The Octagon House Romance of Rosamond Lee
A dramatic tale unfolds at the aged Octagon House as Rosamond Lee defends her retreat from a suspected burglar, aids him after an ankle injury, and later weds David Phillips, a rebuilding owner, linking romance with the house’s lore?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarissa Mackie
Rome
Benidine
Bomar
Casolly
Ortazon House
Phil Bos
Tome
Mr. Price
Romamond
Abe
Rona
Mrs. Philips
Giiant Verlio
Ber
Rosamond
Ehoven
Mra Philline
Mosawend
David Paina
Ronsmond
Hosamond Lee
Miss Lee
David Phillips
Rosamond Lee
Digestive Ailments and Remedies Highlighted in 1908 Notices
An assortment of medical ads and anecdotes touts stomach and bowel health remedies. Toby's Own Tablets claim to ease weak stomachs and constipation for a child. Other notes promote Parmie Vegetace and Minard's Liniment with testimonials and contact requests, alongside a London editor’s reflection on judicial impartiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Matthews
Cenfield
Toby
Elicine Dalere
Drame’ Medicine Co
Brock
Ainard’s Liniment Relief in Punchline Exchange
A fragmentary humorous exchange references Ainard’s Liniment and a mock dispute about toothache. The dialogue hints at a temporary toll in a conversation and contrasts owning a remedy versus another person lacking one. The lines imply a light, cheeky intra-character moment.
Indsor Lady Appears With Quack Cure Claim
An Windsor Ontario notice touts a home remedy sold by Mrs M Sumers promising cures for leucorrhea ulcers and ovarian hot flushes at about 12 cents weekly. The advertisement includes medical-book offers and free copies on request. A stray literary clipping mentions a dwarf tree in Britain and a quoted verse from Lippincott's Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Troubles
Woman's Own Medical
M. Sumers
Windsor
Ad Writing and Headlines in Advertisers' Magazine
A discussion on crafting effective newspaper headlines and ads emphasizes placing the message first. It argues that headlines should reveal the item's value, attract readers, and align with the merchant’s purpose, urging writers to select a merit-worthy article and then shape the advertisement around it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magazi
Apende
Gisuma
Hic
Marley
Posse
Rolla Thia
Too Careful on One Side and Odd Snippets in a Patchwork Tale
Fragmentary dialogue pieces depict a motley scene with fishermen, a cautious character, and random vignettes about real estate, a bridge, and a tug at moral suasion. The text weaves humorous and disjointed exchanges with scattered references to towns, trades, and peculiar sayings.
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Isa
Israel W. Durbash
Philadelphia Clitician
Pennsylvania Register
Mne
Durham
Poatman
Zent Laoden Tu
Sation
Heinx
Broadway
Cosmopolitan
Derrlict
Baltimore
W. C. McClean
St. Paul Stree
Oliver Typewriter Co
Coffier
London
Ainard
Tommy
Jane
Britain
Aestel
Lippincott's + Magazine
Dept N.U
Naw Homal Drug & Chemical Co
Toronto
Otter
Philadelphia
Pon
Walnut Street
Ethel
Lippincott’s
Johnny
Washington Star
Wabble Teneers
Will
Chicago
Houston
London County Council
Jardine
Skunk
Parmelee
Johnny Nooneruers
Selient Elas
Abado
Calle
Tam
Holloway
Bridget Tittle
Puck
Knassie
Boston
Detroit Free
Minard
Gillett's
Feak Stomach
Fatah
Beechan’s Pills
Seilet Pipers
Canada
Eddy
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