Peterson's Ointment Claims Cure For Longstanding Eczema
An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as effective against eczema and itching piles with testimonials from Miss Mary Hill of Pittsburgh and A B Ruger of Racine. It promises relief for old sores salt rheum chafing and all skin diseases priced 60 cents with orders filled by Peterson Ointment Co Buffalo New York.
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Peterson
Mary Hill
Third Avenue
Pittsburgh
A. B. Ruger
Washington Avenue
Racine
Wis
Peterson Ointment Co
Buffalo
Algiers Sunday customs described by a correspondent
A correspondent notes Algiers has few Sundays of rest with many shops open for prayer. Arabs or Moors often leave wares unattended to go to mosques, risking theft. The French observe a Sunday unlike other traditions and Jews keep a strict rest. A reflection on propriety and national symbols follows.
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Algiers
Freezone corn remover and ear drum invention ad roundup
A collage of vintage ads tout freezone for corn relief claiming instant numbness and easy removal. It also proclaims an invisible ear drum by A O Leonard restoring hearing in New York City. Includes Roman Eye Balm and a cheerful-giving theme.
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A. O. Leonard
New York City
Mr. Leonard
Fifth Avenue
Mushroom Dishes Featured In Seasonal Menu
A regional cooking guide highlights mushroom based dishes and beverages for the season. Cream of Mushroom Soup and Eggs Waldorf Style are described with preparation steps and ingredients. Other recipes include Brown Mushroom Sauce, Fruit Punch, Vegetable Soup, Apple Soup, Ginger Ale Salad, Creamed Sweetbreads, and Hamburg Sponge with orange flavors and fruit garnishes.
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Seryme
Prize mix up at garrison sports ends in unusual request
A British general who awarded prizes at a district garrison event in India was approached by a private who wished to swap his prize a meat cutter for a knife and fork suited to eating meat. The general bluntly asked what he would exchange it for and the tale ends with the surprising request.
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India
Cand
Edinburgh
Seotehman
Morning After Wifey Judgment Cites Domestic Discord
An edited court note records a judgment or admonition amid domestic dispute talk with references to fault, drinking ice cream soda, and social missteps. The fragment hints at a judge’s remark about personal responsibility and conduct.
Police platoon out of service prompts golf link remark
Fragmentary chatter notes a police platoon being out of service while a lighthearted jab about golf links draws a reaction. The snippet suggests a casual exchange amid a larger, undocumented bulletin.
Critic mocks Transcript ad for ideal furnished apartment
The piece cites a caustic comment on an apartment advertisement claiming the unit is ideal for man and wife or bride. It references dating phrases and notes common marriage terms before marriage ends and money concerns arise.
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Bo. I
Transcript
Baoston
Bullets Expelled by the Heart Noted in Lancet
Sir Charles Ballance reports in The Lancet that bullets entering the heart are frequently expelled through the aorta with the blood and travel to distant arteries within the body, where they may lodge in remote sites.
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Sir Charles Ballance
London
Wood Trade Notes on Circassian Walnut Properties
Circassian walnut sold by the pound or ton noted for furniture use. Logs are heavy and do not float. Only the heartwood is used. crooked irregular logs yield the best clear wood. Historical ref notes dating back to 116 B.C. mention trade into Italy from Persia.
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Fletcher
Italy
Persii
Domestic Mystery Cited In Witty Transit Quote
A Boston Transcript quip ponders how a wife can rebuke her husband when the house shows no fault. The remark, attributed to Pete, uses a playful paradox to comment on domestic life and social expectations.
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Pete
Boston Transcript
Whaling Industry Centers in Pacific Regions and Seal Populations
Whaling in the Pacific South Georgia and the South Shetland Islands forms a major industry with potential for growth. The elephant seal remains abundant while the fur seal is nearly extinct in the area.
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Pacific
South Georgia
South Shetland
South Prestie
His One Chance
An impatient man puts aside the telephone and says he will go fishing as his only chance to find himself at a time that isn’t busy. The remark, from Boyal Life, hints at a moment of personal pause amid constant activity.
This Distinct Lady Uses Curicura Soap for Skin Health
An advertisement extols a lady of distinction and the perfumed influence of Curicura Soap used with hot water to cleanse pores and Curicura Talcum powder for clear healthy skin. The piece adds a humorous jab about labor saving devices and invention.
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Jones
Bones
Chicago Journal
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Helen Manville
Postum Cereal Co., Inc
Battle Creek
Michigan
Castoria
Dr. Peery
Europe
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Bayer Manufactere
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