Medical Inspection of All Immigrants Affects Sickness
Millions of immigrants are inspected by service medical officers to flag those with loathsome or contagious diseases or likely to become public charges. Detained individuals are deported. The system operates at seaports and along borders with 21 marine hospitals and 141 stations for sailors. Fort Stanton sanitarium in New Mexico treats 200 patients on a plateau at 6150 feet.
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Merchants Marine
National Magazine
Fort Stanton
New Mexico
Tuberculosis pioneer Rosenbergh finds preventive measure
From Philadelphia comes word that Dr. Randle C. Rosenbergh, Jefferson Medical College, claims a method preventing the tuberculosis bacillus from reaching the lungs. With simple treatment and abundant fresh air, the germ may be destroyed, reducing risk to patients. The Troy Times notes this amid intensified anti-tuberculosis efforts.
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Philadelphia
Koch
Randle C. Rosenbergh
Jefferson Medica College
Troy
N. Y
Mark Twain Converted Into Corporation Entity
The passage claims Samuel L. Clemens, aka Mark Twain, has transformed into Mark Twain, Incorporated, a soulless yet providential act to benefit his heirs. It suggests the corporate entity will resist pirates and possibly override copyright limits, portraying the move as forethought and public good.
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Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
4 Corporation
New York Globe
Incorporated
Not a Bad Neighbor A Volcano Warns Then Enriches
The piece compares volcanic fate to prosperity noting calm periods with lemon groves and fertile soil. It cites the New York World claiming a volcano warns before eruption and, even at its worst, enriches the ground whereas earthquakes strike with alarming suddenness.
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New York World
Farm Notes and Advice for Poultry and Livestock Care
A long, dense guide offering practical farming tips on stock management, poultry care, diary and record keeping, winter feeding, housing, and equipment. It covers preventing pests, optimizing feed, dairy handling, calf scours remedies, calf and horse care, and efficient hay usage, with emphasis on prudent budgeting and routine. It cites general figures on milk production and cow quality, and gives step by step care suggestions.
Unemployed banter on job hunt and energy loss
The exchange jokes about seeking work with wit. A person laments the abundance of work but fears wasting energy finding it, while another concedes effort drains time and vigor. The back and forth captures a humorous view of labor market frictions.
IChed for Twelve Years Eczema Cured by Cuticura
Charles T. Bauer of Volant Pennsylvania details a twelve year battle with eczema on his hands arms and feet that swelled itched peeled and became raw. After trying many salves doctors and therapies he found relief using Cuticura Remedies and reports his hands and feet healed with no recurrence. The endorsement is attributed to Potter Drug and Chem Corp Boston.
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Charles T. Bauer
Volant
Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
Bole Props
Boston
Willie Takes First Game Prayers in Cheerful Style
Five year old Willie attended his first football game with his father. The moment of note came at bedtime when he said prayers with football fervor, blessing his papa, his mamma, and himself with a booming Rah. Rah! This humorous vignette reflects a child’s playful blend of faith and sports enthusiasm.
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Willie
Wille
Papa
Mamma
Success Magazine
Reward for Catarrh Cure Exposes Tarnished Ad Claims
An aged testimonial note offers one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh and cites a Toledo drug firm. It boasts Cheney’s integrity over fifteen years and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. The quirky spelling and garbled names hint at a scan of a period medical advertisement.
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F. J. Geeeay
Tolrdin
F. J. Cheney
Waloind
Kinsand& Manven
Toledo
Pruett
Brockton and the Autofumes Debate Mortality Statistics
Brockton remarks on present day mortality with a statistical bent and claims every breath ends a life. Brockton explains this through the idea of autofumes, prompting Brockton to question why cloves are not chewed as a preventive.
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Brockton
Castoria Soldiered Safe Remedy for Infants for 30 Years
The advertisement urges careful examination of every bottle of Castoria for infants and children, noting it bears the signature and stating it has been in use for over 30 years as the trusted product mothers have always bought.
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Infanta
Munyon Cold Remedy Promises Quick Cure
A medical opinion notes Yom Kippur keeps its ritual grip on Israelites and that Munyon's Cold Remedy, described as sugar pellets, cures a cold in hours and prevents bronchitis and pneumonia, with leading physicians sharing the view and drawing attention to the remedy's cures.
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Kippur
Munyon
Fragmented 1900s ads reveal home remedies and products
An OCR fragment shows medical ad claims for camphor dosages to ward off colds, warnings about spitting, and endorsements for Red Cross Ball Blue detergent. It also references Brown's Bronchial Stout, Sarople Cree, and a mix of unrelated lines about housekeeping and social sentiment.
Lewis' Single Binder cigar described as premium smoke
An advertisement touts Lewis' Single Binder as a hand-made cigar from good tobacco wrapped in foil for freshness. It claims old cured tobaccos yield a rich quality, justifying a higher dealer price to use extra quality tobacco, warns against imitations, and urges buyers to request Lewis' Single Binder from dealers.
And They ve Got It How Do You Like The New Styles
A witty exchange on new neckwear styles with a playful, romantic tone. The couple discusses fashion choices as a lighthearted moment, hinting at domestic life and evolving style. The dialogue captures a snapshot of style and affection in everyday dialogue.
Peruna Almanac for 1909 Offered by The Peruna Co
The Peruna Company announces distribution of the 1909 Peruna Almanac. It includes astronomy and astrology sections, with articles on mental characteristics of each zodiac sign. Free lists of lucky and unlucky days are available to purchasers. Address The Peruna Co., Columbus, Ohio.
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Peruna
Peruna Co
Columbus
Woman to Administer Large Estate in Brockton
Mrs. Jennie L. Doane of Brockton Mass has been appointed to administer the half million dollar estate of the late R N Packard and to have full control of his shoe factory. Packard died suddenly without a will and his heirs a brother and two sisters knew little of his business. Doane had long worked for Packard and he praised her abilities saying she had more brains than two men.
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Jennie L. Doane
Brockton
Mass
R. N. Packard
Packard
Magazine Requirements and Advertising Preference
A quoted exchange notes that magazines are unsuitable for a girl’s portrait alongside axle grease branding, suggesting sticking to newspapers for advertising and avoiding magazine placements. The remark implies women’s portraits clash with certain product images and favors print media.
Marine Eye Remedy Co. Ad Vends Cure?
An OCR fragment promotes a marine eye remedy claiming relief from pain and irritation. It references experienced physicians, druggists, and Chicago distribution, with bold claims of effectiveness and a general call to purchase through local outlets.
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Ned
Marine Eye Remedy
Mic ‘Ine
Boothes Eye Pub
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Eve Nook
Higher than happiness a man finds blessedness
A compact reflective quote attributed to Carlyle notes that some men prioritize blessedness over happiness and can endure lack of happiness to attain a deeper, steadier sense of well being.
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Carlyle
Untitled whisky warning and patent lotion claim
A quick note warns that even small amounts of whisky can lead to trouble. The item promotes Woolford's Sanitary Lotion as an itch cure claimed to work in three minutes, with ad copy suggesting reliability at druggists.
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Woolford
All Who Would Enjoy Good Health Through Right Living
A historical health note promotes balanced living and timely remedies. It touts simple, wholesome cures and presents California Fig Syrup Co. as the maker of the sole genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, distributed by leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Eczema
Brown
John S. Brown & Son
Hoston
Mona
Red Cross
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THE
Peruna Almanac
Howard Tree
Dodds
W. WN. U
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United States
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Midsport
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Lington
Iowa
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Delaware $T
Dept. E
Parker
AL Antes Fee
Druggins
Seattle
Jacob Gould Schurman
Cornell University
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Washington
Kor Iave
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Indy VU
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