Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Health
Advert reads that many women suffer from female ailments and uterine disorders and that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has restored health and even helped women become mothers. It urges sick women to write for advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Maggie Gilmer
West Union
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Lydia FE
Pinkham
Hog cholera cure touted with Sloan's Liniment
A reader claims Sloan's Liniment cures hog cholera by mixing one part liniment with two parts oil and feeding two tablespoons nightly for three days. Testimonials from A J McCarthy of Tadville and G W Balshaugh of Dern praise quick hog recovery, while ads urge product details and free book on animal care.
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Linknent
A. J. McCarthy
Tdaville
Tad
Sloni
Haghbor
G. W. Balshaugh
Dern
Ind
Harsh exchange amid crowd prompts threat and retreat
A husky six foot man confronts a bully in a crowd asking for a gift and then removes his coat and rolls up his sleeves before backing away, saying he did not admit fault and urging others to keep their clothes on.
Coffee at Bottom of Trouble Helps Man’s Health
A stockman recalls nervous spells, indigestion, and heart trouble from heavy coffee use. After switching to Postum, he improves, gains weight, and reports better sleep and no indigestion. He credits Postum with saving his life and endorses the product with a testimonial.
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Stockman
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Novel horse velocipede steers by front wheel and rider foot pedals
The item, dubbed a horse velocipede, shows a front wheel support for a trotting horse motion while the rider pedals like a cart. Aimed at novelty and safety, it blends a rereasoned steering gear with a long reins system and a fixed saddle distance. A California inventor also previews an adjustable neck mirror to aid shaving in varied light.
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Hin
California
Foldable Novel Wall Bracket Aids Home and Office Use
A New York inventor offers a collapsible wall bracket with two U shaped arms and tension plates for wall mounting. It folds flat for storage, can be installed quickly, and supports a board across the top when needed. The design complements clean refrigerator interiors and aims to prevent leaks and crevices.
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New York
Forest Fires and Sparks From Careless Habits
A Milwaukee lumberman recalls forest fires started by careless disposal of matches and sparks from pipes. He notes a 60 mile long by 5 mile wide burn spreading across timberlands, destroying ties and pine trees, and contrasts old Indian fire-precaution with modern camp life.
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Vivenand
Milwaukee
Champloh
L'Anse
Tao
British Columbia
Bird-keeping tale shows bluebird’s craving for captivity
An 19th century anecdote from Olive Thorne Miller uses a bluebird pair in captivity to illustrate individuality in birds. A female molted and left her cage, only to desperately backtrack and seek freedom, while the male mate mourned a life apart. The scene ends with the released bird returning to captivity.
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Macdain Mertin
South America
Elmity
The Difference of a Letter From Yale Alum
A Berlin professor visiting the United States recalls a train incident after arriving two years ago. He is asked for a birth ticket by a porter while traveling in a sleeping car, confusing him since he references passport and vaccination but not such a ticket. The porter insists on upper or lower berth, prompting the humorous exchange.
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University of Berlin
Hadley
Yale Alumni Weekly
Pen in Love Writes for Mistress and Holder
A humorous fragment shows a man lending his stylographic pen to a woman who marvels at its writing. She declares love for the pen while admiring the fine point, and he responds with playful jealousy over the holder. The scene ends with her exclaiming her affection for the instrument.
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Hwe
Questioning a new house and Pudentaine's name
A curious woman visits a new house asking what the owner intends to do with it. The clipping ponders what people do with houses and recalls the old-fashioned boy who replied his name as Pudentaine.
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Pudentaine
Pianist Godowsky Prefers Quiet Recitals in London
In London, pianist Leopold Godowsky criticizes noisy applause and floral tributes. He argues serious music leaves a deeper impression and should be received in silence. He suggests audience members rise or remain seated quietly to show appreciation.
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Leopold Godowsky
London
Remin
Parrot Joke Sinks in a Meat Market Stall
A sailor recalls buying a parrot from a butcher for one dollar. The bird, with a gold beak, mocked the shop by shouting that it weighed little and asking to tell the lady its total price. The parrot did not last long as its sarcastic calls drew attention.
Penetical Politics and Reform Dismissed as Nonpractical
A Kansas City Journal musing quotes two legislators arguing over spelling reform and a reform commission. The debate critiques practicality and hints at political patronage. The piece also notes a humorous comparison between smoking pipes and cigars, highlighting the scent and nicotine residue on clothing.
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Kansas City Journal
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