Peruna praised by lawmakers in Spring catalog letters
A Washington letter from Hon. Dan A Grosvenor deputy auditor War Department lauds Peruna as a top spring tonic and catarrh remedy. Letters from John Williams H W Ogden H Bowen and others claim Peruna cured catarrh and boosted health, urging spring use and offering gratis advice from Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio.
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Dan A. Grosvenor
War Department
Washington, D. C
Peruna
Perune
John Williams
H. W. Ogden
Louisiana
Washington
H. W. WE. Griffith
Concan
Dewax
W. F. Griffith
Bowes
Mushkin
Tarewell County
Val
Peruca
Fred D. Sontt
Ira C. Abbott
Metreat N. W
Washington, D.C
Abbott
Elmer Fleming
Reservoir Council
Northwstern
Legion of Honor
Minneapolis
Minn
Polk Street
Catarr
Kimor Fleming
Peron
Arteresa
Foot and Mouth Disease Returns After Thirty Years
The foot and mouth disease, which has appeared after a thirty year absence, is highly contagious and spread by germs. People, clothing, shoes and dogs can carry the disease to healthy herds. cattle, sheep, goats, horses, poultry, and sometimes humans can be affected.
How She Described It Dinner Etiquette Joke
A mother tells her child that a stomachache is impolite to mention in front of guests and explains eating too much. The child asks if a backache is polite, and the mother concedes backaches are less improper. Later the child repeats a backache that has “worked clean through” to guests.
Quip Over Loan Sparks Pause in Market Trade
In a brief exchange, Jinko jokes about not dunking while Binks asks for a half dollar loan. The two characters pause to inspect possible items, suggesting a sale or wager is imminent but no resolution is given in the fragment.
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Old Man
Jinko
Properly Classified on Courage and Foolhardiness
A dialogue ponders courage versus foolhardiness as two men debate a man entering a powder mill smoking a pipe. The exchange suggests that risking life with no intellect may still be seen as audacious, while restraint and wisdom define true courage.
Which Do You Value More Money or Brains
The exchange jokes about fatherhood and wealth versus intellect. Smith boasts of sons, Jones claims two boys, and Makecash notes brains aligned with money. The dialogue features misers and a playful mistrust of traits.
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Smith
Jones
A Sense of Justice Prompting Fair Play Debate
A quoted exchange centers on repentance and fairness. Mr Meekton asserts belief in fair play, objecting to credit being taken from Henriett in a disputed matter. The dialogue hints at personal accountability and integrity within a competitive context.
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Mr. Meekton
Henrietts
The Correct Way. His Adored Oh Gawe Ironic Tale
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a family moment with wild dialogue. The speaker jokes about how to approach their father and mentions an improvised ax method in a hyperbolic, humorous tone.
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Gawge
Papa
Gawee
Marked for Her Own in a Mismeaning Tale
A fragmentary dialogue portrays Jane recalling a social entanglement. She explains that the man she met in an evening was the son of her intended mother, revealing a tangled family link and social tension in the scene.
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Mistrese
Jane
Ann
Jae
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Woman
A Washington D C woman testifies that Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound effectively treats headaches, irregular and painful periods, and nervous conditions caused by life stress. She claims the remedy restores health and urges other women to rely on it. The letter supports the product as peerless for women’s distress.
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Callen Rm
Pinkbom
Lydia E.pinkhan
Mane
Lavma L. Haunxa
Second St
S. E
Washington, D. C
Lydia E. Pinkham
Leura L. Barnes
Burnside Post
No. 4
Bon Mot Portrait and Divorce Suit Highlight 1890s News
A Philadelphia exhibition features General Grant humor with Jay Cooke via a tale from a clergyman, and Brooklyn photographer Abraham Dzon faces divorce claims. Dzon alleges he financed his wife’s medical education only to be shunned for his humble profession.
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Jay Cooke
Wm. M. Chane
Philadelphia Academy of Five
Aorta
Grant
Abraham D'Zon
Brooklyn
D'Zon
M. I
Money to Cooks Promises Seven Thousand Dollar Prize Pool
A 7000 dollar contest rewards family cooks with 736 prizes ranging from 200 to 5 dollars. Open to paid cooks and mistresses who do the cooking, winners also receive engraved diplomas from Postum Cereal Co. of Battle Creek Michigan. The scheme aims to improve meals, cleanliness, and kitchen skills across households.
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Postum Cérea Co
Luul
Rattle Creek
Mich
Postum
Callgary
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Keeley Institute
Salt Firet
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Salt Lame City
Utah
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Fifteenth St
Denver
Colorado
Paradox Machinery Co
Division St
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Carpe Qribek
California
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Los Angeles
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South
Canada
Gunthine
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Behets
Nallwayr
Staratare
Ottawa
Caninoriad
Teyir
Thee Aeilver Lund Catadias Germrnicent
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U.S
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A.balle
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Falk
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Braina
Makecash
Casey
Dolan
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General Grant
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