Swamp Root A veteran’s kidney aid testimony
An elderly Civil War veteran from Des Moines endorses Kilmer’s Swamp Root kidney medicine. The letter praises relief from kidney and bladder troubles, noting his positive experiences and urging others to try the product. A notary corroborates the testimonial origin and sale of Swamp Root. Also mentions sample bottles and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
George W. Atchley
Des Moines
Iar
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingham. Y
Mixed Era Cuticura Ad and Humorous Vignettes
A jumbled clipping shows an advertisement praising Cuticura Soap and Ointment for curing severe hand sores with claims from John W. Hasty of New Hampshire in 1909. It weaves in brief cultural notes including Stratford on Avon inn remarks about Shakespeare’s birthplace print and a light anecdote about a seaside engagement scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hasty
N.H
Stratford-on-Avon
Shakespeare
Man Kills Wife to End Her Agony in Arctic Wilderness
James MacDowell, an American mining prospector, faced a dire choice when his wife Fanny lay dying after a mule accident 120 miles from help. After hours of debate, he shot her and later surrendered in Calgary. The coroner exonerated him, but the ordeal haunted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Macdowell
MacDoweLl
James MacDowell
McDowell
John Crawford
Crawford
Castle Mountain
British Columbia
Cascade Range
Calgary
Fanny
Jim
Congress
Leonard
Poor Prospects in a Folding Bed Exchange
Miss Passay says a boarding house offers only a folding bed and she detests it. Miss Pert quips that she can never hope to find a man under a folding bed, reflecting light humor in a Catholic Standard and Times item.
How the Indian Traveled And Crafted Their Boats
The article describes indigenous travel by foot and water using birch bark canoes and dugout canoes. It notes crafting pine log war canoes, cedar frames, and birch bark durability, plus the patient fire and scrape method to hollow logs. It also references Roman deportation and banishment concepts briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawetha
America
Broken Man Confesses Killing Wife in Desert Tragedy
James McDowell speaks of ending his wife Fanny’s suffering after she was gravely injured in a 2,000 foot fall with a pack mule and precipice. He recalls riding near Calgary, describes the brutal accident, and seeks peace by revealing his acts and motive.
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Fanny
Calgary
Jin
Right in Theory Doubtful in Practice
A mother with acute kidney disease begs her daughter to end her life with morphine. The daughter complies, claiming to shorten her mother's suffering by days. The author argues theory favors mercy but doubts practice and cites Crippen as a potential defense. He warns of more bad people than good and fears misuse of euthanasia.
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Justi
The Ordinary Weight of the Luo Hearts Nine and One Half Ounces
The passage notes the standard weight of the Luo heart at nine and a half ounces and describes its size as matching the fist of the beloved person. It preserves a dated ceremonial tone with compact, factual measurements.
May Be At On The Outside Barbarian Comment
A provocative line suggests a human may be versed in German geometry or biology yet still act as a barbarian, implying intellect does not guarantee civility. The remark ponders the conflict between knowledge and behavior.
Doan's Kidney Wills Promised Relief for Sufferers
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Wills as a cure for kidney troubles causing swelling, back pain, and nervous symptoms. It features Mrs Joseph Gross of Morriston Arkansas praising the remedy after six doctors offered no relief, urging readers to ensure the product’s authentic signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Kidney Ville
Joseph Gross
Church St
Morriston
Ark
Doan
Doan's
Milburney
Lullal
W.dy. Toush
Farakte
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Postum Cereal Company, Ltd
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Italy
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Wall Street
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Soy
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia I. Pinkham
Lydia Tl. Pink
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Hess
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Lydian
E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
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Lydia A. Pinkham
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Union Metallic Cartridge Company
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Couchis & CoLes
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Coleman
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Lestele
W. N. U. Fargo
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Standard Oil Company Incorporated
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