Skill of Doctors Tested in Fifteen Years of Suffering
A patient describes fifteen years of indigestion and related ailments improved by Dr. J C Ayers Pills. Testimonies claim rapid relief and full recovery, with endorsements from John C Pairewanp of Brodie North Carolina and W Grain of Grant Nebraska. The ad promotes Ayer’s Cure book and free literature from J Ayer Co. Lowell Massachusetts.
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Ayer
Jonn
J. C. Ayers
Ayette Pilla
Ayer Co
Lawell
Masa
Hired Girl and Clean Floor Impress Fitzgerald Household
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal describes Mrs Fitz-The Trotleybya and young Mr Fitz admiring a jewel of a hired girl and noting a floor clean enough to eat off. The scene highlights domestic pride and humorous chatter about carving a duck.
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Fitz
George
Indianapolis Journal
Farmer's Handy Feed Cooker Promises Quick Payback
Ad touts the Farmer's Handy Feed Cooker at 12.50 for 60 gallons, claiming winter feeding saves food, improves health, prevents hog cholera, and keeps hens laying. Empire Manufacturing Co. offers full description and sizes via catalogue after visiting 615 H Street, Quincy. Also includes a garbled segment about dances and mileages.
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Empire Manufacturing Co
Can ada calls attract settlers from US and UK
A travel report from Mr T Cc Pearce of Agricoola Alaska describes Western Canada as a fertile magnet for tenant farmers from Britain and the United States. He notes delightful climate, growing farms, and loans among settlers aided by Canadian government promotions. Examples include Hugh Irvine yielding 3200 bushels of wheat at 72 cents per bushel, James Fitzgerald with 3000 and James Atkinson with 3400 in later years. Contact Benj Davins or W Titehle for details.
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T. Cc
Pearce
Agricoola
Alperta
Canada
Chicago
England
Old Country
United States
James Atkinson
Saskatchewan
Pic
Benj
Davins
Paul
Io. W. Titehle
Jen
N. de
Millersburg Weather Anomalies And Odd Local Ads
Valley notes report a Durlog rain storm in Millersburg Kentucky with a shower of live fish two to three inches long. The item mixes sensational chatter with local notices and unusual advertisements, including candy cures and a cave ice feature near Decorah. Gross figures claim $0,000 domestic animals killed by wolves annually.
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Millersburg
Insala
Edgerton children celebrate Christmas feast pact with doctor father
A playful note describes the Edgerton children enjoying Christmas thanks to a parental pact. Their father, a doctor, allows them to eat everything they want, sparking amusement.
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eXar
Brooklyn
Edgerton
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Prevails in Ohio Case
An old advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as effective by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It names Frank J Cheney as senior partner of Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio and swears a $100 penalty for each false claim, with testimonials offered and Druggists Ney & Co of Toledo listed.
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Frank J Cheney
Cheney & O
Tolado
Hall
Frank J. N
Tree, Ney & CO
Toledo
Cola ‘Druggists
Located Appropriately and the Cloven Breath Quote
A fragmentary line describes a gentleman with the cloven breath observed by the Foul. The speaker notes it may be appropriate for him to be employed near the narrator, then reflects by tucking a wisp of cinder from his off-tear New York Dress.
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New York
Open Letter Claims Exclusive Use of Pitcher s Castoria
An open letter from Samuel Pitcher asserts his claim to the exclusive right to the trade mark Pitcher s Castoria and to the signature CHAS H FLETCHER on wrappers. He declares no one has authority to use his name except The Centaur Company, dated March 8, 1807, in Chicago News.
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Petcher
Pilcher's Castoria
Mothers of America
Chas. H. Fletcher
Do You Dance To Night Shake Into Your Shoes Ad
An old style advertisement claims Allens Poot ease powder for the feet with 1 cent night sale of new shoes and samples. It promises to cure corns bunions chilblains and sweeps feet, available at druggists and shoe stores.
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Allen
Olmsend
LeRoy
N, Y
Troy Policeman Seeks Rest After Long Career
A Troy police officer, PB H. Coughlin, plans a long retirement from duty after a storied career. He is established in England with an estate valued at 3,000,000 dollars, highlighting a dramatic life transition.
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Troy
PB. H. Coughlin
England
Telautograph and cures touted in old newspaper fragment
The fragment touts the telautograph as an electrical wonder that transmits autographs and writings by telegraph. It also mentions Pixo's Cure for consumption and a personal endorsement from Pin J. Nichols of Princeton Indiana dated March.
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Pin J. Nichols
Princeton
Ind
March En
Christmas Chestnut Quip Tells Local Turkey Plan
In a Chicago Home Market piece the humorist asks a clerk for chestnuts to cook the Christmas turkey. The exchange highlights a light seasonal moment as the holiday approaches.
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Chicago News
Baldness cure claim from dubious tonic ad
An OCR fragment touts a hair regrowth method and a天下ed tonic claiming a bald head can be cured in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinina Yeblets. It notes a Mongolian genius allegedly found the technique and that druggists will refund if it fails.
Judith’s Bold Elopement Plan With Captain Herbert
Judith confronts Captain Herbert over love and engagement, overheard schemes by Elsie, and secretly plans a late night escape to Lisborough for a quick marriage. Judith agrees to travel to the Clantenry with him, hoping to secure their future while warning against further scandal.
Loves Only His Cigar Jules Massenet Portrait
The French composer Jules Massenet rarely enjoys society, loves his cigar, and lives in eccentric habit. He began smoking at eleven and wrote his first serious work at fourteen. He spends most of his time composing and often has entire opera scores in his mind before writing a note. He refuses most social invitations and attends only rehearsals for his own works.
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Jules Massenet
Carea
Modest Hongusa King and Mackay on Speculation
A portrait of Modest Hongusa King described as wealth cautious and not a speculator, with Bonanza Mackay denying speculation while funding lavish tastes. The piece weaves a tale of a quiet magnate and his wife, society avoidance, and a sympathetic employer tale.
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Bonanza Mackay
Wall Street
London
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