Narrow Escape A Grateful Woman From Grand Rapids
Mrs. F. J. Lynch of 324 South Division Street Grand Rapids Michigan writes that Peruna Medicine Company Columbus Ohio cured her persistent cough quickly after doctors failed. She credits Peruna with restoring her health and calls it a true friend of women.
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F. J. Lynch
South Division Street
Grand Rapids
Mich
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Chronic Catarrh and the Peruna Cure Promoted
An advertisement extols catarrh as a widespread disease and lauds Peruna as an effective remedy. It claims catarrh harms breathing sight hearing and taste and says Peruna has made catarrh curable, urging readers to obtain the product and a free prevention guide from the Peruna Medicine Co.
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Noo Ussie
Peruna
Entarrh
Eve
Witter
Peruna Medicito Col
Cattiabiurs
Ohta
Insight on Willian’s pho tograph and courting line
A reader notes their son Willian sent a photograph and claims it was taken to fledge a little irk. The remark adds a side comment about his courting a widow.
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Willian
Fragmentary Quote Reflects Tense Attitudes Toward Missionaries
The garbled text hints at hostile views toward missionaries, suggesting that Chinese individuals might prefer killing missionaries over being told to depart. The passage presents confusing, partial phrases about people and actions without coherent context.
Government buys Libby Plum Pudding for soldiers
The U S Government purchases a large shipment of Libby McNeill Libby Plum Pudding to be served to American troops in the Philippines and Cuba for Christmas.
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Uncle Sam
Libby
U. S
Libby, McNeill & Libby
bLippine Islands
Cuba
Hauler Creats Talk Around Hamlet Praise
Mr Stormington Barnes notes the performance of Hauler created much talk. Miss Cayenne confirms Hamlet is one of the strongest parts known to drama according to the Washington Star.
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Stormington Barnes
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Owl and Wolf Door Knocking Exchange Report
In a humorous Chicago News blurb the owl asks Mr. Wolf to be led to a wood book agent. The wolf questions the owl’s urge, remarking at the frequency of door knocking and the odd premise of selling a hook.
The King's Ferryboat to Heaven in Talmage Sermon
Dr. Tal mage portrays crossing the Jordan as a ferry from the king's shore to heaven. He argues modern attempts to die via works or philosophy fail, while Christ offers the one safe boat. The sermon notes the king's presence on board, meeting at the landing, and invites listeners to join the king’s household.
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Jordan
the Great Unknown
Dr. Talmage
Talmage
David
Earth
Heaven
Bolingbroke
Tyndall
Spinoza
Renan
God
Jesus Christ
Christ Jesus
Thomas Walsh
Texias
Tam
Sarah Wesley
Banat
Paul
Pat
Shaw
Ramsgate
Christan
The
St. John
Antwerp
Constantinople
Southey
Bishop Heber
London
Dr. Randolph
William Cowper
England
Adoniram Judson
America
Burma
United States
St. Helena
Christ
Haven
Newspaper Poem Sparks Family Debate in Philadelphia
In a brief comic exchange, a Philadelphia Press reader asks about a new poem by the man with the hoe. Papa dismisses the poetry as distressing while Mama agrees, and Tommy identifies the poet as Uncle Ned.
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Papa
Mamma
Tommy
Ned
Philadelphia Press
Dream Memory Claims by Psychologist Spark Banter
A psychologist asserts women recall dreams more vividly than men. The respondent jokes that the speaker has no men to dream about, adding a playful exchange on dream life and gender.
Our Duty in the Chinese Crisis Parody
The Observant Boarder asks what is our duty in the crisis and the Cross-Eyed Boarder replies to mind our p s and queues in a Petersburg Chronicle-Telegraph style parody.
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Pittsburg
Health hints promise a prosperous year ahead
Indications point to great prosperity for the coming year. This is a sign of a healthy nature. The success of a country, as well as of an individual, depends upon health. If you have any stomach trouble try Hostetter's Stomach Bitters which cures dyspepsia, indigestion and bilious ness.
Entitled To It. Mrs Brimberson in Chic Look?
A Chicago Times-Herald quip notes Mrs Brimberson’s chic appearance and wonders if it stems from her husband’s wholesale egg business. The remark hints at social stereotypes tied to wealth and fashionable life.
Cascar ets promise cure by cleansing bowels in 10 cents
Advertisement claims Cascarets cure from headache to cancer by cleansing bowels with a natural, painless effect. It urges purchasing the genuine candy tablets in metal boxes marked C C C and warns against imitations.
What Shall We Have for Dessert
This ad offers Jell-O as a quick healthful dessert option. No boiling or baking, just add water and chill. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry priced at 10 cents.
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S. 10 Cts
Belief in Fiso's Cure Doubted by Indiana Resident
John F Boyer of Trinity Springs Indiana calls Fiso's Cure for Consumption inferior for coughs and colds. The note suggests urban skepticism toward country life and traditional remedies.
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Fiso
John F. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Ind
Cough Remedies Promoted With Sample Bottles Offered
An ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a quick cough cure with a free sample bottle at the druggist. It markets 25 and cent bottles and warns against delays. The note shifts to a maxim about risk and happiness and ends with a line about Red Cross Ball Blue and heredity.
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Kemp
Lane's Medicine Ad Claim and Grim Patient Image
The ad promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement supports health and hints at liver and kidney action. It mentions a price of 25 and remarks on an aged woman with rouge as a ghastly spectacle.
Jell O dessert ad preaches family appeal and flavors
An old advertisement touts Jell O as a new dessert pleasing all the family with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry and priced at 10 cents at the grocer. It also promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for white clothes and mocks dull wit.
Dr Greene Offers Free Medical Advice From New York Office
Nervura discoverer Dr Greene will provide free counsel to anyone who writes or calls at his New York City office 35 West 14th Street. His skilled guidance promises to shorten the path to health as thousands seek his help. Do not delay seeking the right advice if ill.
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Henry Langford
Weston
W. Va
R. S. En
Sardis
Greene
Nervura
West 14Th Street
New York City
Holiday Fare Offered by Indiana Decatur Western
The Indiana Decatur Western Railroad announces holiday tickets between all stations and to Central Passenger Association territory. Valid for travel December 22 23 24 25 and 31 1900, and January 1 1901 with a one and one third fare for the round trip. Return by January 2 1901. John S Lazarts G PA LD and W Indianapolis Ind.
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Indiana, Decatur & Western
Central Passenger Association
Travel Information Request From G A A Dean Jr
To travelers in Indianapolis and surrounding areas G A A Dean Jr T P A Missouri Pacific system offers full information on rates routes and accommodations. He will answer questions at 16 Claypool Building Toodianapolis.
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G. A. A. Dean, Jr
T. P A
Missouri Pacific System
Claypool Bldg
Toodianapolis
Ind
For Trade Offer Seeks Timber Land Exchange
Classified note from S. M. Jackson of Indianapolis seeking trade for 160 acres of poplar and oak timber in a good valley land. The ad hints at life’s pace and death arriving as an advance notice.
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S. M. Jackson
Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis
Armstrong Park
Sereem
Cure a Col in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad
E W Groves marked boxes offered a one day cure for a cold with a refund if it fails. The ad notes the doctors and druggists endorsement and includes the signature on each box. A social quip contrasts ideas with whiskers and notes gender stereotypes.
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E. W. Grove
Through car service links five cities on Mississippi
The only through car line between Cincinnati and cities on the Mississippi north of St. Louis offers travel to Indianapolis Decatur Springfield Jacksonville and Hannibal. The text notes through service routing connecting multiple Midwestern hubs across Indiana Illinois Missouri communities along the Mississippi River corridor.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Decatur
Springfield
Jacksonville
Ill
Hannibal
Cincinnati
Mississippi River
St. Louis
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G. PA
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Union Trust CO
Indiana
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Prop
Bates and Spencer Hotels
Geo. Vonnegut
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Hugh J. McGowan
Street R’y Co
Lemuel FE
Morss
Ind. Sentinel
Joseph C. Schaf
American Brewing Co
H. C. Martin
Thos. H. Johnsons
Wholesale Glass
A. MN. Sweeney
State Life Insuratce Co
Joseph W. Smith
Pub. Works
E. J. Heeb
Ind. Business University
Frank N. Andrews
Dayton
Samuel D. Pray
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Indianapolis Gas Co
A. L. Mason
Joseph
Francia
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S. E. Kercheval
U.S
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W. A. Tel. Co
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the Press
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