Warnings and Patent Cures in Toledo Ad Copy
A fragmented Toledo ad clippings recounts patent medicine claims and a 1919 decree on coffee supply in Italy. It notes statements by Consul General Wilbur from Genoa and a legal oath sworn by A. W. Gleason, plus a sales pitch by Cheney Co. for Hall’s Catarrh Medicine with internal use and bloodstream action claims.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
B. J. Cheney Co
Ball
Cheney
A. W. Gleason
HALL
Catarriz Medicing
Macona
F. A Cheney & Co
Ono
F.a
Cheney & Ca
Ohio
Swamp Root Kidney Ailment Remedy Ad
An advertisement proclaims Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a premier kidney liver and bladder remedy. It touts gentle immediate effects and quick trust, urging purchases at drug stores and offering a sample bottle for ten cents upon mailing with paper reference.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Dividing the Family Auto Political Feud Across a Two Family House
A rural tale shows a split household over party politics with four Democrats and four Republicans. The father intends to use the family car to haul Democrats to polls while the mother objects, sparking a domestic dispute. A girl recalls a two family living in one house, sharing space amid the clash.
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Munele
Fother
Indianapolis News
Ancient Musan City in Korea Read Like Arabian Nights
An antiquated city near Korea’s edge, Musan preserves five centuries of walls and a central palace while temple ruins nearby hint at a storied past. Few Westerners have visited since the Russo Japanese era, with only a handful of foreigners wandering to this secluded frontier.
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Korea
Musan
Itan
Nother World
Muann
India
Maliy
Peningula
China
Manchuria
Siberia
Fragmentary Speech On Ideals And Pie In Pantry
A truncated dialogue notes a man never marries his ideal and counters that the trouble is not his ideal but his own. The scene shifts to boys in a pantry squabbling over the remaining pie, described as a regular piece conference.
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Gray
Httle
Mother Gray
Homie Made Christmas Presents For Friends On Budget
A lighthearted feature by Julia Bottomley outlines simple homie made Christmas gifts that look festive without breaking the bank. It highlights easy crafting steps and affordable materials suitable for friends and family.
Homemade Toys and a Colorful Rag Doll
A perennial rag doll is described made from ribbed pink stocking material cut by a pattern, sewn, and stuffed with cotton. The face and hair use red black and white water colors, and the doll wears blue cotton crepe and a blue stocking cap. Also featured is a velvet scrap ball gift for a very young boy made from twelve three inch pieces sewn together with stuffing.
Paper Gifts Blend Economy And Elegance In Craft
Inexpensive gifts crafted from colored heavy paper include blue mottled envelopes for recipes with ribbon bows and floral spray art, small portable items for telephone lists, and white sheets for jotting memoranda. A blue ribbon ties the pocket and list item, presenting a practical yet stylish option.
Little Wall Pockets for Cards and Keepsakes
Two decorative wall pockets described as gifts for a bachelor. One left pocket uses cardboard disks covered with printed ribbon, suspended by plain satin ribbon with small side bows. The right pocket features two heart shaped cards covered in red satin, edges trimmed with ribbon, designed as a gift for a man. Could hold a deck of cards, pencils, pins, or similar small items.
Novelty Palm-Tead Fans For Christmas Gifts
Small palm-tea fan novelties are shown for Christmas gifts. Fans are printed and varnished, bound with ribbon or gold silver braid, with flower sprays or painted designs. Handles feature rib bons and tassels. colors include turquoise blue, rose, red, with coordinated ribbons and flowers, simple to make at home.
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Christimas
A Fad for Flowers in Home Decoration
A fad for artificial flowers grows as a safe festive decor choice for homes. Small garden roses nasturtiums and chrysanthemums are popular, cleverly made to resemble real blooms. Arranged in baskets and vases they offer a charming Christmas gift option.
Vague Patient Notes Stirring Debate On Remedies
Fragmentary text references calomel and other laxatives, discussion of plaisters and tonics, and a mock parliamentary exchange about remedies and politics. Mentions liver and bowels, and a character labeled Senator Sorghum commenting on influence and loyalty.
Purify Blood and Strengthen Kidneys Ad
Urges quick action against kidney problems with Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims rapid relief and warns against disease if ignored. Advert says GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules are pure and imported, with three sizes and money back if not helpful.
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Haarlem
Harlem
Holand
Pretty Gift Cushions for Chairs and Lounges
A description of decorative cushions described as beautiful and memorable. The cushions are designed for chairs and lounges, featuring satin ribbon, a satin ribhop cluster of roses and leaves, and a gutin-covered cord, offered as an appealing home accessory.
Rechristening Demanded in Hillside Quip
A quirky exchange echoes in the hills as a man insists on rechristening, calling something “the bottled sunstrole” and proclaiming the world a stage while a crowd remains mere scenery.
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Goca
Christmas Slippers Displayed in a Cartoonish Fashion
A playful 19th century catalog description shows a gay ribbon slipper set for a young girl, center slippers for any family member, satin boutees for baby tied with plush or eiderdown and fur trim, and a final pair of tasteful bedroom slippers fashioned from ribbon likely to please a woman.
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Yong
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Mason
Spohn
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen, Ind
Hubby
Down Street
Berkshire Eagle
England
Mihai
Postum Cereal Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
Julia
Bottomley
Fang
Biff
Tilnkling
Eee
Bern
Sea
Astoria
The
Quinine
Aare
Pri
Mr Srt Pleturs
Farris
DORKS
Old Kentucky Mfg. Co., Inc
Chicago
Cincianst
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