War on Tuberculosis Expands Across North America
The new tuberculosis directory cites over 600 US cities and about 100 Canadian towns in the war against consumption. By April 1, nearly 1,500 agencies were active, a 700 percent rise in seven years, with 421 hospitals and day camps, 511 associations, 342 dispensaries, 88 open air schools, and 98 facilities for tuberculosis inmates in insane and penal institutions. The directory lists anti tuberculosis legislation by state and regional efforts in about 250 cities, and is sold by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis in New York for 60 cents postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the Study
United States
Canada
Sista
Gunatoria
National Association For the Study and Prevention
Theater Dispute Over Seating Etiquette
A somewhat comic scene unfolds in a theater where a large broker is with his wife. A man behind asks the wife to remove her hat, the broker retorts you do it yourself, provoking the behind observer to become angry, protest, and depart from the theater.
Practical Farmer Almanac Style Harvest Tips
A dense, era flavored mash of farming notes urges calf halter-breaking, seed sowing for potatoes and parsley, sweet potato care, irrigation yields, and poultry upgrades. It stresses proper manure handling, soil conditioning, weed control, irrigation depth, and the value of alfalfa, clovers, and Essex rape for soil and stock.
Kidney Cure Claims Quick Relief From Kidney Ailments
An advertisement-style notice promotes Dr Derby's Kidney Pills claiming rapid relief from back pain, urinary issues, rheumatism, and diabetes related symptoms. It urges readers to obtain a 20 pack and offers a free sample, stating products are safe and guaranteed from the Derby Medicine Co. in Baton Rapids Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Man who enjoyed moving housed in a boat
Weeks recounts meeting a man who loved moving and lived aboard a houseboat in a curious exchange. The tale underscores the speaker's disbelief and the moving aficionado's unusual residence.
Coca Cola Promoted As Wholesome Thirst-Quencher
An advertisement touts Coca Cola as a delicious refreshing drink found at fountains and bottles. It invites readers to request a booklet titled The Truth About COCA-COLA, compiled by authorities, from Coca-Cola Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Goca.cola Co
Atlanta
Coca-Cola
Strange Classified Fragments Stir Reader Curiosity
The text presents a garbled mix of names, brands, and odd phrases. It references Allen’s powder, antiseptic powder for shoes, and a string of personal names with playful questions about lobsters. The flavor is a quirky, fragments-driven historical newspaper item lacking clear narrative.
The Land of Ever Notice In Friendly Letter
A fragmented advert style page mentions constipation and remedies. It lists Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Garfield Tea Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children and Sharp Lewis cigars. It includes brief morals about pride and guesswork alongside casual cultural snippets.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
An old advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments. It cites testimonials and claims cures for irregularities, ulcers, and backache, urging readers to write for free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Dorie
Aravaise
Ib Han
Rome
J.P
Pinkham Laboratory
Ft Lynn
Maas
Artnet
Lydia Bam
Moss
Eleven Years Of Health From Kidney Pills
Mrs Everett Griffith of Evansville Indiana recalls severe kidney disease with swelling back pain and weakness. After using Dose Kidney Pills her health improved within six weeks and she reports lasting well being since 1899. Advertises Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 60 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett’ Griffith
Indiana Ave
Hvansville
Ind
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Duffalo
Waiting on the Market Turn as Stocks Edge to 130
A dialogue captures anxious anticipation for stock gains as a father pledges to buy a duke once 4. G. & W. reaches 130. The exchange frames family hopes against market timing and financial promise.
Free Trial of Dr Caldwell Syrup for Sickly Youngsters
A vintage remedy blurb promotes Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for children with constipation. It offers a free sample by mail and cites a personal anecdote from Mrs A Wiltam about using the product for her daughter Lena. The ad urges families to request a free sample from Dr Caldwell at Caldwell, Bulging oats collo.
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Euidvelta
Mra
Wiltag
Lena
Childres
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