A Few Grins and Frivolous Ads Share the Page
A light collection of jokes and playful ad blurbs appears with quips about a nitrogenous steak and college courses. It also includes a carny style mail slip offer from Foley Co and a humorous exchange on expense of daughters and courting from the Ady-Im Dad’s Opinion.
One of Life's Mysteries Quote Opens Column
A Boston Transcript quotation notes that every bride is beautiful and jokes it is a mystery where plain married women come from, reflecting a lighthearted social observation in print.
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Boston Transcript
Advice for bilious attacks with Chamberlain tablets
The notice explains that persons with periodic bilious attacks lose appetite before an episode and tend to eat at meal times. It suggests eating a light meal with no meat and taking two Chamberlain's Tablets to possibly prevent an attack. For sale by City Drug company. Adv-1m
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Chamberlain
City Drug Company
Too Big a Word in a Teacher's Sermons
A Louisville Courier Journal snippet notes a playful exchange about a new teacher. The remark questions whether the teacher's sermons are understandable, reflecting student or reader humor about clarity and style.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Gets It Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Gets It as a safe, quick corn treatment that removes pain with two drops and lets you peel the corn with a finger. It claims no irritation to flesh and no need for bandages or salves, urging purchase at drug stores.
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Derap ; Co
Chicago
Foley Kidney Pills and remedies cited in early 1900s ad warnings
An assembly of health notices and advertisements warns against ignoring kidney and back related symptoms while promoting Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Honey and Tar as quick reliefs. The clippings include a Shanghai tea vendor parable and consumer testimonials from Potts druggists and W L Anglin of Antioch Louisiana.
Puzzled Tax Official and Public Quarrel Cited in London Punch
In a London Punch cartoon a tax official questions a separation from a husband while a munition worker dismisses the word official. The caption notes calling the police to eject an unwanted intruder and reflects humor on officialdom and domestic strife.
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London
How to Keep Well Keep the bowels open advice and Foley Cathartic Tablets
The piece promotes keeping the bowels open as a universal health rule and endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing the bowels sweetening the stomach and aiding the liver. It claims usefulness for indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas or constipation and notes availability from Potts the druggist.
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Potts
Wordplay Between Couple Draws Laughter
In a snappy exchange from the Boston Globe a wife tries to express her opinion turning into humor as Mr Knox bluntly replies that no words remain to describe her. The light moment highlights witty banter between spouses.
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Mr. Knox
Boston Globe
Father Returns Home From Club In Airship
A Yonkers Statesman item describes a child Tommie calling out in fear at night and a relieved mother learning the noise is his father sneaking in from the club via the house airship. The scene captures a humorous domestic moment in early aviation era lore.
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Tommie
The
Yonkers Statesman
A Woman's Recommendation for Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs. D. T. Tryer of Otsego Ohio recommends Foley Kidney Pills after using one box. She reports relief from back ache sore muscles stiff joints rheumatic pains and bladder ailments. Potts druggist sells the remedy Adv-1m
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Pott
Advy
D. T. Tryer
R.F. D
Franklin Ave
Otsego
Ohio
Potts
Crowding the Quarters in a Tiny Flat
A tenant laments crowding in a small flat saying it was not built for a family of six. The janitor retorts that two adults, a canary, and three goldfish make six occupants, highlighting cramped conditions.
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Washington Star
Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children by Mothers
The ad urges careful selection of a child's cough medicine, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe pleasant tasting and effective. It notes long experience and approval by many mothers and lists City Drug Company as a seller.
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City Drug Company
Lavish Spender and Dubleigh in a Kansan Tale
A Kansas City Journal item cites a conversation about a young Dubleigh and a cautious aunt. The aunt warns against marriage to a spendthrift while noting the allure of associating with one.
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Dubleigh
Kansas City Journal
Gentle Laxative Tonic Offered for Mild Bowel Relief
A mild laxative tonic like Chamberlain's Tablets provides gentle bowel movement and is less likely to cause subsequent constipation. Sold by a City Drug company with adv notice.
Women in Politics Provokes Mixed Reactions
Quote captures Miss Cayenne’s view that women in politics inspire embarrassment and confusion, highlighting the risk of misreading a man’s intent whether proposing or seeking votes. The Washington Star presents a witty social remark on gender and public life.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Cough Remedy Ad Sells Chamberlain’s for Winter Colds
An advertisement urges buying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to speed recovery from colds. It notes ten days to recover with usual treatment and claims the remedy shortens this time with proper self care. Sold by City Drug Company.
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Chamberlain
City Drug Company
Adv-Im
Man Linked to Novelists Husband Feels Suspected Memoir
A Birmingham Age-Herald critique questions if a famous novelist's husband inspired the flawed male figure in her latest book. The piece probes public fascination with real life versus fiction and the rumor mill surrounding literary couples.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Best medicine for coughs claims Foley’s Honey and Tar
A.H. McDaniel of Lindside West Virginia writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best medicine in the world for coughs colds and croup. He reports swift relief after using half a bottle and notes it is sold by Potts the druggist.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Potts
Antioch
H. McDaniel
Lindside
W. Va
Hollister's Mountain Tea Promises Health Benefits
A postal style ad touts Hollister's Mountain Tea as a natural blend of herbs to drive out constipation, aid appetite, improve digestion, induce refreshing sleep, and renew strength. It guarantees results or money back.
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Hollister
Mney
Shafer Plan for Soldier Relief Advocated in Letter
A reader-backed letter argues for congressional enactment of the Shafer Plan to provide broader relief for servicemen. It contends service members accepted low pay, cites potential costs, and proposes funding via taxes and bonds, claiming the government remains financially strong and capable of supporting veterans.
France sees 1.6 million killed in four years of war
A U S report via Andre Tardio states France has lost 1.6 million soldiers killed and similar wounded figures in four years of conflict. The piece also promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and intestinal ailments, claimed to be imported from France and sold in America, with money-back guarantees.
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New York
France
Andre Tardio
United States
America
Geo.h. Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
Potts
Three Instead Of Two Eyed Soldier Parades With Missing Glass Eye
An Irish soldier who lost an eye in battle was allowed to stay in service with a glass eye. On parade he appeared without it. the officer asked why. He replied that he left it in his box to keep an eye on the kit while on parade.
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Nolan
Your account is appreciated at all times
A brief note expressing appreciation for customers of any account size and emphasizing consistent value and service. The message reinforces ongoing gratitude for patronage.
The New West Magazine Advertisement Prospect
An early 20th century promo for The New West Magazine outlines its focus on Western industry agriculture mining oil and scenic attractions for investors farmers and sightseers. It lists subscription prices sample issues and multiple city offices in Salt Lake City Seattle Detroit and related mailing details.
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Wear
The
New West Magazine
Walker’ Bank
Salt Lake City
Utah
White
Seattle
Wash
Goldberg
Detroit, Mich
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