and quotes a Matthew Arnold line about conduct as a key to life.
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Celebrations Provided For In Birthday Anniversary Prompt
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal shows Marie asking for a present from Paris and Harry promising gifts for their birthday and anniversary. The excerpt hints at romantic celebration and travel gifts.
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Grain-O: Healthful Grain Drink as Coffee Alternative
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a grain based drink that avoids coffee’s side effects. It claims Grain-O is healthful, nourishing and appetising with a taste comparable to the finest coffees. Priced about 4 cents per cup and marketed for both children and adults.
Dairy Flyer boosts ink delivery to town
The Indianapolis Journal notes that the Dairy Flyer promises fast express service delivering fresh ink to town before a rush, highlighting improved supply and reliability for local printers.
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Deafness Cure Claims and Catarrh Facts From 19th Century Ad
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for any cure not achieved, urging readers to request a free circular from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo. Also mentions a literary quip about The Potters and runabouts.
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Grain-O and other remedies in a 1900s ad mix
An array of brief advertisements tout Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children, Putnam Faceless Dyes, Piso's Cure for throat and lung ailments, Mrs. Austin's pancake flour, and a quote on freedom of mind. The clippings echo early 20th century consumer claims and health tonics with prices and endorsements.
Lane’s Family Medicine Promotes Daily Gentle Health Practice
Lane’s claim daily bowel movement routine supports overall health and aids liver and kidneys. It mentions cures for headaches, with prices 25 and 500. The note also cites Norway’s grain import need of 250000 tons yearly and fish exports of 135000 tons annually.
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Norway
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