Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Rockland Woman
Rockland resident Mrs. Witt Young credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing long standing backache and general misery after trying numerous remedies. The ad-style testimonial urges other women to seek relief by the herbal remedy, noting nationwide testimonials and free advice from Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Rockland
Maine
Lydia Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Finkham
Looked a Little Unstable Body Servant Tale of Mahone
Gen Adalbert Buffington recounted Civil War stories in Madison New Jersey about Gen. Mahone and his servant Uncle Davy. In a cold December morning in 1864 Davy allegedly toppled Mahone's cot, sending him to the frozen ground. Mahone chased Davy across the camp while Davy warned him not to trust his legs in the wind on that frigid dawn.
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Adalbert
Buffington
Madison
N. J
Mahone
Davy
Dale
Sherlock Holmes and the prank at a county wedding
In Shawnee County Court House Probate Judge Schoch faced a staged interruption during a wedding ceremony. A man bursts in with a joke, offering each partner an apple Grimes Golden before the vows. The groom and audience react as the prank unfolds.
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Shawnee County Court House
Schoch
NASA
Grimes Golden
Kansas City Journal
Embroidered sunshades charm summer wardrobes
The article promotes sun shades as a stylish summer accessory with embroidered linen parasols highlighted. It describes a white linen shade with a square light wood handle and explains a step by step method using coronation braid, French knots, and satin stitch to create floral designs. The piece notes the dainty color scheme and suggests these parasols suit fêtes, commencements, weddings, and general wear in town or country.
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Paris
de Bian
Pretty Silk Waist Blouse with Silk Fagoting Embroidery
Silk blouse features tucks headed by fagoting and a trimmed yoke, with heavy cord embroidery. Long cloque-fitting sleeves have fagoting-tucked sections and are finished at the wrists with rifle-like bands of tulle or lace.
Shepherds Plaid Coats Describe Spring Fashion Trend
The article notes women favor loose top coats for spring and summer, not just winter. It highlights a dull white camel hair serge coat ending in a black and white shepherd's plaid, loose cut with many pockets and long sleeves, reaching near the knees, priced as affordable fashion.
Potato halves peeled for shipment to Wall Street firm
Fragmentary OCR describes a potato prepared in halves with peeling, intended for sending to a wall or leather, but the exact meaning and context are unclear. The text reads as a garbled food item note with misplaced terms and missing structure.
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Cascarets
Harry Stuckley
Fabrics of Silk and Wool Discussed for Summer Styles
The article reviews new silk and wool fabrics arriving weekly, noting fashion trends such as striped coats with plain skirts, corded weaves, shantung and pongee, and lightweight options for hot climates. It also suggests magnesia for cleaning delicate fabrics and storing party dresses to keep them dainty and dust-free.
Dean's Kidney Pills Helped Man After Kidney Stone
A Kansas man describes kidney stone pain relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports passing sediment and stones, improvement in dizziness and headaches, and a 50 pound weight gain while feeling well. Also mentions various ads and quips from the era.
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D. J. Hammonde
Hill St
Art Scott
Kansas
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Trainman’s odd woods incident ends with chick with the big eyes
A Mohawk and Malone train halted on a siding when a passenger walked through a coach groaning. He claimed to have eaten a chick with the big eyes after killing an owl, a tale recounted by a weary, distressed man amid rail bustle and chatter.
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Mohawk & Malone
Itation
John
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