Ambiguous Ad Snippet Sparks Reader Confusion
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a push free phrase about ten smiles for a nickel and hints at products like Allen's Foot-Kase and Red Cross Ball Blue. It references English society women planning tea shops abroad and shoe fittings, with garbled names and address hints.
The Sweet Thing Miss Supheridge I Promises to Love
Fragmentary verse captures a playful vow exchanged between Miss Supheridge and Miss Pertiy, with rustic spelling and humorous ceremonial phrasing implying a mock wedding scene in Brookyln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Supheridge
Miss Pertiy
Scalp Ailment Prompts Local Home Remedy Ad
A Circleville Ohio mother describes a severe scalp infection with pimples spreading to the body, causing itching and sores. After months of failed remedies, she reports relief and cure following Cuticura Soap and Ointment. An offer includes a free sample with a $2 post for a Skin Book from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Scioto St
Circleville
Ohio
Alice Kirlin
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Real Speeding Jokes On Horsepower And Motorcycles
Inquisitive Ignatz asks how fast a horse can go. Father replies a mile in five minutes and four seconds counts as good speed. Ignatz remarks it a shame Paul Revere Tom OShanter and John Gilpin did not have motorcycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pop
Ignatz
Father
Paul Revere
Tom O'Shanter
John Gilpin
Mystery House Aboard the Kohinur Opens Prolonged Quest
Rudolph van Vechten spots activity at the House of Mystery across from the Powhatan club and follows a man who ends up dead in the street. Detective Flint probes Van Vechten while Tom Phinney seeks crew for the Kohinur charter, meeting the secretive deal broker Brownlow and securing two sailors. Tom recruits engineer Phil Mercer and first officer Cox and heads to the Claremont for the Kohinur setup, while tensions rise around the secret mission and a mysterious clue from Paige Carew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph van Vechten
Powhatan Club
van Vechten
Tom Phinney
Paige Carew
Roman
Electerdt
Tom
Flint
Tom Whinney
Tie
Cal- Ms
Jessie
Theofore van Vechten
Caliin
Callis
New York
Brownlow
Aecress
Mr. Phinney
Phioney
Iletener
Claremont
Hudson
Cox
Eve
Mercer
Phil
Ramsey
Newmore
Claremont’s Landing
Phil Mercer
Claremont's
Kehtavr
Little Courtesies of Social Life
A Woman's Home Companion excerpt notes nuisances in social settings such as interrupting talks and boasting storytellers. It emphasizes courtesy and proper manners within families and friend circles, urging individuals to check behavior and avoid breaches of etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Companion
Mark
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
A Terre Hill Pennsylvania reader testifies to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound easing her female troubles aches pains and sleep issues. The ad extols the remedy as nature produced and the standard for women's ills with vast testimonials from women nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Hill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Augustus Lyon
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
The Churning Tango In A Curious Practice Scene
A fragmented dialogue depicts a humorous scene with characters named Mr Acanbrough and Wlondine discussing dairy treats. The old man and Sonny exchange quips about catching snigs and dairy rituals as they observe a watchful waiting mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrunette
Acanbrough
Wlondine
Old Man
Sonny
Snigs
Sniga
Quotable Bits and Advert Adages From The Ratio And More
A collection of short quips and ad style lines includes remarks on tobacco, medical purchases, laundry blue, and self made friends. Wry sayings touch on wealth, happiness, and the value of personal effort in a compact, period voice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allen
Ker Bree
Alice S
Almisted
Laloy
N.Y. Ady
Ralph W. Emerson
Fletcher
Many
Denma
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Columbus
Lydia Kk
Pinkham Medicine Co
Paxton Toilet Co
Masa
Chicago
Daily Fly
Wiles
Dantere
J. E
Maiden Lane
Mr. Brownlow
Ili
Mporter
Air
Phinney
Robbur
Charles Edmonds
Eéés
Mrs. Lyon
Carter
Arters
Parker
Merit
Ted
Wit Dandruff
Bright
Dean
Kentucky
A. G. Fackham
Lake Jang
Atsaya
Yavast
Milhurn CO
Buffalo
Cincinnati