Druggist Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Endorsed
A Kansas City druggist testifies that Swamp Root cured his kidney trouble after fifteen years of illness and urges others to try the remedy. NotaryPublic certification accompanies the statement and a sample bottle offer is noted. The ad then shifts to a brief humor exchange about camping hardships and appreciating a ball bed room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Co. Summers
Central Ave
Kanaa City
Kan
Grand View Drug Co
State of Kansas
County of Prince
W. Summers
Charles, Wilson
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Trower
Chase & McCouncomo Live Stock Exchange
Kansas City
Fragments of 19th Century Advertisements and Quips
A collage of vintage ad lines and snippets includes cosmetic products like Cuticura emollients for skin and hair care, a mail order offer from Boston, a dentist joke, Red Crow Ball Blue mention, and assorted social quips about public speakers, writers, and a note on marriage irony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
Woman Refuses Operation in Louisville Ad
In Louisville Kentucky a testimonial urges suff ering women to take Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound instead of surgery. Mrs J M Rescue of 1900 West Broadway cites relief from fainting spells bloating and left side pain after using the remedy claiming better sleep and energy. Readers are invited to write to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for confidential replies.
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Louisville
Lydia E
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. M. Rescu
West Broadway
A Patriot's Prayer and Nehemiah's example
A sermon style study of Nehemiah, a Persian court official, whose unselfish, humble, and definite prayer mobilizes divine aid for Jerusalem's walls. It urges readers to apply similar simple, direct prayer for national trials, citing Philippians and Thanksgiving as inspiration for renewed devotion.
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Nehemiah
Persia
Bia
Palestine
Jerusalem
Nebuchadnezzar
Philippines
Lfe
Earth
Robin Hood's
Walla
Rich Plush Coat Sets Fashion for Plush Fabrics
A detailed description touts a battleship gray plush coat with sea plush trim. It highlights a full waist, flare skirt with godets, wide collar and cuffs, large plush-covered buttons, and corded waist joiner. The piece is described as durable, weather resistant, and stylish beyond ordinary fur. Designers aim to match fur richness using plush fabrics.
We Are Wisest When We Cease to Question Spirit
A quotation from Zion's Advocate extols yielding to spiritual influences without dissecting the voice or form of the message. It urges readers to stay attuned to impressions and recognize the divine in any messenger or tone that arises.
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Zion's Advocate
Reconstruction Perils Great Interests Say Herber Newton
A quotation from Herber Newton notes that every reconstruction risks harming some major interest, implying the cost of rebuilding is measured against affected stakeholders. The line foregrounds caution in planning large projects.
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Herber Newton
Fashionable Neckwear in Many Designs
Fashionable neckwear shows a high tide of favor in organdie collars and batiste fiches with embroidery lace and narrow hems. Thin figures should choose high back styles with narrow V fronts while the well-proportioned can wear varied designs. A pictured collar features double organdie bands and pearl buttons to flatter a slender neck.
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Batiste
Julia Bottomley
Sword cord dress trim tops fashion notes
A novelty in dress forms a slender silhouette by passing around the waist with two knotted ends and tassels. It replaces girdles and sashes for a new princess effect, giving a graceful trim to a single frock.
Doctor's war on tight collars and their dangers
A physician argued against the fashion of tight collars, claiming they trigger numerous alarming symptoms. He warned that neck nerves respond to constriction with dizziness faintness breathlessness and a range of pains, beyond mere windpipe pressure.
Light Fare at the Hostess House
A hostess emphasizes intensive entertainment as patrons discuss the idea. The talk shifts to intensive farming and the size of sandwiches on offer hints at the restaurant’s bold serving style.
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Lve
Boy Joash Crowned King Lesson From Kings Script
A historical Bible lesson recounts Joash's coronation and Athaliah's regency. Jehoiada and a loyal guild protect the heir, the law is given to the boy, and Athaliah is slain. It contrasts the dangers of unchecked ambition with faithful training and divine guidance for a just reign. The lesson emphasizes piety, Scripture, and the blessing of righteous kingship.
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Joash
Jehoiada
Athaliah
Growning
God Save the King
Am. R. V
Eara
Athallah
Jehovida
Hhis
Gen for short in a Baltimore street tale
A Northern visitor in Baltimore asks a young boy to spell an abbreviation of General. The bright boy explains he is called Gen for short, citing Genesis 90 95 as a joke, while a neighbor quips about Mrs Brown and the ongoing noise.
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Baltimore
Washington Carter
Regular Boarders at Hixon Family Meeting
Regular boarders discuss a question about heritage as Hixon confirms his wife descends from a long standing family with multiple connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixon
Mxon
Hard on Children When Teacher Has Coffee Habit
A Mississippi schoolteacher explains coffee caused nervousness mood swings and heart palpitations at work. After switching to Postum cereal the teacher reports relief, calmer days and improved mood attributing the change to Postum. The ad promotes Postum cereals and Instant Postum with prices and availability.
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Miss
Postum
Elven
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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Cutiura
Ady
Puta
Carter
Arkansas
Ark
Missouri & North Arkansas
Farmer Stock
Oaka
G. P. A. Dept. D
Harrison
Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Elijah
Elisha
Baal
Jehoshaphat
Jezebel
Judah
Jehu
Ahab
Jehosheba
Jeholada
Joram
Athalfal
Slater
Farrar
David
Atholiah
Fletcher
Stors
Castoria
Centaun Company
DU Pont Powder Company
Wilmington
Delaware
Mra. Brown
Red Cross
Inter
All Good Grocers
Dean
Kansas
Co N. Pratt
Osage St
Manhattan
Dan
Cutter
Tassios Om
Cutters
Berkel
Derkslay
Cale
Chlengn
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