Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promotes Health
Letter from Los Angeles reader praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long term remedy that improved her health after years of illness and inspired her to encourage others to try it. She recounts pain relief and increased vitality following use and notes a sister also benefited.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Lydia E.pinkaraha
Lydia
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Lydia E
George Harpee
Byram
California
Pinkham
Centuries Ago Customs Of Hospitality And Kissing
A Philadelphia Ledger note recalls old hospitality customs where a hostess greeted male guests with a kiss in her husband’s presence. It cites Sir Walter Scott and The Fair Maid of Perth referencing a maiden who kisses and wins a pair of gloves, illustrating historical norms around affection.
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Scotr
Pterth
Philadelphi
Ledger
No title available from the fragment
A Milwaukee Sentinel fragment features a dialogue about marriage and double lives. A dear friend warns that a man will lead a double life, while the maiden prefers him to have a double life rather than a single one, reflecting on love and loyalty.
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Lfe
Milwaukee Sentinel
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure vegetable remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims non stimulant safety and a sample offer of ten cents, instructing readers to mention the paper when requesting a sample from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dialog on Bible ages and a jab at old age by women
A conversation mocks biblical lifespans and the idea of a woman living to a thousand years. The speaker notes that obituaries are not the point and argues women were aged similarly to men in ancient times.
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C. J. Broughton
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Chicago
J.M. Maclachlan
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Michigan
California Fig Syrup Advertisement and Local Fashion Note
The page promotes California Fig Syrup as a universal remedy for children with claims of cleansing liver and bowels after a teaspoonful. It urges mothers to insist on the genuine product with explicit bottle labeling. A separate note from Benton Transcript discusses a young people’s game labeled Christianity, described as Christians versus heathen with crossovers.
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Ak Weconalas
Benton Transcript
Burkett Critiques Pitching Era With Giants
Veteran coach Jesse Burkett of the New York Giants says the modern game has plenty of fastball pitchers but few who master curve theory. He adds that, if not for bad legs, he could still join the lineup and hit a million against current National League pitching.
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Jesse Burkett
New York
New York Giants
Burkett
Peculiar suit tests caddy duck rule in Kansas City
John Gilwee a Mission Hills Golf Club caddy sues RR. M. Cook bank vice president and golfer for 1500 dollars claiming a sliced golf ball struck him, fracturing the collar bone. The petition states the caddy was directed to stand and that the ball hit him through the player's negligence.
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Kansas City
John Gilwee
Mission Hills Golf Club
RR. M. Cook
When Boston and Chicago Teams Won Pennants in History
The article recalls two eras when city teams won pennants in major circuits. It notes Boston in 1891 with National League and American Association stars and no world series due to magnate quarrels, Chicago Cubs and White Sox pennants in 1906 with a famous world series, and the 1921 Giants victory over the Yankees.
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National League
American Association
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White Sox
Chicago
Giants
Yanks
Sports notes from the era mix coaching, regattas and leagues
The item lists varied athletic topics from the era including Lehigh seeking a football coach, Lafayette reappointing Dr Jock Sutherland, Navy crew aiming for the Poughkeepsie regatta, and Princeton favoring a two sport rule. It mentions Havana banning prize fighting, college swimming pool expansions, and scouting reports on players and teams across multiple sports.
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John B
Jock) Sutherland
Lafayette College
Deacon Jones Pitches for Yankees Rising Star
Sam Jones of the New York Yankees has emerged as one of the game’s top pitchers. He combines sharp pitching with exceptional control and intelligence on the mound, setting himself apart in both leagues.
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Sam Jones
New York Yankees
Veteran runner wins half mile handicap at Powderhall
J. Thompson, a 57 year old Scottish athlete, captured the half mile handicap at Powderhall near Edinburgh, winning from the 180 yard mark in 1 minute 66 2-5 seconds.
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Great Britain
Powderhall
Edinburgh
J. Thompson
Maranville Denies Rift With Pirates Captain
Walter J. Maranville, Pirates shortstop, denies friction with captain Max Carey amid reports Pittsburgh planned to trade either man due to disagreement.
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Maranville
Walter J. Maranville
Max Carey
Pittsburgh
Carey
Brickley Offered Head Football Coach Post at Northwestern
Charles Brickley, famed Harvard football star, has been offered the head coaching position for Northwestern University. The offer signals a potential national profile hire for the Wildcats as they seek a new leader on their gridiron program.
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Brickley
Charles Brickley
Harvard University
Northwestern University
Carnival Palace to Transform Dyckman Oval into Sports Center
Carnival Palace corporation has acquired the Dyckman oval site on the city fringe and plans a new sports center development near New York. The project signals a major facility upgrade for local athletic events and recreation.
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New Sport Center
Carnival Palace Corporation
Dyckman Oval
New York City
Devine Plays Guard on Iowa Basketball Team
Capt Aubrey Devine who starred as quarterback for Iowa's football eleven and earned Camp's All American honors also plays guard on the basketball squad.
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Devine
Aubrey Devine
Iowa
Camp
Union Trotting Association Names Rules Committee
The Rules Committee is appointed by the Union Trotting Association with J. W. Murphy Walter Cox and B. A. Leathermin named to serve. The panel will oversee conduct and racing rules for forthcoming events.
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J. W. Murphy
Walter Cox
B. A. Leathermin
Union Trotting Association
Navy May Play Polo at Annapolis
The Naval Academy considers adding polo to its sports program at Annapolis. A decision could expand intercollegiate offerings and expose midshipmen to a traditional equestrian team sport.
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Navy
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Bo McMillin Deflects Hero Image from Centre Team
Centre College star Bo McMillin dismisses fan hype claiming there are eleven players on every play and the team deserves credit. He credits his teammates for yardage and says reporters labeled him the hero, though he did not deserve the praise.
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Centre College
News Hounds
Bo” McMillin
McMillin
Gaquad
Bo” McMilla
Bo' McMillin
Centre
$50,000 Allocated for New Silver Springs Golf Course
The Washington district ball grounds plan a nine hole course with an artificial lake and eight springs. Donald Ross holds the contract and construction began January 1 with an expected opening by April 1, based on the land layout and turf quality.
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Silver Springs Golf Club
Washington District
Donald Ross
Slim Harris Poor Bunt Technique Underscores Struggle
The Athletics pitcher Slim Harris struggles with bunts due to stiffness from head to toe causing fielding errors. His awkward infield actions resemble football as he mishandles balls, undermining his effectiveness on the mound.
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Slim Harris
Athletics
Slim
New Yearling for Burlew in Kentucky Breeding Update
Samuel Wilets transfers Nan tokah a bay filly by Ultimus Sun shade and Greg Leg to trainer Fred Burlew. The stable companion of champion Morvich was bred by Miss Elizabeth Daingerfield at Haylands Lexington Ky.
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Samuel Wilets
Nantokah
Ultimus Sunshade
Greg Leg
Fred Burlew
Morvich
Elizabeth Daingerfield
Haylands
Lexington
Judge Often Overlooked for Top First Sackers
Joe Judge stands out as a fast versatile fielder and strong runner though often overlooked among premier first basemen in major league play. His speed and defense are highlighted as key assets.
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Judge
Joe Judge
Joe
Yankees Release Walter Christensen to St Paul
The New York Yankees released outfielder Walter Christensen who joined the New York Americans last season and sent him to St Paul of the American Association for assignment.
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Yankees
Walter Christensen
New York Americans
St. Paul
Tigers to Play Rochester Exhibition in Sumter
The Rochester Internationals travel to Sumter, C., to face the Detroit Americans in an exhibition game on March 23.
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Tigers
Rochester
Rochester Internationals
Detroit Americans
Sumter
Balloon Race Set for Genova September Eight
The Swiss Aero Club plans the 1922 Gordon Bennett balloon race at Genova on September 8, inviting teams to compete in the international event.
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Swiss Aero Club
Genova
Diamond Dyes Promise Simple Home Fabric Coloring
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as easy to use for dyeing sweaters, skirts, coats, and more. Clear directions enable novices to dye wool, linen, cotton, or blends without spotting or fading, with guidance to tell the druggist the fabric type.
New Woman Magazine Aims at China Reform
The article notes a publication named New Woman published in China to advance women’s development. It describes the new woman as joyous, honest in occupation, possessing complete personality, free, independent and mutually helpful, with the reform of old society as its objective per the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
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China
New Woman
The
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Ad Warns on Safe Use
An advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin for colds toothache neuralgia and pain while stressing safety directions and the Bayer Cross as a mark of genuineness. The ad references the product’s 21 years of physician use and appears in a periodical on the installment plan.
What Most of Us Do Car Breaks Down Joke
A light quote musing on how people react to car trouble. The line asks what a father does when a car breaks down and answers that he simply stands around and swears. The snippet captures a wry, family humor tone.
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Johnny
Paradoxical Way Learns to Drive With Coach Aid
In this antique dialogue a speaker asks how to drive a motorcar and answers that they will hire a coach to learn. The exchange highlights humor about using a coach for modern transportation.
Not Beginning of Romance On Fifth Avenue Bus
A lone romance tease unfolds on a Fifth Avenue bus as a man and woman exchange glances. He asks for more space in a husky whisper while her curiosity flickers. A separate note adds a legal quip about property rights between spouses.
A Quiet Lover’s Mischievous Interview
A seedy caller seeks a famous jazz orchestra and boasts of quiet avoidance. Mr Gramps on replies he craves peace and claims to have discharged 17 stenographers for toe tapping. The exchange ends with a morning farewell as the caller exits. In a separate vignette a neighbor teases a child about animals and a locomotive toy story.
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Mr. Grampson
Birmingham Age-Herald
Face and fortune clash in a reflective dialogue
A speaker proclaims face as fortune while a companion disputes happiness not tied to wealth. The dialogue hints that a tombstone epitaph may misstate or obscure true life value.
New Crystal Aids Deaf Hear Speech at Faraday Meeting
Nilbur Scott demonstrated artificial rachelle sale crystals that reproduce sounds. He described a device placing a crystal behind the ear connected to a chest soundbox, transmitting conversation to the eardrum to create vibrations enabling hearing.
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Faraday Society
Nilbur Scott
Mr. Scott
Tactful Question About Theater Visit
The dialogue questions why he did not accompany, noting tickets were sent for the woman and her mother. Miss Ciyenne replies that the show suited a gentleman to feel at ease in the presence of ladies.
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Thoayas
Miss Ciyenne
Fragmentary Theater Chat Sparks Odd Phrases
A garbled dialogue passage presents quirky lines about ups and Bent seats beside waste. It includes misquoted proverbs about greatness and friendship, suggesting a faulty OCR transcription with nonsensical grammar and unclear context.
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