Pink Pills Claim Quick Cure for Weak Stomach and Headache
An advertisement asserts Dr Williams Pink Pills cure weak stomachs and sick headaches by rebuilding blood and nerves. A veteran from Oneals California recounts severe stomach trouble, illness after a rattlesnake bite, and rapid recovery after taking the pills. Sold by druggists or mailed prepaid from Schenectady New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneals
Calif
U. S
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenestady
N.Y
Fragmented quotes and ad-like snippets from vintage papers
A collage of stray lines from columns and ads including political quips about truthfulness and friendship, a dialect remark from Uncle Eben, tips on delicate cleaning using kerosene, a cigarette ad claim, and a note on medicines for teething.
Notable Denver Woman Praises Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Mrs. Sarah Kellogg of Denver writes to Mrs. Pinkham detailing years of illness from a tumor and debilitating symptoms. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with removing the tumor and restoring health after seven months. The letter promotes the remedy and urges sick women to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kellogg
Denver
Woman's Relief Corps
Mrs. Pinkham
Kelloge
Lincoln Ave
Col
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia & Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
American Home Design Promises Simple, Affordable House
The plan outlines a compact 24 by 39 and a half foot foundation for a practical home costing about 1500 to 1600 dollars. Features include three bedrooms on the second floor and a large attic, a distinctive kitchen, and ample cellar storage with proper drainage. The author contrasts it with tenement life, stressing neatness, plain finishes, and adequate storage as key to comfortable family living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egg.o
Cereal Company
Noo
First Street
Quincy
Minois
Building a Home and Happy Odds of Elevation Choice
The writer extols early home ownership for young families and argues elevation affects future desirability and health. He notes higher ground attracts better air, drainage reduces sickness, and prudent site selection saves cost over time, urging sizable foundation planning for lasting homes.
Man From Pennsylvania Meets Vineland Lawyer
A Pennsylvania man on a business errand in Vineland loses his way and asks an old local for directions. The elderly man recalls a previous time when the person he met “ran for lawyer,” revealing a mistaken identity prior to locating the intended lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Vineland
The Catarrh Cure shown in old ads and stories
A compilation of vintage ad lines and jokes including Hall's Catarrh Cure promising a cure for catarrh, testimonials, and a reward claim. Also features antiquated quips about electricity in Egypt and wireless telegraphy, plus light humor about athletics and a house cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarcomi
Odd coin found in Iola cigar store slot machine
A copper faced medal like coin, inscribed The Flag of Our Union on one side and If anyone attempts to tear it down, shoot him on the spot on the other, dated 1863 and linked to Civil War events around New Orleans and General Dix. The piece was found in a slot machine. banks knew nothing of it.
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Iola
Kansas City Journal
Our
Dix
Ge. Ben Butler
New Orleans
Butler
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Sean
Eleanor R. Parker
Eben
Gamblin
Lewis
Peoria
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Gharck Sige
Athe
Chester
Charsesen Pho
Kiron
Olagoer Pharr
IEE
Ty Guterthall
Hall
Fist of Teatimontals
F. J. Gheney & GO
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Drigelacs
Philadelphia Ledger
Sun
Chicago Tribune
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Beckman Sros
Des Moines
Lowe
Sdere
Rocky Mountains
Winchester
Allen
Olmuated
Te Roy
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Mase
George Washington
West
Cardu
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Cardus
Geo. Maston
Greenwood
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Manos, Fenwick & Lawrence
Washington, D
WN. A
Omaha
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