Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Cited By Satisfied Users
Women from Elgin West Virginia and others report relief from female complaints after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters praise restored health and gratitude, with the firm inviting confidential personal advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Elgin
Henry Leiseberc
Adams St
Kearneysville
W. Va
G. B. Whittington
Pinkham Medicine Company
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Finkham
Imitation and writing attempts among siblings
Freshman Bert ends a letter to cousin Joe with five pages on Esther. Joe, age five, tries to write five pages on Rob while holding down brother Robert, prompting a quip about a new wire with old wine properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Joe
Esther
Robert
Rob
Harvey W. Wiley
Doctor Wiley
Potash-Cohen and Perknutter-Forry Rivalry Displayed
A cryptic exchange shows Potash-Cohen unable to make a system, while Perknutter-Forry questions it. Potash-Heneffer shouts repeated fore and asks about a ninety eight gesture as Wisconsin Sphinx comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohen
Heneffer
Wisconsin
The Week’s Sweet Offer Cited in Old Courier Snippet
A quirky dialogue from a dated page shows a character promising homemade fudge if a visitor returns Monday night. The exchange jokes about a fourg the year for candy dates and features a judge’s quip amid light domestic errors.
Saving Toilet Tables Prevent Disaster With Rubber Sheeting
A 1900s style guide argues waterproof fabrics protect fine varnished surfaces from alcohol spills. Rubber sheeting covered with fabric offers true economy despite cost, preventing stains from toilet waters tincture of benzoin and spirits of camphor.
A Handy Cookbook Note from the Exchange
A kitchen tips column lists basic measures for common mixtures and dressings. It notes sugar to sweeten per quart, salt for soups and vegetables, French dressing proportions, and recommends wiping greasy utensils with soft paper before washing and then destroying the paper.
English Stuffed Ham Procedure
Freshly cured ham is boned and filled with bread crumbs parsley marjoram white pepper salt a green pepper and butter. It is tied in a flour paste, boiled gently for two hours or 20 minutes per pound, then crust removed and skin pared. The ham is roasted in a moderate oven with bread crumbs, six minutes per pound.
Ginger Candy Recipe Steps From a Historic Cookbook
A vintage instruction details making ginger candy by dissolving sea sugar with water and bruised ginger, boiling, then adding honey and butter. After another boil, the mixture is dropped in cold water to candy, then poured onto a buttered plate and cooled into irregular pieces.
Cold Bread Griddle Cake Recipe Method
Directions for a light cold bread griddle cake using cold bread one and a half pints with buttermilk one quart overnight. In the morning add half teaspoon salt and flour to thin batter. The batter yields lighter cakes than flour or cornmeal and helps use up leftover bread.
Fruit Trifle Dessert Using Canned Peaches
Beat half cup cream until thick then fold in drained pint of canned peaches. Sweeten to taste and serve very cold. Other fruits may be used.
Dancing debated by preachers and a woman
He says some preachers claim dancing harms people. She agrees but notes harm comes from feet being stepped on during dancing.
Truth About Bluing Talk No 9 Promotes Red Cross Ball Blue
A product advertisement urges readers to buy Red Cross Ball Blue claiming it makes white clothes look clear and beautiful. It describes a large bottle and small blue piece with water and promotes a six cent large package, asking readers to consult their grocer.
Explorer Doubts Landing Pole Openly Yet Contends Longevity
The excerpt presents an unrepentant explorer who brushes off skepticism about reaching the pole, noting that doubt will prolong lucrative discussions. It also advertises Paxtine Antiseptic, 25 cents a box, offered by The Paxton Toilet Co. and a tongue in cheek mock-logic on Easter millinery from George Ade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
Nevada
Southern Pacific Company
Humboldt County
Winnemucca
Elko County
Deeth
Lyon County
Churchill
Union-Southern Pacific
Foot-Ease and Teething Remedies Parade in Ad Snippet
An OCR trimmed collage advertises Allen's Foot-Ease for smaller shoe fit and instant relief from coins and bunions. It mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, Garfield Tea for digestion, and quotes Samuel Rutherford and George MacDonald as authorities. The fragment also hints at sail mending advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
Levy
He Hoped $0 Too. Advance Show Manager Story.
Nella McCoy recounts an advance agent of a barnstorming show that nearly closed each Saturday night and rested Sunday, then reopened Monday. His Quaker mother, noting his role, warned that he should stay ahead of the show and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nella McCoy
Castoria Reminder: Trusted Remedy For Infants and Children
A parent advisory urges careful examination of Castoria bottles to confirm the signature of year AULT and notes Castoria has been in use for over 20 years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
B. F. Dick- Over
Utica
Ohio
R. V. Pierce
Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
Correction prompts maternal government remark dispute
A dialogue frames a correction from a suffragette to an economist about government form. An advertisement claims Cole's Carbolisalve relieves burning and skin diseases, promising instant pain relief and scarless healing, with pricing 250 and 600 and a free sample offer from J. W. Cole & Co. in Black River Falls Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Constipation Cure Promises Aid and Societal Quirks
Quotes on sharp wit and secrecy mingle with health advice as Gartie'd Teg touts a constipation remedy. The piece notes how good health hinges on regular habits while humor glosses over social actions like writing personal matters on envelopes.
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Gray Hutt
Dragetete
Katie
Post
Postam Cereal Companys, Limited
Battle Creek, Mich
Bluing
George Ade
Chicago
George MacDonald
Hyer
Garfield
Samuel Rutherford
Gartie'd Teg
Dean
J. L. Richardson
Red Key
Ind
Doan
D. Blue
Dr. Company
Cedar Rapids
Defiance Starch
Sarestto
Ana
Mrs. Dickove
W. L. Douglas
L. Douglas
Desler
Douglas, Brackley
Citake
Ontario CO
R. H
Geneva
Nester
Sedgwick Co
Colo
Machry
Neuge
Burnett CO
Frederic
Eklop
Box
Antrim. CO
Mich
Central Lake
R. B
Bar. Miller
Six Lakes
Brest
Montcalm CO
Grant CO
Okla
Deere
Ma&chinery
ST. Joseph
Berrien CO
Best In Co
Or. B
Bar
Halliday
Chicagos
Gaines County
Tex
R. A. Cox
Nico
Mohawk Valley
Teavoneble
Henerson
Dubois
Herkimer
New York
College Heights
Rice Institute
College Heights Land Co
Paul Bedding
Houston
Texsa
Arizona
Otis
Young Wenden
Artz
National Bank of Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
the Commercial Bank of
Parker
Yuma National Bank
Yuma
Aria
Western Canada
Canadian West
Prince Albert
Sask
Market Point
Julius S. Woodward
Sec. Board of Trade, Pt. L
Bask
Columbia River
State of Washington
Howard
Titusville
Penn
Prom Indians
Treas
Toyah Valley
Texas
Werete
Add
John Kennedy
Edlmonton
Alberta
Canada
Spokane
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ottawa
Can
Oo Geo
Waird
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Streng ‘Withor
America
Union
Gerrit Fort
Union Pacific
R. R
Dodge Street
Omaha
Neb
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