Peruna Medicine Ad Follows Sisters of the Good Shepherd
An advertisement claims Peruna cure for grip coughs catarrhal diseases and nasal troubles. It cites Dr Hartmann and Dr Hartman backing, with a testimonial from David Meekison of Napoleon Ohio and a general praise of Peruna’s benefits for bodily care of children in a convent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perina
Exfernara
Columus
OL. Daly
Sisters of the Tood Shepher T
Congresam
Meekison
Napoleon, Ohio
Peruna Medicine Co
Cher
Canadian man Casey admitted to bar after improvised examination
Casey, a Canadian gentleman, was appointed to a government post needing a lawyer. Law Society benchers made a special examiner to test him. When asked about law, Casey replied he knew nothing, yet the examiner affirmed he answered correctly and Carey was admitted to the bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Law Society
Carey
Chronic headaches blamed on disordered kidneys warned
A health note claims severe chronic headaches may come from kidney disorders. It advises testing by letting urine stand 13 hours for brick dust or sediment and seeking a competent remedy if found.
Fragmented Notice List With Contacts and Enclosures
A damaged OCR fragment lists multiple names and addresses in Ohio Michigan Indiana and Illinois with scattered occupations and notes to include stamped and addressed envelopes. The text names Frank Phelps Mrs Fdlward Mullen Mrs FE Sherman Mrs J J Hreater T J arfell Samuel Wright and others along with business references and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Phelps
Maiden Lane
Wooster
Ohio
Fdlward Mullen
Parkmin St
Warren
FE. Sherman
Court St
Washington C. H
J.J. Hreater
Zeveshiie
T.J. Arfell
Wayne St
Wea Wen
Samuel Wright
Central Tron & Fees Co
Brest
Ind
Cheries Kailey
McFarran
Comeerstike
Chas. Shearer
Parkhurst
Pontiac
J. Sterenberg
Catherine
Muskogee
Mich
Frdward Flanders
Simon's Dry Goods Atore
Lansing
The Kaiser's Personal Guards Disguises Revealed
Berlin secret police protected the Emperor during travels by adopting varied disguises. One officer posed as a carpenter with a ruler, another as a road tramp drinking gin tea, a third as a wandering journeyman, and a superior on a bicycle as a tourist issuing orders. Similar disguises were used near Tilsit by Danish, Marienberg, and Rominten officials.
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Berlin
Elbing
Tilsit
Danish
Marienberg
Rominten
London News
Sanga froid illustrated in a Philadelphia divorce tale
A Philadelphia Record story recounted a client in divorce proceedings visiting his wife's father to collect a debt. The wife answered coldly and pretended not to know him, underscoring the phrase sang froid in a businesslike, unsettling manner.
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Philadelphia
So-and-So
Philadelphia Record
Mill Watchman Blows Whistle. Fire Alarm Confusion
A night watchman on Leverington Avenue blew a mill whistle at the mere sight of a blaze. Firemen arrived to find no local fire. the watchman pointed to Montgomery County, claiming the boss ordered him to blow whenever he saw fire, creating a misfire in judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manayunk
Leverington Avenue
Montgomery County
Philadelphia
What Do the Children Drink Grain-O Advertisement
A vintage advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O made from pure lign and, when prepared properly, tastes like coffee and costs about one quarter as much. It encourages grocers to stock Grain-O at 15e and 25e varieties.
Lost Character Before Reputation Is Earned
A concise aphorism notes that character can fail before a reputation is built, implying that integrity and deeds determine lasting regard rather than first impressions or fame. The saying underscores the long path from initial behavior to enduring esteem.
Laxative and Quinine Tablets Endorsed by Grove Signature
A curious ad notes a cold cure with Laxative Bremo Quinine Tablets and claims Grove's signature appears on each box. The copy also mentions a coal dealer lamenting high prices and a wistful offer for bed orme bak rice.
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Fie den Grove
Washington’s aid and a corporal’s rebuke in an old tale
An exchange recalls Gen. Washington aiding a corporal during a wartime log raising at a blockhouse. The officer’s line underscores leadership and charity. The piece also touts the New Cup Defender, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, Piso’s Cure, and praises American youth and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Washington
America
Hostetter
Cough Remedies Advertised for Immediate Relief
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a instant cough cure with free sample bottles and discounted centers. It also promotes Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants and promises pain relief and calmer gums.
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Kemp
Best for the Bowels Cascarats Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for digestive woes from headaches to cancer. It promises natural, painless relief with easy movements and a 10 cent starter price, warning to beware of imitation products.
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C. CO. C
Grain-O: A coffee substitute praised for health
An advertisement urges Grain-O as a grain based drink that avoids coffee’s digestion issues and nervousness. It notes Grain-O tastes similar to coffee, costs about the same, and suits both children and adults, urging readers to buy from grocers.
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warned Against
Notice warns against using catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to health. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as an internal remedy and urges buying genuine products from Druggists. Includes testimonials free and cautions about fake versions.
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Amel
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hail
Why Mrs Pinkham
A discussion on understanding a woman's feelings and health struggles noting that men can help only with full information of her case, which often cannot be conveyed to a family physician. The text emphasizes the need for proper treatment through complete knowledge of a woman’s experiences.
The Triumphal Entry and Temple Cleansing
A lesson on Jesus entering Jerusalem with disciples and a crowd praising him as Messiah, spreading cloaks and branches, then cleansing the temple. It covers the prophecy fulfillment, the crowd’s exclamations, and Jesus healing blind and lame in the temple.
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Jesus
David
Jerusalem
Prophet of
Nazareth
Gall
Temple of
God
House of Prayer
Bethany
Zech
Bethphage
Nero
Mark
Antonia
Prince of Peace
Christ
Olivet
Temle
Veteran speaks on Dodd's Kidney Pills
The Honorable Moses B Crane of Tacoma Washington recounts his battle with heart disease and how Dodd's Kidney Pills restored his health after exposure in the war. He praises the medicine's efficacy for heart disease kidney and bladder weakness and rheumatism as a lasting remedy praised by friends and veterans alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss B. Crane
Tacoma
Wash
Dodd
Moses B. Crane
Odin Lodge
Crane
G. A. R. Pose
Mr. Crane
Putnam Faceless Dyes Advertised by Druggists
An excerpt promotes Lance's Family Medicine, Red Cross Ball Blue, and Putnam faceless dyes with claims of daily bowel health, liver and kidney effects, and pleasant photography. It includes generic price notes and a quip about truth from children and fools, hinting at age limit debates.
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Putnam
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Feruna
David Meekison
Dor. Hartman
United States
Perunoa Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
K. Hartinap
Meeekisok
Caary and the Law
Morrow
Indiana
Michigan
Desler
Moses
J. W. O'Brien
Third Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minn
Mrs. Pinkham
Heaven
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Lance
Castoria
Rin
C&e
W. L
Ters
Estee Bo J. Geb
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