Young Women Told Pain Relief From Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Buffalo resident Mrs Matilda Kurtzweg praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing monthly pains and backache in her daughter. The ad urges young women with painful or irregular periods to try the root and herb remedy and to write for confidential help from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Buffalo, N.Y
Lydia E.pinkham
Matilda Kurtzweg
High St
Buffalo
N. Y
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Cottage for Two: Practical Tiny Homes Prove Ideal Living
Raymond Comstock argues in Countryside Magazine that a well planned small house with ample light and air, practical room layouts, and full modern conveniences is not only possible but a highly satisfying living solution, despite critics who call it a toy.
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Timiie
Eldees
Idea
Raymond Comstock
Countryside Magazine
Don’t Lose Your Hair Hair Care Ad Promotes Cuticura Ointment
An advertisement urges readers with irritated scalp itching and hair loss to treat touch spots of dandruff with Cuticura Ointment and follow with Cuticura Soap. It promises better results and offers a free sample by mail with a Book from Cuticura Dept. L Boston, sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
Fishermen's plan sparks excuse stash joke
The fat plumber asks the thin carpenter to join a fishing trip. The carpenter hesitates, fearing his wife would not approve. He jokes that he already has excuses saved for housecleaning time, while revealing a practical reluctance to go out of town.
Different kinds of pipe and their life spans
The Engineering Magazine notes a shift from hand paddled iron to welded steel pipe as production grew. It details two main pipe classes iron and steel, plus multiple grades, and explains the confusion over longevity comparisons between wrought iron and steel pipes amid new materials and processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineering Magazine
Nickel to replace paper in books, Edison predicts
Edison foresees nickel sheets substituting paper in books as cheaper and stronger. A sheet of nickel one twenty thousandth inch thick could make a 46 000 page book weighing about one pound. He notes Japanese paper manufacture and Paris 1889 exhibits show diverse fibers for paper.
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Edison
London
Japan
Europe
Pretty summer dress ideas in plain and dotted organdie
A fashion feature showcases a summery organdie gown with a plain bodice and skirt, accented by dotted surfaces and ruffles. It notes veils, hats, belts, and accessories, plus new summer veils, crossbar and striped organdies, and motor veils for the season.
Likely Lazy Man’s Flower Zinnias Brighten Garden Beds
A suburban woman extols zinnias as easy care flowers that thrive with little effort. She recalls planting mixed seed packets, thinning into a blaze of color, noting varied hues, long-lasting freshness when cut, and the old time name Youth and Old Age for zinnias due to slow bloom change.
Stars Read Like Signs In A Scientist’s Musing
Oscar Frichet reflects on science and existence, contrasting visible stars with those encountered in life. He muses that Earth is tiny in the cosmos and the crowd moves toward an unknown end, mixing observations with personal deductions in a contemplative note.
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Finis
Oscar Frichet
National Magazine
Praise for Rene Benjamin and Gaspard
The Paris born writer Rene Benjamin, hailed as a French Kipling, rises to prominence with the war novel Gaspard described as a literary masterwork. He comes from a notable family including engraver Ernest Hue, novelist Ernest Benjamin, and eminent veterinarian Henri Benjamin, members of respected arts and medical circles.
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Rene Benjamin
Kipling
Paris
Societe Des Gens de Lettres
Henri Benjamin
Academie de Medecine
When the Robins Are Busy in Winter
The passage notes that a wintering tree sparrow trims its fat to a thick layer and that harbor gulls drop clams from heights to crack shells. It observes robins making nests in the cool dawn, when dew keeps twigs damp and pliable.
New Norwegian Industry Drives Fish Canner Supply Mills
Norwegian fish canners secure independence for tinplate supply by financing rolling mills in their city. Plans call for 30,000 tons yearly production, over one million dollars in cost, and 400 to 500 jobs. Electric machinery will yield 1,606 horsepower, with maximum output in 3 to 4 years.
Safety for the Aviator Parachute Firework Tube Patented
A new safety tube for airmen holds a powerful firework device with parachute and reflector. It can instantly ignite, release the parachute, and illuminate a large area as it descends, distracting gunners. Patented by Harold E. Sherwin Holt of Farnborough England.
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Harold E. Sherwin Holt
Farnborough
England
National Magazine
American Car Preference Sparks Polite Debate
A prospective buyer asks if the car is suitable and declines foreign makes, insisting on an American car or none. The cultured salesman replies that it is the best available option, prompting a terse exchange about national brands.
Right Sort in the Kitchen Dialogue
A short exchange where Bil questions a broth flavoring and jokes about asking his wife to identify it, guessing it is a soup herb. The vignette centers on domestic culinary curiosity and light humor.
Peacock hair ornaments captivate fashion with Bakst spark
The article notes the glamour of peacock hair ornaments linked to Bakst. Fancy combs studded with blue and green stones, wide-open fan arrangements, and Spanish coiffure trends from the Govescas production dominate the style. Tortoise and shield shaped barrettes appear in oblong and heart shapes.
Embroidery Copying Fine China Designs Delights Crafters
A reader notes the charm of translating blue Copenhagen china motifs into embroidery on white fabric for a table centerpiece. She compares this to Worcester and English china floral patterns, which also inspire quilts cushions and other handmade pieces.
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Copenhagen
Delft
Worcester
Women in History Spotlight on Global Roles
The excerpt highlights women breaking barriers across eras and regions. It notes Paris opening universities in 1868, Canadian farms run by women, eighteenth century women barbers in England, many girls in Philadelphia continuation schools, women entering elite English restaurants, the Daily Courant in London edited by Elizabeth Malet, and Selma Lagerlöf balancing literature with dairy farming.
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Paris
Philadelphia
England
London
Daily Courant
Elizabeth Malet
Selma Lagerlof
Jersey
Lead Miners May Get Bonus If Lead Holds Above $6.50
The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports a New York quotation for March near $6.50 a hundredweight could trigger a $1 per shift bonus for about 5,000 miners in the Coeur d’Alenes. Payroll would rise by roughly $5,000 daily, or $150,000 monthly. March bonuses topped $110,000.
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New York
Coeur d’Alenes
Spokane
Spokesman-Review
Coeur d’Alene
England's Lights Law Enforced on Suburban Trains
Unusual cases heard in Birmingham England involve passengers fined 10 shillings each under the lighting restrictions order for not keeping carriage window blinds fully drawn. Railway detectives reported blinds only partially closed, and the magistrate said every passenger shares responsibility, with harsher penalties to come.
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England
Birmingham
Writer's Record Sparks Interest In Charity Life Policy
A writer has generated attention by arranging more than $500,000 in life insurance within the past year. The figure highlights a bold financial move connected to his public persona and potential philanthropic plans.
Penny Save And Spend Debate Echoes In Dialogue
A spendthrift and a saver argue over a penny, debating whether letting go of small savings helps others earn. The exchange contrasts personal gain with communal opportunity, framing an ethical question about resource sharing.
Uncultured Confidence Exchange Entertains Opera Talk
A humorous dialogue has Mr. Comrox declaring his wish to be a grand opera singer if given another chance. He jokes he cannot sing well yet would still shout loudly, prompting amusement in the conversation.
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Mr. Comrox
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Fight Heat
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to strengthen the aged and the young against summer heat. Claims purifies and enriches the blood and builds up the system. Price 50 cents.
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Grove
Antisuffrage Ad Quotes Chambers On Modern Girls
Brooklyn antisuffrage address quotes Robert W. Chambers describing modern girls as "vote-chasing" and athletic, who ride astride swim in men's suits smoke cigarettes and read Wells and Shaw. A tea remark recalls a girl wishing to be an aviator in the war and a matron replies heaven made her a man. the era's new-thought debates are noted.
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Robert W. Chambers
Brooklyn
Wells and Shaw
Canada
New York
Montreal
Ottawa
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Boasts Sales Rise
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as trusted by millions of housewives. It claims yearly sales growth and says the product makes old clothes look like new, urging readers to ask their grocer for it.
Tommy and Jack Tea Visit Ends With Odd Sniff Rule
Tommy, confined by a cold, invites his friend Jack for tea. They play hide and seek. Tommy asks his father to hide him. Jack refuses to search, declaring he will wait until Tommy sniffs, as he lounges by the fire.
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Tommy
Jack
Reincarnation Question Sparks Puzzling Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue shows a playful exchange about reincarnation and a cryptic reference to a hash. The scene features a character named Tiger speaking in a casual, mentally restless tone.
Tintype Versus Modern Photo Reveals Face of Real Self
The remark contrasts a modern photograph with an old tintype, arguing the tintype best captures a genuine likeness. It notes that while cameras evolve, the antique image preserves a more authentic representation of character.
Freckles Fade with Ethine Double Strength Treatment
Advertises a freckle removal remedy Ethine double strength with claim to clear the skin. It instructs buying an ounce from a druggist and applying nightly and morning to reduce freckled areas and achieve a clear complexion with a guarantee or refund option.
The Human Beings Behind The Great Names
A Boston Globe quote elevates the everyday people who shape history, calling Lincolns Mark Twains and Walt Whitmans the true human beings who won’t pretend to be grand. It asserts admission to life’s show requires shedding selfishness and pride, then entering with a wink at the doorkeeper.
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Lincolns
Mark Twains
Walt Whitmans
Boston Globe
In Luck. Shipbuilding Without Appropriation
Noah proclaims their good luck and Japhet asks how, then announces they can build the ship themselves without needing an appropriation. The exchange highlights self reliance and resourcefulness in the project.
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Noah
Japhet
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Fu. Morgan
Indianapolis
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Teanemo
Irily
Samuel Pitcher
Funokin
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Tiger
Bible Reading Association
W. Y. Fullerton
Baptist Missionary Society
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Kline
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