Prohibition ethics and pioneers in a Civil War era address
A public address surveys historical figures from Columbus to Queen Isabella and George Washington, honoring heroes and heroines while linking their deeds to national values. It laments slavery’s legacy, praises Civil War sacrifices, and urges unity against the saloon, arguing only a sober, manly and womanly citizenry can save the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Isabella of
Spain
George Washington
Abraham Bincoit
Uleach
al Biesterdike
Lizzie Aiken
Vetoo
Womans Christiaan
Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedy credited with saving life
Mrs Willadsen of Manning Iowa writes to Mrs Pinkham praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming it saved her life and expressing deep gratitude. She describes severe illness prior and urges others to consider the remedy.
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Endorsed by Suffering Woman
A testimonial from Mrs E C Willadsen praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for restoring regular cycles and health after years of illness and costly medicines. The letter urges women with irregularities or related symptoms to seek the remedy, noting 25 years of Mrs Pinkham’s guidance and free advice from Lydia Pinkham’s daughter in law in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Beau
Lydis Brinkham
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Electric Bitters credited by Haynesville elder
Seventy year old Mrs Jeanin-Doncan of Haynesville Me claims forty year stomach illness was cured by Electric Bitters. She calls the remedy powerful for dyspepsia and blood issues and says it revived her energy at J S Wright drug store. Farmers Social Club picnic noted at Ufloa park July 4 with program including recitations, songs, and an address by W Thur Love.
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Mrg
Jeanin—Don— Can
Haynesville
Electric Bitters
Electric
J. S W
Farmers Sicsat Club
Ufloa
Wasms
Rey J. A. Edmondson
Quirtette
Percy’ Kelcher
Danny Leo
Gene Tracy
Quartette Redding
Ella Ferenson
Beating the Music Cure in Pleasant Laxative Ad
Mrs. Mary Brown of 20 Lafayette Place Poughkeepsie New York praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the most reliable and pleasant laxative for the stomach tiger and bowels guaranteed by J Wright at 23c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brown
Lafayette Place
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Arts and Crafts Village at Jamestown Exposition
The Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk Virginia will feature an Arts and Crafts Village. The display recreates colonial and early American handicrafts including carding, spinning, weaving, dyeing, pottery, iron work, woodwork, and metalwork in period buildings. It aims to show 17th to 20th century techniques and the value of handmade goods.
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Norfolk
America
John Smith
Jamestown
South
Bood
Arts and Crafts
Iron Workers
Artan Pasindare | Lso
Does evil still your whole life Miz and woe betide
An early 20th century sales blurb promotes DefWutts Little Early Risers pills as pleasant and reliable. It claims the pills cause no gripe and are sold by JEB Wright. The prose questions the reader about sin and death while urging purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeb Wright
Dr Pierce's Discovery Promises Healing from Natural Remedies
A promotional extract extols Dr Pierce's Discovery and his natural remedies for chronic ailments, including bronchitis coughs digestion and liver troubles. It invites readers to request a free book and an inexpensive Commonsense Medical Advisor volume with engravings and plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Mars
Pierre’s
EE Ae Iae
de Groner
Buffalo
N. M
Br. Pierce
Drs.Purce
Commonsense
Feouespense Aes
Salve and soap brands. DeWitt's Witch Hazel pictured
An old news snippet mentions keeping a box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for emergencies and promotes genuine DeWitt's product. The piece also notes parliamentary applause phrases Hear him Wear him and a reminiscence of health cures with Mississippi lore and Rocky Mountain Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt's
Witch Hazel
J. J. Wright
B. Truth
Pyrus
Lye
Mississippi
J E Wright
World navigation hints from Miss Key and Mr Haggard
A fragmented dialogue shows Miss Key and MES Asotin citing Mr Haggard and a promise to explore the world. The garbled text hints at a quest or travel theme with misheard lines and a sense of distant horizons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Key
Mr Haggard
Cures Like Magic Conklin Salve Promises Quick Healing
Conklin Salve claims to draw out pain from four inches or scalch instantly and heal old sores in a remarkably short time. For sale at Peterson's Drug Store.
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Conklin
Peterson's Drug Store
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Shoop
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Dr Stoop
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Eau
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Mowbray& Lowes
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Parters
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Prest
W._W. COLE
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Bfono
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Woe
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H. Reman
ESO
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Castoria
New York
Ch Net
Mno Thompson
J 8
Thompson & Son
Laconzei Meptionta Paper
JHE Tongru
Rome
Cnyer
Gereseo
China
Bright
Lakeside Medicine Company
Ghigago
U. S
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J. E. Wright
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Aehis
Geneseo
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R. R. Traiis Nosano
Rock Island
Ill
R. Waugh
Exchange Building
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Grove
Mra. Willadsen
E-Cwilladsen
Music Cure
FOA
People's Savings Bank of
Moline
People Vings Bank
Woline
Bank of England
People’s Savings Bank
Wells
Feonle’s Savings Bank & Trust Co
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Belgium
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Lina
Pink Prairie
Cleveland
Phenix & Hanna Horse Co
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GUST
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Alfvine
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Amate
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Dictator
Jay-Eye-Lee
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Dictator Prince
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Atkinson
Rickel
Parker
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