A Mother's Advice on Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription
In Conneant Ohio Mrs Frank Luce credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for relief from back pain and fatigue during pregnancy and for producing healthy babies. Mrs W H Woodford also endorses it for stopping nausea and improving health, noting doctors sell the medicine in liquid or tablets and a vial can be requested by sending 10 cents.
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Frank Luce
Elyria
W. H. Woodford
Fairlawn Ave
The
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
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Three Great Men Prompt Banquet Laughter
An outspoken quip about America's great leaders at a banquet sparked laughter. The speaker intended to honor Washington and Lincoln and mention Theodore Roosevelt, but the moment derailed his remarks and he sat down.
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America
Washington
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Women Readers Urged to Try Kilmer’s Swamp Root
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues and related health problems. The ad claims Swamp Root strengthens kidneys and liver, relieves backache headaches and nervousness, and invites readers to request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York. It notes that larger bottles are available at drug stores.
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Kitmer
Masy
The Disk Thrower and a Lively Parade of Phrases
A playful quip about a lifelike statue titled The Disk Thrower sparks a string of humorous labels. The Other Fellow equates the disk to a jazz record, while Dr Peery’s Dead Shot promises worm expulsion and digestion tones. A noisy upstairs composer is silenced with a hush.
Irene and Dave face marriage clash and Conward schemes
Irene Hardy plans to confess to Dave Elden as Bert Morrison’s influence lingers. Dave urges practical talk while Mrs. Hardy clashes with Irene’s engagement. Conward plots two campaigns to separate the couple and safeguard Irene, manipulating trust and suspicion to win.
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Conward
Dave
Irene
Mrs. Hardy
Mr. Conward
Elden
Mrs Hardy
Freckles 48 Time to Get Rid of the Ugly Spots
An advertisement promises Othine double strength to remove freckles. It advises buying an ounce from a druggist and applying twice daily, claiming most freckles dark spots fade or vanish with use. The product is guaranteed money back if freckles persist.
Don’t Whine in Sick Room
Thrift Magazine advises cheerful visits to the sick room and urges visitors to bring sunshine, conversation about the outside world, flowers, a book, or a magazine. A paralyzed man asks visitors to avoid expressions of pity and to help him forget his condition by sharing normal life and outdoor news.
Unclear name sparks misread proposal tale
A brief quip notes that no man named William Arrimee was involved, while his introduction to a woman was taken as a marriage proposal, highlighting mistaken interpretation in social exchanges.
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William Arrimee
Varied Climes Varied Habits Among Cold and Hot Climate Natives
A compact observation notes how hot climate dwellers rarely use soup beyond shaving or washing, while Eskimo bathes becomes risky during fishing season as nets demand wading, though wives and children argue wet net chores excuse further bathing.
Cuticura Talcum Ad Highlights Scented Powder
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio with Soap and Ointment. The finely scented powder is touted for face skin and dusting, priced at 25 cents each and available everywhere.
What Peeved the Recruit
A pair of new recruits debate army life after enlisting for Rhine duty. One complains relief from guard duty is worse, while the other insists being on guard is hell. The punchline has a recruit fearing a rifle recall and receiving the devil from the corporal for an empty memory.
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Rhine
Cockeo
Woman Misleads with Love Claim About Husband
A witty exchange reveals a woman promised to make her Billy happy but the truth is she meant her pet poodle. The remark turns on a misheard vow and playful misdirection.
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