Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promised Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and liver disorders and general debility. It features a testimonial from Edward Jacobs of Marengo Indiana praising weight gain after three bottles and one vial of his Pleasant Pellets. The ad also promotes Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser offered free with a small mailing fee.
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Pierce
Edward Jacobs
Marengo
Crawford Co
Indiana
Billy the Goat Flags a Train in a Quirky Tale
A tale from New York Times recounts Patrick O Flaherty’s billy goat swallowing his new red shirt and triggering a humane but comic setup near a railroad. Pat ties the goat between rails. the train arrives and the goat gnaws free, flagging the train as the shirt reappears.
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Ow. Ollaherty
Patrick O’flaherty
Patrick
Pat
Nora
Billy
New York Times
Marsupials and their pouch use in schooling
A teacher asks about marsupials and Johnny replies they have pouches in their stomachs. The teacher questions the purpose of the pouches as Johnny hesitantly acknowledges the idea that the pouches are for hiding when pursued.
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Johnny
Johony
TO CURE A COLD IN A DAY WITH LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Advertisement for a cold cure claiming a refund if it fails. It lists Bromo Quinine tablets sold by grocers with E. W Grove’s signature on each box and prices at 26 cents. The small print implies druggists refund money if not effective.
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E. W Grove
E. B. Mangold
Mangold
2Nd Street
Rock Island
Odd Remarks Spark Mockery In Press Letters
Excerpts show public confusion as Mr Blykins dismisses a citizen and a lecturer jokes about blondes and brunettes. The dialogue features politicians, social stereotypes, and a mix of satirical quips from Chicago Tribune and Washington Star style columns.
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Miss de Muff
Chicago Tribune
Hard Luck Joke From New York Journal Item
A quirky quote from the New York Journal captures a year by year complaint about stocking theft. The speaker vows not to hang up stockings again after last year’s thefts.
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New York Journal
His Proposal Makes a Playful Annexation Joke
A Chicago Post humor piece depicts a man and a woman in a flirtatious exchange. He suggests they pretend Porto Rico and the United States, then quips that he will annex her. She reluctantly laughs at the geographical gag.
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Porto Rico
United States
Chicago Post
Hat bill bickering over household purchases
A brief exchange shows a husband and wife arguing over hat costs. The wife claims she did not pay, while the husband notes his own expense and mentions a $12 bill, prompting a retort about the bill being sent to him. The source cites the New York World.
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John
New York World
Smoke Tricks and a Revolutionary Reply
A first person tale describes a divers’ underwater cigar trick with careful prep and quick reversals. Robert Morris is recalled when Dr Rush asks about a sermon and Morris answers he prefers sermons that push him to fear the devil.
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Robert Morris
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Rheumatism and Catarrh
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a free trial remedy that cures through the blood. It claims to relieve bone and joint pain, swollen glands, coughing, bad breath, impaired hearing, and general weakness, with 30 years of testing and nationwide distribution. The ad offers a free trial and lists Atlanta and a local pharmacy as sources.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Awthorne Pharmacy
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Local Woman
Mrs. Edward Olsenburg of 1314 8th Avenue reports relief from years of back pain and rheumatic distress after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Clendenin's drug store. She says pain faded after less than a box and she feels much better. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for U S Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Dean
Edward Olsenburg
Bth Avenue
Clendenin
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan
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