Wrenched Foot Cured by St Jacob's Oil, London
Henry J. Doris of the Cycles Co. in London writes that a wrenched foot and ankle were cured by one application of St Jacob's Oil. He praises the remedy as simple, effective, safe, and never failing for busy men seeking quick relief.
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Henry J. Doris
the Cycles Co
London
Eng
How Woman Chooses Her Seat
A Philadelphia Record column humorously explains seat choices by gender and handedness. The conductor notes nine of ten women sit on the car's right side, while a left handed woman sits beside a man, suggesting a quirky pattern.
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Philadelphia Record
Still Talking About It Bryant Mo Sciatica Cure
In Bryant Missouri on October 17 the town discusses Mrs M A Goss whose long sciatica crippled her. After four months with no relief she used Dodd's Kidney Pills and recovered fully, with no remaining pain and attributing her cure to the pills. She says the medicine cured her sciatica and would recommend it to others.
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Bryant, Mo
M. A. Goss
Verne Reaches Ninth-Ninth Tale Benchmark
Report notes Jules Verne has started his ninety ninth story, with expectation he may surpass a century record in that literary line as observed by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Jules Verne
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Fist of Patents Issued Last Week to Northwestern Inventors
Northwestern inventors received several patents last week including an oil-cake press by Edgar C. Bisbee of Minneapolis Minnesota and an explosive gas engine by Victor St John of Fairmont Minnesota. Other patents include a milk-dispensing machine by Christian W Winther of Miner North Dakota a grain weigher by Anton Goehring of Edgeley North Dakota a railway spike by Charles Johnson of Ely Minnesota and an air-brake coupling by Ole A Ness of Zumbrota Minnesota. Lothrop & Johnson patent attorneys based in Saint Paul Minnesota handled the filings. A later item notes Piso’s Cure for Consumption as a cough remedy by N W Samurgt of Ocean Grove New Jersey dated February 17, 1900. The piece also discusses the Gold Seal rubber goods trademark and its long-standing recognition nationwide.
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Northwestern
Edgar C. Bisbee
Minneapolis
Minn
Victor St. John
Fairmont
Christian W. Winther
Miner
N. D
Anton Goehring
Edgeley
Charles Johnson
Ely
Ole A. Ness
Zumbrota
A Bond of Sympathy Cartoon Exchange
A light Ohio State Journal joke notes mischief in a cartoon panel. The caption features a pun on digestion as the speaker sympathizes with Carnegie over food issues. The brief quip reflects early 20th century humor.
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Carnegie
Ohio State Journal
Ladies Can Wear Shoes One Size Smaller After Allen's Foot Ease
Allen's Foot-Ease powder helps with tight or new shoes by reducing swelling and sweat. It claims to cure aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions and is available at druggists and shoe stores for 26 cents with a trial package by mail from Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Allen S. Olmsted
City Editor-Spacer’s Turf Tips Keep Paper Afloat
The Boston Herald notes the City Editor-Spacer’s ongoing financial strain from race betting while acknowledging the paper’s dependence on his acclaimed Tips on the Turf columns.
Garfield Tea Co Promises Harmless Sample Powders
Garfield Tea Co advertises simple harmless powders and offers to send samples upon request. The copy promotes rights of way and claims gains for readers, targeting New York readers with a short sales pitch and no detailed product description.
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N.Y
Garfield
Garfield Tea Co
The Stairway Image That Saved A Life
Benton recounts a Genoa palace stairway photograph that captured a murder in progress. A displaced stiletto, a missing weapon, and a quick developing plate reveal the killer’s identity, clearing the narrator and condemning the true culprit. The tale ends with the man’s release and a warning memory.
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Dar
The
Genoa
Italy
Hospitality and lavish entertainments in remote South American town
A Denver News piece recounts a visiting scientist’s tale from a remote South American town. He describes a large dinner with 30 locals, daylight revelry, and 180 bottles of champagne. Wine traveled 10,000 miles by sea, 250 by rail, then 110 miles by pack animals to reach the feast.
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South America
Republic
Denver News
A Wise Man's Ignorance Quote Exchange
In the Washington Star cartoonish exchange Miss Dimpleton notes Mr Carpington is well informed yet dangerous. The joke hinges on him correcting quotes from classics while lacking prudence in speech.
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Carpington
Miss Dimpleton
Washington Star
Misunderstanding on Regulation Golf Ball Term
Binnickson defines the regulation golf ball as Forel Catholic Standard. The exchange shows confusion over standard terminology in golf equipment.
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B. Ginner
Binnickson
Promotion for Bravery Among Filipino Warfare Veterans
Word reaches us of a small band of soldiers who held at bay a large number of Filipinos for over two hours until aid arrived, saving an important point from capture. For their bravery they were all promoted. The text adds a health pitch, recommending Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for digestion and nervous symptoms.
Pure Gum Rubber Goods Ad Promotes Gold Seal Shoes
An old consumer notice extols pure gum rubber over shoddy products. It warns against worn overshoes mixed with reclaimed materials sold as cheap rubber, and urges buyers to seek Gold Seal rubber with a Gold Seal sticker, advising to report sellers to Goodyear Rubber Co., St Paul.
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Goodyear Rubber Co
St. Paul
At home joke exchange in humorous ads
A fragment shows a playful exchange about an educated bear and a visiting friend. It includes a reference to Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and a brief line from Tender Hearted about Jobstock, reflecting newspaper humor and small ad style.
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Happywed
Ohlio State Journal
Slogan laden ad snippets and humorous quips blend in a late 19th century page
An assorted collage of print including a druggist promotional line about rocolor per package and a price point of 10c, a dialog about cloak purchases at Smith's and Brown's with price contrasts, a Wizard Oil relief claim for rheumatism and neuralgia, plus a humor snippet about prayer and indulgence.
Non-Committal. Waiter and Guest Cartoon Caption
A Cassell's Journal gag notes a guest asking if service takes a week while the waiter jokes he only arrived yesterday. An Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement extols a foot powder for swollen feet corns and bunions priced 25 cents with free sample in Le Roy New York.
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Cassell
Garfield Tea Co. Powders touted as harmless
In Brooklyn a Garfield Tea Co. pamphlet claims Leesan of Garfield pentache Powders are harmless and effective. The Detroit Journal quips a joke about an impressionist artist who snores loudly in the next flat.
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Brooklyn
Garfield Tea Co
Detroit Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo Patent Pitch
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner to offer one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The firm promotes internal use and claims blood and mucous membranes are targeted. Advertisements urge testimonials and state the product is sold locally in Toledo.
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Civy
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney &Co
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
F. J.C
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Minneapolis
Ellen Ripley
Soares
Why Ohioans Say Ohio as Ohler in Boston Globe Note
A brief puzzled remark asks why locals in Ohio pronounce the state as Ohler. The Boston Globe quote continues with a prompt about identifying a person, asking who, for instance, might be involved.
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Ohio
Ohler
Boston Globe
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Eureka Mfg Co Ad Offers Poultry Remedies Contract
An advertisement seeks a man with a rig to advertise and introduce poultry remedies under a yearly contract with weekly pay. Stamp for particulars. Eureka Mfg Co Marshall MO Dept 17. A note on transatlantic roast beef of Old England.
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Eureka Mfg. Co
Marshall, Mo
Missed His Calling in Comic Exchange
A humorous dialogue from Cassell's Journal features a hotel clerk apologizing to a guest who missed a train after missing his calling. The exchange contrasts a strict retort with a traveler’s defiant energy as a tramp defends his busy routine from Edinburg to London.
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Ohio State Journal
Edinburg
London
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