Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
A series of testimonials from women in Kentucky and Tennessee claim Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured their female troubles and restored energy. The ad urges others with displacements, fibroid tumors, ulcers, inflammation, irregularities, backache, and nervous prostration to try the remedy and write for free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jos
Eri Hall
Bardstown
Lydia K. Pinkham
Mary Woop
The Last Best West Prospectus Advertised by Government Agents
An advertisement promotes farming in western lands, noting low prices from railway land companies, profitable crops like wheat and barley, and a thriving climate, schools, churches, with agents in Ottawa and Indianapolis offering information on low railway rates and easy terms for settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snd
W. LL
Ottawa
Arpada
W. Fl. Rogers
Fluor Traction
Erminal
Uidianapolis
Ind
Hom
Law Burns
Tolerio
Cure for Eczema Promises Relief After Failure
A mother in Mahanoy City Pa recalls doctors failing to treat her child’s severe eczema. After using Cuticura remedies the condition improved within two months. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. promotes Cuticura in Boston and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ta. Lambert
West Centre St
Mahanoy City
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Cuticura Remedios
Boston
Dollar Wheat Is Here to Stay and Colonize Canada
The article declares dollar wheat will supply the United States from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta within five years. It argues Canada will become the bread basket, with millions of acres ready for American farmers and Canada’s grain provinces prospering under continued settlement and investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Lesa
Canada
United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Uss
Central Canada
James J. Til
Ifill
John Bull
United Statis
Winnipeg
Caydtal
Prairies
Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills Advertise Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills as a gentle laxative and liver stimulant. It claims they avoid griping or weakening, cleanse the digestive tract, and improve appetite, blood quality, and complexion. Price listed as 25 cents.
Professor Explains Word Meaning in Humorous Derivation
In a playful exchange, a professor defines the term monologue by tracing its roots. He suggests mon means money and logos means a word, joking that monologue equates to words for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menologue
Deafness Cure Claim and Early Pension Note
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous surfaces and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 refund offer. The copy also mentions a 1772 proposal of an old age pension by Francis Mareset, baron of the Exchequer of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cieney & CO
Toledo
Iy Drugeists
Mall
Francis Masetes
the Exchequer of
England
Kemp's Balsam Offered For Cough Cure In Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a universal cough remedy, claiming doctors recommend it and a 23 cent price at druggists. It also urges keeping four hottie to treat colds early, and notes Red Cross Ball Blue for white clothes, plus a statistic on oats and savings withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Brooks
Merine Eye Remedy Promoted for Eye Troubles
An advertisement by The Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago promotes Merine as soothing relief for red weak weary watery eyes irritation and strain. It claims physicians compound the product and offers free eye books with purchase. It lists a price of 60 cents and targets babies with bealy eyelids in friendly terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Curios Washington Cougar Pursuit Ends in Death
A seven to eight foot cougar pursued Miss Mary Burr near Rainier forestry reserve with a hunting party pursuing. J Cook and A Fenton treed and fatally wounded the animal after it attacked dogs, killing one and injuring another before death. No depredations occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uggy Cougar
Mary Burr
School of Messiers
Rainier
Anliu
Isurr
J. ¥. Cook
A. Fenton
St. Cook
Pyd
Cook
Fenton
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Understanding Drowsiness and Sleepiness Health Notes
The article explains that normal sleep occurs at a regular bedtime but true drowsiness signals health issues or habits. It contrasts healthy sleepers with those chronically tired, describes causes such as poor sleep, digestion, and poisons in the nervous system, and suggests dietary changes like avoiding meat and drinking water or milk to treat sudden sleepiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somal
Woman praises husband for kin aid, not wealth
A woman admits her husband's goodness, usually tied to favors for his relatives, while noting the difficulty of maintaining a modest budget on a limited income.
Laxative for Women Free Offers Trial Bottle via Doctor
Advertisement for Dr. W. B. Caldwell syrup pepsin describes a mild liquid laxative suited for women and children. It touts gentle action, stomach and bowel benefits, and requests readers mail for a free trial bottle with address at Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branstan
Alvarado
Ihnen
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Fashion Hint: Apron-front Gown with Two-Tone Silk
The gown features a suggested apron front accentuated by two tones of silk and soutache trimming in a simple, effective pattern. The hat presents a French style with a ribbon bow outlined by tiny pink roses and forget-me-nots.
Misunderated Court Scene and Remedies Ad
A fragmentary newspaper piece shows a courtroom scene with an adjournment and bailiff questions. It then promotes Mother Gray's Australian Seasm, a cure for female ailments, and includes a humorous exchange about a quotation. It ends with an ad for Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product promising whiter clothes.
Divorce ground: extreme and repeated cruelty cited
Caller states grounds for divorce as extreme and repeated cruelty. The dialogue mentions nightly baby soothing and references a product claimed to relieve pain and swelling.
Hat critique and humor ad line from storefront
The fragment shows playful banter about hats between characters, followed by an advertisement for Pettits Ryh Salve priced at 25e. It mentions Howard Bros, Buffalo, N.X. as the seller or distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bros
Buffalo
N.X
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Correspondence National Editorial Association
Bend For Our
A.J. Tower CO
QWERY
U. S.A
Tower Canadian Co., Led
Toronto
PSH Bre
Cascarets
Brosius & Brosius
Wayne, Ind
New York City
Regent Park
London
New York
PRE
FAMEY
DacTor
Anster
Skiles
Jinx
Scott
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
Esmeralda
Gwendolen
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