Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted for Maternity
A vintage appeal for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claims it restores health in women with menstrual and reproductive troubles and helps them become mothers. Includes testimonials from Mrs Maggie Gilmer and Mrs Josephine Hall and invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Maggie Gilmer
West Union
S. C
Lydia EB
Pinkham
White Lead purity test and warning about adulterated products
A discussion of White Lead as a standard paint material and the dangers of adulterated substitutes. It explains the blow pipe test to distinguish pure White Lead from mixtures and cites the National Lead Company's guarantee with instructions to test at home. The text ends with an unrelated line about a judge and a prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lead Company
Dutch Bay Painters
Soaenrt Woodbridge
Luzianne Coffee Praised for Strength and Purity
Advert says Luzianne Coffee by Reity Taylor Co of New Orleans offers premium flavor and purity. It claims double strength, half the usual quantity, and economical price with nationwide appeal and carload orders. coupons and presents accompany purchases to advertise the brand.
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Reity-Taylor Co
New Orleans
Luzianne
South
Bald Men In House of Commons
A humorous note on parliamentary perception in the House of Commons. The piece jokes that height correlates with political success, while many leaders on the benches lack full heads of hair.
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House of Commons
Eczema Cured by Cuticura After Seven-Year Fight
W H Dean of Newark Delaware reports seven years of eczema on the hands. He used many remedies with partial relief until Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured his condition after two boxes and one cake. The account notes severe cracks large enough to hold a slate pencil.
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W. H. Dean
Newark
Del
Ecema Cure Promises Relief From Shuptrine Medicine
J R Maxwell of Atlanta reports severe eczema and describes relief after using TerreRine and soap from Shuptrine. The testimonial claims complete cure and urges purchase at druggists or by mail for 50 cents and soap for 25 cents. The note includes a separate quotation about enemies and friends.
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J. R. Maxwell
Atlanta
J. I
Suurminz
Dept. A
Savannah
Annorr’s East Indian Corn Paint promises quick permanent relief
A vintage advertisement touts Annorr’s East Indian Corn Paint to remove corns bunions and callouses without cutting burning or soreness. The brush application claims ease of use and costs 25 cents, available at druggists or by mail from Ansorr Co Savannah Ga. A proverb about boon companions appears as a moral aside.
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Annorr
Tz Ansorr Co
Savannah
One Day Cold Cure Claims Bromo Quinine Laxative
An advertisement fragment touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a universal cold remedy. It urges readers to look for KE. W. Grove’s signature and markets the product as effective worldwide in curing a cold in one day.
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KE. W. Grove
Tired Customer Proposes Fence Watching Tortoises
A humorous line from Harper's Weekly has a weary patron imagining the thrill of sitting on a fence watching tortoises whiz by while a slow waiter asks about country experience. The cartoonish exchange highlights playful social banter.
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Harper's Weekly
Cheney firm offers reward for catarrh cure failure
Lucas County Ohio sworn statement by Franz J. Cheney senior partner of J. Cheney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for every catarrh case uncured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public confirms oath dated December 6, 1886. Company ads claim cure via internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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A. D
W. Gleason
F. J. Chenry & Co
Toledo
Hall
Fruit as Morning Health Booster and Breakfast Reform
The piece argues that eating fruit in the morning on an empty stomach refreshes and stimulates digestion, suggesting ripe raw fruit like apples oranges grapes and pears as a breakfast alternative to ham or eggs. It claims regular fruit consumption improves mood energy and complexion, especially for women, if the fruit is quality ripe and eaten fresh.
How much can the nation save by wearing old clothes this year
The New York Evening Post notes that the 1905 Census of Manufactures shows men’s clothing factory output valued at 355,796,571 dollars. A third of this, or less than a third at retail, would exceed the country's December balance of trade.
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New York Evening Post
Supreme Court Rules Against States in Railroad Rate Disputes
The U S Supreme Court, in two related decisions announced by Justice Peckham, upheld federal authority over state rail rate regulation and rejected state court control. Justice Harlan dissented in Young, calling the ruling era making and perilous for state courts. The Minnesota decision provides the lead pronouncement.
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Washington
Young
Minnesota
United States Circuit Court
District of Minnesota
Pritchard
Western District of North Carolina
James H. Wood
Southern Railway
Asheville
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Peckham
Justice Harlan
Permanent injunction against federation over Buck Stove case
The American Federation of Labor and President Gompers are permanently enjoined from conspiring to restrain the Buck Stove and Range Co. in a DC Supreme Court ruling by Chief Justice Clabaugh. The decision bars the federation from public notices about Buck or its products and from listing the company as unfair, with appeals anticipated.
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Federation of Labor and Gompers
Wil Stove Company
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Buck Stove and Range Company
Clabaugh
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Gould
Federation
District Court of Appeals
Buck Company
Missouri
Death of Senator Bryan Shocks Senate
The Senate adjourned for the fifth time this session as death removes Senator William James Bryan of Florida, nicknamed the baby of the Senate. Senator Bryan died Sunday, with Senator Clay of Georgia announcing the news in Jackson ville in the absence of Senator Taliaferro who left Washington early Monday. The loss adds to seven sorrows since last year’s adjournment, a sobering moment for the body.
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Young Bryan
Senate
William James Bryan
Florida
Clay
Georgia
Taliaferro
Washington
Jacksonville
Senator Bryan
Congress
Angora Goat Industry Expands Across the United States
John W. Fulton of Helena Montana outlines the Angora goat industry growth since 1900. He notes wide distribution from Texas to Oregon and the northern states, brush removal benefits in Missouri and Kansas City area, rising mohair prices, profitable meat and pelt values, and the potential for a large livestock industry returning value from range brush.
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National Wool Growers’ Association
United States
Texas
Southwest
Oregon
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Kansas City
Mississippi
Misssouri
Kansas
Nebraska
John W. Fulton
Helena
Mont
Grape-Nuts Promoted For Aging Readers In Ad Claim
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as ideal for aging digestion and brain nerve nourishment. It cites an Iowa user over 74 and a 92 year old customer praising health and regularity, alongside Postum pairing. The copy ends with branding and a note to read The Road to Wellville.
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Iowa
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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I-L-U Grand Lodge
Dayton
Ohio
Oaknee
Keeley Institute
Woodward Ave
Ludowici
É J. McDonald
Spencer Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
Bian Tea
W.l.douglas
Srey
W.L Douglas
The
Supreme Court
North Carolina
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