The Trials of a Housewife in Providence RI
A collection of female testimonials praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for chronic ailments after childbirth. Ohio and Illinois women describe relief from backache nervousness and fatigue, urging others to seek the remedy and request the company’s free health book. The piece highlights a long history of use and appeals to readers to consult neighbors about successful cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. 1
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Hunsert L. Caseen
Near Coast
Ohio
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Fayette
Chester A. Ball
Illinois
Bcccsipton
Ill
J.a.mcquitty
Walnut St
Bloomington
Cassen
Lydia E. Pickbant
United States
Lydia KE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Massachusetts
Bayer Aspirin Ad Teaches Medicine and Safety
An old advertisement urges readers to take genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin and follow physician guidance. It highlights the Bayer Cross logo as a sign of safety for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism toothache and other pains, notes small tin boxes and larger packages, and mentions a wartime loans figure of 380,000,000 in Canada.
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Bayer
A Barn Dream Brings Shirley Hope and Mercy
Shirley negotiates with young Mr. Graham for a barn to house her sick mother and siblings. He listens kindly, offers to check with his father, and hints a possible compromise. She returns home with roses and renewed courage, while the day ends with a hopeful, tranquil note for the family.
Barn on Glenside Road Sparks Hidden Home Plan
Shirley asks a young man about renting a stone barn on the estate to use as a house. He recalls a family link to the land. she reveals her plan to live there, not as a barnrelated use but as a residence, surprising him with the notion of living in the barn.
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Barns
Edward
Tam
Shirley
Ranil
Mr. Graham
George
Graham
Father
Khara
Chapel Street
Sho
Mike Clothees
Glenside Road
Allwater Avenue
Walter Graham
Grandfather
Walter
Bt. Louie Post-Dispatch
M. Jusserand
Washington
Purin
M. Junser
Hie Jong
Jusserund
W Ap
France
Vomlact
Washington Post
Foreign Office
Traliana
Sarred
Bismarck and the call bell tale from the hotel
A humorous anecdote about Otto von Bismarck in a German hotel lacking a call bell. The proprietor refuses to provide one, prompting a pistol-wielding but calm Bismarck to signal his servant. The next day a bell is supplied as the emperor adjusts to the harmless signal. The piece ends with a poetic verse by Tyrant Beauty and a brief note about Lawne Pinckney Hill in the Philadelphia Public Lodger.
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Haneas
Bismarck
Germaany
Empire
Lawne Pinckney Hill
Philadelphia
Atlantic trade triangle blamed for British coal strike says Lord Herne
Sir Robert Herne argues in the Popular Review that America and Argentina plus Britain form a triangle shaping industry. He blames Cardiff Baltimore and Buenos Aires as key ports and asserts government actions cannot fix conditions abroad. He proposes a subsidy to Cardiff for wages, which he deems impractical.
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America
Argentine
Baltimore
Buenos Aires
England
Robert Herne
Poular Review
London
Sir Robert
Atlantic
Cardiff
Huenons Aires
Arpentine
Britain
United States
Pithead
Horne
Amye
Ingenious geese provide for table fare on river
In a curious report a man reportedly survives by using two trained geese to select and fetch suitable items from a river and bring them ashore. The tale illustrates clever, frugal living and challenges the notion that ducks and geese are merely foolish birds.
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Munchausen
Christian Bolenee
The Einstein theory debate in a dated inquiry
A garbled account discusses the Einstein theory and its limited understanding, noting confusion with a related popular theory. The text references Chauncey De and a Pekin campaign, mentioning an adept and an East Wo Ue, with unclear relations to the original theory.
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Meyer
Chaunceey
Matrimony Advice and Reader Letters on Mating Types
A discussion of works by Davenport and East and Jones on heredity and inbreeding, plus Dr. Edson's blondes and brunettes rating. The writer notes this guides men more than women and finds no manual for female mate choice. A wary tone about unsuitable husbands and a promise to publish further descriptions.
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Miew EL
Davenport
East
Jones
Myerson
Baton
Ays
Edwen
A Gentleman. Thackeray on true gentlemen and virtue
A Thackeray reflection laments the rarity of true gentlemen beyond appearances. It notes many with polish but few with generous alms, steadfast truth, and equal regard for all, urging readers to judge by character over surface.
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William Makepeace Thackeray
Office seekers at Washington spark debate in Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch questions the rush of office seekers targeting President Harding, urging focus on state affairs and health. A Washington correspondent notes patronage clashes. public opinion favors limiting interviews and preserving the president’s energy for major national issues.
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Washington
The
Columbus Dispatch
Harding
Dispatch
William Henry Harrison
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