The Secret of Poverty Address in New York
Dr Woods Hutchinson of New York spoke at the American Museum of Natural History on poverty noting overwork underfeeding and overcrowding as key factors. He argued that the cure lies in relieving demands on the poor not merely giving aid.
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Woods Hutchinson
New York
American Museum of Natural History
Childish Whatsits on Washington and Wedding Plans
A playful dialogue from early humor pages features May asking if Washington was an Israelite and a brother chiding her for confusing Old and New Testament figures. Another vignette shows Helen declaring plans to marry and have 18 children to Mary, who reacts with mock shock.
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May
George Washington
Helen
Mary
Cure for Eczema Through Cuticura Remedies
A Newark, New Jersey woman details severe eczema covering her body and scalp, describing extreme pain and bleeding. She reports relief after using Cuticura Ointment Soap and Resolvent, noting hair regrowth and full recovery. includes endorsement and address.
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Wm. Hunt
Thomas St
Newark
N. J
Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
Soo Mropa
Moston
Perquisites Inspire Talk of Town Library Support
In Dupay's store Cy Dupay and local residents discuss funding a town library led by Andy Carniggy. The plan envisions strong community use with crackers and cheese kept well supplied as a social perk for supporters and boys in the area.
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Dupay
Andy Carniggy
Cy Dupay
The Truth About Perona Booklet From The Pergna Co
A free illustrated booklet titled The Truth About Perona is offered by The Pergna Co of Columbus Ohio. Mailed postpaid upon request continues the promotion for readers seeking information.
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Perona
Pergna Co
Columbus
Ohio
Turmoil and Tragedy Across Worlds in Brief News
Multiple incidents ripple global events including a fatal mob attack in Louisiana, a fire that kills a family in Rexville New York, and a Spain wreck where sixty rescued. Reports note battles over Turkey Morocco Austria and Bulgaria plus political shifts in Manchuria and New Mexico.
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Matella
Vic
Pitteburn
Russia
Mundell
Castellon
Spain
Ata of St. George Hospital
Red Cross
St. Petersburg
Manchester
Colima
Mexico
Joseph Hopkins
Ottumwa
Clara Roven
California
Executive Council
Massachusetts States Board of Trade
Boston
Territorial
New Mexico
Hea Shih Chang
Manchuria
Board of Communications
Chen Pi
Ashutosh Biswas
Alipur
Calcutta
Biswas
Constantinople
Frankfurter Zeitung
France
Germany
Morocco
Turkey
Albert Bennison
Rexville
Back Pain and Kidney Trouble Ended by Dean’s Pills
Thomas N. McCullough of Colorado Springs describes long lasting back pain and kidney trouble disrupting sleep. After using Dean’s Kidney Pills relief arrived quickly and the condition was permanently cured. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Thomas N. McCullough
Weber St
Colorado Springs
Colo
Sanyo
Dean
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Spider Causes Bayonne Fire Alarm Shutdown
A single spider disabled Bayonne New Jersey’s entire fire alarm system by getting trapped at the transmitter room junction, shorting the system. A five year old boy needed stitches for a severe upper lip cut after a fall, and a mother feared a scar, while a humorous Harper's Weekly caption and a Rastus joke are noted.
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Bayonne
N. J
Tommy
Mamma
Harper's Weekly
The Bandaged Man Refuses Life Insurance Peddler
A well dressed caller visits a man with a bandage on his neck who pretends pain to avoid life insurance agents. The man barely hides his contempt, saying the quick disguise will deter such visits and that the visitor will not trouble him again.
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Mr. Jones
Ife
London
Postum touted as coffee alternative boosts health claims
A letter from a young woman credits Postum with ending stomach troubles insomnia and headaches after quitting coffee She reports improved sleep appetite and overall well being and notes her brother also prefers Postum to coffee The testimonial attributes these gains to the Postum product from Battle Creek Michigan and references the brand’s promotional materials.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Common Sense vs Strong Drugs in 19th Century Cure Claims
An article fragment touts a D. D. Prescription for skin itch and psoriasis claims rapid relief from wintergreen glycerine thyme and asserts a Chicago skin specialist endorsed it before widespread use. It includes a joke about letters and a notarized testimonial for a tonics and catarrh cure with claims of internal and external use and a Toledo patent medicine advertisement.
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Dennis
Chicago
Broad and Lombard Exchange Humorous Seaside Banter
A Philadelphia passerby overhears a sewer laborer and four cheerful market women in a comic exchange at Broad and Lombard, featuring alimony talk and a playful retort about spending. The fragmentary scene reflects early 20th century light humor and ad copy.
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Lombard
Philadelphia
Pat
Bridget
Lippincott's
The Prince of Grumblers
A humorous vignette describes grumbling summer boarders and a farmer noting perpetual dissatisfaction among guests. The passage includes a playful tale of a man who asked for a toothpick after milk and references to quotes and mixed 19th century lines.
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