Boaster Beckons a Streetyard Exchange
A well known man fond of praising himself meets a friend on the street and insults a shared acquaintance for boasting. The friend quips that the boaster cannot be accused of egotism.
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Newspaper
Iowa Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1892
Page
7
New Haven pharmacist's wife improves after remedy claim
The wife of a prominent New Haven pharmacist at 141 Dixwell Ave. is described as improving after using a medicine. The ex-president of the Pharmaceutical Association says her health had suffered due to a series of disorders for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Dixwell Ave
of. Tha .Com. Pharmaceutical Association
Hood's Sarsvparila Promises Blood Purity Aid
A testimonial claims Hood's Sarvapariila cured long standing illness and poor blood. The speaker describes severe prior weakness and loss of appetite, saying after three bottles she became a new woman and urges other ladies to try the remedy for blood purification.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla provides the best constitutional treatment and cures many female ailments, asserting it surpasses local remedies. It lists Mrs. Manrua Reed of 183 Ramsey Street, Baltimore, Md, as a testimonial and warns buyers not to switch to similar products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manrua Reed
Ramsey Street
Baltimore
N. B
Hood
Lydia ‘‘ Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkitanm
Money and Memory Return at the Bank
A man recalls early savings habits and the moment he retrieved his own funds from a savings account after years of restraint. He faces identity checks, signs differently, and must prove himself to withdraw his money. A New York Tribune anecdote links banking with memory and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thepton
Thad
Scott
New York Tribune
Serpent with Timid Bite Charms Central Park Exhibit
The New York Press describes the eribo, a yellow tailed tropical snake among Central Park's forty or so species. It reportedly devours other snakes, including poisonous ones, and attacks larger reptiles by pinning and holding them until death. Shechbo inspires fear in all others, even venomous snakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Eribo
Shechbo
New York Press
Unworthy of Consternation Promotes Hostetter’s Bitters
The piece argues against superstitions and claims Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters can cure chronic disorders with continued use. It cites constipation, liver complaint, dyspepsia, malaria, rheumatism, kidney trouble, and grippe as conditions improved by the medicine and says it strengthens the feeble and nervous.
Time Differences Across Europe Confound Travelers
European visitors to America fret over time zone changes but the real challenge comes from crossing into Eastern Europe. A frontier line marks one day and another, making accurate timekeeping nearly impossible. Greenwich time is common in Europe, yet Scandinavia shows extreme variation with as many as twenty different standards across the peninsula, including about twenty minutes between Norway and Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Scandinavia
Norway
Sweden
Crescent on Everything They Make and Publish Ad Claim
An archaic display ad notes a single unique word among all items and promises a free sample set in return for naming the word. The Dr Harter Medicine Co advertises a crescent mark on their products and lithographs, inviting readers to identify the mystery word for HOOK and BEAUTIENS samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Harter Medicine. Co
Beautiens
Isaac Thompsons
Ita
Gale
John I. Thompson
Harter Medicine CO
St. Louis
Hao
Local Colored School Built by Covington Conductor
A Covington Georgia man, a palace car conductor, funds a school for colored students from his earnings. Lewis Watts, educated at Atlanta University, sent his sister there and later bought an old house in Covington to establish a three building school with 100 students. In all, 700 colored pupils have received a common school education at this institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Lewis Watts
Atlanta University
Watts
Tug of War Origins and Electric Change in Industry
In historical notes the tug of war traces to 1655 navy origins with later spread to colleges in Britain and America. The text also notes electric welding expanding in factories and mentions remedies for health, including Syrup of Figs and Dr Jayne's Expectorant, along with health advice and commercial solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Leo
Great Britain
America
The Smallest Weight and Odd Health Claims Chronicle
An eclectic clipping notes historic grain weights and the pennyweight standard, then lists assorted health ads and notices. It mentions deafness remedies, a polar room for yellow fever, a coughing remedy, a prize drill, witty exchanges about marriage, and other miscellaneous items with no single cohesive story.
The Original Little Liver Pills Advertised
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are described as mild yet effective for cleansing and regulating the liver stomach and bowels. One tiny sugar coated pellet acts as a gentle laxative with three to four doses claimed to relieve headaches bilious conditions indigestion and other liver and bowel derangements. The pills are marketed as the cheapest guaranteed to give satisfaction or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
August Flower Promises Cure for Severe Dyspepsia
Lorenzo F. Sleeper of Appleton Maize testifies under oath that after eight years of illness and failure with three doctors he was saved by August Flower. He describes heart kidney and liver trouble and severe digestion issues that caused constant vomiting, claiming August Flower cured him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Flower
Lorenzo F. Sleeper
Appleton
Maize
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