Peruna touted by ex senator in Washington letter
Former South Carolina senator M C Butler endorses Peruna as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. The letter claims Peruna treats catarrh of the stomach and offers free advice from Dero Partman, president of The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
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U. SS
AP CL
South Carolina
Fron
Washington, D. C
Dero Pbartmian
Sau
Addresa Foe
Vpartman
Uartman Sanitariin
Columbus
Private home for backward children at Reverly Farm
Reverly Farm offers a home and school for nervous and backward children with 50 places, separate cottages for boys and girls, and individual work plus habit training. Located on 135 acres one hour from Worlds Fair City on the Chicago and Alton line. Write for terms to DRE W. H. C. Smith.
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Breverly Farm
Worlds Fair City
Chicago & Alton
R. BR
Dre. W.H. C. Smith
Snake skins supply cane coverings draw collectors
A Maine correspondent reports a summer trend of making canes from native wood saplings wrapped in dried snake skin coverings treated with alum. Snakes were found in rock crevices near granite quarries and fields, with large numbers harvested for skins. About 4500 snakes were killed for coverings, including 280 over three feet long and fifty over four feet.
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Powers
Cor
New York Sun
Conversation Reveals Caller Confusion Over Voice
A brief dialogue shows two speakers mistaken for familiar faces. One presumes the other is Jack Bingleton, but a correction follows, ending with a brief goodbye.
An Old Man's Tribute to a Kidney Cure
Menton fruit dealer Sidney Justus, age 78, says Dean's Kidney Pills cured an eight to ten year kidney trouble with backache rheumatic pains and dropsical swelling. He reports nightly urination and discolored urine, with full relief after three boxes. Free trial offer and 50 cent price.
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Sidney Justus
Mentor, O
Dean
An Impression of Waste in Rural Ambition
Farmer Corntosses laments how few people know what to do with a farm beyond crops while a frizzled girl observes the appeal of leisure amenities like tennis courts and golf links, highlighting a clash between farming and recreation.
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Corntosses
Washington Star
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into Allen's Foot Ease
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Ease a powder for the feet It makes tight or new shoes feel easy Cures corns buni ons swollen wet and sweating feet At all druggists and shoe stores 25 cents Sample sent free Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy N Y
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Lelioy
N.Y
At the Shore
Edith recalls accepting Jack and his happiness while Ethel jokes he has angered six other girls this season in a witty exchange.
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Edith
Jack
Ethel
Mra Winaien's Sue Faces Unclear Legal Action
A cryptic OCR fragment suggests a local legal matter involving Mrs Winaien and a named party. The text mentions a property or item dispute and a wooden bottle reference, but details are unclear and not fully readable. Further readable context is needed to confirm parties, action, and location.
Interview Notes on Mrs Bat Job References
In Detroit Free Press style dialogue a union asks if Mrs Bat was interviewed for a job. The cook replies yes but the first cook says no due to unsatisfactory references. The exchange highlights reference checks in hiring.
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Detroit Free Press
Frayed Cloth Remedies and Odd Prices Mentioned
Fragmentary lines mention Red Cross Red Rice and bleaching, a small package priced at five cents. Vague notes imply law or constraint affecting refinement, with no clear event or person identified.
Generous Advertising Tricks Stir London Shoppers
A London advertiser craze blends freebies with culinary lure and showy promotions. Lunch or tea at emporia, free art exhibitions, and free rail tickets draw crowds, while some banners taunt hunger with playful signs. A North London restaurant even subverts hunger with a Dont hunger plot as other vendors push free goods.
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London
West End
Tottenham Court Road
Whitsuntide
Hunger
London Mail
What He Was Good For
Farmer Tootwiler suggests sending the nephew away for retreat to become useful, while Farmer Bentover notes the young man has improved and now acts, studying Shakespeare in the field. He jokes that upon leaving for the stage he will need a new scarecrow. Puck.
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Emory
Tootwiler
Eli
Bentover
Academy
Shakespeare
Puck
Senator Sorghum Refuses to Counter Suspicions
In a Washington Star quote, Senator Sorghum says he does not aim to counter suspicions among constituents, arguing suspicions cause no harm unless he stirs them and reveals facts. The dialogue frames political tact and transparency in policy discussions.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
Mr. Frankly Praised as Poet by Mrs. Gusher
Mrs. Gusher compliments Mr. Frankly calling him a great poet, while Frankly dismisses debate on the point. The exchange appears in a Philadelphia Ledger excerpt showcasing humorous wordplay.
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Frankly
The Candor of a Fried Nell Photograph
An OCR fragment describes a portrait moment with dialogue about a new photograph and a remark on its reception. The text shows informal speech and missing context, focusing on a pictured person and a reaction to the image. No clear event or date is provided.
Mrs Dore Lyon Talks Servant Question in St Louis
The leading vice presidential candidate for the National Federation of Women's Clubs, Mrs. Dore Lyon, spoke in St. Louis about the servant question. A hotel maid shared a tale of a new servant given duties and a breakfast line that drew laughter.
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Dore
Lyon
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
St. Louis
Still More Evidence on Dodd's Kidney Pills
Bay City Illinois August special reports Mr K F Henley of this city adds his evidence that Dodd's Kidney Pills cure rheumatism. He suffered sixteen years with rheumatism and found relief only with the pills. He says they gave more benefit than all others combined and recommends them to all with acute rheumatism. The ad explains rheumatism stems from uric acid and healthy kidneys remove it, claiming Dodd's pills promote healthy kidneys.
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Bay City
K. F. Henley
Imost
Dodd
Henley
An Extreme Case. Wicks Is Bjohnson a Conscientious Man
A light item about Hicks praising Wicks Is Bjohnson for good character for returning every umbrella borrowed, highlighting his punctual courtesy and reliability.
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Wicks
Bjohnson
Hicks
Care of the Hair Advice and Home Care Tips
It recommends frequent brushing and absolute cleanliness for hair care. Wash with Ivory Soap, rinse thoroughly, and finish with cool water to close pores and help prevent colds. Sealed with Eleanor R Parker.
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Eleanor R. Parker
Whyte and Browne Marital Echoes in Gossip
Fragmented quotes reveal repeated marriages as a public fascination. The snippet from 1901 Brooklyn shows social chatter about Whyte's wives and playful line about habit, ending with an aside on holiness not following fashion.
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Lilian Russel
Whyte
Browne
Woman finds health via Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
Mrs Fairbanks recounts warning symptoms neglected and prostration avoided by using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits relief from headaches pains and weariness after following directions and urges others to write for advice to Mrs Pinkham at Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Mrs. Prorxaam
Lydia E. Pinkham
May Fairsanss
South 7Th St
Minneapolis
Minn
Fairbanks
West
No Blessing in the Tie That Binds the Church and the Devil
A provocative line frames a discussion on church and devil motifs, urging readers to consider spiritual loyalties. The remark underscores a moral tension and signals a broader debate on faith and temptation.
Red Cross Ball Blue Advertises White Clothes
A small 2 oz package of Red Cross Ball Blue is advertised for 5 cents, promoting its use to achieve beautiful, clear white clothes.
They Soon Catch On
A shy girl learns to assert herself after attending three ball games, declaring that Murphy must now prove himself, a moment echoing sports and gender barriers in a playful tone.
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Murphy
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