Ben Whitehead's Tribute to His Late Wife in Yankee Doodle
Col. Ben Whitehead chronicles his wife's life and death in LaPorte Indiana. He honors her charity toward others, describes their years in Illinois and the Northwest, and notes the creation of Yankee Doodle during her illness and his commitment to subscribers.
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Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues in men, women, and children. It promises regulation of bladder issues, mail order availability for 1.00, testimonials, and claims high success with two months of treatment.
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Unscrambled vintage ad offers Foley remedies
An old fragment advertises Foley remedies including Honey and Tar compound and Foley Kidney Pills. It promises a trial package by sending name and address with five cents to Foley Co Chicago. Reading is hampered by garbled punctuation but conveys a mail order cough cold and cough relief offer.
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Foley
Writer urges women to slow down and take things quietly
A writer argues that women should not be constantly on tiptoe and advises slowing down. The piece links rising automobile use to railways interference, noting the Great Four abandoned trains on the main line and Cairo division, with passenger earnings harmed by machines.
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