Fragments From a Lost Yearbook Page
A collage of humorous quips and gibes about local figures and oddities. The text riffs on names like Ike Loser Jack Worthless and Mrs Snell, with playful tales of idle professors and misheard conversations. A nostalgic, humorous slice shows social chatter and quirky anecdotes.
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Ike
Jack Worthless
Jim Nogade
al Idle
Whittler
Abe Fossil
Abe
Web
Sweatless
Any Man Can Buy A Farm Auction Notice
A widow with 400 acres of Northwest Wisconsin land seeks a buyer as the barren wild farm yields no income. She has authorized the sale through the attorney and invites offers.
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Wisconsin
Land for sale at eight dollars per acre in Wisconsin
Auction style land offer stating eight dollars per acre with one third down and balance on purchaser terms. Property can be divided, rented, or bought with adjacent lands to fit buyer needs. Contact ED S Peet of Danbury Wisconsin with flexible options and assurance of good dealings. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy endorsement included with testimonial from J H Houghland about Spanish war enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Peet
Danbury
Wisconsin
Chamberlain
J. H. Houghland
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Ad Appears in Don, Iowa
An advertisement in the Don, Iowa paper promotes Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a French nonmedical preparation for stomach trouble, constipation, and liver issues. It claims oils-based relief from a single dose and notes rapid benefits for long-standing cases, with RH J. Strauss selling the product locally.
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France
Mayr
RH. J. Strauss
Diarrhoea Remedy Promises Quick Cure
Mrs C W Florence of Rockfield Indiana recounts illness from summer complaint and credits a remedy with stopping the trouble after one dose. The product is advertised as for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
C. W. Florence Rockfield
Ind
Indigestion Relief Promises Quick Move to Normal
Mrs M J Gallagher of Geneva New York reports persistent acute indigestion and constipation for over a year. After trying many remedies she found relief with Chamberlains Tablets, purchasing a bottle from the local druggist. Within two bottles she could eat heartily without adverse effects. Sold by all dealers.
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M. J. Gallagher
Geneva
N.Y
Chamberlain
Constipation Remedies Prompt Widespread Claims
An advertisement urges avoiding serious illness by maintaining clean bowels and promotes Dr Miles Laxative Tablets from Miles Medical Co. The copy cites recipes of relief for constipation, touts effectiveness and a money back guarantee, and lists prices and a Michigan origin in tiny print.
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Miles
Miles Medigal CO. Mikhart
Ind
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Roy A
Ness
Neler
Viale
New York
Bears
Prentice
Isabelle
Jones
Don
Iowa
Lang & Scharimann
Marshfield
Aneovinte Na Tete
Igia
Veargis
Wells
Bay Jong
Evecteic Light Plant
Electric Construction Co
New
Richmond, Wis
Wm, Ebbe
Chicago School of Auctioneering
Marshfield Musics House
Fahr Blus
Ayers
Rabin St
the Times
Upham
Upham Retail Lumber Yards
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