Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription advertised with health claims
An advertorial medical pitch promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Dr Pierce's Medical Adviser. It touts cures for female ailments and digestive issues, claims safety and confidentiality, and invites readers to consult by letter while offering free literature and pricing details. It names the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persie
Pierce
Ad- World's Dispensary Medical Association
Fly
Pres
Buffalo
N.Y
Local Briefs Mention Visitors and Health Ads
Local briefs note M C McFaddin in Kansas City a day and DeWitt’s pills touted for backache and kidney pains. Visitors George Kahra Sedalia and Katherine Wilson join Mrs Fleur y and the Wilson family for Christmas holidays. Albert Waik from St Louis plans holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Chris. Early Risers pills promoted as small pleasant liver aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt's
An & Young
Avid
Joseph Gratz
News
City
Albert Waik
St. Louis
Mrs
Chris
DeWitt
Tcahaw & Young
George Kahra
Sedalia
W. Fleury
Remedy claims and ad copy for medicines and tonics
Suffered stomach complaints but found no remedy until Bitters. Advertises purifying blood and toni ng nerves with 50 cent bottles at Young's drug store. Mentions a popular violinist and assorted claims about laxatives and cough syrups. Notes references to Kansas City and local sellers. promotes kidney tonics and blood cleansing products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiestler
Halliday
At & Young
Jellyfish with a Sail Navigates Pacific Waters
A jellyfish in the South Pacific near Polynesia and around Ellice Island waters carries a sail, hoisting and lowering it to steer through reefs and shoals. The creature uses the sail to navigate like a pilot, yet its sting remains deadly to fish and hazardous to humans.
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South Pacific
Polynesia
New Zealand
Ellice
Hooghly
Square Bemis Settles A Garden Dispute With Advice
In a Story from Youth's Companion old Square Bemis handles a minor quarrel between Ephraim Gress and Bill Henderson over damages from a colt in a garden. Bemis notes the colt caused more damage than four dollars, but declines to press for payment and suggests leaving the matter unresolved.
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Square
Bemis
Ephraim Gress
Bill Henderson
Bill
Ephraim
Collecting Good Art Gains American Recognition
Henry J. Duveen tells a New York Telegram reporter that genuine works of art are growing scarcer and that Americans collect with European discernment. He praises U S collections, cites Morgan Widener Gardner Walters, and says American museums rival European ones in rare and rich art examples.
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Americana
Europe
Henry J. Duveen
London
New York
New York Telegram
Morgan
Widener
Gardner
Walters
Paris
Good for the Clothiers Parade Fashion Motif
A clothier notes that civilians in parades spur demand for new ready-made suits. He argues spectators focus on uniformed marchers, but individuals still want a sharp appearance after miles of marching. Clothiers anticipate a big run on new suits with each parade.
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Dumt
Forks Prongs Down Says Mme Grundy In Toy Tale
The latest wrinkle in table etiquette decrees that forks must rest prongs down on the plate. Mme Grundy orders the change, contrasting with childhood Simon who favored thumbs up. Simon replies with thumbs down, noting the new rule.
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Mme, Grondy
Simon
Simon Aiys
Mme. Grundy
Wise Man’s Advice on Letters and Timing
A brief dialogue contrasts ways of writing and sending letters. The wise man advocates writing clearly and sending promptly, while the wealthy young man questions whether such letters ever reach their recipients. The exchange centers on communication etiquette and prudence.
No Napkin For The President In Navy Fleet Feasts
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans recalls dining with ships crews and the president without a napkin, enforcing strict bill of fare control and aboard ship meals. The practice impressed crews, calmed complaints, and demonstrated commitment to proper feeding under his command.
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Au & Sag
Thig
Honas
Meul
Robley D. Evans
Navy
Hampton
Broad Way
Drexel Biddle Urges Boxing Knowledge at York
A. J. Drexel Biddle, Philadelphia figure, warned that every man should know how to box. He spoke at York about defense against threats like pickpockets and and advised practical self defense. He recounted a anecdote about etiquette and knives at a banquet to illustrate ignorance and danger.
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A. J. Drexel Biddle
Philadelphia
York
Drexel Biddle
America
Interpreting a Gift From a Philadelphia Map
A Christmas note accompanies a Philadelphia map gifted to a son and daughter in law. The letter assigns symbolic meanings to a gold eagle coin, referencing the face, the eagle on the revenue, and the 12 stars, and jokes that 46 stars suggest working 46 days a week to accumulate enough coins.
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Philadelphia
Clarence
Lottlé
Humber
Bird Snaring Prolific In Connecticut Says Hartford Courant
Hunters report snaring exceeds any prior season across points where game concentrates. Snare evidence appears widely, prey often still ensnared, indicating many landbreakers act boldly. One man shipped about 300 birds to another state after season close, illustrating scale of illicit trade.
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Connecticut
Hartford Courant
Stubb’s Mystery Dollar Notes Hidden in Waistcoat
Mr Stubb searches for two Setolar notes missing from his waistcoat. Mrs Stubb admits taking them, saying she found them and explains one note, a dollar, was on top. The exchange hints at a simple childlike misplacement rather than a crime. The scene focuses on household confusion and a small monetary mystery.
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Marla
Mr. Stubb
Mrs. Stubb
Silas-Tank Mandy Incident On The Old Road
A report describes a nighttime dispute on the old road where Silas and Mandy clashed with Cyrus. Mandy attempted to intervene but was blocked. Silas fled the scene after the confrontation.
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Silas
Tank Mandy Opr
Cyrus
Clergy and travelers noted in regional notices
Rev R B Binney spent Monday in Kansas City. Rev A B Rogers left Monday for a trip to Nevada. A promotional note touts Kodol for Dyspepsia as a complete digestive aid guaranteed to relieve stomach trouble. Sold by Crenshaw & Young. A E Tankman returned Sunday from Carmien county trip. Ada Carter and grandson Tom W Hill visited Higginsville Sunday morning.
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R. B. Binney
Kansas City
A. B. Rogers
Nevada
Kodo
Crenshaw & Young
A. E. Tankman
Carmien County
Ore
Ada Carter
Tom W. Hill
Higginsville
Bucklen's Amice Salve Cures Cold Sores Fast
Worth Reading by Leo F. Zelinski claims Bucklen's Amice Salve cured his worst cold sore in two days with a daily application. The salve is said to heal all sores and is sold at Crenshaw & Young's drug store for 25 cents under guarantee.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson Bt
Buffalo
N. Y
Bucklen
Crenshaw &Young
To Open Vaudeville at Nickle Theatre
The Nickle management plans to launch an up to date vaudeville show with moving pictures. A nightly bill change and biweekly company switch are planned. A stage will be fitted to fit performers needs and admission will rise to 10 cents. Miss Rosalind Jones returned from Kansas City. Miss Edna and Irene Stramcke depart for Chicago. DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel remains sole original with the name on every box. Crenshaw and Young sell the best burns and scratches salve. Esther Poster, visiting Higginsville relatives, returned home.
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The
Nickle
Moving Pictures
Edna
Irene Stramcke
Chicago
DeWitt
Crenshaw &Younr
A Dangerous Operation
An advertisement claims the appendix removal is dangerous, but Dr Kings New Life Pills promise safe relief. The copy touts cures for constipation and other ailments, noting the product costs 25 cents at Crenshaw and Young’s drug store.
Safe and Pleasant Doctor Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Remedy
A simple home laxative valued for gentle action without pain or griping. Promotes regular morning bowel movements, aids digestion, and tones the system. Endorsed by doctors and customers. available at druggists for $1 per bottle with free samples offered to first-time readers. Write Pepsin Syrup Co. Monticello, Illinois.
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Caldwell
L. B. Covey
Bavannouh
Tenn
T. Jones
Osgood
Almon Willis
Jamnalea
A. J. Fletcher
Rutherford, Tenn
Mys
W. D. Jackson
Burns Station
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Blig
Monticello
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Westerman
Katherine Wilson
N. Wilson
Peri
William Aull
W. Loousis
Oir
Tilton Davis, Jr
Plattenburg
W. i
Solomon
Olda
Esther Poster
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Bronsro
Perfection
Japan
Standard Off Company
Sherwin & Williams
W. F. Weis
St. Louis Times
Risp News
SL Louis
Kodol
Dewitt & CO
Crenshaw
Young's Drug Store
Winkler Furniture
New
Alton
Night Express
A. Vermillion
Higginsville, Mo
Trace Manns Dewans
Copymanta
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