Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women
A classic patent medicine pitch touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as lifting pain from womanly diseases, restoring regularity, and curing weakness. Customer testimonial from Mrs. Geo Fletcher of Galt Ontario praises the remedy after doctors advised surgery, noting private correspondence and six bottles. Also promotes Golden Medical Discovery, Lotion Tablets, and Antiseptic Suppositories, plus Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Fletcher
Victoria Avenue
Galt
Ontario
Pierce
Golden Medical Disa
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
A Fixed Income and a Frank Reply In Court
A Georgia courtroom tale from a New York Telegram account recalls a trifling negro Ben Sutton who, pressed on fixed income, reveals his steady support by Colonel Culver’s practice of giving him bits and a sack of flour at every election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
New York Telegram
Colonel Culver
Ben Sutton
Ben
Amanda
Yessar
Culver
Thar
Al'ays
Gems of Thought and Moral Reflections
A collection of aphorisms and quotes on virtue, self discipline, and the meaning of life. Notable lines advise pardoning others while challenging self excuses, valuing nature's beauty, and warning against self centeredness and despair. Various authors cited include Publilius Syrus Emerson and Marcus Aurelius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publing Syrus
Rochefou
Emerson
Gail Hamilton
Merriaz
Marcus Aurelius
Mfe
J. H. Jowett
Grand Emile Girardin and the Watcher of France
A clipped reminiscence recalls Emile de Girardin known as the Grand Emile editor and intriguer who boasted daily ideas for France. It notes his inspired former wife Delphine Gay and a Revolutionary period episode where Mme Girardin claimed a higher power watches France, misinterpreted until the source names Andrew D White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile de Girardin
Spouter
Emile
Delphine Gay
Tote
Mme. Girardin
France
Andrew D. White
Holly verses with Polly in a festive jig
A playful excerpt from Clinton Scollard in Smart Set where Polly is framed amid holly boughs. The speaker guards a light flirtation as wind shadows weave overhead and the scene glints with merriment and mischievous charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly
Polly
Jolly
Clinton Scollard
Origins of Xmas Greens and 15th Century Traditions
A compact survey traces Christmas evergreen use to pagan roots. It cites 1414 notes from an ill fated London display, outlines early tree decorations and stocking motifs, and mentions festive sweets and gifts for women. Continuous quips from period papers illustrate holiday customs and safety tips for fires.
A LONG CHRISTMASTIDE DESCRIBES EUROPEAN FESTIVAL HOURS
Leslie's Weekly outlines Christmasfest customs from Dec 21 to Jan 7. It notes St Thomas day as a charity and election day in England and church officer selections, and St Distaff day marking women resuming spinning work. Distaff ties to the rock day, a key post holiday festival in old England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Europe
St. Thomas
St. Distaff's
Leslie’s Weekly
The First Christmas From Luke Chapter Two
In the Gospel scene Mary bears and places her newborn son in a manger due to no inn space. Shepherds near Bethlehem receive angels voices praising God, then visit the child and Mary. They spread the news as all marvel at the events, while Mary ponders them in her heart. The shepherds return glorifying God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
David
Christ the Lord
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
God
Druids and Mistletoe and a Christmas in the Tropics
A column blends folklore of mistletoe rites with early Christian bans and a West Indies Christmas vignette. It notes kissing under the mistletoe, berry plucking, and the plant’s Edenic lore, then contrasts tropical Christmas scenes with palm groves, and ends with a quirky tale from Tahiti about police capitation fees and staged justice.
A Soft Pack for Rheumatic Gout Relief
A soft pack described as the most effective method to alleviate inflammation and irritation in rheumatic gout involves applying a flannel piece saturated in brine to the affected joint overnight, then wrapping with a rubber or oil silk bandage and keeping it on all night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llarper
Feasting a Century Ago Thanksgiving Dinner Described
A Seattle Times piece recounts a century old New England Thanksgiving with a red farmhouse setup, bountiful harvest foods, and family rituals. It details preparations from pumpkins to molasses, the church service, a modest yet hearty dinner, and festive fireplace scenes with pies, nuts, and cider, plus a pigeons pie recipe and decorative ideas from Harpers Bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Seattle Times
Grandpa
Grandma
Boreas
Poride
Quirson
Paine's Celery Compound touted as cure for indigestion
The advertisement claims Paine's Celery Compound banishes dyspepsia and related symptoms by calming nerves, improving digestion, and boosting strength. A testimonial from Fred Ross of Clarendon-Tona says two bottles cured his indigestion and nervousness after years of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ens
Paine
Diamond Dyes Advertises Dyeing Advice in Burlington
When a hat dress or other garment is faded or out of fashion it can be refreshed with Diamond Dyes. A special advice department offers free answers to dyeing questions and sends a direction book and 45 dyed samples. DiAmond Dyes Burlington Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Vt
Victor Liniment: A Golden Remedy for Emergencies
An oft needed cure promoted as safe, sure, and speedy to meet emergencies. The label touts readiness and usefulness of a liniment claimed to provide rapid relief.
White Fly on Citrus and Remedies for Control
The white fly infests orange groves in Florida and Louisiana and in greenhouses, also attacking giburnum cape jasmine and related plants. It harms fruit quality, causes sooty mold, and overwinters as a larval stage. Remedy guidance from Swingle and Webber centers on kerosene and rosin washes applied in winter. prune trees to expose surfaces. fumigation with hydrocyanic gas. biological controls exist but are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Louisiana
L. Marlatt
Gulf Region
California
Messrs. Swingle and Webber
Marek
Tomato Troubles and Contamination at Dairy Wray
Tomato problems include leaf spot and anthracnose, with Bordeaux mix recommended to curb spread. prevention emphasizes removing diseased vines, buying healthy seed, and planting on fresh land. Dairy whey tanks in cheese making pose contamination risk. clean tanks weekly to reduce dairy infection hazards.
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W. A. Clemons
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Theadenhall
Cornhill
Leslie's Weekly
Washington Star
Deadshot Dick
Bar Creek
Will
West Indies
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Thaiti
Itaits
Tutt
Paine’s
Victor Liniment
Victor Lung Syrup
Victor Remedies Company
Frederick, Maryland
Pourtain
Matwin
Townsider
Cardus
Will Hnsons
Portland Economic League
Cardui
Gardus
Lexington
A, T, Barclay
Atlantic
A. D. Selby
Oto
Castoria
Ulel
Fac Simite Signature
New York
Bears
Nassau Street
Seana
Ayer
Iter CU Leon Nee
Northnorth
Norfolks
Buena Vista
Northboun
Baste
Lunny
Hagerstown
Puttman
Philadelphia
Baily
Washington
Hultier
Pullman Sleeparto
Harrisburg
Moffett
M. F. Eyans
Bevirt
Roanoke
Vas
Cresareakh & Ofity C. & C. Railway
Southern /R
Harrisonburg
Strasburg Junction
Nowra
Ly Strasburg Junction
Capon Road
Winchester
Charlestown
Harper's
Percy Washington
Baltimore
Loos
Waashingeton
Harper's Ferry
Stephenson
Middletown
Capow Road
Stramtrong
Traio
Southern R. Ra
Harrisonburg Wind Polite
Valley Railroad
Uss
Sourineen
Lam Staunton
Lam Ar
B&o, Railroad
E. Dudrow
Harper's Perry
W. Va
T. E. Jarrett
Lexington Va
C.wobassei
G PA
Brown
Wooler Mills
Hongea
Moore & Moore
Ly Lexington Tv
East
Eens Vista
Glasgow
Ith
Agamn Pam
Igam
Ivaily
Sap
No-S
Landhhure
Southern Railway
Sithilasgew
Clifton Forge
Minacow
Lynet
Cincinnati
Leaington
South Glasgow
Clifton Patgs
Chneteonatt
Louisville
Chirag
St. Louis
IBM Foam
Pullman
Clifton Vorge
Incimatt
St. Laue
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Tuition Pengeosopom
Sanday
Richmond
Old Point
Ant
Mill Street
Rochester
Dr. King
Chichester Seno
Iri Aguai Thes
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