Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Testimonial
A 1909 testimonial from H L Huggins of Welch Arkansas praises Kilmer Swamp Root for restoring health after kidney and bladder trouble. He says after spending about ten dollars on the remedy he could work full days, and calls it a God send. The statement is sworn before a justice, with a request to mail a sample bottle and information booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ph Kilmer
H. L. Huggins
Welch, Ark
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Gas mix up leads to death at boarding house
Jonathan Silas died after a dentist warned of gas before a tooth extraction and a postmaster allegedly supplied excess gas. The patient reportedly refused direct involvement and returned to his boarding house where he self-administered the gas.
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Jonathan
Silas
Disturbance Averted by Scout's Quick Shot
Colonel Scotchem seeks rest after a hard retreat when a gunshot wakes him. His servant MacCalms him by reporting a mouse was shot to prevent waking the colonel. The incident unfolds in the tense camp atmosphere, highlighting quick, improvised humor.
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Scott
Mac
Did politicians kiss you when you was a baby
A humorous line from Success Magazine presents a boy asking an old man if politicians kissed him as a baby. The vignette suggests skeptical view of politics and childhood taunts about political affection.
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Johnnie
Success Magazine
Reasoned It Out And Found a Change In Food Put Him Right
A business man details how careful self analysis led to improved health through diet. After years of postmeal heaviness and pain from indigestible foods he tried Grape Nuts and regained normal weight, noting clearer thinking and renewed business vigor. The ad cites Battle Creek Michigan based General Foods reader letters and a new format claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostum Co
Una
Ieee
The Man Who Hid 60 000 Bonds From Vanderbilt
A bank cashier recalls a rustic man who pressed for cash for 60000 in bonds tied to a chain on his wrist. Vanderbilt’s takeover exposed the bonds hidden by the father in law’s attic, later cashing out for a life changing payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Cornell
New York
Union Bank
Galley West
New York Central
Commodore Vanderbilt
Western New York
Buffalo
Commodore
Central
E. J. Edwards
Pears as Metaphor for Men Maturing Across Seasons
A reflective passage compares men to pears maturing at different ages and seasons. It contrasts ripe twenty year olds, late-blooming types, and hardy winter varieties, warning against hasty judgments and noting poets Milton and Chaucer as vivid fruit analogies.
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Milton
Saint-Germain
Holmes
Dickens Dinner Presidencies and Irving Speech Failures
A 1916 piece recalls Dickens first U S visit in 1841 42 and his admiration for Washington Irving. It details Irving declining to preside at a New York banquet for Dickens and, after multiple pleas, agreeing to speak a brief welcome while Dickens consoles him.
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Charles Dickens
New York
United States
New York City
Parke Godwin
William Cullen Bryant
England
Dickens
Martin Chuzzlewit
Mark Tapley
Jefferson Brick
Brick
Dicken
Godwin
Washington Irving
Mr. Godwin
Rip van Winkle
Irving
Madrid
Irving Place
Mr. Irving
Tale of a Famous Soldier and the Battle of Nashville
The article recalls General George H. Thomas known as The Rock of Chickamauga and the 1864 victory over Hood at Nashville. It highlights his alliance with Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Smith, who later spoke of meeting Thomas before the fight and the cautious allied strategy that led to their success.
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George H. Thomas
Rock of Chickamauga
John B. Hood
Nashville
Thomas
Congress
Aig
Andrew J. Smith
Banks
Red River
Price
van Dorn
Smith
J. Louis
James N. Brown
St. Louisan
Hood
Sixteenth Army ‘Corps
St .Louis
Harpeth Shoal
Cumberland River
Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for unique cure claims
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior due to a blend of over twenty ingredients. It warns there is no real substitute and cautions buyers that cheaper imitations are inferior and more profitable for sellers.
How Sea Birds Drink
A Young Folks piece asks where sea birds get water and recalls a cabin boy story. A tropical squall brings a rain cloud, hundreds of seabirds circle beneath and drink falling rain, providing fresh water far from shore. Birds sense storms and travel to collect rainwater, sustaining themselves at sea.
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Catholic. Weekly
Tropics
New York Tribune
Will Be World Representation At Rome Tuberculosis Congress
At the International Congress on Tuberculosis to be held in Rome next September representatives from more than thirty national and provincial associations will attend. Nations and regions listed include the United States Canada Cuba Trinidad England Wales Ireland Norway Sweden Denmark Russia Germany Belgium Holland France Switzerland Portugal Italy Greece Bulgaria Hungary Austria New Zealand Japan Cape Colony Argentina Brazil Chile Newfoundland Roumania Uruguay and Venezuela.
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Rome
United States
Canada
Cuba
Trinidad
England
Wales
Ireland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Russia
Germany
Belgium
Holland
France
Switzerland
Portugal
Italy
Greece
Bulgaria
Hungary
Austria
New Zealand
Japan
Cape Colony
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Newfoundland
Roumania
Uruguay
Venezuela
You Never Can Tell and a Snowbound Cellist Tale
A railroad station snowbound cellist played for fellow travelers for three hours. One passenger offered to take him to Europe for a year, illustrating how small acts unlock unexpected journeys. The writer notes how music may open doors to artistry and opportunity even in ordinary moments.
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Europe
Opus Fifty-Nine
Robert H. Schauffler
Atlantic
Spohns Patent Remedy for Distemper and Pink Eye
An old advertisement touts Spohn’s as the greatest remedy for distemper pink eye and similar horse ailments. Sold by druggists harness makers or via the manufacturers for 50 cents or 1 dollar a bottle. Agents wanted and a free book offered. Spohn Medical Co Goshen Indiana spec contagious diseases.
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Spohn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Farmer Countessel Faces Lending Dilemma
In a village exchange the farmer admits paying off his mortgage leaving him with cash nobody wants to borrow. The conversation underscores a local financial aftereffect where widespread debt clearance reduces available credit.
Chronicle of a Life Judged After Death
Ancient adage recalled as Sophocles warns that judgments of a man’s life should not be final until he dies. The quote frames contemplation on destiny and the uncertain measure of happiness or gloom in a life.
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Sophocles
Allen's Foot-Hase Advertises Comfort for Shoes
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Hose antiseptic powder to ease wearing new shoes. It suggests women can wear one size smaller, promises rest and comfort, and warns against substitutes. The package offers a free sample by mail from Olmsted, Le Boy, New York.
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Allen
Atlan
Olmsted
le Boy
N. Y
The man who can’t see around the corner
A witty line describes a man who trips on unseen hazards as he moves forward. The quote plays on misfortune from lack of foresight and caution.
Garfield Tea and a Lesson on Prompt Action
A concise aphorism notes that life’s moments are captured by bold men with ginger and urges taking Garfield Tea in spring to purify blood and cleanse the system, while affirming that the proper time to act is when it should be done.
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Garfield
Millionaire’s Escape From Farm Ride Ends In Stunt
A farmer entices a roaming millionaire to ride atop a hay wagon. The man speeches about returning to nature and sleep, then vanishes when the farmer stops the team and grabs a pitchfork. Success Magazine notes the abrupt departure and the moral mood of penance.
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Morpheus
Mother Nature
Success Magazine
Saskatoon Population Surges from 113 to 16000
A concise regional boast claims Saskatoon has grown from 113 residents to over 16 000 in under seven years. It emphasizes abundant land and suggests preserving family unity by taking land for oneself and the sons, inviting inquiries to Commissioner Board of Trade Saskatoon Saskatchewan Western Canada.
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Saskatoon
Board of Trade
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
Why the Owl Is Called the Bird of Wisdom
A wry quip by a judge explains the owl as the bird of wisdom. The satire notes the owl stays out all night and keeps its secrets, pairing nocturnal behavior with secrecy.
Eye Salve Tubes Aseptic Prevent Infection In Shipboard Use
An eye salve sold in sterile tubes aims to prevent infections aboard ships and in medical settings. Advertisements urge druggists to stock a new compact size priced at 25 cents. The product is pitched as a safe remedy for various eye ailments without morphine, with eye care routines emphasized.
Reducing Walls Between Acts Won’t Lighten Heavy Play
A comment suggests that removing intermission barriers between acts will not reduce the play’s overall weight or impact. The line implies the production’s core storytelling remains unchanged by structural changes.
Garfield Tea and Winslow’s Syrup Ad Puffs Health Claims
Illinois advert claims Garfield Tea boosts health, eases constipation, and aids behavior. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Children is priced at 260 a bottle and promises teething relief and reduced inflammation. The passage ends with a quip about confident nosy women and gossip.
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Irs
Winslow
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Kilmer
Binghamton, N
W. A. Page, J. P
Wiliam T. Cornell
West Point
Washington
Stanton
Halleck
Grant
Fort Negley
J. Edwards
Spohn's
Varpeta
Veah
Medical Association
N.Y
Pierce
the Invalides
Bufalo
Sir Gryss
Engliatria
the People’s Medical
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