Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Gardiner Maine reader reports cure after three months using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for organic troubles and a severe female weakness. The note urges women to avoid surgery and seek the tonic's aid, citing Mrs Pinkham's free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Gardiner
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Williams
United States
Cuti cure advert claims eczema cure and odd ads
A 1908 testimonial claims Cure for eczema from Colburn products and a sleep relief after twenty four hours. The piece also notes then current grip remedies Lane's Pleasant Tablets and a humorous trolley joke and a Change Man on Park Row dealing small coins.
Spinster’s wary vow shapes a tense club scene
In a fragmentary dialogue the prim spinster warns about social plans and flirtations. She muses that if he does not propose soon she will abandon him and pursue Jim instead. The exchange hints at romantic games within a quiet community.
Grape-Nuts Food Restores Constipation Sufferer
A lifelong constipation case, once treated with many laxatives, reports relief after using Grape-Nuts. The reader describes initial disbelief, then rapid digestion and lasting cure, claiming the digestive muscles work normally now. The letter ends by urging belief in scientific food and mentioning The Road to Wellville.
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Wellville
Navy to remodel all battleships for higher ride and stronger belt
The navy plans extensive remodeling of the world fleet, removing superstructures and most masts to raise armor belt and raise the ships a foot or more in water. The changes aim to improve stability and fire control while preserving turrets and boilers, with the note that testing showed signal masts only as lookout posts and not hindering combat readiness.
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Washington
United States Navy
War Department
Navy Department
AMD
Florida
Doan's Kidney Help and Catarrh Cures Featured in Ads
A collage of advertisements touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney troubles, claiming quick and permanent relief. Also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy and Lane's Family Medicine for skin and stomach benefits.
Land deals propel Morley from pastor to townhouse magnate
Rev Richard A Morley a Methodist Episcopal pastor in Chicago built a £900000 fortune through land speculation in New Mexico after moving his family for his daughter's health. Four years later he bought the Kenwood apartment hotel at Kenwood avenue and 47th street for $400000, while continuing his church work.
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County Recorders
Chicago
Richard A. Morley
Oak Park
Kenwood
Kenwood Avenue
47Th Street
Mr. Morley
A. C. Geyer
Las Vegas
N. M
Murine Eye Remedy Promoted for All Eye Ailments
An advertisement promotes Murine Eye Remedy for red weak weary and watery eyes with claims of soothing pain. It states it is compounded by experienced physicians and contains no injurious drugs. The Marine Eye Remedy Co. of Chicago offers free eye books to purchasers.
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Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mass
Patie Appleplexy
London
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
DYSPEPSIA REMEDY PROMISES QUICK RELIEF AND REFUND
Munyon's Dyspepsia Remedy claims rapid digestion aid for symptoms like distress after eating bloating sour stomach heartburn and loss of appetite. It pledges to reimburse money if unsatisfied and lists 25 cent price sold by all druggists.
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Lane
Orator F
Woodward
le Stuy
Munyon
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