A Balsam Pillow Births a Simple Rural Craft
Brie Dorset, a poor New England farmer’s daughter, forms a life changing bond with Miss Mary Morgan. From a shared fir grove idea she creates the first balsam pillows, turning hardship into craft and a small income that sustains them through pressure and drought. The venture grows into a craft trade, Brie's pillows gain orders, and she later marries and moves to Colorado while cherishing the grove memory.
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Brie
Hill Grove
Mary Morgan
Ward 19
Boston
Allen
Dorsets
Erie
Miss Morgan
Reuben
Stich
Colorado
What a Billion Means
A Minneapolis Times reflection on the enormity of a billion. It asks how long counting would take at 100 per minute, eight hours daily, five days a week. With 300 working days a year the total would be 14.4 million per year, needing about 69 years to reach a billion.
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Minneapolis
One eye question taunts dramatist James Albery at Savage Club
James Albery, the dramatist, is approached by a stranger at the Savage Club asking if a gentleman with one eye named X is present. Albery retorts with a quip, asking for the name of the other eye, turning the awkward moment into a witty exchange.
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James Albery
Albery
Handy and Matthews Prescription Druggists Ad
Handy and Matthews promote a complete prescription department run by registered pharmacists. They offer 24 hour service for filling prescriptions and seek patronage from customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy & Matthews, ‘Prescription Druggists
Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist Ad
Cures claimed for kidney and bladder trouble with Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root described as a new discovery. It is advertised as a true specific, said to cure Bright's Disease and related conditions, with sample offers and mail order details from Dr Kilmer & Co.
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Bright
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Miss Della Strayer Finds Relief After Treatment
Young woman from Tully Kansas testifies to suffering long menstrual pains and other symptoms. She reports using four bottles of Wine of Cardus with Thedford's Black Draught and says she is now entirely cured and grateful.
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Fune
Miss Della M. Strayer
Tully
Kans
Cardus
Thedford
Hospital care proves cheaper and safer than home care
Harper's Bazaar argues hospital care for illness is generally cheaper, easier, safer, and more comfortable than home treatment, though not all conditions require hospital admission. The piece cites experience to support that hospital board, lodging, nursing, and treatment costs pay off in the long run.
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Harper’s Bazar
Question of Dollars and a Humane Society Badge
Senator Jones of Arkansas as DNC chair and Humane Society officer investigates a horse by the curb. A driver challenges the inquiry, accusing the officer of improper conduct, and urges a police arrest. Jones continues on, asserting authority to check animal welfare.
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Senator Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
The
Humane Society
Judge Underwood Honored by Congressman Ad amson
Congressman Ad amson praises Judge William Underwood as one of the state’s best men. He recalls the judge’s reply to his son John’s bid for office, noting the father’s character and John’s rise as a politician and lawyer.
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William Underwood
Adamson
Georgia
John
Crawford
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Susan Coolidge
Chateaubriand Dorset
New England
Epes
Reuben Hall
Dorset
Aees
E. B. Norman
J. F. Anno
J. B. Norris
WD. Clara, Cushier
J. M. Norman
Ss’t Cushier
Beckham Nationa Bank
Texas
St. Louis
Chicago
Nowheir
New Orleans
Arizona
New Mexico
California
L$. Thorne
E. 2
Turntr
General P
Dallas, Temas
Pacific
Ladies Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. E. Moore
R. C. McPhain, Graham
Lyon & Matthews
Jacksboro, Texas
Graham
Jacksboro
J. J. Gallaher
James F. Ballard
St. Louis, Mo
Graham Drug Co
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
Ohio
Hoosriral Liife
Kansas City
Munn & Co
Scientific American
MUR & Co
Miles’ Nervine
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elichart. Ind
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