Dean's Kidney Pills Ad for Neligh Neb. testimonial
An old advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills claiming to cure kidney ills and related symptoms. Mrs. B H B Dewey of Neligh Nebraska attributes rapid recovery from dropsy and swelling to the pills. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York markets them for 60 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
BH. EB. Dewey
Neligh
Neb
Doan
Ehort
Dean's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Triumph of Optimism
A robust nephew asks an aged kinsman how he feels. The optimistic patient lists ailments including rheumatism and cririsilis, mentions a headache, and notes a dental visit where all but two teeth were pulled, claiming the remaining two teeth are opposite each other.
Swamp Root Cures Uric Acid System Says Clinton Patient
W C Cook of Clinton Indiana testifies that after severe illness and trials of doctors he used Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for weeks and regained health. He states his system was full of uric acid and the remedy cured him entirely. Notary public verified the affidavit dated July 138th 1909.
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Clinton
Clinton County
A. D
W. C. Cook
Dale H. Sheppard
Swamp-Root sample offer and painter remark excerpt
An ad fragment urges sending for a sample of Kilmer’s Swamp-Root with a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes paper citation and drug-store availability, with prices 50 cents and one dollar. A separate dialogue about painter Dobber mentions Wilbraham, Lother, and Harper’s Weekly.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
The Polite Chicken Old Pete's Little Joke
In Trenton avenue and Dauphin street police station a discussion on foolish questions and funny answers included Sergeant McCay recalling Old Pete Flood who tended Franklin cemetery years ago. His habit was to answer inquiries with a heavy bass line stating no souls were buried that day.
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Pete
Trenton Avenue
Dauphin Street
McCay
Pete Flood
Franklin
Philadelphia Times
Acme of Cautiousness Sparks a Courtship Tale
Seymour-Young Ticer appears cautious in matters of romance. Ashley is equally wary, refraining from asking the fairest girl to meet him at her home until he knows exactly how far away she lives.
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Seymour
Ticer
Ashley
Christmas table decor and centerpiece ideas
A guide to decorating the dining room for Christmas and crafting inexpensive centerpieces. Instructions cover evergreen festoons, candle shades, ribbon stars, mirrored auras, and simple garnishes to create a festive table setting.
December Day Dialogue of a Little Christmas Tree
A cold forest morning features a tiny Christmas tree speaking with the Old Oak about warmth and a hoped for Santa payoff. The Old Oak mocks the tree for its green needles while noting the woodman’s growing interest. The woodman soon arrives to take the tree away as Christmas nears.
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Santa Claus
Mistletoe Mix Up Causes Minor Dispute
A good-looking girl and Mr Hibrow argue over a plant misidentified as the real mistletoe of old England. He explains the plant’s Latin name proves it is a close but different species, sparking annoyance.
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Mr. Hibrow
Landlady and boarder discuss odd stove odor
The landlady remarks on a strange burning rubber smell while the sarcastic boarder suggests the cook dropped a piece of steak on the stove causing the odor.
Benny on Benevolence and a Found Cane
A mother searches the attic for clothing for the poor and discovers a $25 gold headed cane Grandpa hid 18 years ago. The tale links benevolence to its own reward and a lighthearted anecdote about Young Staylate and a hint from a young lady.
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Benny
Grandpa
Benony
Sixteen Years of Skin Disease Recovered by Cuticura
Leonard A. Hawter of Brooklyn recounts a long battle with a severe skin ailment that began in childhood. After trying many doctors, he found relief with Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, purchasing two sets and later calling himself a changed man.
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Leonard A. Hawter
Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn
Milkman and Customer Debate New Water to Milk Invention
A humorous exchange notes a supposed French invention to transform water into milk. The Milkman skeptically questions the claim while the Customer urges adoption, expressing fatigue with the old method.
Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
An advertisement claims Papes Diapepsin digests any food in minutes, curing indigestion sour stomach and related symptoms. It markets 60 cent and 50 cent cases as sufficient to treat dyspepsia, indigestion, and stomach disorders, promising quick relief.
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Pape
Unusual Birthday Gift Sparks Cigar Debate
A husband and his wife discuss cigars given for a birthday. The wife's husband reveals plans to save the cigars until Willie is old enough to learn to smoke, prompting a curious exchange between spouses. The fragment hints at domestic humor and social norms on smoking.
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George
Willie
Bpohn’s Distemper Cure Promises Wide Horse Relief
Spahn Medical Co. claims Bpohn’s Distemper Cure will treat distemper pinkeye and related horse diseases in all ages and prevent spread in stables. The remedy also claims to cure chicken cholera and dog distemper. Available through druggists or direct from manufacturers for 50 cents and 1.60 dollars per bottle. Agents wanted. Free book on contagious diseases. Goshen Indiana.
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BPOHN
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Placeholder fragment prompts college confusion
A fragmentary dialogue shows a caller asking about a son at college and a bemused reply clarifying the age and stage, revealing a miscommunication about freshman status and identity.
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Dobber
Wilbraham
Lotherby
Harper’s Weekly
Cal
Carly Bros Lo
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Ae Bottomley
Staylate
Munyon
Munyon’s
Munyon’s Laboratories
53D & Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Northwest
Picgrands, Brown & Company Golby-Abbot Building
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Colorado
Arkansas Valley
Calorado
Pueblo
Rocky Ford
Yowler
Yitoforiterature
Aldé Neiloran
Tice
Col
Chayenna Co
Mide
Villa
Lom
Ato Mirage
Ernest Knauel
Norfolk
Tigton, Coleman
Weig
Duit Oalia
California
Sunshine
California Information Bureau
Delian Wy
Los Angeles
Alvallanch Company
Uichart
Parker
Nestore
Oojor
the Des Moines News
Prairie Farmer
Woman’s World
Home Life
Uncle
Des Moines
Iowa
West Indies
New York
S. Moltke
Spanish Main
Panama Canal
Bermuda
Orient
South Amerca
Hamburg-American Line
P.olox
Broadway
N.Y
Cascarets
Heaven
Hell
Swedion Borgocontients
Ataanos
Amierican Bwediinborg Booiwey
Texas Panhandle
G. A Vawter
Dalhart
Texas
Ad Wells
Pleatelimay World
Missouri Land CO
Mannville
Polk County
E.R. Tarry
Bee Building
Omaha
Nel
Jacksonville Heights
Florida Colony
United States
Jacksonville
Florida
Jacksonville Heights Improvement Company
Hogan Street
Jacksonville Heights Improvement Co
Jacksonville, Fla
Putnam
Bionroe L2rug CO
Quincy
Winda
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