Alabastine Promises Sanitary Walls Against Disease
An advertisement warns against wallpaper layering and mold growth, citing Lydia E. Pinkham’s guidance and urging use of Alabastine. The rock-base cement allegedly seals walls, resists rot, and provides a safe, lasting disinfectant coating to restore habitable rooms.
Cautious Father Son Quips on Domestic Accomplishments
Humorous banter from the Indianapolis Journal contrasts cautious parental inquiry with a youth’s boast of a partner’s Welsh rabbit cooking. The piece then pivots to a proverb about investing in uncertain ventures and returns.
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Indianapolis Journal
Beltie tres and bold SS cea'ce cont bettion Ge'at once
Delays are dangerous. Let us live for each other with care and avoid meddling as we pursue urgent unity.
Woman who avoids mirror is blind claim
A woman reportedly avoids looking in the mirror and is described as blind. The statement presents a local or personal belief about her condition without corroborating medical details.
Medical Book Free for Men by Peabody Institute
Advertises a free medical book titled Know Thyself offered to male readers who mention the notice and send Ge for postage. Sealed and postpaid, with address to Peabody Medical Institute, 4 Bulfinch Street, Boston Maia. Write today for free copy.
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Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch Street
Boston
Maia
New England
John M. Smyth Company and its 20th century wholesale model
The John M. Smyth Company of Chicago has grown from a small local supplier to a nationwide mail order wholesale house. A vast illustrated catalog now exceeds 1000 pages, offering low wholesale prices on Eat Wear and Use items. Color photos showcase curtains draperies and wall paper, enabling distant customers to buy from home and save on multiple intermediary profits.
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John M. Smyth Company
Chicago
United States
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Mistranslated Ad Copy
An old advertisement text promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It claims a constitutional remedy works on the blood and mucous membranes with a $1000 reward for any failure and urges readers to request circulars and testimonials.
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Ant
Toe Hall
F. J. Cheney
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Church Sewing Circle News and Quinine Tablet Signatures
A fragment notes a church sewing circle where women spend hours at a church gathering and return home without news. The text mentions signature on each box of a product labeled Lazative Quinine Tablets.
Grain-O Ad Promotes Coffee Substitute Beverage
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute with a rich brown mocha like color. It claims adults can drink it safely, appealing to delicate stomachs and suggesting 25 cents per package at groceries. It ends with a slogan about bonds of matrimony.
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All Grocery
Zane’s Family Medicine Ad Claims Daily Benela Use
An ad touts a daily benela health regimen from Zane’s Family Medicine. It promises gentle effects on the liver and kidneys and relief from headaches. The price is listed as 25. The copy also muses on hereditary traits and ancestral blame.
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Zane
Orde
Free Sample of Allens Foot-Ease Offered by Mail
A promotional offer invites readers to write to Allen & Ulmated in Le Roy New York for a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease. The ad claims it helps shake out tired feet and overall comfort, reflecting a period marketing tone.
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Allen
le Roy
Grain-O promoted as nourishing coffee substitute for children
An advertisement urges parents not to give tea or coffee to children and promotes Grain-O as a tasty grain based drink that replaces coffee. It claims Grain-O nourishes and distributes health through the body and notes it is sold by all grocers.
Harvey's Rheumatic Cure Promoted by Boston Firm
An advertisement touts Dr Harvey’s Rheumatic Cure with claims of long use in practice and offers pamphlets from Harvey Medicines Co. in Boston. It also features a testimonial praising Piso’s Remedy for Catarrh from L C Johnston of Iola Texas dated June 24.
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Harvey
Harvey Maphcines Co
Tremont St
Boston
Mass
L. C. Johnston
Iola, Tex
Lydia Mayer and the Crescent mission in Brownsville
A sixteen year old Lydia Mayer, secretary of Beth Sarah Chub, leads a civic push against excess saloons in Brownsville. She lobbies license commissioners, galvanizes women, and spurs one saloon to convert into a mission hall with books and coffee sales, attracting diverse visitors and earning the title mayoress while studying law.
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Lydia Mayer
Crescent Cafe
Lydia
Beth Sarah Chub
Brownsville
Crescent
Crescent Mission
Pitkin and
Sackman
Mies Mayer
Rebbi
Liberty Hall
Chicago Record
Tourist Tickets to Florida and Winter Resorts
Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents offer low fares to Florida and southern winter resorts. Free information on tourist tickets and timetables available from nearest representative or W. W. Richardson district passenger agent. Provide travel plans to receive prompt, gratis help with arrangements.
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Pennsylvania
Florida
W. W. Richardson
Domestic relations questioned in Mire case
Mrs Mire asks if domestic relations are satisfactory noting the couple shares a long term servant of ten years. The Detroit Free item implies scrutiny of household harmony.
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Mra. B
Detroit
Valentine Sentiment Recalled From Cleveland Plain Dealer
A fragment references an old Cleveland Plain Dealer item about a two cent valentine and a person once sent such a note, capturing a historical caption or snippet in a concise card style.
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Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Spring promotions lure travel to Tennessee and beyond
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad announces round trip tickets at about half rates to major points in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and West Florida on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April. For details contact P Sid Jones in Birmingham or J St Milliken in Louisville.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
South
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
West
Florida
P. Sid Jones
Birmingham
Ala
J. St. Milliken
Louisville, Ky
Revival of Red Light Therapy in Measles Case Report
A foreign medical journal documents an eight year old with severe measles treated by red light from a photographer's lamp with an orange yellow globe. On two occasions the eruption fever vanished within hours after exposure and later returned when the light was removed. A brother sister and a fourth patient were treated likewise with success. The piece closes with a reflection on how ancestors can hinder a man from feeling important.
Is Yours Snow white
An advertisement extols Ayer's Hair Vigor as a universal testimonial claiming to restore color to gray hair and promote growth, softness, and gloss while serving as an elegant hair dressing. It asserts unsolicited endorsements from users as proof. The ad notes a price of $1.00 and targets druggists.
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Ayer
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