Means to Enjoy Closing Years
Former Congressman and Governor Frank B. Black, aged fifty eight, says he has retired after earning a million dollars from law practice since leaving politics. He argues that beyond a point money is not the goal and time matters more, then endorses Garfield Tea as a mild herbal laxative for restoring liver kidneys stomach and bowels.
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Frank 8. Black
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Nervous Despondent Women Report Lydia E Pinkham Relief
Two letters from women describe relief after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Mary Halstead of Plates Pa reports cessation of crying spells and improved nerves after use. Mrs Ametm Dani of Walcott Nd says inflammation and back pain faded and she felt better overall.
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Primitive Native Life in India
A Scotsman writer dispels British myths about India’s size climate and geography. He explains seasonal extremes from cold nights in January to furnace heat in May, describes dust storms and the monsoon relief, and notes how rain changes plants animals and homes. He also lists typical domestic staff and servants in an Indian household and contrasts openair sleeping in warm weather with formal life in cooler seasons.
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Weekly
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Rich Old Gentleman Seeks Adoptive Marriage Plan
A humorous excerpt shows a rich old man persuading a beautiful girl to listen as he proposes, and she suggests marriage or adoption as the safest path to being “my very own.” The exchange plays on social mores and clever wordplay.
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Judge's Library
An Inquiring Youth on Ice Safety
A child explains defying a warning about ice safety with stammered, hesitant phrases. The exchange suggests parental concern and a learning moment about hazards on frozen water.
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Robby
Eczema Cured After Cuticura Treatment Narrated
Miss Elizabeth Gehrki recalls six months of intense itching and sleepless nights from eczema on her neck. After trying doctors with little relief she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three weeks, sleeping through the night and seeing the scab lift. Her brother’s facial burn also healed with Cuticura, and the ad offers samples and a 32 page book via Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
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Elizabeth Gehrki
Forrest City
Ark
Cuticura
Dept. L
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Cursory inquiry into hunting damage at Hodge home
A huntsman visited Mrs. Hodge to ask if her husband had examined hunting damage yet. Mrs. Hodge answered with courtesy that the examination had been made but was cursory, and she exclaimed at the language used, recalling the incident with concern.
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Hodge
Mrs. Hodge
Measure. Uncle Ezra and Uncle Eben debate history on film
In a witty exchange a character questions whether the Wounded Knee battle was more significant than the Reformation. The other replies that both were seen on film and that the battle likely required far more footage.
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Ezra
Wounded Knee
Eben
Puck
Candid Answer Sparks Reform Debate in Senate
Senator Sorghum dodges reform critique saying his view aligns with colleagues. He asserts he and his personal and political allies are the only ones who do not need reform, prompting questions about reforms among lawmakers.
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Sorghum
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles Carefully
Cautionary note urges mothers to inspect every Castoria bottle for the signature and guidelines asserting a safe remedy for infants and children. The ad upholds Castoria’s long use and promotes recognition of its brand and warning phrases.
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Fletcher
Murine Eye Remedy Co Inspires Global Trial Hype
A late 19th century advertisement touts Murine Eye Remedy as a universal cure with claims of eye comfort and patent medicines. It targets physicians and patients and promises quick relief through Avoptic Tubes while noting Chicago as the company base. A separate, unrelated fiction line hints a widow and a bachelor plot ending in mystery.
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Syeda
Murine
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
The Truth About Bluing Talk No 6
The flyer touts red cross ball blue over liquid blue claiming it cleans whites better. It mocks Casey for buying a new automobile and jokes about his status. The tone swivels between ads and banter about local figures and a rumored eviction.
Quotable Thoughts and Patent Medicine Notes
A collection of old ad like lines praise smiles courage and self concept. It advertises Paxtine Antiseptic for women free samples from Paxton Toilet Co and Cole’s Carbolic salve for skin burns and itching with prices. Also touts PAZO OINTMENT for piles and Garfield Tea for constipation and liver troubles.
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Paxton Toiet Co
Boston
Mass
Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
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