The Delirium Tremens and a Starch Exposition Ad
A fragment from 1901 includes a dialogue about a delirium tremens quip and a Defiance Starch Co promotional offer offering five ladies free round trip tickets to the St Louis Exposition for sending Defiance trade marks from Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri. The copy also mentions Kipling and a comic exchange about summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letlance Starch Co
St. Louis
Omaha
Nebr
Defiance
Imall
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake Into Allen's Foot Ease
An 1890s style ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder for sore tight shoes, corns, bunions, and swollen feet with a free sample offer and price of 25 cents at druggists and shoe stores. The text also references a Cincinnati Tribune joke about misreading meeting days and a paper hanger visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen, Olmsted
Roy
X.Y
Fruit Growers Warn of Swindlers and Home Remedies
A 19th century column advises gardeners to beware of swindlers selling unsafe or inferior treatments for fruit crops. It details risky mixtures for insect control and plant protection, listing substances like hollebore and tobacco extracts, plus improvised tools for farm work. It also notes homemade gadgets to improve efficiency and cautions against costly, ineffective schemes while promoting practical, proven methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heston
Tadis
Davernne
Neil Ie
Tonga
Edie Ann
Farrand
Pays
Irier
Peruna Urged for Dyspepsia by South Carolina Senator
A U S Senator from South Carolina touts Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He and others claim Peruna cures catarrh and related digestive issues, presenting testimonials and urging readers to consult Dr. Hartman of Columbus, Ohio for free advice. The ad portrays Peruna as a natural remedy and tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
South Carolina
Perana
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Mortman Sanitarium
Columbus, O
C. Butler
Peruna
The Glover Burglar Takes a Modern Turn
A Windsor court case reveals burglars using gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints. The article notes blurred marks and mocks burglars for using gear like gloves, slippers, and tools. It also includes a long aside on kidneys with a testimonial for Don's Kidney Pills, ending with a joke about a wooden leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonton
Scotland
Windsor
Ci Ckamen
Lady Marye's
Mosern Burght
Aoine Capital
Sewing machine price offer from Sears Roebuck Co
A faded ad fragment promises unbeatable sewing machine prices from Minnesota, Singer, Wheeler & Wilson, White, Standard, and New Home. It urges readers to return a notice to receive a free catalogue and new offers by mail, with bold claims of surprising propositions and low prices. The piece ends with unrelated quips about an auto race and a moral line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triad
Minnesota
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Standard
White
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Chicago
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Lydia
Walkerville
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Larka Binie
Commercial
Nashville
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Chilel
Mass
Drogzia Is
Ste Teoma
MacBristle
Dauber
Piso
Oscar Tripp
Big Ruck
Kipling
Mr. Hlanke
Miss Sharpe
Canada
Air
Wilfred Latumer
Ain
hoMse
Mayselt
Ottawa
Catala
Chautauqua
Trbune Co
Sioux City
Tineae Hompson's
Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune
Hell
Aland
Foberth
Gilleien
Friallite
VO Reinat
Farman
Nore
Durfoe
Ubowitinhin
Harrele
Ako
U. 8
M. C. Butler
Frame
Peruna Medicine Co
Washington, D. C
Anys
Dean
Kinney
Harold
Tin
Biff
Cholly
Qjiltzan
Tris Hureara
P't’g CO
Lisson
Byron
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