Cuticura Heals Infant Boils and Eruptions in Detroit Case
Mrs. M. A. Schwerin reports that her infant Vivian suffered about sixty head boils and spring eruptions. Using Cuticura Soap and Ointment repeatedly cured the infant, with Resolvent aiding during severe flare ups. After two years without trouble, the skin remains clear. Detroit Michigan February 24 1908. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Boston.
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Vivian
M. A. Schwerin
Spring Wells Ave
Detroit
Mich
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Bole Props
Boston
Died in Good Company Tale of Drunkard’s Sunset
A clergyman hires an Irish cellar cleaner. The man lifts each whisky bottle to the sun and reads them as dead. The preacher notes they are all empty, then Pat remarks they all had the minister with them when dying, a dark joke from Tid-Bits.
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Pat
What Did He Mean The Major I Saved That Rose
A fragmentary exchange shows Miss Antique recalling a withered rose saved by the Major I, a declared token of memory. The playful titles imply a period tone of courtship and lingering sentiment in a locally styled dialogue.
Dickey’s Eye Water Ad Promises Healing for Mothers
An old advertisement touts a full size bottle of Dickey’s Old Relk able eye water offered to ministers and mothers. It claims to cure sore eyes and granulated lids without burning. It notes the product advertises itself when tried and is from Dickey Drug Co. Bristol Tenn. The text adds a quip about lies and mothers asking about babies.
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Dickey
Dickey Drug Co
Bristol, Tenn
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Vienna Resident
A Vienna West Virginia woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after years of illness and doctor visits. The ad touts the product as non narcotic and claims it has led to numerous cures for female ailments and invites readers to write for free personalized advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Vienna
W. Va
Lydia — E. Pinkham
Recah
Lydia E, Pinkham
Eaara Wuearon
Lydia 5
Pinkham
Lynn
Masa
Lydia Fr. Pinkham
Delicious year round beverage recipe card
This recipe outlines a versatile drink made with two tablespoons ground ginger steeped in water, lemon juice, and sugar. It yields a refreshing beverage suitable for all seasons and can be served cold with ice or gently heated for warmth, with optional mint and citrus peel accents.
Ironing Tablecloths Right Side Only and Folding Method
Instructions describe ironing tablecloths with the right side out and folding along the center. Two people pull ends evenly, possibly mangling, then lay flat and iron between folds until dry. Fringed tray cloths require fringe shaking and combing before ironing. small cloths get few folds.
Household Tips From A Victorian Home Article
Practical guidance on starch and laundry care includes glaze tips with salt and soap in starch, pressing best practices for dark fabrics, and cheap disinfectants for the cellar using quicklime. It also covers cleaning aids like tissue paper for mirrors, whiting for spoons, rhubarb recipes with prunes, and serving suggestions for finger bowls using Japanese water flowers at children's parties.
Cream Waffles Recipe Steps and Tips
Beat two eggs light then add to a pint sour cream with a teaspoon of soda. Stir in half a teaspoon salt and flour to make a thin batter. Pour into hot greased waffle irons, shut immediately, turn once, then again after a moment. Brown on both sides, stack in layers and serve hot with butter and honey.
Lemon Pie Filling Instructions from a Recipe Page
Two level tablespoons cornstarch with one cup sugar mix into one and a half cups boiling water. Boil ten minutes. Stir in grated lemon rind and juice a pinch of salt and three beaten eggs. Cook until thick then use to fill baked pastry shells.
Early Education in a Fragmented Line
A fragment notes a daughter learns early that her mother had a chance to marry better. The line references Loula Republic and hints at social or familial critique within a historical context. The text remains obscure on specifics of people or places.
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Loula Republic
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertises Cure for Back Aches
In a period ad H Mayne of Paris Tennessee claims weak kidneys cause back stiffness urinary issues and fatigue. He praises Dean's Kidney Pills as restoring health and strength and notes availability from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York at 60 cents a box.
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Bright
Dean
H. Mayne
Market Bt
Paris
Tenn
Doran
Dean's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Monster Bull Frog Threatens Highland Lake Home
Former High Sheriff Chesterfield C Middlebrooks awoke to a tremor he says felt like an earthquake. He claims a six pound bull frog under his bungalow, built on stone and cement foundations, caused the cracking and shaking. He plans to capture the creature using rope anchors and baited hooks.
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Chesterfield C. Middlebrooks
Highland Lake
Knowledge Spreading in War Against Tuberculosis
The National association aims to inform every American within five years on prevention and cure of tuberculosis. It stresses two needs: fuller registration of tuberculosis cases and stricter isolation of dangerous advanced consumption to curb the spread.
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National Association
United States
Young Bennett Addresses District Meeting Voice
William S. Bennett of New York City recalled addressing a political meeting in his district. He described the chairman as literal, noting the gallery inclusion and the remark that the main speaker would be Bennett for the moment, before the regular speakers.
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William S. Bennett
New York City
Bennett
Grape-Nuts touted as foundation of health in testimonial
A New Hampshire woman recounts severe indigestion and stomach pain until she switched to Grape-Nuts. She describes rapid relief, restored stomach function, clearer mind, and renewed energy, claiming she felt rebuilt and returned to work. The ad promotes the slogan There’s a Reason and invites readers to look in the package for The Road to Wellville.
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New Hampshire
Wellville
The Law's Delay
A Detroit area anecdote notes a mother's death from starvation while caring for a large family. The physician attributes the cause to prolonged hunger after serving others and delaying her own meal. The column uses a humorous rural anecdote about family meals and duties.
Store Clerk Grants No Salesmen for Every Customer
A tired clerk in a shoe store endures a hot day as a clamorous customer pursues a train. Frustrated, the clerk snaps that there aren’t enough salesmen and quips that the scene isn’t a Chinese Sunday school.
Hamline Wizard Oil Publicized As Quick Cure
The passage warns the throat ailment can spread infection through food. It touts Hamline Wizard Oil as a sure quick cure and contrasts it with excuses from cautious, chicken-hearted people.
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Peerless
Libby, McNeill Ghileag
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Ore
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Tein Oi Tren
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Gite
W. N.U
Salt Take City
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