Humorous quotes and cryptic ad snippets collage
A fragmented paste of jokes and vintage ads mentioning a doctor’s bill satire, a pupil's war question, a waifs' mission reply, a Punch quip, social vanity, Hostetter’s bitters, royal references, German coffee tea, and Salzer Seed Co. offers. It reads as light, nameless miscellany with no cohesive news event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Effie
Emma
Ladies' Aid Society of Our Church
Rio
Salzer
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
The Meaning of Propriety Altered by Circumstances
The phrase questions whether propriety shifts with changing circumstances and invites examination of what is considered proper in varying contexts. It implies flexibility in social norms when conditions differ.
Foods That Increase Weight and Health Benefits of Cod-Liver Oil
The text explains that many foods including sugar starchy foods and fats can raise body weight. It cautions against becoming fleshy yet unhealthy. Cod liver oil increases weight as a fat producing food and also alters nutrition to restore normal organ and tissue function.
Scott's Emulsion Endorsed by Medical Profession
Pure cod liver oil with hypophosphites aids weight gain by acting as a fat producing food and restoring health. Endorsed for twenty years by doctors. Contains pure Norwegian cod liver oil and hypophosphites. Sold in 50 cent and $1 sizes. Small size may help cough or baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts and Obscure Notices
Fragments claim Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh with a $100 payoff for uncured cases. Affidavits state Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio swore to the oath in December 1856. Hall's pills advertised with testimonials and druggist sales. Also mentions Ellen Terry and Charlotte Embden as biographical snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Tolédo
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F.J. Cheney & CO
Th. Hall
Panicked patent medicine and oddities mix in local column
A jumble of testimonials touts MecElree’s Wine of Cardus and Black-Draught tea as pregnancy aids and tonics. Included are dubious claims from midwives, mentions of unusual aging, and assorted notices about tax protests, teething remedies, theatrical praise, and a Louisiana nursery ad, all in a snap of era newspaper misc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Borsvert
Zurich
Kansas
Mary F. McCnanin
Rock, Wat
Mehree
Cardus
Engineer’s moss gift causes dinner room scare at Capitol Street house
A civil engineer staying at a Capitol Street house shocked diners after presenting a moss sample and a snake found in his pocket to a young woman. The snake caused a fainting spell as guests screamed. the landlady declared the prank improper and the man departed never to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Street
The
Washington Star
Collad
Aleep
Peterdd
Love
Moran's Migratory Heart Settles on Right Side
Frederick Moran, an inmate of the county infirmary, reportedly has a wandering heart that shifted from left to right during illnesses in Chicago and Alameda. After treatment by Resident Physician Clark, it has finally settled on the right side with no serious outcome, a rarity cited by Dr. Clark who notes only three similar cases. Moran plans discharge and return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Moran
San Francisco Examiner
Moran
Chicago
Mr. Moran
Alameda
Clark
ATCHISON GLOBULES. Quips on love, rumor, and wit in society
A set of sharp adages on relationships and social behavior. Notes on time as money, women in business, gossip, and elder remarks reveal social humor and candid judgments. Each line presents a compact aphorism or sly observation about love, family, and reputation.
Jolly Old Folks and Odd Bits From The Era
A miscellany notes Aunt Dinah Cox at 105 from Piqua Ohio born a slave and Polly Brannum at about 104 in Knoxville Tennessee. Dan Andrews of West Rockport Maine at 96 enjoys cutting hop-poles for fun. An Ohio court reportedly holds a wife responsible for her husband’s support if he cannot provide himself. Various stray quotes promote remedies and Christmas scenes with nostalgic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinah Cox
Piqua
Ohio
Dan Andrews
West Rockport
Polly Brannum
Knoxville
Tennessee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Fife
Charlotte Embden
Heine
Ellen Terry
Steve Ross
Maseilon, O
United States
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta
Parker
Carleton
Gail
Hebron
Neb
Hanson
Atchison
Kansas City
Stark Nurseries
Louisiana
Rockport, Ill
Iron Mountain
Arkansas
Texas
Lake Charles
City
Union Station
St. Louis
Oconto, Wis
Fairbank Company
Atchison Globules
Christums
California
Iowa
Stits Register
Fiso
E. Townsend
Ft. Howard, Wis
May
Cleveland Cas
Neapolis Journal, A
Jagors
Walter Baker & Co
Bmcen
Dorchester, Mass
Walter Baer &0S
Dorchester
Mass
LA Belle Chocolatiere
Cet de Kalb Fence Co
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