Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Sufferers
Woman testimonials extol Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for uterine ulcers, displacements, and other female illnesses. Letters claim cure after doctors failed, urging others with difficult cases to try the remedy and seek free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman
Pinkham
Henry Clark
Giahfeard Station
Ontario
Frardiner
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Williaws
RL Fld
Gardiner
Maine
Marine Eye Remedy
Marine
Marine Eye RemeDy Co
Chicago
Jinks and Blinks Exchange Witty Banter Across Stage
In a brief backstage exchange, Jinks recalls being refused three times before finding a matching partner while Blinks likens the moment to a patent medicine that must be well shaken before use. The dialogue captures a playful tonal shift and character dynamic.
Doctors tout Gutigura cures skin diseases in testimonials
A letter from 1910 recounts dermatitis case cured by Cuticura remedies. A patient with severe skin eruption, plus his wife’s troubles, reportedly improved after warm Cuticura Soap baths and Cuticura Ointment. Medical endorsements claim lasting relief and widespread use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. White
Dartmouth St
Boston
Mass
G. M. Fisher
Big Poot
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Prom
Botton
Mas
Pequest
Farming Hints On Stock Health And Brood Quality
The article urges farmers to keep bull health, rest, and ventilation high as keys to thriving herds. It warns lax care, bedding, and damp floors harm brood quality and pig health, stressing records, proper exercise, dry bedding, and prevention of overfat sows for healthier litters and better market prices.
Dressing and Packing Poultry for Shipments
Guidelines for preparing dressed poultry for market, including feed withdrawal 24 hours before slaughter, cooling, wrapping heads to prevent blood contact, packing in flat two layer boxes, alternating head positions, and using larger containers only if needed. Recommends permanent trade with a broker or hotel and express shipping to minimize travel time with clearly marked cases.
Cause of the Trouble in Court Garnishment Confusion
A middle aged Black man pleads to Circuit Judge William Reed during a court adjournment, claiming garnishment woes and seeking relief. The judge redirects him to magistrates, with the man naming Magistrate Emery as the source of the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reed
Darky
Emery
Artificial Bottom and the Daring Ice Breaker
In a park pool a skater collapses as ice cracks the surface causing alarm. A bystander proclaims drowning while a park keeper suspends a ladder and urges the man to walk out rather than swim into the ten foot water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Koeper
Tam
Great Trials on Transcontinental
Canadian readers hear the dramatic tale of Alphonse Jonelle foreman on the Transcontinental who suffered kidney disease and rheumatism before using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He cites five years of illness leading to Bright's Disease and credits six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills with complete recovery for him and his wife. Reports from across Canada praise the remedy and urge readers to keep a packet on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicoutimi Ville
Chocontimi Co
Alphonse Jonelle
Jonelle
Bright
Dodd
Canada
Parmelee
Minards Liniment Cures Dandruff and Motor Carals
A humorous Smart Set excerpt wryly notes Aunt Hensy livin is high as chatter turns to motor cars and land questions. The quip emphasizes quirky beliefs and playful language from a period column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hensy
Nature cures and Scott's Emulsion aid health
Nature makes the cures after all. Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with phosphites strengthens nerves feeds famished tissues and enriches blood. An old advertisement notes benefits and lists Scott & Bowne address in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Rastus Refuses Coal Fund Donation in Comical Tale
A Philadelphia Telegraph snippet narrates Rastus declining the coal fund request with a sharp retort about prior contributions. A humorous exchange follows as a parson accuses him of stinginess before revealing he learned of church repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastus
Viel Rastus
Jersey
Philadelphia Telegraph
Baby's Own Tablets lauded as invaluable for infants
A testimonial from Mrs. R. McEwen of Ynomin e Ontario praises Baby's Own Tablets as invaluable for babies, noting quick aid when a baby visitor had an upset stomach. The ad emphasizes safety under government analyst guarantee and lists Brockville based Dr Williams Medicine Co as supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uics
Baby
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Minard's Liniment Ad Cites Child Welfare Claim
Ad copy proclaims Minard's liniment available widely. It features a contentious slogan about children being assets or liabilities, attributed to the Washington Herald, reflecting a dated welfare claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
Blood Purification Remedy Ad Promoting Kidney Liver Pills
An old advertisement touts Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as a cure for winter blood impurity. It claims the pills purify the blood by stimulating liver and kidneys, relieve backache headaches and constipation, and cleanse the digestive system. One pill a dose costs two cents, sold by Edmanson Bates & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Kitney
Edmanson
Bates & Co
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Stanford
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BULLS
Noth Ing
Washington Star
Plato
Socrates
Chicago Tribune
Minard
Dandruff
Beck Bank Oontsings &Good Luck Pemay
Scott & Bowne
Wellingtes Street
Terenas, Cat
National Drug & Chemical Company OF Canada, Limited
Montreal
Colt Distemper
Jlesaleb
Goshen
Spohn
Kangas City
E. W. Grover
Peachley
Detroit Free Press
Trolloway
Jerkins
Baltimore
Minard’s Liniment
Young
E St
Springfield
Mase
Lydaaxa
Lia
Albee
Mantis
Wateliona
National Drug & Chenical CO
Winsipeg & Cabo
Henolksua Ukus. O
Lid
Vameowrer
Merchan's
B. Shragge
Princess St
Winnipeg
Mas. Winslow
Mra Winslow
Engy
Nete Press
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