A Mother's Advice on Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Mrs Frank Luce of Elyria Ohio credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with easing severe pregnancy ailments and enabling her to have a strong healthy baby. Mrs W H Woodford of Fairlawn Ave reports relief from nausea and sustained well being through the pregnancy, recommending the tonic to others. The ad claims the medicine makes weak women strong and offers a sample by sending ten cents for a trial package from the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo N Y.
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Conneaut
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Frank Luce
Elyria
W. H. Woodford
Fairlawn Ave
Three Great Men Banquet Quip Sparks Laughs
The speaker at a banquet claimed America produced only three great men Washington Lincoln and himself prompting loud laughter. He joked he intended to say Theodore Roosevelt but was silenced by the crowd and sat down.
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America
Washington
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Women Readers Urged to Try Swamp Root Remedy
Advertisement urges women with kidney or bladder trouble to try Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming it restores kidney health and relieves back pain headaches and nervousness. Sample bottle offered by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with mail order and larger sizes available at drug stores.
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Kilmer
The Disk Thrower Statue Praised for Lifelike Pose
A commentator notes the statue The Disk Thrower showing a lifelike stance. The speaker jokes that the disk resembles a jazz record and declines any blame for tossing it.
Dead Shot medicine praised as expelling worms and toning digestion
Ady writes in Hammer and Tongs that Dr Peery's Dead Shot not only expels worms and tapeworms but cleans out the caucus where they breed and tones up digestion. One dose sufficient. The piece also humorously notes a composer overhead composing a lullaby.
Irene and Dave confront a love triangle in the West
Irene Hardy faces a choice between Dave Elden and Bert Morrison as summer fades. Dave’s devotion strains Irene as Mrs. Hardy and Conward plot to influence Irene through distrust, with Conward intent on securing Irene and undermining Elden. The plan aims to save Irene by manipulating affection and trust.
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Bert Morrison
Irene
Bert
Dave
Irene Hardy
Dave Elden
Elden
Mrs. Hardy
Conward
Mr. Conward
Mrs. Hardy Conward
Conwuard
Mrs.Hardy
Sonward
Mrs Hardy
Tobh
Texas Plumber Invents Hand Operated Tunneling Machine
A Texas plumber invents two hand operated tunneling machines used to lay sewer pipes without digging trenches. Groundbreaking devices promise faster work and reduced disturbance for underground piping projects.
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Texas
Freckles vanish with Othine double strength cure
Advert says Othine double strength removes freckles with nightly and morning application. One ounce usually enough to clear skin. lighter freckles disappear completely. Money back guarantee if it fails.
Don’t Whine In The Sick Room
A Thrift Magazine piece urges cheerful visits to the sick and avoiding pity. It notes visitors should bring a breath of outside world, flowers, a book or magazine to lift mood and help patients forget their condition for a time.
Man's name causes awkward misreadings in dating scene
An anecdote describes a man named WilNan Arriimee whose name is repeatedly mistaken as a marriage proposal by women, highlighting how unfamiliar or unusual names can create social confusion.
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WilNan Arriimee
Varied Climes and Habits of Coastal Natives
The passage notes hot climate natives bathe less and use soap sparingly. It claims Eskimo bathes recklessly during fishing season while wading to untangle nets, yet his wife and family believe wet-net handling excuses further bathing rites.
Cuticura Trio Ad Promotes Powders
An advertisement urges readers not to forget Cuticura Talcum priced at 25¢ in conjunction with Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a scented face skin baby and dusting powder line. It touts the trio as essential for toilet requisites and claims reliability from the familiar Cuticura trio.
What Peeved the Recruit
Two new soldiers joke about army life and guard duty. A recruit complains relief from guard duty is worse than constant watch, recalling a two hour shift but failing to remember where he left his rifle. The exchange highlights confusion and humor among recruits.
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Rhine
Cockeo
Woman's vow to make her Billy happy sparks rumor
A reader reports discussions about a woman claiming to make her husband happy. The remark is said to refer not to her spouse but to her pet poodle, revealing a gossiping tone and misinterpretation of affection.
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Billy
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