Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna for Ladies and Children
Gentle laxative praised for cleansing and strengthening the system. Marketed as safe for all, relieving colds headaches and indigestion. Warns against imitations and instructs buyers to seek the California Fig Syrup Co label on genuine packages priced 50 cents per bottle.
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Dagby Celebrates Musical Mornings at Waldorf Astoria
Albert Morris Dagby spoke in New York about his musical mornings and credited his success to hiring only known talent. He emphasized knowledge in entertainment as in matrimony. An exchange about China and marriage followed with a divorcee remarking on knowing her husband only after marriage.
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Puzzle of Living in Religion and Science Debate
A fragment discusses religious sects clashing over faith and practice while scientists disagree on many points. It notes past warnings about dangers of water with meals and contrasts views on diet, claiming various camps favor meat, vegetables, or raw foods. Different opinions touch on digestion and table conduct.
Modern Methods In Chicago A Tennyson Dickens Interview
The late A Tennyson Dickens condemns the Tripoli war during a Chicago interview. He asserts slavery is abolished but argues that rulers levy taxes to make people work harder than slaves to pay them.
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Chicago
Tripoli
Public figures work hard, says Farmer on haircuts
The speaker argues great public men still labor, noting a change from older times. A farmer cites photographs to illustrate his view that politicians now spend more time getting pampered, contrasting it with his youth when leaders kept plain appearances.
Out of Date Vaudeville Era Jokes Rekindled
A clipped old comment notes a performer’s habit of foot-in-mouth remarks and jokes that contortionists are no longer in demand as vaudeville attractions, reflecting a dated view of stage acts.
Woman Doctor Alerts Coffee Poison Relief Through Postum
A woman doctor recounts a case of coffee poisoning where neuralgic headaches and weight loss plagued a patient for years. After switching to Postum the patient gained weight, headaches faded, and mental clarity returned. The letter promotes Postum with claims of personal improvement and urges readers to read The Road to Wellville.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Weallville
Advange Models Show New Styles in Beige Silks and Beads
A fashion feature describes Advange models presenting gowns for the coming year. Beiges in silk with narrow black velvet flounces, snail mother of pearl buckles, and creamy nets top a range of party frocks. Crews of toile de Jouy and violet silk cords highlight trimmed tunics and beaded sashes.
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Tate
Womanly Wisdom From the Bari Journal Snippets
An assortment of domestic tips and aphorisms on household chores child care and sleep habits. Advice covers cleaning methods for rubber wringers coffee brewing with muslin, mattress insulation with newspaper, bedtime quiet thoughts and simple vegetable cooking kinks for beets and potatoes.
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Bari Journal
Endrey
Atalva
Novel Table Cover and Musically Colored Reminiscences
A detailed account describes a 60 inch square ecru linen table cover with cornered lace fillets and framed by Medallion in Alt lace. The piece features a central broderie anglaise motif and white fringe, reflecting era fashion. The text shifts to a nostalgic survey of popular songs from past decades, naming many hits and performers.
Then All Will Praise
A cryptic exchange mocks writing advice as one speaker urges producing unclear prose while another dismisses the effort as useless. The dialogue satirizes aspirations to craft popular posts and the chaos of online feedback.
Marriage Announcement Sparks Wonder in Curious Exchange
A playful dialogue reveals Joe plans to marry Mary Merrie though unaware they know each other. The exchange highlights humor and surprise as neighbors react to the unexpected match.
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Bilestal Ignrance
Joe
Mary Merrie
Murine Eye Remedy Ad Snippet and Era Ads
A jumbled newspaper fragment featuring Murine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago ad copy plus catalog-style health remedies, poet jests, and product blurbs. Includes references to Ollie James, a Kentucky congressman, and various dated waves of marketing lines and medicine pitches.
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Ollie James
Kentucky
Cai. Prescott
James
Wheat Price Plunge Traps Broker in Flour Barrel
In a bizarre incident a broker is crushed when a barrel of flour topples during a wheat market drop. The ledger reports the accident amid tense trading activity.
Fairy Story Marriage Ends With Happily Ever After Line
A quip notes the couple wed and will live happily ever after. The remark hints a theatrical context about two people on stage and their onscreen pairing.
Bidioteurs and Avid Ape in Bold Days
Fragmented lines reference groups and odd sayings. A recurring motif mentions Epicures and Paris as a swift town with snails popular. Garfiield Tea is claimed to correct liver and kidney issues while a proverb notes two heads being better than one in a cabbage patch.
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Epicures
Paris
Thunder storm shocks child as tree is struck
Densia Prynn sheltering under a tree during a thunderstorm was struck when the tree was hit by lightning. She was blown twenty feet and badly stunned. neighbors aided in rescue and informed Mrs Flynn. The scene included a remark by Mrs Flynn about her husband Dennis.
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Dennis
Mrs. Flynn
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