Simple home cure for eczema touted in old ad
An archaic advertisement urges readers to consult a druggist about BD. D. D. and Winters green compound as a simple eczema remedy. It claims the preparation, mixed in DD. D. D. prescription, will penetrate the skin pores, numb inflammation, and kill the eczema organism while rebuilding healthy tissue.
Cutting back faux cures and cozy home hints in old ads
A collage of past health claims and domestic quips. An anecdote praises Cuticura soap and ointment for dandruff and hair regrowth, followed by prosaic quotes about fashion costs, Franklin wisdom on vanity, a servant joke, Doctor Mitchell’s Eye Salve ad, and a lighthearted furnace quip from the Houston Post.
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W. F. Steese
Broad St
Pittsburg
Penn
Potter Drog & Chom, Corp
Solo Props
Boston
Important to Mothers Castoria Advice
A reader urges careful use of Castoria for infants and children and promotes safety. A pair of citizens discuss a fire near a schoolhouse with youths dancing nearby, noting injuries and seeking details while reflecting on male boasting.
Arreup of Count Zeppelin’s Merit and a Series of Disasters
A stray, garbled news roundup reports Count Zeppelin’s aborted effort lasting twelve hours and a fatal nitroglycerin explosion in Blun Sulphur West Virginia. It notes an earthquake near Sundevall Sweden, declines in Mexican wool shipments to the United States, and a Norwegian voyage to a North Pole expedition. It mentions a trial date for the Rockefeller case, a circus elephant fatality, a family tragedy in Dubuque Iowa, a St Louis mayoral result, a Russian flood tragedy, daylight loan bills, Santa Fe saloon closures, and various other incidents including deaths and legal actions.
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Count Zeppelin
Blun Sulphur
W. Va
Sundevall
Sweden
Mexico
United States
London
North Pole
Walter Wellman
Christansen
Norway
Boltzbergen
Star Company
New York American
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Tom
Nes Moines
Charlen Bellew
Athols Central
Anna
Mabel
Ruby
Fred Folder
Dubuque
Iowa
Sunday Marine
No need to take chances on paint safety guide
Property owners can learn to choose safe paint materials at no cost by requesting the Houseowner's Painting Outfit No. 49 from National Lead Company in New York. The Dutch Boy Painter trademark assures purity and quality and includes a color scheme book, specifications, and a tester for paint materials.
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National Lead
Trinity Building
New York
Tte
Dutch Boy Painter
Inch
Prize to Virginia Woman in Darky Story
A New York Telegraph item relays a satirical newspaper contest prize going to a Virginia woman. The piece uses dialect to describe domestic life and a humorous exchange about a white enamel bed and a husband’s reaction. The dialogue highlights themes of race and class in a dated voice.
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Todrey
Virginia
New York Telegraph
HARDSHIPS OF ARMY LIFE TOLD BY A RETIRED VETERAN
Hollvar Missouri merchant David W. Martin recalls kidney trouble dating from wartime, describing back strain from a horse incident and ongoing symptoms. He credits Dean’s Kidney Pills with relief after trying them, noting the product costs 60 cents a box and is sold by Foster-Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York.
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David W. Martin
Hollvar
Mr. Martinenga
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
A Sure for Fits Epilepticide Promises Free Literature
A physician’s claim about cures for epilepsy and nervous disorders spreads nationwide. The Dr May Laboratory at 548 Pearl Street New York offers large trial bottles, literature, History of Epilepsy and testimonials by mail free to interested readers.
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Dr. May
Pearl Street
New York City
Skating Duel Sparks Bold Style Experiment
A lively scene captures Willie attempting a flashy new skating style while a companion warns of a fall. The exchange highlights confidence and risk taking in a friendly, competitive mood on the rink.
Caught on the Rebound
An elder offers a parable about wakefulness and effort to his son. He recalls the saying the early bird gets the worm, but the son questions the worm's fate. The father retorts that the worm was likely not in bed, implying resilience or mischief behind effort.
Unexpected organ failure at church service prompts quick fix
A church adopting water power for an organ faced a failed test as the new hookup to the rectory pipes produced no sound during a Sunday service. The organist and congregation awaited opening strains, but silence ruled until the rector’s wife delivered a note reporting the problem had been solved after a bath.
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Ean
Veteran rider recalls long trek and heavy pack
A veteran recounts running 20 miles in about 60 minutes while noting the rough underbrush and a nearly 60 pound knapsack, comparing it to a horse trip of 90 miles in three days as a humorous measure of endurance and haste.
Thought He Wanted Too Much
A shop clerk objects to a customer’s offer, saying the quarter isn’t right and quips about an opera solo with orchestra accompaniment. The exchange ends with the customer reacting in frustration.
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Amart
Fairly Warned in Blunt Outburst at Kid
A harsh warning echoes in a confrontational scene as a no-nonsense figure threatens to sever support if the child resumes crying. The blunt remark underscores a tense exchange and displays a volatile temperament in a guardianship moment.
Harris and Mrs Nurich in a Curious Antique Shop Moment
The piece recalls James W. Lee praising Joel Chandler Harris and a moment in a jewelry store where Mrs Nurich reacts to new souvenir spoons with delight. The anecdote about Harris notes his humor and dignity as he nears death.
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James W. Lee
Joel Chandler Harris
Mr. Harris
Sick Doctor Delivers Grape Nuts Nourishment Testimony
A gravely ill physician recounts a grip attack that ruined his stomach and appetite. He relied on four tablespoonfuls of Grape Nuts and cream three times daily for two weeks, finding it delicious and fully digestible, restoring health and strength. He urges wider physician use to prevent nourishment-related deaths.
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Wellville
Murine Eye Remedy Advertised by Umerdag Drug
A domestic eye remedy pitched as compounded by experienced phyaliciana and in conformance with Pure Food and Drugs Law. The ad claims Murine Eye Remedy mats for use in eyes and promises it will win friends wherever used.
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Lawa
Garfield Tea Health Claim Ad Lecturer Quote
An OCR fragment promotes Garfield Tea as a natural laxative for liver kidney stomach and bowels. It claims to regulate digestion purify blood and eradicate disease while featuring dialogue about a lecturer and entertainer.
Pettit's Eye Salve Adverts and Quips from 1900s
An assortment of drugstore style lines and jokes appears, including Pettit's Eye Salve for 25c claimed to relieve tired eyes and eye inflammation. References to Howard Bros. Buffalo New York and a mock aphorism about half the world understanding the other half. A teaser about Winglow's soothing pyra fader and a note on stealing away from bad company as larceny.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
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