Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin: A 19th Century Laxative
When Dr Caldwell began practice in 1875 he rejected harsh purges and used a mild liquid laxative called Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. The preparation, marketed in 1892, targets women children and the elderly and claims relief from headaches biliousness flatulence indigestion loss of appetite and sleep issues. A free trial bottle is offered by mail from Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Monticello
Sinois
Departing the Majority in a Family Road Trip
A humorous dialogue has Mr. Chuzeins questioning belief in majority rule. He concedes some accept it, but jokes that his wife and two daughters steer decisions, sidelining him as they drive the old car from the back seat.
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Mr. Chuzeins
The Settling of the Sage Harbors a Rising West Mystery
In a frontier town the rumor of a bounty shakes trust and power. Harris denies rewards while Brill Carson and others read the danger of a town united against enemies. The scheme aims to purge the last dissenters and force citizens into silent, lawful obedience as winter tightens.
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Carson
Reily
Barris
Warris
Slade
Brill
Carpenter
Carp
Harris
Cal
Pshaw
Alden
War Harris
Morrow
Lst
Eric
Life on Earth Before the Cambrian Period Fossils Found in Australia
Australian scientist Prof Sir Edgeworth David reports pre Cambrian fossils in Mount Lofty and Flinders ranges showing a marine fauna across a vast ancient Australia. The rainbow colored sandworms and crustacean relatives suggest these life forms crossed what became the Pacific. He noted regret at the oversight in London Tit Bits. Also mentions studies on animal diseases including atherosclerosis emphysema and madness.
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Sir Edgeworth David
Australia
Sir Edgeworth
Mount Lofty
Flinders Ranges
South Australia
Pacific Ocean
That Kind of Fellow Altogether Too Slow
Judge Geo Lindsey denounces promiscuous kissing as harmful to youths and morals. He warns coeds and fraternities that the lack of such affection can lead to social ostracism and cites a Christmas mistletoe incident to illustrate changing standards.
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Geo Lindsey
Senator Edwards Enchants Trenton Banquet With Anti-Prohibition Speech
In Tren ton the senator delivers a forceful anti-prohibition address at a banquet and earns praise from a skeptical politician who jests about oratorical appearance. The exchange includes a quip about weathercocks reflecting shifting wet and dry stances over years.
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Trenton
Edwards
Spring Poets and Household Cries in A Fractured Ad
A collage of quotes and quips contrasts springtime poetry with consumer praise for Red Cross Ball Blue and witty lines about marriage. The fragments mention a spring poet, a joke about a "1¢" product, and the idea that husbands are not bought, with a nod to George Herbert.
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Ady
Very Much 50 Lipstick Addiction Sparks Curious Question
A quirky caption prompts discussion as a famous 1950s figure is humorously accused of being addicted to lipstick. The exchange highlights playful gossip about personal habits attributed to the star.
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T-s
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Advertisement Reminder
An ad extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick cure for sour stomach from overeating rich foods or smoking. It promises to alkalinize acid, sweeten the system, and relieve distress, claiming physicians endorse Phillips and warning against substitutes.
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Hanford
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Arkansas State Farm
K-R-O
Hills Rats Galy
Sauill
K-R-O Co
Springfeld
Parker
Mailer
Hiscot Chemical Works
Patchague
N. X
Ascirig
Glenn
Hal G. Ewarts
Hightsie
Add Gus Warren
Hne
Deane
Billie
Tower Field
Garris
Lang
Idaho Lise
Utah
Barper
Canfield
Magill
Bangs
Old Rile
Billie Warren
Rile
Britt
Sargon
Grill
Bill
Post
Earth
London
French Society of Comparative Mathology
Kansna City
George Herbert
Phillips
Magnesia
Awoman
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia FE
Pinkham Medicine CO
Lynn. Mass
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