Peruna claims praised by congressman and singer
The letter and testimonials tout Peruna as a universal cure for catarrhal troubles. Congressman Wilber declares it All You Claim For It and a prominent singer reports saving vision. other endorsements from medical men and public figures are cited as proof of effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TD. PL Witter
Oreconta
N.Y
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ofia
Peerana
C.F. Given
Mie
Wauserte
Emerson Quote and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Ad
A quotation from Emerson on speaking sincerely appears beside an advertisement claiming Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil saves hundreds of lives yearly. The product is marketed as curing coughs heals burns cuts and wounds and is presented as a house necessity.
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Thomas
Heavenly treasures and the Christian life reforming wealth
A preacher argues that true riches lie in heavenly investments rather than earthbound wealth. He explains that giving to God, prayer, wisdom, and holy living store up rewards in heaven, while worldly gains fade. The message urges faithful service, self-denial, and cheerful generosity as the path to eternal inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nmiay
Christ
God
Plutus
Midas
New York
London
Mary
Heaven
Jesus
Robert Raikes
Spurgeon
Moody
T. L. Cuyler
Military Mass Aboard Ship Draws Sailors in Ceremonial Service
A Sunday service aboard a ship features a full Catholic mass with an altar set on the gun deck under a large American flag. Marines stand at attention as the band, hidden behind the flag, plays hymns such as Abide With Me and Nearer My God to Thee while newspaper men attend as a chorus.
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Fylene
Gray
America
Brooklyn Eagle
When melancholy overwhelms you seek acts of kindness
A reflective line urges turning fatigue into action by helping others. It emphasizes the healing effect of doing something kind for someone else when feeling low.
Hall's Calrs Cure Promises Deafness Cure For Catarrh
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It offers one hundred dollars for a cure by Hall's Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills, with circulars available free and drugs sold by Druggists at 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Wives Show Humor in Husband Handling Styles
A light remark notes that women are not devoid of humor as some wives manage their husbands in clever ways. It reflects on household dynamics with a playful tone.
Dr August Koenig's Hamburg Breast Tea Proves Cough Relief
A Horicon Wisconsin reader Mr F Batsch credits Dr August Koenig's Hamburg Breast Tea with eliminating a stubborn cough and expresses gratitude to the medicine's discoverer.
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August Koenig
Hamburg
F. Batsch
Horicon, Wis
Equivocal Answer in Court Over Plaintiff's Truthfulness
A judge asks if the plaintiff habitually tells the truth. The witness replies she cannot answer directly since she has not spoken to the plaintiff for a week or more, noting that habits are quickly formed. The exchange is reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Buckwheat Cakes by Mrs. Austins Famous Mix
Advertises Mrs. Austins Buckwheat mix as the finest buckwheat cakes ready in a moment. Urges buyers to ask for it and refuse substitutes.
Cohenstein Rescued at Sea In Friendly Exchange
A brief, playful exchange records Cohenstein thanking a rescuer cited as Mine friendt after surf rescue. Pucek quips about sharing credit and heaven, with affectionate nautical banter and light humor.
Fatal to His Candidacy Judge’s quip on votes and portraits
A witty courtroom exchange notes that lack of children could affect a photographer’s vote in a presidential candidacy context. The judge frames the debate on rights and equal chance in a humorous, political social setting.
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Jose
Dodd's Kidney Pills Promising Rheumatism Cure in Missouri
Freedom Missouri reports a striking claim for Dodd's Kidney Pills curing rheumatism in many. Katie Anderson of the town says five boxes cured her severe rheumatism and praises the medicine as the most wonderful she has used. Osage County residents share similar stories of relief.
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Freedom
Dodd
Katie Anderson
Osage County
Miles and ears in front hearing only sounds ahead
A playful musing on how a man’s ears catch only sounds from the front, leaving the sides and rear less audible. The note ponders human perception and curvature of attention.
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Miles
Putnam Faceless Dyes Produce Brightest Colors
A report notes Putnam faceless dyes delivering the brightest and fastest colors in production, highlighting superior quality and rapid color development for textiles.
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Putnam
Buckwheat Brand Promises Real Genuine Flavor
An advertisement touts Mrs. Austins Buckwheat as the real thing offering genuine old buckwheat flavor. The playful dialogue at the start contrasts praise with a negative view, but the message emphasizes authenticity and quality.
Choosing Intimate Friends Amid Caution
A maxim advises strict self-restraint in selecting close companions, urging a very small circle to guard virtue and judgment. The quote from Fenelon emphasizes prudence in friendships and the risk of undue influence.
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Fenelon
Dean's Kidney Pills Promised Cure for Back Ailments
A testimonial from Walter Laughlin of Wheeling West Virginia credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing a severe backache and urinary issues after doctors failed. The ad cites dramatic improvement and offers a free trial by mail from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, with a 50 cent price per box.
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Bright
Walter 4fcLaughlin
Jacob Street
Wheeling
W. Va
J. A. Holiday & Son
Dean
Logan Drug Co
Amelaughlin
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Mean man's death noted in town memory and widow’s joy
A harsh man died years ago and his widow now evokes mixed feelings in the community as people find relief or happiness in her ongoing presence.
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Health Awakening
An 19th century style advert proclaims burdock blood bitters cure for torpid liver and general malaise. It promises renewal and uses Ruskin quote to suggest music of life when balance restored. The copy targets readers seeking restorative tonics and health advice.
Piso's Cure for Consumption Promotes Silence as Answer
A testimonial from Wu H Harrison of New York dated March 25 1901 claims Piso s Cure for Consumption cured a persistent cough. The note adds a separate quote praising perseverance in duty and silence as a response to calumny from E Ivans.
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Piso
Wu. H. Harrison
W. 121St Street
New York
E. Ivans
Red Cross Ball Blue Promotes White Laundry Result
An advertisement urges shoppers to buy Red Cross Ball Blue to keep clothes bright white. It claims the product is sold by grocers for a low price of a few cents per package.
Summer visitor’s remark on husk of corn as corset removal
A visiting summer girl in town describes removing the corn husk as “taking its corset off,” noting a judgmental churchgoing attitude among some locals and their scrutiny of others.
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Hive Relief
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as instantly soothing and permanently curing hives for all ages. It claims universal applicability and offers the product for 50 cents at any drug store.
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Dean
Sultan’s pay sparks talk of debts and Moros mockery
The sultan of Turkey earns fifty million dollars annually, a figure criticized as inadequate to cover personal debts. A provocative remark suggests Moros would seek generosity toward prisoners if they understood the treatment they receive.
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Turkey
Red Cross Ball Blue Promoted By Good Housekeepers
An old advertisement urges good housekeepers to choose Red Cross Ball Blue for best results. It notes the product is sold at feeding groceries for five cents.
Covered the Ground Witness Quotation in Atlanta Constitution
A colored witness recalls a single prior encounter with the sheriff noting he outran the officer. The exchange highlights a claim of pursuit with no physical harm described. The quote reflects tensions in a racial context referenced by the Atlanta Constitution.
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Atlanta Constitution
Curing Coughs with Dr Wood and Wesley Quote
Slogans promote Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for lingering coughs and consumption fears. The ad urges readers to "make all you can save all you can give all you can" as a moral prompt while endorsing the product for lingering respiratory issues.
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Wesley
Dr. Wood
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