Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health for Women
A promotional notice claims many pains stem from kidney illness and that Dean's Kidney Pills cure the kidneys. It cites Mrs. C. R. Foresman of Canon City Colorado who says rheumatism dropsy and kidney complaint hid her helplessness until two or three boxes brought cure. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
C. R. Foresman
Eighth St
Canon City
Colo
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
He Learned Better Says He Never Spoke A Cross Word
A Cleveland Leader quotation recounts a man claiming he never spoke a cross word to his wife, saying honest words were spoken only once. the exchange highlights a sharp marital dynamic.
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Cleveland
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Foot Relief
Advertising copy claims Allen's Foot Ease relieves swollen smarting tired hot sweating feet corns and bunions. Describes a powder shaken into shoes. promises cures while you walk and offers free samples. Sold at drug and shoe stores. attribution to Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy N.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
Absent Professor Returns Home to Calm Reception
An absent minded professor rings his doorbell and learns from a maid on the second floor that the professor is not in. He responds softly, promising to call again, then hobbles down the steps in Lip pincott's style.
Osler Says Tuberculosis Extinction Remains Open Question
Dr William Osler warns eradication of tuberculosis is an open question yet a battle of hope. He notes the foe is deeply entrenched but cites mortality reductions of over 50 percent and even complete elimination in some places as evidence that progress is possible.
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William Osler
Not Lacking in Dignity
A Louisville Courier Journal anecdote praises a country lawyer turned judge for dignified bearing and solemn court airs. An observer notes the judge presides with more dignity than ability, illustrating a reputation built on demeanor and sagacity rather than flashy skill.
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John
Louisville Courier-Journal
Biggest Rooster and Hat Spark Town Pride
A humorous note from Fliegende Blaetter remarks on a peasant proudly displaying the town's largest rooster while his wife wears the biggest hat. The exchange highlights local folk humor about status symbols.
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Fliegende Blaetter
Grape-Nuts Proof in a Denver Woman’s Turnaround
A Denver woman describes illness after meals, weight loss, and heavy home duties. After trying Grape-Nuts she reports stomach relief and rapid recovery, gaining 12 pounds. She credits the food with restoring health and vigor, urging readers to try it and read The Road to Wellville.
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Denver
Wellville
Eggs for Uncle Sam How a Nation Eats a Billion Daily
A historical look at egg consumption in the United States, noting daily and yearly totals, rising prices, and the influence of egg corners and cold storage on markets. It discusses urban demand in Chicago, the appeal of fresh eggs, fraud in egg sales, and the impact on farmers and consumers.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Jim Patten
Big City
Chicago
Helping the Hall in Leap Year Host Nights
A bachelor recounts a tale from Gateway society noting a farewell bachelor supper proper and a late return to a rooming house. A man slept on stone steps with hat on knees and awoke to find 34 cents in his hat, mistaken by early churchgoers for a beggar who had dropped pennies.
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Bremen
Ga.) Gateway
Octopus Earnest Mishearing as Eight-Sided Cat
A playful misdefinition features teacher and student exchange about what an octopus is described as an eight sided cat. The dialogue showcases a humorous classroom moment with a boy named Jimmy Green and a teacher.
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Jimmy Green
Eyes Restored After Cuthura Ointment Claim
G B Halsey of Mouth of Wilson Virginia reports eye trouble lasting two years with inflamed eyes and failed treatments from doctors. After one week on Cuthura Ointment his eyes improved markedly and were nearly well in two weeks. © Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Boston.
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Cutiura
G. B. Halsey
Mouth
Wilson
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Wrigley's Spearmint Ad Copy and Proverbs Parade
A collection of humorous and promotional quips about Wrigley's Spearmint and other sayings. The snippets boast digestion benefits and fresh breath while mocking imitations and featuring aphorisms about economy and honesty. The ad copy blends satire with product praise.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Extended Endorsement
Chicago reader claims dramatic recovery from inflammation and a tumor after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and credits doctors urging surgery. Ad highlights female health benefits and urges building up the feminine system to avoid operations with testimonials and list of ailments treated.
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Chicago
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Frien
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