Died of Premature Old Age Promoted by Water
A dubious promotional piece claims premature old age can be slowed by drinking large amounts of pure water and using Anurie tablets. It extols Dry Vorée’s Pleasant Pellets as a cure for stomach and bowel trouble, recommending medical supply from Dr. Wm Merce, Brtain, N.Y. to obtain pellets.
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Sioux City
Iewa
Olen
Relbor Layette
Peters
Merce
Brftain
N.Y
Danderine Hair Treatment Promises Lush New Growth
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming it cleanses dust and dandruff, stops itching, and promises new hair growth after weeks of use. The plea targets girls with claims of light, wavy hair and youthful shine, urging purchase of a 26 cent bottle.
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Ft. Ady
Wilderness siege near the fort as Iroquois threat rises
D Artigny and Adale assess a looming Iroquois attack from river bluffs as the deserted fort holds under threat. They deduce river tribes may guide a costly assault, while powder and arms dwindle, prompting a grim plan for a dawn strike.
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de Tonty
D'Artigny
France
Monsieur
Indiana
Boterandet
Adale
Leary
California Syrup of Figs Advertises Laxative Use
A nostalgic ad extols California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the stomach and bowels without griping. It claims a teaspoonful clears foul waste in hours and advises a 60 cent bottle with directions for all ages. Includes a jokey aside about a professor of mathematics and his wife.
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California
Green's August Flower Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
Stomach troubles and indigestion are described as common in recent years. Green's August Flower, introduced over fifty years ago, is advertised as effective for symptoms including sour stomach, nervousness, constipation, and low spirits. Sold by dealers at 25 cent trial bottles or larger Family Size. manufactured by G. G. Green in Woodbury New Jersey and marketed in the U.S. Australia and Canada.
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G. G. Green
Woodbury
U.S. A
Australia
Toronto
Canada
Adv
Sweet Innocence Eggs Provoked by Fateful Trade
A fragmentary exchange notes eggs sent yesterday were old. Mrs Younghride-Garvadk explains the young chickens were diverted to bottday trade, leaving older hens to supply the current demand.
Twenty Three Years Experience With Kidney Medicine
A veteran testimonial from L M Werts of Denison Kansas touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder ailments. The letter claims a 23 year retail history, urges sample requests and promises an informational booklet with a mention of the local paper. It advertises bottles at fifty cents to one dollar and directs readers to request a sample for proof.
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L. M. Werts
Druggit
Denison
Kan
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Enghind clues from a curious lesson on infarns
A teacher asks children to identify infarns in Enghind while a small girl cites restaurant signs stating Mineral Waters for Sale. The scene hints at language play and misheard phrases.
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Enghind
Conl and Wron
Red Faces and Red Hands Care Routine Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura treatment for facial and hand irritation. It instructs applying Cuticura Ointment, washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water, soaking hands in hot lather of Cuticura Soap, drying, and rubbing with Cuticura Ointment. The copy mentions sending for a booklet by postcard to Cutleria Dept. % Boston and asserts the product is sold everywhere.
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Cutleura
Dept
Boston
No Sacrifice Governess Desires Hidden Propriety amid Gossip
A fragmented text shows a governess pressured by others to conform to social expectations while guiding a young pupil. The characters Clariog and Charley speak amid confusion as troublesome proprieties surface. The scene hints at constraint, pride, and withheld autonomy within a domestic setting.
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Clariog
Charley
How to Lift Corns Off With Freezone Drops
A Cincinnati authority explains a painless method to remove corns and calluses. Applying a few drops of freezone directly to a tender corn relieves soreness and allows the root to lift out as the drug dries. A small bottle costs little and can remove hard or soft corns. If your druggist lacks it, request freezone from the wholesale house.
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Cincinnati
Hie
Nady
No Doubt About That Hat Bargain Tossed In Court
A curious exchange centers on fifty dollars paid for a hat and the heated line that follows. The dialogue hints at a dispute or social clash, with the respondent noting the apparent extravagance or oddity of the purchase in a public or semi formal setting.
Fragmentary Ad Offers Medical Remedies for Kidneys and Back
A damaged ad fragment markets a large travel package of unspecified cures for kidney issues and backache. It mentions a father who was a charter member of a disease prevention group and includes garbled lines about punishment and strange place names.
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the Prevention of
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