Backaches of Women and Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Women suffer persistent backaches indicating deeper trouble. The ad claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieves dull pain after thirty years of use. It presents testimonials and offers free counsel from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Southern boys praised as promising leaders by W P Trent
In the Atlanta Monthly W P Trent lauds Southern students as a fine, morally improving body. He compares them favorably to their grandfathers in manners and intellect, noting modern progress against intolerance and slavery while acknowledging lingering defects and the need for greater emphasis on intellectual life.
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Union
W. P. Trent
Atlanta Monthly
Deafness Cure Claim By Catarrh Remedies Advert
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It guarantees a cure by constitutional remedies and offers $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars available free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Debaters Ponder Lobsters as Fish at Ananias Club
The Cleveland Plain Dealer recalls a quip at the Ananias Club where members debate the resolution that lobsters are fish. A witty exchange notes the group’s practice of silence and food as the method of agreement.
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Ananias Club
Ananias
Cleveland Plain-Dealer
Grain-O Drink Offers Coffee Substitute
Try Grain-O a new beverage from grocers that replaces coffee for all ages. It resembles mocha in color but is made from pure grains and is easy on the stomach. Packages sell for 15 and 25 cents.
Mystery Quote Sparks Debating Philosopher
A recently married philosopher muses that a singular thing weighs twice the ingredients it is made from, in a quip attributed to Puck. The remark echoes a playful paradox about weight and composition.
Free Allen's Foot-Ease Sample Offer
An offer to receive a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder by mail from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. The ad promises relief for tired sweaty damp and aching feet and claims it eases new or tight shoes and helps with corns and bunions. Availability listed through druggists and shoe stores, price 25 cents for the flat comfort. A dialogue about a load of ice at a door ends with a joke about heating the flat.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
SENTS
Lake St
Chicago
Ill
Salzer’s Seed Co Ad Mentions Russian Bishop Edict
An ad fragment cites Salzer Seed Co from La Crosse Wisconsin touting Rape and Speltz and Bromus as top foods with testimonials. It also notes a Russian bishop ordering clergy to quit smoking tobacco, deeming it unbecoming for altar service.
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Salzer
John A. Salzer
Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis. c
Kursk
Dessert is Jell O A Quick Healthful Treat
Try Jell O a delicious and healthful dessert prepared in two minutes no boiling just hot water set to cool flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry available at grocers 10 cts Mission presses in China last year produced 1 470 609 publications Piso s Cure for Consumption praised for Croup from Mrs Fesee Avent Jonesboro Texas May 9 1891 Snowden 3500 feet claimed as highest elevation in Wales or England
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China
Fesee Avent
Jonesboro
Texas
Snowden
Wales
England
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertisement claims a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund policy if it fails. Signature of W Grove appears on each box. Mentions Monroe as a “gentleman of the old school” and references vitality cures and other dubious claims.
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KE. W. Grove
Monroe
Libby Libby McNeill & Libby Luncheon Meats Ad
Libby McNeill Libby offers ready to serve luncheon meats and quick meal ideas. The Chicago company promotes its superior meats and provides a free booklet How to Make Good Things to Eat on request.
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John M. Smyth Company
West Madison
Chicago
Ill
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Too Honorable. Angry father confronts thief at door
In Philadelphia, a tense exchange unfolds as a furious father confronts a man whose return he resents. The accused admits wearing two masks, saying deceit would have been worse, while the accuser demands accountability.
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Philadelphia Press
What Do the Children Drink Grain-O Ad
A vintage advertisement urges replacing tea or coffee with Grain-O for children. It touts Grain-O as nourishing, grain based, tasting like coffee yet costing about 3 cents per serving. Available from grocers at 15 and 25 cents.
America as Exporter of Shoca and Travel to California
Advertisement style collation notes American shoe exports composing over 45 percent of colonial imports. Also promotes Kemp’s Baleam cough remedy with free samples. Ends with travel ads for The Overland Limited and The Pacific Express from Chicago to California, plus ticket info.
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America
Chicago
Union Pacific
North- Western Line
Overland Limited
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Express
California
Chicago & Northwestern Ba Y
W. B. Ksiskern
Fifth Avenue
For Sale Cheap Horse and equipment Fort Wayne Ad
Road horse in fine condition driven by a lady available for sale in Fort Wayne Indiana. Includes Yop Bugxy handsome trap speeding cutter two sets single harness and reply by mail to Lock Box 219.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Nickel Pirate Road Homeseekers' Excursor To West Trips
The Nickel Pirate Road will run an Homeseekers Excurson to western regions on April 8 1900. Tickets on sale that date good for return within 21 days at one fare plus 2 dollars for round trip. Inquiries to agents or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana. Mrs Winslow's Sootaining Syrup for Children teething softens gums relieves inflammation and pain 2 cents a bottle.
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Nickel Pirate Road
Excurson
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Letter from Thomas Tate in Duhamel Alberta Canada
Thomas Tate writes from Duhamel Alberta to a friend, describing travel to Wetaskiwin, purchasing a pony and saddle, hiring a three seated rig, and returning home for dinner. He reports mild winter weather after December’s cold, a frozen ground two feet deep with six inches of snow, and ongoing work building a log house two stables and keeping ten cows, three cattle, and six horses. The family sends best wishes and notes they plan to write again in spring.
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Western Canada
Duhamel
Jan
Wetaskiwin
Hutchison
Thomas Tate
Alberta
Canada
P. S
City Water Works Seeks New Boilers
A dialogue notes the need for new boilers at the city water works. Mr Northside states the necessity of upgrading equipment, while Mrs Northside questions whether the change affects hot water supply. The brief excerpt appears in the Pittsburg Chronicle.
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Mr. Northside
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