Doctor Says Operation or Death But Medicine Cured
Des Moines and Richmond letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles, claiming patients avoided operations and regained health. The advertisement invites letters for confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E
Bianche Jefferson
Lyon St
Richmond
Ind
M. O. Johnston
Route D
Box 190
Hope That Paints The Future Fair
A concise note from an event listing references a fair themed around optimism for tomorrow. The item highlights a community gathering focused on creative projects and forward looking art in a local venue.
Boschee's German Syrup Promises Cough Relief
In climate with sudden temperature changes, Boschee's German Syrup is promoted as a long trusted remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. The ad claims it prevents severe illness and doctor bills and promises a good night’s sleep with easy ex pectoration in the morning. Available through druggists worldwide in 25 and 75 cent bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Civilized World
Do You Neglect Your Machinery
An ad-like fragment urges weekly inspection and preventive care for machinery. It touts long proven results and 50 years of use as evidence of effectiveness. The text emphasizes protection against dullness and counterfeit concerns.
Walked Off With It Cat Show Prize Quip
Two girls, whose parents were Norway natives, hear a lecturer praising Norwegians. One says she was born in Norway, the other retorts she chose America instead, highlighting national pride with a light joke from the Christian Herald.
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Norway
America
Christian Herald
Allen's Foot-Ease for the Troops
Antiseptic powder to be shaken into shoes, aiding marching for military readiness. Widely used by Allied and French troops to rest feet, reduce sores, and ease walking during drills. An advice note asks Mary to tell a gentleman delivery is not today, he is collecting.
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Allen
Ady
Washington society women train as wartime motor mechanics
Almost 100 prominent Washington women join a Red Cross school for mechanicians run by Mrs J Borden Harriman and others. Ninety three enlist for service with the US armed forces, with many prepared to donate cars. They study in two garages, some earning diplomas, and practice at Fort Myer weekly. They will repair and handle motor units behind the lines with Army cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myer
Medical
Red Cross
Army
Pussy Willow Trade Behind a Child's Simple Sale
A girl questions a boy selling pussy willows about origin and charity. He reveals his poverty in Montgomery County and need to send money home. The woman buys the remaining bundles, notes the encounter, and profits from the tale as she records it.
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David
Goliath
Yander
Gumry County
Pappy
Ben Daid
Montgomery County
Moon as Dead Body Rumor Worries George
Fragmentary dialogue references Clever George and Mnabel-Oh noting a moon described as a dead body. The garbled line suggests a surreal, spectral scene with Georgewright involved in an eerie setup surrounding a corpse.
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George
Mnabel
Les
Skin trouble relief products advertised in old ad
An advertisement promotes Cuticura for skin troubles claiming relief from eczema dandruff pimples and baby skin issues. It promises daily use to prevent problems and offers a free sample by mail via Cuticura Dept L Boston. The piece ends with a humorous exchange about mailing a dog by parcel post.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Freezone promises quick corn and callus relief
A Cincinnati chemist’s discovery, freezone, comes in small bottles and promises to lift corns and calluses with a few drops. Soreness vanishes, the corn loosens and can be removed with the fingers, without pain or irritation, for a few cents at any drug store. If unavailable, ask the pharmacist to source it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
She Had Em. Student-What are your terms for students
Landlady-Deadbeats and bums. Many a woman has lost an ardent admirer by marrying him.
President Appears at Navy Office for War Prep Meeting
President Wilson slipped into Secretary Daniels room unannounced during a press briefing with Washington correspondents. He joined their informal conference on naval preparedness, chatted with Daniels and a small crowd, then apologized and left with plans for readiness. The incident showed renewed health and active oversight of war preparations.
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Wilson
Lansing
Daniels
Baker
War
Navy
White House
Germany
Navy Department
McCandless
Mr. Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Discovery An Effective Skin and Blood Remedy
The advertisement promotes Doctor Pierce's Golden Discovery as a cure for moles blotches eruptions and humors. It claims to banish impurities and benefit skin scalp scrofulous sores enlarged glands and related conditions with a root based non alcoholic preparation available in liquid or tablet form from dealers.
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Doctor Pierce
Illumination of Capitol Dome Pleases Many
Citizens praise the nightly white outline of the Capitol Dome as plans to illuminate continue. Superintendent Elliot Woods urges formal sanction while noting the power supply exists and the inaugural lighting system is permanent and funded by Congress.
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Elliot Woods
Capitol
Congress
Woods
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