Fragmented dialogue and ads echo early 1900s internals
The excerpt mixes quirky dialogue about names and affection with early advertisements for patent medicines. It references a child questioning a character named Tunkaptel, mentions papna and teacher, and includes abortive romantic talk. Also includes product pitches for Da Witt’s Little Early Risers and De Witt’s Sarsaparilla as blood tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maamme
Tunkaptel
Pana
Papna
Pappa
Tunkantel
Washington Post
da Witt
C. BE. Hoffman & Co
Huneck-Down Argument and Humorous Snippets
A miscellany of courtroom wit and public chatter includes a hearing where hearsay clashes with legal rule, a farmer’s stubborn memory, and the judge's rebuke. Also features light quips about time and crowds, plus short jokes about medicine and a social club remark.
Secretelife Calve Cure for Skin Ailments
The best calve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions and cures piles guaranteed or money refunded price 25 cents per bus for sale by C Y Hoffman and Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Y. Hoffman & Co
Ground for Antibeoties and Family Dispute
A chaotic scene shows Father threatening Johnny in a domestic dispute with references to payoffs previously promised to a grocer and butcher. Albert Erwin of Leonard, Texas, Graphic endorses Chamberlain's Golic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for cramps, with Hofman & Co. selling it.
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Donis
Johony
Johnny
Father
Boston
Albert Erwin
Tha. Leonard
Texas
Graphic
Chamberlain
Hofman & Co
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy Announcement
Retired physician from the prairie, aided by an East India missionary, offers a free recipe in German French or English with full directions to cure Consumption Bronchitis Catarrh Asthma and other throat and lung ailments plus nervous debility. No charge by mail to any reader sending a stamped request to W A Noyes 820 Powers Block Rochester NY.
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Pratrie
East India
Bes
W. A. Noyes
Powers’ Block
Rochester N.Y
Syi
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