Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
The Patriot piece extols Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for women for thirty years and highlights Mrs. Pinkham offering free counsel from Lynn Massachusetts. It also contains an opinion by W. P. Trent in the Atlanta Monthly praising Southern men as improving yet with enduring traits, arguing they embody a solid American character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
W. P. Trent
Atlanta Monthly
Cure Deafness with Constitutional Remedies Promised
An advertisement asserts that deafness cannot be treated with local applications. It claims the mucous lining of the auditory tubes causes deafness when inflamed and closed and offers a $100 reward for an incurable case of catarrh deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars are mailed free from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and druggists sell the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Lobster Debate at the Ananias Club Ignite Tepid Exchange
The Cleveland Plain Dealer recalls a humorous exchange at the Ananias Club where a debater asks what the next topic will be and the reply jokes about lobsters being fists. The conversation turns to talking versus eating and the notion of letting questions lie on the table.
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Ananias Club
Ananias
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Grain O coffee substitute packet ad and quip
An old advertisement extols Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains with the rich color of Mocha Jaya. It claims it is stomach friendly and suitable for both children and adults, priced 150 and 250 per package, sold by grocers. The snippet ends with a humorous line from a recently married philosopher about biscuit weight.
Free Allen’s Foot-Ease Sample Offer in Le Roy NY
A Rochester period ad offers a free sample of Allen’s Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes. It claims to cure tired damp swollen aching feet and to ease tight shoes, with benefits for corns and bunions. Available via Allen S Olmsted in Le Roy NY. 25¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Ice at the door and seeds in Salzer Seed Co catalog
A fragment notes a household joke about ice for heating a flat, then touts Rape and Speltz and Bromus as top foods with testimonials. It mentions Salter's Big Cat catalog offer and Salzer Seed Co La Crosse, and ends with a report that the Russian Bishop of Kursk orders clergy to quit smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salter
Salzer Seed
la Crosse
Cnu
Kursk
What Shall We Have for Dessert This Day
Recipe ad prompts Jell O style dessert mix in Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry flavors. Just add hot water and cool, no boiling needed. Sold at grocers for 10 cents. Mission presses in China produced 1,470,609 publications last year. Piso's Cure for Consumption touted for Croup. Notes from Mia Ale Avent Jonesboro Texas dated May 9 1891 mention Snowdes at 3,500 feet as highest in Wales or England.
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China
Jonesboro
Texas
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertisement claims a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Mentions money back guarantee at druggists if not effective and E. W. Grove's signature on each box. References Monroe and dated antiquated phrasing.
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E. W. Grove
Libby McNeill Libby meats offered with free booklet
Tabby McNeill Libby advertises ready to serve luncheon meats from Libby McNeill Libby Chicago. Their booklet How to Make Good Things to Eat is available free on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabby
McNeill & Libby
Reliable House of Libby
Chicago
Too Honorable and Angry Father Face Off Once More
In a sharp Philadelphia Press debate, a stern father confronts a suitor who retorts that wearing a mask would be deceitful. The exchange highlights pride, propriety, and lingering social codes in a tense reunion.
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Philadelphia Press
Grain-O New Food Drink for Children espresso style advert
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared properly, and costs about 15c or 25c, with all grocers selling it.
America as Exporter of Shor Shoes and Travel Routes
The text reports American shoe export strength with imports into British colonies at over 46 percent from American manufacture. It also advertises Kemp's Balsam for coughing, and travel ads for California routes via Chicago on the Union Pacific North Western Line with The Overland Limited and The Pacific Express, detailing schedules, cars, and promotional pamphlets.
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America
California
Chicago
Union Pacific
North- Western Line
Overland Limited
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Express
Chicago & Northwestern Ba Y
W. B. Kniskeen
Fifth Avenue
Ill
For Sale Cheap Road Horse and Buggy Items
For sale a road horse suitable for a lady to drive. Includes a top buggy, handsome trap, speeding cutter, two sets single harness. Address Lock Box 219, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Nickel Plate Homeseekers Excurison April 8 1900
The Nickel Plate Road will run a Homeseekers Excurson to western, northwestern and southwestern points on April 8 1900. Tickets on sale that date good returning within 21 days at one fare plus $2.00 for round trip. Inquire through agents or C. A. Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind. Ki slows Boothive Syrup for children inflamed area cures colic. One bottle scent.
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Nickel Plate Road
Excurson
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Letter From Duhamel Alberta Describes Winter Life
Thomas Tate writes from Duhamel Alberta about a winter trip to Wetaskiwin, buying a pony and gear, then returning home for a warm dinner. He notes warm, sunny weather since a December cold spell, ground frozen two feet, snow six inches, and steady work building a log house and stables. He lists ten cows and six horses, and sends regards to Mr Hutchison.
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Western Canada
Duhamel
Wetaskiwin
Hutchison
Thomas Tate
Alberta
Canada
The Use of Boilers at City Water Works
Mr Northside notes need for new boilers at the city water works. Mrs Northside asks if this means hot water for the city. The Pittsburgh Chronicle reports the exchange about municipal boiler upgrade plans.
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Mr. Northside
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Catia Font
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Mith Chanil Ediaay
Lahat
Arbi
Abe
Miles
Thanner
le Henry Dafabed
Brawar Palla
Lekory
Nish
Ordar
M. Smyth Company
Weat
Manny
Muscatine
Puck
Mrs. Flatte
Mr. Flatte
Wales
England
Monroe Waa
Kemp
Swift
Ada
Land of Plenty
Pamp Ivin
Jon
Department of Interior
Ottawa
F. Pedhey
E. Lolmes
Indianapolis
D. L. Caven
Columba
W. McInnes
Morrill
Troit
Mich
Felix Gouraupds
Orien AR
Asia Mime
Rourkrade
Pris
Archie Young
Oaks Ave
West Superior
Wis
Bwanson
Alexander Futrell
Vanadale
Ark
Bow Territory
Lake St
Ile
Dr. Harvey
Ddress Harvey Medicine Co
Tremont Bt
Boston
Mass
E.C
Sreen
Bex
Iors Oyn
Thompson
Eye Waters
N. UW
Fis
Cascarets
Sterling Remedy Co
New York
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