Doctor’s Kidney Pills Help Salem Man End Pain
R F D No 4 Salem Oregon resident B A Sutton reports acute kidney and rheumatic pain plagued him for a decade. After using Dean’s Kidney Pills he improved rapidly, walking with one cane then none, with lasting relief after three boxes. Sold by dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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B. A. Sutton
D. No
Salem
Oregon
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Thankful Sister Story and Starch Advertisement Paraglide
A brief tale about a well known New York family and a witty reply from the youngest aunt, followed by an ad recommending Defiance Starch to keep fabric stiffness with less paste. The two items appear in one audience brief.
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New York
Flow of Artesian Well Flow Measurement Method
A described method lowers a bottle of aniline fluid to 500 feet and explodes the cap to release the fluid. The time for the liquid to surface is used to gauge flow velocity and calculate the rate of flow, claimed to be as accurate as a weir when pipe diameter is known.
How to Catch a Cold Quicker The Easy Question
Cleveland Plain Dealer reports on a humorous exchange about remedies and excuses for a cold. The joking dialogue touches on whisky as a remedy, spousal concern, and a final query about the easiest way to start a cold.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Toperton Father of Triplets Mystery Delivered
In a joke from Sketchy Bits Toperton learns he has a new child, asks for details and discovers there is only one boy among the triplets. The note echoes a humorous exchange about expectations and outcome. Defiance Starch ad touts extra starch per package as value.
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Toperton
Proving the Point in a Linesman Debate
A brief comic exchange highlights gender assumptions as a woman insists on equal logic and reasoning, while a man questions the need. Her sharp reply asserts competence and readiness in argument.
It Cures While You Walk Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
An 19th century ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a certain cure for hot sweaty calloused feet. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a trial package offered. A quip about a man patching his wife's clothes jokes at the end.
Headache Remedies and Tobacco Ads From Old Catalogs
A compact ad fragment list touts Krause's Headache Capsules from Norman Lichty Mfg. Co Des Moines Iowa a tobacco line Lewis Single Binder cigars from Peoria Illinois and a Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup note for children plus literary quotations. The scattered copy reflects period marketing copy and miscellaneous health and tobacco product references.
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Krause
Norman Lichty
Knight Tricks Shoemaker With Fashionable Gown Tale
In a tale from Old Camden, Sir Philip Calthrop buys fine cloth for a gown and spills a prank on Norwich shoemaker John Drakes. The tailor copies the knight’s fashion, leaving Drakes with a gown cut as the knight’s, prompting cursing and vows to abandon gentlemen’s apparel. The anecdote reflects Tudor humor about class and dress.
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Old Camden
Philip Calthrop
John Drakes
Norwich
Henry VIII
John’ Drakes
London T. P.’s Weekly
Alcohol in Medicines and the Purity Law
The article discusses the National Pure Food and Drugs law requiring labels to state alcohol content in patent medicines. It notes averages around ten percent, higher in tinctures and extracts, and cites a Hartford pharmacist’s study showing many prescriptions contain substantial alcohol. It also mentions a London medical manifesto affirming alcohol as a valuable solvent, preservative, and potential life preserving aid in disease.
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Charles A. Rapelye
Hartford
London
Lancet
T. J. McCall Anderson
M. D
Regius
University of Glasgow
Alfred B. Barrs
William H. Bennett
James Crichton-Browne
W. E. Dixon
Dyce Duckworth
Thomas R. Fraser
T. R. Glyn
W. R. Gomers
M. C
F. BR. S
W. D. Halliburton
M. D. Uld
If. R. S
King’s College London
Jonathan Hutchingson
Edmund Owen, LLC
P. H. Pye-Smith
Fred T. Robert
Edgecombe Venning
R. c
The
Royal College of Physicians
Privileges of a Gentleman Tale From Baltimore
A Baltimore American piece portrays a young boy claiming future crowning rites of aristocracy by declaring he will smoke chew gamble swear drink corn whisky and that all southern gentlemen do them. The anecdote satirizes class and youth culture through a lawyer’s son in a small town.
Pa Was a Kicker Geraldine What Do You Think
Geraldine asks about pa comparing him to a kicker and praises his terminal facilities. The dialogue hints at pa’s strong traits and reliable infrastructure.
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Geraldine
Making a Grindstone True with a Simple Frame Device
An agricultural guide explains uneven wear in grindstones and mower knife sharpening. It describes a DIY frame using posts, a chisel or mill pick, and adjustable stops to trim the stone into a true circle, with a weight to apply pressure and water cooling during turning.
Celery Growing Methods From Historical Farm Advice
A historic guide explains two celery crops in Indiana climate. the fall or winter crop is detailed from bed preparation in May to transplanting, blanching, and the New Celery Culture. It notes moisture, rich soil, and liberal fertilization with well rotted manure and unleached ashes for best results.
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Indiana
Points for the Farmer from Orchard to Meadow
The article advises converting shores to an old orchard and careful oat hay timing for combined straw and grain. It warns against nitrogen-heavy manuring and stresses barn cellar cleaning, drying, and drainage. It suggests turning meadows for better hay yields and occasional soil deepening to refresh sunlight exposure.
Moisture needs in crops highlighted by Ontario study
The Ontario Agricultural College study shows crops draw most moisture from stored soil water rather than rainfall. Wheat, peas, barley, and oats used rain volumes far below their needs, with soil moisture and mulching proving crucial for drought resilience. The article stresses soil physical condition and early cultivation to conserve moisture for dry periods.
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Ontario Agricultural College
Wallace
Road Planer and King Drag For Dirt Road Maintenance
The road planer is shown as a 14 by 6 foot device built from 2x10 to 2x12 planks with steel edged blades. It bridges low spots and levels lumps to keep dirt roads in good condition, used alongside the King drag at an annual cost of five to ten dollars per mile.
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King Road
Handy Berry Carrier for Pickers
A simple berry carrier from Orange Judd Farmer uses three eighths inch stock two inches wide for the main frame. Two 12 inch and two 17 inch pieces form the sides, with four 1x1x8 inch blocks cut to make four three sided legs. A bottom from light material, plus a sugar barrel hoop handle completes the carrier.
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Orange Judd Farmer
Nozzles Key to Effective Pest Spraying
In pest control spraying the main point is nozzle quality on pumps. Maintain high pressure to ensure a proper mist. Poor nozzles yield uneven coverage and reduce effectiveness on trees and leaves.
Rehearsal in a Car Ends With Tears of Self
A professional entertainer recalls a moment in a car when he sought to move an audience to tears by reflecting on his wrongdoings. He notices a woman nearby asking if he needs help, but explains he was merely practicing.
The Psychological Moment and Household Starch Claims
Priam deserts the adjuster as Casandra and Sandra discuss outcomes while the burnt-out monarch laments. A Puck quote notes the value of timely words. An ad touts Defiance Starch as chemical-free and effective for fine fabrics, promising savings and a superior finish.
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Priam
Cassandra
Puck
Remarkable Cure Said to Result from Cuticura Remedies
A Burlington North Carolina woman shares a testimonial about her cousin in Rockingham County who suffered a birth skin disease until age six. After two months with Cuticura Remedies, the child’s skin cleared completely and left no scar, with reports of continued wellness decades later.
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Rockingham Co
W. P. Ingle
Burlington, N. C
Westminster Dean Rejects Memorial Tablet for Herbert Spencer
The Westminster dean refuses to admit a memorial tablet dedicated to Herbert Spencer into the abbey, citing lack of orthodox Christian belief. Also noted are instructions from Defiance Starch on stiffening collars and cuffs with gloss or domestic finish, price 10 cents for 16 oz Tryt, sold by grocers.
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Westminster
Herbert Spencer
Honrat Jonn
Strong Part and Dramatic Quips in a Satirical Snippet
The fragment teases a play with Miss Sue Brette carrying a heavy spear while Foote Lighte questions her sister’s role. It then pivots to an advert for Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer and a quip about a heroine's death scene compared to hair dyeing plus a cigar promo and a thrift remark.
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Foote Lighte
Sue Brette
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