The Joy of Motherhood in Ellensburg
A woman shares how Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored her health after long illness following marriage. She credits the remedy with enabling her to bear a child and urges others with functional disorders to seek guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for personalized advice after 40 years of experience.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ellensburg
Web
Iit
C. S. Johnson
R. No
Wash
Tonya E Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Milk and Rent Plan Passed by House Amid Claims of Incomplete Explanation
The House approved a bill extending food control to nearly all life necessities, with penalties up to two years. Yet farmers and dairymen were exempted from the penalty, and the measure drew Republican criticism for rushing passage and insufficient member briefing. The bill targets profiteering in food and clothing, with future action promised on rent profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Congress
House
Pearl Harbor Dry Dock Opened As Naval Base Marvel
Secretary Daniels activated the flood gates at Pearl Harbor dock in Hawaii. The $9 million plus facility covers 1029 feet of internal length and 100 feet width, with pumps emptying the basin in two hours and rails and machine shops nearby.
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Honolulu
Josephus Daniela
Secretary of the Navy
Pearl Harbor Dock
Daniels
Navy
Oahu
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Honolla
Naval Base
Our Army Can Enter Mexico From Marfa to St Louis
A telegram from Gen Manuel Dieguez to Gen Antonio Proneda confirms American troops may pursue bandits across the border under the 1882 treaty. The move allays fears of clashes with Carranza forces in Ojinaga. In St Louis a telegram ends the sale of army blankets at the Arsenal without explanation.
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Mexico
United States
Labor Day observance spread by unions across states
The American Federation of Labor reports a 1886 Columbus convention backing a Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Thousands joined picnics and parades as workers in many centers observed the day, with calls to make it as universal as Independence Day. The note outlines congressional action and a long list of states and dates establishing Labor Day locally from 1887 onward, ending with Missouri.
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American Federation of Tabor
Columbus
Hubor
Thtates
Tnion
Congress
District of Columbia
Oregon
Colorado
New Jersey
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maine
Washington
Montana
Kansas
Indiana
Tennessee
New Hampshire
Georgia
South Carolina
Virinia
Utah
Louisiana
Alabama
Tex
Delaware
California
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Florida
Rhode Island
District of Column and Territories
Mixsouri
Late Prophecy
Fragmentary lines speak of a prophecy in coded form with uncertain speakers and possible threats or assurances tied to a forthcoming event. The legible phrases hint at hesitation and a claim of closeness to an outcome, wrapped in archaic spellings.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Public Notice
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a premier cure for kidney, liver and bladder ailments. It claims widespread success, offers two bottle sizes, and asks readers to mail ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Kilmer x
Binghamton
N.Y
Ady
Obvious Bawdy Remark Sparks Thete Reference
A garbled line appears to mock a person as a Thete with crude innuendo. Context and clarity are limited due to damaged OCR, leaving the exact subject and setting unclear.
August Flows and Stomach Remedies in Summer Appeal
An ad describes August Flows as a remedy for indigestion, flatulence, sour stomach, and constipation during summer. It claims to soothe the liver and intestines and restore strength, urging readers to buy Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a complementary product.
Castoria's Enduring Signature Warns Careful Inspection
A warning to mothers to inspect bottles of Castoria for the correct signature as a long standing infant remedy. The piece transitions through assorted anecdotes about investigations, wit, and a famous detective challenged to locate advertising articles, ending with a cheeky reflection on real heroes.
Honest A Man Of Quiet Doubt In The War Era
A Birmingham Age Herald piece recounts a wary man facing congressional scrutiny over wartime procurement. The narrative centers on his cautious temperament and the impression he leaves on investigators as he maintains calm under questioning.
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Otter
Rapid Jreeress
Prreditares
Finnlis
Eve
Army
Birmingham Age
Rich Tone Proposed as Remedy for Weak People
A misprinted letter extols Rich Tone as a wonderful remedy for the weak and ailing. The writer claims it cures ailments and restores vigor for those who desire to improve.
Rich-Tone energy tonic promotion from Sherman Texas
An old time advertisement promotes RICH-TONE by A. B. Richards Medicine Co. of Sherman Texas. It claims to enrich the blood and stimulate nerves while promising better sleep and energy for men. Bottle offered at one dollar in drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miltiena
A. B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman
Texas
Unclear Passage Shows Toe Trouble and Cries for Help
A reader’s fragment describes a boy’s repeated toe problems and a failed attempt to seek aid. The text includes muffled dialogue about stumping toes and someone urging action while a mother confronts a misstep. The garbled lines evoke a domestic vignette with unresolved questions.
Paying Institution Report Cites Cemetery as Sole Profit Maker
A state report cites Ranger and a local municipality as claiming the cemetery was the only profitable institution last year. The document mocks consular reports for grand language and notes Matrimony as a social folly, with a skeptical tone about future lessons from Timothy.
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State Department
Ranger
Vinghind
Matagonia
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Harry
Plartas Eys Remedy Company
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