From Generation to Generation A Mother's Advice
A Corona New York reader credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing left side pain without surgery. A Mahoningtown Pa mother reports her daughter’s weight gain and improved health after using the remedy. The letters praise the product for strengthening female organs and sustaining health for women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Corona
N. Y
Lydia B. Pinkham
J. Busch, Jr
Railroad Avenue, Corona, N. Y
Mahoningtown
George E. Whitacre
Madison Ave
Ydia E. Pinkham
Man Reflects on Aging and Social Circles
A reflective passage notes how a man and his crowd from twenty years ago change as they age with fat, baldness, and focus on good meals. It contrasts personal ignorance with the surprise at others not knowing one’s own actions.
Good Marksman Bill Taylor Wounded in Party Incident
At a party in 100 it a shot accidentally struck Bill Taylor in the leg. The shooter rushed to a doctor who praised the aim stating it was a mighty good shot as the doctor prepared to attend Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Taylor
Taylor
Bill
Philadelphia Ledger
Optimist Advice Recalled by Witty Tale
A humorous quip recalls Jefferson with ocular woes and a friend warning him to see an optimist, illustrating a lighthearted old-time exchange about perspective and health.
Saved and Serving
A brief religious note by Rev H Ostrom of Moody Bible Institute Chicago outlines spiritual guidance for daily living and service to others. The item emphasizes faith in action and devotion through study, prayer, and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
H. Ostrom
D. D
Moody S Bible Institute
Chicago
Jailer's Night Transformation Through Faith and Service
A night incident shows the jailer who earlier jailed Paul and Silas washing wounds and feeding them. The moment marks his conversion and belief in Jesus Christ, leading to new life and acts of grace as a saved man.
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Paul
Silaa
Christ Jesus
Ife
Jesus
Silas
Lord Jesus Christ
Christ
Bible text evolved with divisions over centuries
The article traces how the Bible began as a single continuous text with no divisions. Euthalius added line divisions in the fifth century, Lanfranc and Langton plus Hugo de Sancto Caro created chapters, Nathan and Athras divided into sections, and Robert Stephens introduced present verse divisions in 1851.
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Euthalius
Alexandria
Lanfranc
Langton
Hugo de Sancto Caro
Nathan
Athras
Robert Stephens
Ladies’ Home Journal
Words of Faith on Perseverance in Hard Times
A Congregationalist reflection stresses steadfast work despite social and political anxieties. It envisions harvests gathered, seasons pursued, and a confidence in earned wages and dividends through shared effort to meet human needs.
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Congregationalist
Quotations on Strength and Wisdom Across Ages
A collage of maxims from Ruskin La Rochefoucauld Thackeray Shakespeare Pollok Juvenal and Arabic proverbs. The passages reflect views on courage prudence conscience value of daily burden and the contrasts between wisdom and folly as time and life unfold.
Hindu Mogul Influence Dresses Paris Autumn Fashion
Paris fashion notes show Hindu Chinese influences in autumn coats and tunics inspired by Mogul rulers. Rich velvets, fur borders, embroidered Smyrna cloths, and leather trims create three piece suits with long tunic bodies and bell sleeves. Designers feature Pagode and Korigane styles with white velvet, rhinestone embroidery, and bold color palettes.
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Paris
New York Tribune
Biblotheque Nationale
House of Agnes
Pari
Persia
Devinette
Magicienne
Boderer
Juno
Callot
Rue Royale Milliner
No Jewels With Sports Clothes
Describes a social observation that sports attire should not be paired with jewelry as many women wear earrings hat pins diamonds and bracelets with heavy tweeds, noting the incongruity in street fashions.
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al Ann
Paris Fashion Advances Feature Pisicki Fur and Velvet Trends
Paris openings reveal new fur Pisicki with a flat silky surface resembling sable and blends of ermines seals velvets duvetines and fumes. The season favors differentiated street and indoor looks with tailored suits, ruffles, feminine gowns, and compact cloches or turbans. Windsor chairs suit both living and dining rooms, offering varied shapes and selections.
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Paris
Pisicki
Welinski
Timely Hints for Christmas Gifts and Handmade Cases
The article notes gifts for Christmas bringing joy from home made items such as a score tablet and a sewing case fashioned from ribbon. It describes black and gold themes with satin ribbons, gold wheat sprays, and narrow gold binding to craft the cases.
Rheumatism Leaves You Forever Ady Ad
An advertisement proclaims Allenrhu as the sure conqueror of rheumatism. James H. Allen guarantees a full pint bottle will stop agony and reduce swelling or money will be returned. Drug stores in the county are authorized to offer this guarantee to sufferers.
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Scotland
Allendia
Allenrhu
James H. Allen
Ady
Origins of the Old American Flag Before Stars and Stripes
The article describes the early colonial banner known as the congress colors the grand union flag and the first navy ensign. It featured 13 red and white stripes for the colonies and a union with the crosses of St George and St Andrew representing Britain as the mother country.
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Congress
St. George
St. Andrew
Great Britain
Mother Country
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Gloss and Strength
A 35 cent advertisement touts Danderine as a gleaming hair tonic that quickly corrects dandruff and itching, tightens neglected scalps, and revives thinning or fading hair with renewed strength and youthful appearance. Sold in drug stores.
Crafting stuffed animals from scrap fabrics and pins
Scraps of capton flannel eiderdown plush and velvet are cut by paper patterns, machine stitched and stuffed with sawdust or cotton to form many little animals. Glass headed pins or buttons serve for eyes and stitching with colored paper yarn adds detail.
Tear in Church Carpet Marks Repeated Ceremony Site
Observant remark in the Birmingham Age-Herald notes a woman anxious in the same church where three ceremonies were held before. She recalls a tear in the altar carpet that remains unrepaired since her last visit, highlighting the familiar environment.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Decorative dy-swatter joins Christmas gift list
A decorative dy-swatter is added to the Christmas gift list. It features bright red yarn buttons and a hole stitch edging. The handle ends above a basket of red and black yarn with little flowers and foliate in cross-stitch, in gay colors.
Women Can Dye Any Garment Drapery
Advertisement promotes dyeing and tinting services for clothing and drapery at 15 cents per item. The copy emphasizes restoring faded fabrics and extending wardrobe life with affordable color refresh.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Dyeing For All
Advertisement promises Numrez dyeing as guaranteed and simple. Claims druggists carry all colors with directions included in each package.
Jim Wins Carnegie Medal For Rescuing Wife
James receives the Carnegie medal with special mention for saving a person from drowning, identified as his wife, in a Penn State context. An advertisement touts Cutiura Soap promising efficient shaving and skin health without irritation for double daily use.
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Jim
Tom
Jam
Penn State
New Card Table Covers Delight Flostesses
Flostesses praise new card table covers in black sateen with appliqué flowers. Silk floss outlines the blooms and black braid trims corners for a festive touch.
Miss Rag Doll Captures Little Fans
A description of a charming rag doll named Miss Rag Doll, popular with children despite competition from rival toys. The doll is depicted in a pink gingham dress, white lawn bonnet, and a face sketched with watercolors, made from unbleached domestic fabric.
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Little Miss Rag Doll
Senator Sorghum Quotes on Campaign Funds
Senator Sorghum laments wealth as a political asset noting riches create a strong campaign fund but can hinder donors from benefiting a broader political effort. The Washington Star quotation contrasts wealth with political influence.
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Senator Sorghum
Filias
Washington Star
Cole Carbolisalve Heals Burns and Skin Ailments
Advertisement claims Cole Carbolisalve quickly relieves burning itching and skin diseases It supposedly stops burn pain heals without scars in 30c and 1q sizes Sold by The J W Cole Co Rockford ML Send dc for a package Also notes a separate line about Jovers blindness drawing laughs.
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Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford
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