Doctor Says Operation or Death But Medicine Cured
Des Moines readers praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after severe female ailments. Letters from Mrs. Bianche Jefferson and Mrs. M O Johnston recount avoiding surgery and regaining strength and daily work ability. The ad notes many cases may improve with medicine, inviting confidential written advice.
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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
It is hope that paints the future fair
A reflective note on hope shaping tomorrow, suggesting optimism can guide plans and outcomes. The message emphasizes envisioning a better path and the power of positive outlooks in guiding actions and expectations.
Boschee's German Syrup Ad
In unstable climate conditions many illnesses arise from neglected colds. A bottle of Boschee's German Syrup kept at home and taken in time may prevent severe illness, a doctor's bill, or death. For fifty years it has been a successful remedy for coughs, colds, throat or lung troubles. Aims for a good night's sleep and easy morning ex pectoration. Sold by druggists worldwide in 25 and 75 cent bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Civilized World
Do You Neglect Your Machinery
Advice warns against ignoring maintenance and urges weekly checks. The message promises protective measures proven for 50 years of use to keep machines in good condition and prevent dull performance and counterfeits.
Walked Off With It Dog Prize Joke
Two girls, daughters of Norwegian natives, attended a lecture praising Norway. One boasts about being born there, the other replies she chose America instead to stay here. The teaser ends with a humor line about a dog taking first prize at a cat show. An ad touts Red Cross Bag Blue for white clothes from grocers.
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Red Cross
Norway
America
Christian Herald
Allen's Foot-Ease for the Troops
An antiseptic powder marketed for soldiers to shake into shoes to ease drills and marching. The adclaims it rests the feet relieves aches and makes walking easy, used by Allied French and American troops for military preparedness. Additional lines show odd dialogue between Mrs Skinn and Mary about deliveries and collections.
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Allen
Ady
Washington society women aid war by learning motor mechanics
Nearly 100 Washington women join a Red Cross driven school for mechanicians run by Mrs J Borden Harriman Mrs Augustus P Gardner and Mrs Larz Anderson They train in two garages to service army vehicles and ambulances many will donate cars and several have earned diplomas in motor mechanics They practice at Fort Myer every Sunday under army supervision to handle trucks and heavier vehicles for medical and supply units
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myer
Medical
Red Cross
Army
Pussy Willows and Charity in a Country Sale
A child hawks pussy willows to a woman in rural Montgomery County. The exchange reveals hard luck, a need to earn for sugar and tea, and a sobering view of charity versus business. The woman records the encounter as a pad story and pockets payment, noting a broader truth about value.
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David
Goliath
Yander
Gumry County
Pappy
Ben Daid
Montgomery County
Clever George Mnabel Oh Draws Moon Mystery
A fragmentary line hints at a peculiar, moon inspired mystery featuring George and Mnabel Oh. The terse wording evokes a noir style moment where a moon is described as a dead body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mnabel
Les
Purifying Soap and Ointment advertise for skin relief
FOR SKIN TROUBLES The Soup to cleanse and purify the Ointment to soothe and heal. They offer immediate relief in itch ing, burning eczemas, pimples, dandruff and most baby skin troubles. Free sample by mail with Book, Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere. Help! “Can you send a dog by parcel post?”
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Freezone promises painless corn and callus removal
A Cincinnati chemist developed freezone a new drop on treatment sold in tiny bottles at low cost. Apply a drop to a corn or callus and the soreness stops then the dead tissue loosens and lifts away with the finger. It claims to shrink but not burn irritate or inflame and urges asking your druggist to stock 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 Stirs Navy DeptVisits for War Prep in White House vicinity
President Wilson made an unannounced visit to Secretary Daniels at the Navy Department near the White House and joined a regular press audience. He observed, then spoke privately with Daniels about naval preparedness, while reporters scattered as he entered, ending with a cordial exchange and a look of robust health.
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Wilson
Lansing
Daniels
Baker
War
Navy
White House
Germany
Navy Department
McCandless
Mr. Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Doctor Pierce’s Golden Discovery Promises Clear Skin
An 19th century tonics ad touts Doctor Pierce’s Golden Discovery as a cure for moles, blotches, eruptions, and humors. It claims to purify the blood, build up the system, and benefit skin and scrofulous sores without alcohol, available in liquid or tablet form from dealers.
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Doctor Pierce
Illumination of Capitol Dome Pleases Citizens
The Capitol dome lighting, funded by a permanent system, pleases many as letters of approval pour in. Elliot Woods, the superintendent, awaits formal sanction from authorities before nightly illumination continues, with no extra power costs expected.
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Capitol Dome
Elliot Woods
Capitol
Congress
Woods
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