Mrs J H Bennett Recovers From Back Trouble
Mrs. J H Bennett of Jardiner Missouri says she suffered four months in bed with back pain dizziness headache and bladder inflammation before using Deans Kidney Pills. After three months she was completely cured and has had no relapse. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box. Voster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bennett
Fountain St
Jardiner
Dean
Voster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
North Dakota Loan Outlook Praised by Winona Banker
F A Rising of Winona Minnesota, treasurer of Winona Savings Bank, visits North Dakota to scout lending opportunities for his bank. He notes growing profitable business, high thrift of settlers, minimal foreclosures, and strong state assets as he travels the Soo Line through McLean and Ward counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Rising
Winona
Minn
Winona Savings Bank
Bismarck
Red River Valley
North Dakota
Soo
McLean Couny
Southern Ward
Rising
Avings Bank
Mischievous Tommy Snatches Cake During Tea
Seven year old Tommy Jones disappears from a garden and returns with a large cake slice. His mother scolds him for greed, but Tommy confesses he waited for Mrs Brinks to turn away and snatched the piece. The lighthearted tale highlights childish mischief and innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Jones
The Wife and Horace Higgsworthy Duel for Hearts
A humorous domestic scene unfolds as Horace tells his wife he loves her for her mind and heart rather than beauty. She retorts about his ego, then in a mood of mixed resolve she resumes mending his clothing, torn between anger and tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Horace Higgsworthy
Senator Platt Quip Sparks Gossip at Manhattan Beach
A cynical quip tied to Senator Platt circulates after a visit to the Manhattan Beach hotel. He is said to have told a western millionaire's daughter that political economy is the art of never buying more votes than you actually need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Platt
Manhattan Beach
Jevver Work on a Arm Job Starky Exchange
Adam Zawfox recalls a rough apprenticeship with a farmer who joked about a hired man’s appetite and his early learning curve. Starky adds a quip about lasting three days before proving his work ethic. The dialogue reflects country humor and the era’s rural labor ethos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Zawfox
Jevver
No Gusher But Tells Facts About Postum
A Wisconsin woman writes that after eight years of three daily Postum uses she recovered from dyspepsia, bloating, headaches, and poor appetite after quitting coffee. Her parents and husband also improved after switching. She ends by saying she is not a gusher, just stating plain facts. The letter was published by Postum Co. Batavia Creek, Mich. Read The Road to Wellville and There’s a Reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Batth Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pligs
Sleeveless coats keep their charm for evening wear
The article notes sleeveless coats remain popular for evening attire through winter into autumn, praised for practicality and flattering lines. It describes an illustrated white satin coat with pink chiffon lining, filet applique, and La France rose pattern, suggesting versatile pairing with pale pinks and greens in conventional colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la France
The Twin Skirt Idea for Smart On Limited Income
The piece notes women use two skirts with one tailored coat to stretch funds, with a long fashionable skirt returning in vogue. It describes three piece suits pairing broadcloth or worsted skirts with coats, and suggests black satin for elaborately trimmed outer garments, producing a second dress look with a slick bolstered bodice.
Ill Health And Skin Itch Affects Complexion
Poor health shows quickly on the skin. A girl with blotchy skin receives time and care, as the problem is not superficial. Removing the cause cures the complexion, with factors like overeating impure air sleep and exercise and nervous strain impacting the skin.
Hair Care Advice for Luxurious Locks
Many complain that brushing causes hair loss rather than standing. Avoid excessive brushing and sun exposure, especially on gray hair. Poor washing leaves hair streaky and yellowish. careful washing and conditioning bring out pure white or gray tones.
The Toilet Table Practices and Remedies
A guide to breath control and blood purification, with daily routines to aid digestion. Mentions drinking cold water at night and hot water in the morning, almond meal as a soap substitute, and a lavender scented bath mix.
Need for Proper Sleep and Restoration
Sleep needs vary by person, eight hours a night is typical. When sleep is missed, take a nap next day to recover. Rest restores weariness, aids tissue building from exercise, and helps skin look healthy. A firm flat bed, no pillow, relaxed position, and feet straight promote rest with fresh air filling the room all night.
Fall Waist Fashion Promotes Heavier Materials and Plaids
The piece notes fall waist materials favor plaids flannels and tailored waists in striped Madras and heavy piques. It praises designers for choosing sensible fabrics appropriate to the season while acknowledging lingering lingerie waist or pneumonia risks amid indulgence in heavy textiles.
Raise Childs Chair With Door Bumpers
A simple method to raise a child's chair is to screw ordinary door bumpers into the bottom of each leg to make the seat a bit higher. This quick modification helps chairs fit growing children who outgrow regular dining chairs.
Beauty Fails as Nuptial Tie Ends in Des Moines Divorce
Mrs. Otis G. Love petitions for divorce citing inhuman treatment. She seeks custody of their fourteen year old daughter Marjorie. Mr. Love plans to contest custody. Case set for the current term with noted local lawyers C. C. Cole and N. T. Guernsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis G. Love
Des Moines
Love
Marjorie
Leve
C. C. Cole
Drake College of Law
Carnegie
N. T. Guernsey
Corporation
Countess of Poulett wed as Miss Storey tied to earl
Formerly Miss Sylvia Lillian Storey of the Gaiety Theater company London, she has married the Earl in a ceremony reported from the social pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess OF Poulett
Sylvia Lillian Storey
The
Gaiety Theater Company
London
Earl
Poem on Wallace by Felicia Hemans Wins Prize
In 1819 a Scotsman offered 50 pounds for the best poem on Sir William Wallace. Felicia Hemans, an English poet, won the prize as Scotland commemorated the birthplace of Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace
Scotland
Bruce
Felicia Hemans
Women and the Motor in the Modern Era
The motor car of the twentieth century is a marvel of ingenuity and a finely equipped mechanism. It is easy to handle and steer, worthy of the judgment and resourcefulness of the modern maiden, who may find this new locomotion a fascinating pastime and a profitable profession.
Portraitist Captured In Playful Caricature Exchange
An artist offers to be caricatured by a willing subject, promising patience and a relaxed session. The exchange hints at a friendly studio atmosphere and shared humor between creator and sitter.
These Working Minorities Then A Charleston Joke
Senator Tillman at a Washington banquet praised working minorities. A Charleston remark recalls Bill Higgins lacking voice in his house yet supporting his wife, mother-in-law, father-in-law, and two brothers-in-law, joking that he is a god working minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Tillman
Charleston
Bill Higgins
Bill
Skin Troubles Cured by Cuticura Remedies
J F Hennen of Milan Missouri describes years of itching and a leg outbreak linked to flu and pneumonia. After trying three doctors without relief, he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent twice and reports complete cure with no itching since. May 13 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hennen
Milan
Dogs at Church Should Get Their Own Separate Apartment
The article argues that if dogs must attend church a separate apartment should be provided for them to spare the congregation humiliation and discomfort. It condemns owners who bring pets and urges readers not to allow dogs to follow to church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieas
Private investor outpaced by broker in savings plan
Mr. Plodden A. Long recalls investing a few hundred dollars yearly and being outfoxed by the broker who calculated the future value first and without giving him a chance to review the figures. The exchange hints at a cautionary tale about investment oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Plodden A. Long
Castoria as trusted remedy for infants and children
The advertisement urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles ensuring the emblem In Use For Over 30 Years and The Kind You Have Always Bought, emphasizing safety and reliability for infants and children. It stresses consistency and long-standing brand trust in child care.
Archimedes Quip on Monopoly and the Big Stick
The passage references Archimedes claiming a lever could move the world, then questions its usefulness while noting the Big Stick is in T. Roosevelt's hands. A sharp aside contrasts ancient ingenuity with modern power and policy.
Unequal Load explains Harry’s limp with flapjack joke
Harry leaves the table with an exaggerated limp. His mother asks about a lame foot. Bob quips that Harry is not loaded but has more flapjacks on one side than the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Bob
Spohns Horse Remedy Ad Offers 50 Cent Bottles
A vintage advertisement promotes Spohns remedy for distemper pink eye heaves and related horse ailments. Available from Druggists or through the Spohn Medical Co Goshen Indiana with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar. Agents wanted and a free book offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spohn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
He Backslid Over Pleasures Painted by Preacher
A quip about backsliding blames a preacher who described worldly pleasures so vividly that it stirred homesickness. The exchange frames temptation through vivid sermon imagery and personal conflict.
Not Mentioned by Herodotus
Xerxes muses on luck of royal succession comparing it to a modern primary election then notes the Greeks dealt him a double cross at Plataea in a later turn of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herodotus
Xerxes
Plataea
Novelty pipin offered by Chas H Knoche
A local classified note advertises a novelty pipin for ten cents sold by Chas H Knoche at 386 Maple St in St Paul Minnesota. The brief notice urges readers to acquire the item from the seller directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Knoche
Maple St
St. Paul, Minn
Fame Dramatizes a Proud Father and Son at Amateurs Night
A proud father notes his daughter excels in dramatic studies. The school of dramatic art principal confirms her success. At an amateurs' night a theater audience roared with enthusiasm as she starred in a small comedy titled Getting the Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Dramatic Art
Patents Reported by Law Firms in Minnesota and Nearby States
Patent notices list inventors and locations including W. Buehler Minneapolis for wood preservation T. M. Crepar Fargo for car-wheel J. Erickson Fairdale N D engine E Fournier Minneapolis rotary engine L B S Hackney St Paul for track J Holmwood Duluth saw guard S L Isham St Paul for collar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Minn
W. Buehler
Minneapolis
T. M. Crepar
Fargo
N. D
J. Erickson
Fairdale
E. Fournier
Hackney
J. Holmwood
Duluth
Sensible Plants and Humans Learn to Blink in Adverse Conditions
A concise reflection compares human eyelid reflex to the sensitive plant’s leaflet closure under irritation. Both organisms rely on rapid, learned responses to protect themselves from harm, illustrating parallel adaptive behavior.
Spoken Color in Society's Rules of Marriage
A foreign visitor asks if a widow can marry her deceased husband's brother. Mrs. Vidders replies yes, but notes such unions are uncommon because the woman typically knows the brother too well.
Cheap Gold Seal overshoes from Goodyear Co
Advertisement notes Gold Seal overshoes and rubber boots offer long wear at the cheapest price. Advises buying from local dealers, warning they are not sold by mail order houses. Mentions Goodyear Rubber Co in St. Paul as makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Rubber Co
St. Paul
Makers
Getting Along Between Miss Goodly and Miss Hussle
Miss Goodly notes Miss Hussle stays busy, while Miss Knox adds that the steady act is growing older. The exchange frames a humorous contrast on aging and constant activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Goodly
Miss Hussle
Miss Knox
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
Cautions readers against mercury based catarrh ointments and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The product contains no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycup Fidos
Com- California Ic Syrup Co
Hall
F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Irreconcilable Differences Spark Divorce Talk
A lawyer offers to obtain a divorce on grounds of incompatibility. The client agrees the differences are fundamental and irreconcilable, noting a clash of loyalties as he roots for the Cubs while she supports the Sox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Sox
Young lovers face parental disapproval over marriage
In a staged exchange, Pimmie and Jack discuss their mothers' objections to their union. Both fear money and family boundaries as they acknowledge their youth and hope to wed despite the threatened loss of support.
Mrs. Winston's Soothing Syrup for Teething
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup claimed to ease teething gums reduce inflammation and relieve wind colic for children with a 25 cent price tag.
No, Do Not Judge a Man by Relatives Words
A proverb-like note cautions readers against judging a man solely by his relatives statements, suggesting personal conduct and merit should stand on individual actions rather than kinship opinions.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Readers
Mrs Will Young of Rockland Maine says after three bottles she felt her dreadful backaches and side pain disappear and she is now well. Mrs Augustus Lyon of East Earl Pennsylvania reports severe backaches and sleeplessness cured by the compound. For thirty years the remedy has claimed to be the standard treatment for female ills including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and backache with bearing down feelings and nervous prostration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Young
Columbia Ave
Rockland
Lydia E. Pinkham
Augustus Lyon
East Earl, Pa
Useful Friends and the Value of Utility in Relationships
The essay argues that people are valued not for virtue beauty or wit but for practical usefulness. It notes that when someone cannot serve a purpose the relationship often ends and social ties dissolve.
Read Opponent’s Newspaper to See How Voters Perceive You
A civic note urges candidates to seek out opposing newspapers to gauge how others view them. It emphasizes perspective and self awareness in campaigning.
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Winona, Minn
Flickerton State
Dong
Platt
Schauspielhause
Berlin
Mrs
Des Moines Society
the Empress OF
Germany
Wallace and Mrs. Hemans
Por Bill Higgins
Allen
A.S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Spohn’s
Northwestern
Milton Dairy CO
Honeless
J. Mulhall
Sioux City
Pimmie
Guaratty
Anteee E. Coleman
Aitor- Paney
Washington, D.C
John W. Morris
Washington, D. C
Farmer Seed C.O
Faribault
Mion
W. 4Th St
8Th Ave
Carters
Feun Noo
Wldouglas
W. L. Douglas
Misson & Children
W.l.douglas
W.L. Douglas
Sperk St
Brockton
Mass
Andersch Bros. Dept
Putnam
Monroe Drug CO
Quincy, Milne and
Woodward & Company
Parker
Druggista
NWNU
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