Suffered Seven Long Years in Ravenswood Case
Woman reports long illness from female troubles and inflammation, improved after eight bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, enabling her to resume housework. Ad highlights daily housewife duties and urges others to try Pinkham's remedy for relief from headaches backaches and nervousness.
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Ravenswood
W.va
Lydia Pinkham
Liering
Rios
Oll
Lydia E. Pinkham
Better Dead Better Dead No Reply From Six Year Old Robert Perry
A Greensburg family anecdote about six year old Robert Perry asking his father where steak comes from. The father replies cows, and the boy asks if it comes from their two cows. A brief, humorous glimpse into family conversation and a later moral about making opportunities through daily work.
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Robert Perry
Paul Perry
Greensburg
Robert
Papa
Indianapolis News
Cynic remark on matrimony and private moments
A sharp quip criticizes marriage as a paradox of coupling yet desiring solitude. The line frames matrimony as a tension between companionship and solitary moments, reflecting a cynical view of intimate life.
Bayer Aspirin Safety Ad Warns for Genuine Bayer Cross
A vintage ad urges consumers to seek Bayer branding on tablets and packages. It explains the Bayer Cross marks genuine Aspirin and claims wide use by physicians for colds aches ears teeth neuralgia and general pain with proper directions in every Bayer package.
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Bayer
Spud Murphy’s Daughter Sparks Family Album Fever
Spud Murphy jokes about his daughter clinging to her family, while she insists on sharing and displaying the old album. The Leatherneck notes a humorous clash between parental instruction and a daughter’s nostalgia oriented impulse.
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Spud Murphy
Boschee's Syrup Advertised For Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a fast soothing remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and lung troubles with claims of aiding sleep and morning breathing. It notes the product’s global use and availability wherever medicines are sold. Timekeeping in the United States is described with three standard clocks in a Washington vault wound electrically and rarely entered.
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Holland
Boschee
United States
Rockies
Naval Observatory
Washington
Cuticura for Sore Hands Advertisement
Cuticura offers a remedy for sore hands by soaking them in hot suds of Cuticura Soap then drying and rubbing in Cuticura Ointment. Remove surplus ointment with tissue. This is one of many uses for Soap Ointment and Talcum for all toilet purposes.
Potiphar Wampoodle Leaves After Breakfast Dispute
A Riverfront jaunt follows quarrel with his wife over eggs and pork chops. Potiphar Wampoodle walks to the river, socializes with boatmen, and drinks cautiously before returning home to renewed tension at supper.
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Potiphar Wampoodle
Louisville Courier-Journal
Weather Man Francis Galton First Weather Forecaster
Englishman Francis Galton, born 1824, was the first real weather man and cousin of Charles Darwin. He pioneered large scale weather element charting and though rain and sun forecasts accuracy is debated, his methods endure in modified form today.
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Francis Galton
Galton
Charles Darwin
England
Simple Paris Styles Dominate Fall and Winter Attire
A Paris dispatch reviews two ladylike fall lines that favor simple, harmonious silhouettes. Madeleine Vionnet maintains exclusivity with minimal, wearable gowns. Mme. Roland favors straight black crepe with velvet trim and a bold waist belt. Callot presents draped gowns in black and dramatic cerise and gold brocade, while Poiret features spectacular coats with fur bands and vivid brocade colors.
Holiday Ribbon Novelties For Pincushions Garters
The piece highlights heart shaped pincushions small pin bags and ribbon covered garters as festive ribbon novelties for Christmas presents. It notes such decorative items would disappoint if absent and suggests these adornments as welcome gifts.
Decorative Hostess Gifts for Entertaining Tables
A set of card table numbers is described as attractive and easy to make. White cardboard cards feature black gummed figures on one side with painted sprays of flowers on the opposite side. The cards are supported by small wire holders and are meant as donor made gifts for hosts.
Christmas Lantern Craft from Tissue and Tinsel
Create festive effects by wrapping two cardboard rings with black or gold paper to form lamp shades. Green tissue is slit and placed between rings to fan the strips, while rose crape adds depth. Silver tinsel hangs from wire hands on each side for added sparkle.
Bits of Splendor Shopping Bags Made From Luxe Sashes
Wide sash ribbons and narrow fancy ribbons with metal lie mounts form elegant shopping bags. Rich patterns and bright silks fill these bags, which are valued as splendor for women and carry the extra meaning of a gift from its donor.
Gay Bungalow Caps Here is something new to breakfast
A garbled item describes a breakfast cap made of gay cretonne with a washable bakgo and buttoned edge. It is bound in plain chambray with a narrow band of the same material. The brim can be turned up or down, shown both ways.
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Paris
Ciitlc
Gifts for Gay Hours Hair Ornaments Featured in Season
The piece highlights decorative hair ornaments for festive wear for women. Descriptions note headbands finished with feathers blossoms and mock jewels made from ribbon beads and flowers. A rhinestone filet encircles the head supporting a poinsettia with scattered rhinestones.
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Christian
Bib and Tray Cloth Balloons Gift Description
A cloth bib and tray cloth set features bright colors, an angular elephant design, and cream mottled alleloth. The gift aims to please the youngest family member at meals and provide peace of mind for the mother, with the donor noted for enduring remembrance.
Fairy Powder Puff Toy Fashioned as Fairy Bride
A charming fairy powder puff, sold for Christmas gifts, is shown dressed as a fairy bride with chiffon ruffles, satin ribbon, a braided wreath veil, and a cotton bag featuring a sewn powder puff. The fanciful accessory is compact and decorative, suitable for holiday gifting.
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Mablem'q
la Crigpe
Mill Company
Detroit
Boschee’s Syrup
Madeleine Vionet
Vionet
Couturiere
Mme
Roland
Callot
Poiret
Poirot
Peirot
America
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