Letters Praise Pinkham Remedies for Women
Women from Aptos Cal and Ogdensburg Wis describe irregular menses, cramps, headaches, and dizziness. They credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier with restoring regular cycles and curing pain, sideache, chills, and nervousness.
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Dean Mra. Pinxham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Aptos
Cal
Dean
Prixuam
Miss Matilda Jensen
Ogdensburg
Wis
Superintendent asks for questions at end of lesson
A wane school superintendent ends lessons with a prompt for questions. Last Sunday he dwelt on chief thoughts then asked, A junior student asked if there will be a picnic this summer. The humor highlights the blur between classroom matters and student desires.
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Omaha World- Herald
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
Deafness cannot be cured by local applications as they fail to reach the diseased portion of the ear. Most cases arise from catarrh inflaming the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube, and unless inflammation is removed and the tube normalized, hearing may be permanently lost. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to cure nine out of ten cases. one hundred dollars offered for any case not cured. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio advertise and offer free circulars. sold by druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Refused to Correct It Morrell Questioned Death Pace
Morrell notes life in constant rush and even death seems quicker. Wytte counters with an odd case of a man known, buried one day and died the next. The pair discuss the idea, twisting meaning, and reveal the undertaker involved in the tale.
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Morrell
Wytte
Philadelphia Press
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for foot comfort
A vintage advertisement urges readers to ask their dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into shoes. It promises relief for corns bunions swollen sore hot calloused aching and sweating feet and helps new or tight shoes fit. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with a free sample mailed to Allen 8S Ulmuted Le Hoy N.
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Allen
le Hoy
Inquisitive Youth Defines Sins of Omission
A boy answers sins of omission as forgotten acts, while a girl defines faith as believing something known to be false. The quip captures a playful view of moral concepts through childlike logic.
Nickel Plate excursion to Philadelphia for RNC convention
The Nickel Plate Road announces excursion tickets to Philadelphia from June 14 to 18 at one round trip fare. Tickets are valid for return through June 26, 1900. Connect by wire, phone or in person. Asterlin T. P. A. Fort Wayne nd.
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Nickel Plate Road
Philadelphia
Asterlin, T. P. A
Fort Wayne
North Manchester
Ind
German Baptists
Dunkards
R. J.hamilton
C. A. Asterlin
Jell O and rail fares in a 1899 snapshot
A collage of 1899 notices and ads: Jell-O dessert flavors. coal and iron ore production in Alabama. vitality tonic claim. a low-rate excursion offer for German Baptists at North Manchester Indiana. railroad ticket promos on the Nickel Plate and Union Pacific North Western lines. writing tablets. a Colorado travel feature. and ad copy with rail and stamping supplies.
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Alabama
Libby McNeill Libby Meats Promoted for Quick Meals
Abby McNeill and Libby housekeepers are urged to use Libby McNeill and Libby superior meats, ready to serve or quickly prepared. The Chicago firm advertises its meats and offers a booklet How to Make Good Things to Eat free on request.
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Abby
McNeill & Libby
Reliable House of Libby
Chicago
Why the Assistant Failed
Carl Hertz the conjurer dislikes boy confederates and once staged a London trick. He borrowed a half crown, placed it on an orange, and tried to have a coin vanish into a distant boy’s pocket. A spectator boy later produced coins and explained he swapped the half crown for change, claiming thirst.
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Carl Hertz
London
Grain-O product praised as coffee substitute
Try Grain O. An old time food drink advertised as a coffee replacement. Promoted as safe for children and adults alike with a rich seal brown color like Mocha and Java. Made from pure grains and gentle on delicate stomachs. Sold by all grocers at 34, 150, and 25 cents per package.
Too Much Knowledge
A druggist interviews a college applicant for a position and quizzes him on pharmacy know‑how. The man claims prior drug store experience and a diploma. The druggist concedes the applicant’s competence after a quick test, then bows him out.
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Chicago Tribune
Change of Time on Nickel Plate Road Adjusts Schedules
The Nickel Plate announces minor adjustments at stations with No.4 leaving Chicago at 8 30 p m and intermediate departures about thirty minutes later. Dining car service improved east and west with club meals on Bellevue to Chicago No 1 and dining on Nos 2 and 3 between Chicago and Buffalo. All trains daily. contact R J Hamilton or C A Asterlin in Fort Wayne for tickets.
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Wabash
Chicago
Torono
Nickel Plate
Nickel Plate Road
R. J. Hamilton
Fort Wayne
Ind
I A. Asterlin
Denver
Union Pacifico
Northwestern
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Manitou
New Book
Chicago & Northwestern Ra Y
Clark St
Wells St
Bellevue
Buffalo
C. A. Asterlin
And
Milwaukee
Wis
General Federation of Women’s Club
RK. J. Hamilton
G A. Asterlin
What Do the Children Drink Grain-O Replace Coffee
An old ad notes Grain-O as a nourishing grain drink for children, claiming it tastes like coffee yet costs about the same. It promotes Grain-O as a health distributor, available from grocers for 15 0 and 25 cents. Includes a testimonial from Mrs. Robbins in Norwich New York and references to a Federation event ticket offers.
What Shall We Have for Dessert This Try Self
Odd fragment notes a question about dessert choices and a simple two step preparation with hot water cools to set, offering lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors at grocers for 10 cents. A Tennessee tombstone epitaph mentions a mother of twenty one.
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Tennessee
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