Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Ontario Mother
Mrs. Wesley Guy of Kemptville Ontario testifies eight years of female weakness and ovarian pain eased after using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Antiseptic Suppositories. She warns against substitutes and notes no alcohol or narcotics in the remedy. Also mentions Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for bowel regulation. Josephine Metson educates her lover Jafet Lindeberg to be her mental equal before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Wesley Guy
Kemptville
Ont
Dr. Pierce
Josephine Metson
San Francisco
Jafet Lindeberg
Time Saved and Pain Balm Claims in Ads
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as an antiseptic liniment that speeds healing of cuts bruises and burns and purportedly prevents blood poisoning. It notes risks from injuries and lists House worth Bros as sellers. The piece cites over 20 000 irrigating ditches and canals in the United States with a combined length of at least 50 000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
United States
New Medicine Sale Bond Guarantee by Houseworth Bros
Houseworth Bros announces a bond guarantee for a new medicine product named Miona, marketed as flesh forming food. The notice highlights a guarantee bond linked to the sales of this product.
Miona Flesh-Forming Food Sold With Guarantee Bond
Proprietors announce a new sales method for Miona the marvellous digestion regulator in collaboration with Houseworth Bros. Each package will include a guarantee bond, marking an unheard of distribution approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miona
Houseworth Bros
Guarantee bond for Mi ona weight increase refund
A guarantee bond offers a refund if Mi ona fails to increase weight or cure indigestion and stomach troubles. The document is an absolute agreement to refund the money if these results are not achieved, signed by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Mi on a health tonic bond offer from Houseworth Bros
Houseworth Bros offers a 50 cent Mi on a box bond with every purchase. The product is advertised as a natural aid to flesh and health, improving digestion and appetite. Buyers take no risk since payment is due only if the claims are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Mi-on-a
Dipping for Scab Mite Boosts U.S. Sheep Profits
Analysts estimate that dipping sheep to eradicate the scab mite adds between 2 and 5 million dollars to annual sheep industry profits in the United States. The figure underscores the economic importance of parasite control for flocks nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Protruding Piles Cure Ad Attributed to Dr A W Chase
A fragmented old notice touts Dr A W Chase's Ointment as an absolute cure for protruding piles with promises of a money back guarantee. The text mentions Mr Casper Walton, an alleged Michigan City worker, as a testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Chase
Casper’ Walton
Michigan
Avid
Aunt Caroline Won’t Hurry Aged Folk Through Life
A column extols slow, steady living as Aunt Caroline, over seventy and free from haste, travels from Maine to California visiting family while avoiding hurried routines. It contrasts accidents from rushing with a measured approach, praising her balance and sound sense. Meanwhile fashion notes and dining etiquette reminisce about finger foods and casual eating rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Maine
California
Wigglers Outsmarted In Midsummer Social Club
In a small circle of society women a debate arose over a member dubbed a wiggler for dodging hostess duties. The group agreed that in intimate clubs there is no room for those who attend meetings yet evade entertaining duties.
Directions for airing beds in a domestic training school
The directions describe airing beds by placing two chairs near a window, laying a folded counterpane over the chairs with a sagging middle, adding blankets with space for airflow, then airing the remaining bed clothing and pillows. The Chicago News notes these steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Hatpin News Sparks Interest in Painted China Heads
News of the Shops notes hatpins featuring hand painted china heads catch attention as shoppers explore novelty accessories and craft items.
Durable Bath Wear and Accessories Sale Highlighted
White canvas shoes priced at 50 cents a pair and rubber lined silk bags for carrying wet swimsuits showcased in the catalog style notice.
Belt buckles imitate Russian enamel offered at a quarter
A brief item notes that belt buckles imitating Russian enamel are to be sold for only a quarter. The report emphasizes a discounted price and the novelty of the imitative design.
Silk and Rubber Bathing Suits Displayed
The article notes Tam o Shanter hats and silk rubber items on display on counters as a charming accompaniment to pretty bathing suits.
Skirt Holding on Rainy Days
An old style guide notes women must manage wet weather by lifting skirts with one or both hands to keep even drape and reveal dainty petticoat frills. It explains the skill as rare, but essential to proper appearance when boots and long underskirts are worn.
Charming Story of Harriet Lane Johnston Engagement
A tale tells of Harriet Lane Johnston, Buchanan’s niece and White House mistress, with an unusual engagement announcement. After Buchanan’s inauguration, a University of Pennsylvania student delegation visited the White House to bid farewell and one student praised his time with Miss Lane, who welcomed further visits and the President’s gladness to see them.
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Harriet Lane Johnston
Buchanan
White House
President Buchanan
University of Pennsylvania
Miss Lane
Miss
Lane
White
Botanic Blood Balm claims cure for blood poison and cancer
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a permanent cure for blood diseases and cancers. It promises relief from swellings pimples scrofula and rashes by cleansing and enriching the blood, claiming cures for rheumatism eczema catarrh and other conditions with no doctors or patent medicines needed.
Guarantee of Cure for Botanical Bloom Balm
Advertising promise asserts a guaranteed cure when the product is taken as directed with a full refund if not cured. Claims guaranteed efficacy and refund without argument for the Botanical Bloom Balm labeled as B. B. B.
Botanic Blood Balm advertised as safe cure and sample offer
Botanic Blood Balm promotes a 30 year tested remedy claiming to strengthen weak kidneys and stomachs and cure dyspepsia. It is sold by druggists at $1 large bottle with directions and free medical advice. Local Elktart stores Houseworth Bros and Fenton's Drugstore carry it plus mail sample offers. A separate note mentions Prof Jacques Loeb's new UC Berkeley laboratory funded by Rudolph Spreckles with a $25 000 donation.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Houseworth Bros
South Main St
Fenton’ S
S. “Main St
Express
Jacques Loeb
University of California
Rudolph Spreckles
Catarrh of the Stomach Cure Claim by J R Rhea
For years I suffered with catarrh of the stomach caused by indigestion. Doctors and medicines failed to help until I used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. J R Rhea Coppell Texas. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Rhea
Coppell
Tex
Houseworth Bros
Milking Machine Debate Emerges in New Zealand
The Lawrence-Kennedy milking machine sparks wide discussion in New Zealand. The Elgin dairy report notes users report satisfactory results, supporting the belief that the mechanical milker era may have arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence-Kennedy
New Zealand
Elgin Dairy Report
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Piles Relief
A Summerton reader, after twenty years of suffering from bleeding and protruding piles and trials with multiple doctors, reports cure eighteen months ago after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. He claims no further pile symptoms and endorses the product sold by Bouseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.A. Tisdale
Summerton
S. C
de Witt
Bouseworth Bros
Reverend Goodley and Willie Kase Exchange About Hell
The Philadelphia Press records a brief exchange where Reverend Goodley asks Willie Kase about hell. Kase responds that the other party merely says the word hell without elaboration.
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Philadelphia Press
Goodley
Willie
Hell
Willie Kase
Very Remarkable Cure of Diahrroea
Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas describes a six year diarrrhea ordeal that resisted doctors but ended after one bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diahrroea Remedy costing a few cents. She recalls moving to Bosque county and buying the medicine from Houseworth Bros with a dramatic cure.
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Alice Miller
Morgan
Texas
Bosque County
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
He Discovers Medicinal Water But Struggles With Taste
The Kansas City Journal notes a man has found a spring of medicinal water that could be valuable. He faces a hurdle as people doubt its value unless the water tastes terrible, despite its pleasant taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims $100 Reward
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages, claimed as a constitutional remedy taken internally. Proponents offer $100 for any case it fails to cure, inviting testimonials and listing Toledo based F. J. Cheney & Co. as sellers at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo, O
Her Disadvantage Lift Her Up Tenderly
A Philadelphia Inquirer notice notes a young, slender woman in public discussion with murmured prayers as a banana peel incident limits her ability to swear. The context remains unclear.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Proven by Richmond Druggist
L Wagner of Richmond Virginia reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack that kept him bedridden for two months. He says Mystic Cure for Rheumatism cured him after doctors prescriptions failed and notes favorable reports from others at Fenton's drugstore 225 South Main Street.
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L. Wagner
Richmond
Fenton’s
South Main Street
Larkins Debates Angels And Future World Fairs
A Kansas City discussion centers on Marjorie Larkins claim that angel is masculine because no women in heaven. The dialogue questions the idea and notes the next world’s fair will be in St Louis, not heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Marjorie
Larkins
Jacques
St.Louis
Heaven
Century-Old Lives Hint at Simple Living and Strong Constitutions
A reflective piece argues that a good constitution outruns royal road to longevity. It cites centenarians like Alice O'Connor aged 103 in Jersey City and Refugio Pontolongon dying at 123 in Mexico City, noting poverty, calm temperament, and steady routine as common threads.
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Alice
O'Connor
Jersey City
Linus Ackerman
Brooklyn
N. J
HER TWO GREAT MISTAKES Dr Daniel M Stimson
A late night visit by Dr Daniel M Stimson to a feverish mother ends with a humorous remark. He notes the child is normal and jokes that she makes two mistakes one child and one thermometer. The tale reflects a quirky anecdote about the physician.
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Sittaab Nbd
Dr. Stimsom
Superstition About Rings And Healing Traditions
Sufferers with rheumatism who wear a metal ring believing it cures pain may recall an old superstition tied to Good Friday. The blessing of cramp rings, performed by the king in private chapel with the grand almoner, blessed a bowl of rings given to the afflicted. The practice traces to a pilgrim ring once held at Westminster Abbey for healing.
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Pilgrins
Edward the Confessor
Westminster Abbey
One Oculist Advises Against Self Treatment For Eyes
An oculist and a patient discuss self treatment for conjunctivitis. The oculist warns against home remedies and tea leaf applications, noting they may offer false relief but cause additional complications.
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Oman
Boston Cooking School
News of the Shops
Daniel M. Stimson
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