Backache and Kidneyache Remedy Endorsed by Nurse
Thompson Watkins, a professional nurse in Parsons Kansas, reports relief from back pain and irregular kidney passages after using Donn's Kidney Pills. The pills, sold by Foster Milburn Co in Buffalo New York, are advertised as a home remedy to ease congestion and inflammation of the kidneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Watkins
St. Parsons, Kana
Donn
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N, Y
California Fig Syrup Co
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Doctor Monk Probes Effect of Mustard Plasters
A dialogue notes patient and Doctor Monk discussing mustard plasters for chest pains. The patient admits to having eaten only five plasters, while the doctor remains cautious about relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monk
Little Sufferer Healed by Cuticura Remedies
A six year old girl suffered two months with a dreadful hive outbreak. After ineffective medical treatment and home remedies, Cuticura Soap and Ointment provided relief and the illness disappeared. Testimonial dates June 20 and July 13, 1908 from Warren Michigan. Potter Drug & Chemical Co. Boston. A school incident notes racial misunderstanding involving a Mexican boy and a black student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Fridhoff
Warren, Mich
Potter Drug & Chom, Corp
Jole Prips
Boston
Dora and the Oyster Gift in Delineator Delight
Dora the household pet loves oysters and brings a large, tasty shell to her mother at the sewing machine. The mother praises the bite as good as her daughter’s, and Dora reveals she sourced it herself from the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Caution against Mercury containing catarrh remedies touting cures. Warns that mercury can damage the eye and ruin the system. Mentions Mall's Catarrh Cure as a safer alternative taken internally and marketed with claims of direct action on the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Murfares
Fo Cheang & Oe
Bolt
Took It Personally in a Dictation Room Moment
An author dictating his new novel uses a young lady typewriter as secretary. He proclaims deep love, while she asks if the passage should be recorded with the rest, highlighting a flirtatious, awkward exchange in a 19th century newsroom setting.
Trials, bills and global events clash in brief notes
The report surveys diverse items from April 19 trial dates in NOL to Minnesota boxing legislation. It notes William Cook killed in the Philippines, executions in Vladikavkaz, gas explosion injuries in Missouri, and moves toward arbitration with the United States. It also covers Keeens ambassadorship, a missing Ohio league figure found in Chicago, and local misconduct cases in Pa and N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hains
Nol
Tempo Dally
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
William Cook
Newark
N. J
Philippines
Vladikavkos
Russia
Pekarleff
St. Joseph
Germany
United States
Baron Ster Here
House of Delegates
Porto Rico
Christian Scientista
Missouri
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Richard Cerens
St. Louis
Austria
Kerens
Ireland
Charles H. Morton
Ohio and
Pennsylvania Baseball League
Cleveland
Chicago
William Ray
Montana
Philipsburg
Pilot Station
Clark Kellar
Laceyville
Ruth Russell
Judson Russell
Kellar
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Europe
General Slocum
New York
Mary McCann
Cannon
Congress
Isidore Valanto
Whitehall Street
Hadley
Margaret Teal
Ben Teal
Blackwell's Islands
Gould
Court of Appeals
John John R. Hegeman
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Metropolitan Life
Nationalines
Mexico
Ita Gale
Salina Crux
National
Anvdipolis
Helena
Italy
Messina
Preventing Paint Troubles Guide Offers Free Outfit
A painting advice leaflet explains that paint problems signal adulteration and that repainting is the remedy. It promotes a free Houseowner's Painting Outfit No 49 from National Lead Co and endorses the Dutch Boy Painter trademark as a purity guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lead Co
Trinity Bldg
New York
Interruption and anecdotes from a social evening
A satirical scene features a deputation of unemployed visitors awaiting the host, remarks on work, a six year old boy asking what hallelujah means, and a mother recounting Lily’s park walk with a surprising bear smell remark. Topics include prayers, ministers, and social foibles in a single vignette.
Grape-Nuts Cereal Converts Dyspepsia Sufferer to Health
A letter from a New Mexico resident describes relief from years of dyspepsia and nervousness after switching to Grape-Nuts for breakfast. The family notes improved health for wife and children and credits Grape-Nuts with greater vitality than prior medicines. Read The Road to Wellville for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Why She Shut Down and the Penny That Followed
A woman recalls a four year old boy who daily passed her house for kindergarten. She gave him a penny until his mother asked her to stop. After a brief pause the child noticed the omission, and on the third day asked, “What’s the matter Aint your husband working?”
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Joe
Mary
New Orleans Ploayne
Oliver
Isoft
Aesthetic Lily
Lily
Nurale
Wonerdllt
Louisville, Ky
San Francisco
Cal
London
England
New York, N. Y
Fido
Ward Beecher
Re Talon Bernd
AERP
Winslow
Alluys
Leo
Henthin
Crates
Bet
Tia P. & O
Osteete
Portland Parlin & Orendorff Co
Canton
Ilinois
Utah Implement Vehicle Co
Salt Lake City
Carter
Lla
Swarf
Atari
Fibbe Peer A.j.towar Co
Sesion
USA
Towan Cx Ian Co. Limited
Toronto
Can
Defiance Starch
Sessenu
Citer Tomes
Putnam
Monroe
Spown Medical CO
oGiRzristgaiei Goshen
Ind
U.S. A
Kryder
Napoleon
Wiecenuin
W. WN. U
Galt Lake City
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