Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Reliefs
Patient testimonial claims health restored after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Describes long standing ailments including displacement, weakness, and nervousness and credits remedies for standing up straight again after two months of use. Mentions a $5 purchase and personal recommendation to other women seeking relief from symptoms related to bearing down and pregnancy.
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Lidia
Ube Pinkham
Ethan
E. Pinkham
China’s Battle Ax Coins On View At Chicago Museum
A 1008 piece collection from Jacob Spelcher of Strangtai China arrives at the Haskell Oriental Museum, University of Chicago, including Chinese battle ax and knife coins dating back to ancient times. The set, with Annam and Korea pieces and a Wu Tsung era dragon medal, follows years on loan from Boston and showcases early monetary shapes and the transition from commodity to metal coinage.
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Haskell Oriental Museum
University of Chicago
Jacob Spelcher
Strangtai
China
Annam
Kores
Japan
Boston Museum
Spelcher
Wu Tsung
Characters in Macbeth From Scottish History and Legend
The article notes that leading Macbeth characters come from history but the play's events are imaginary. Macbeth was a Scottish king, Macduff a medieval Scottish nobleman, and Banquo is a fictional name likely created to name a ghost. History records Macbeth killing Duncan in 1030, though the exact circumstances differ from Shakespeare.
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Macbeth
Macduff
Duoncan
Shakespeare
Shrine of Health Seekers in Lourdes Europe’s Leading Shrine
The French town Lourdes attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims yearly seeking cures for incurable illnesses. Doctors observe and study Lourdes waters with scientific thoroughness, registering invalids at a bureau and examining them before and after shrine visits.
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Lourdes
Europe
No Excuse for Being Late Dressing Table Inventor
A Chicago woman is credited as the inventor of a folding dressing table with detachable legs that folds for suitcase like portability. The remark suggests she can take it to the opera and finish her work there.
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Chicago
Diplomatic misstep and accidental marriage joke exchange
In a sharp repartee two guests debate a misstep and its second, while a judge remarks on truth and responsibility. The chat then shifts to a tale of a chance meeting on a railroad train leading to marriage within three months, followed by a quip about avoiding an accident policy.
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Perila
Silthcus
Cynicus
W. L. Douglas
Ko Woith
Money Styavert Ae
L. Dow — Poe
WES Ivae Inamersotta
L. Douglas
Eason
America
Brockton
Carrie Ot
Catty Remark Sparks Office Gossip at Minister Meeting
In a heated exchange a First Girl declares My motto is Alm high while a Second Girl counters that her remark about accounts explains the head minister’s sway. The incident reveals tensions and personal dynamics within the church leadership and staff discussions.
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Alm High
Abiding Life and Fruitful Faith in John 15
A compact lesson summary explaining Jesus’ vine and branches metaphor from John 15 1 18. It outlines the abiding life the believer shares with Christ the cleansing through the word and the progression from fruit to more fruit to much fruit. It notes obedience joy and the call to bear witness through love and service.
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Christ
Gethsemane
Jesus
Moffat
Paul
Jeswa
A. J. Gordon
Bushnell
Booghees German Syrup Ad and Fly Killer Notice
An old advertisement for Boschee's German Syrup promises relief for colds and pneumonia prevention with a fifty year tested remedy. It claims a good night's sleep and easy expectoration, sold by druggists in 23 and 75 cent bottles. Also a Daisy Fly Killer ad touts fast, season-long fly elimination sold through dealers or express paid. Includes address 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn NY. China wants American leather.
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Boschee
Civilized World
Nix
Express
Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
Freezone promises painless corn removal
A Cincinnati authority says freezone can lift any corn or callus with a few drops, without pain. A small bottle costs little and dries instantly without irritating surrounding skin. If local druggists lack it, ask them to order from their wholesale house.
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Cincinnati
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