Peruna praised by medical professionals in testimonials
Medical Examiner Llewellyn Jordan of the U S Treasury Department lauds Peruna, describing dramatic improvement after a month. Dr George C Havener of Anacostia, D C, endorses the remedy for catarrh and invites patients to seek Hartman’s free advice at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Treasury
Llewellyn Jordan
U. S. Treasury Department
Coumbia College
West Point
Peruna
Geo. C. Havener
M. D
Anacostia
D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
George C. Havener
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Ohio
Yesless No and other old time quips in local ads
A jumble of fragmentary quips and ad chatter from early 20th century papers. The snippets mention a “yesless no” phrase, spray of brand lines, and petty humor about powders, medicines, and curiosities. Includes references to Monroe Drug Co Unionville Mo and various brands like Allen’s Foot-Ease and Bromo Quinine.
Peculiar to Itself St Jacobs Oil Claims Steady Cures
The advertisement extols St Jacobs Oil as a fifty year old remedy with unknown ingredients known only to manufacturers and trusted staff. It praises its killing properties and cites thousands cured from crippling pain, claiming sales surpass all rival proprietary medicines and ten times greater than oils and liniments combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs Oil
Vogeler's Curative Compound Promised For Weak Children
Week and sickly children with inherited digestion issues and stomach troubles can gain strength through Vogeler's Curative Compound. Doctors say it purifies blood, adds color to the cheeks, and builds flesh when health is needed. Small doses for babies recommended, with twice daily doses yielding satisfactory results. Proprietors offer free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogeler
Elegant dining cars on Iron Mountain Route inaugurated
The Iron Mountain Route has launched a new dining car service on its fast daily trains from St. Louis Memphis and intermediate points to Texas. The cars are Pullman built and electrically lit with electric fans and dainty Haviland Libby and Myer wares. Meals are served a la carte from fine tableware. The line operates triple daily service between St. Louis and Texas and double daily service between Memphis and Texas with Pullman sleeping cars also equipped with modern appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Memphis
Texas
Pullman
Dainty Haviland China
Libby
Myer
Missouri
Arkansas
Boston Unique Town Joke Cited by Chicago Chronicle
A Chicago Chronicle quote narrates a Western visitor being shown Boston bulwarks but not perceiving paralysis symptoms. After a day of chores, the host asks for confession, prompting a quip on Boston being a unique town derived from Latin words for one and horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Unus
Chicago Chronicle
The Prophet's Chamber in The Four-track News May
A note on a short story titled The Prophet's Chamber in The Four-track News May issue. It mentions a farmer's wife in New York and New England and includes subscription details for the paper. The piece also rails against gossip and praises the bicycle as a moral factor despite sharp social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Engle
United States
Grand Central Station
Nic Yor
Cyclone Quip Sparks Regional Banter in Press
A witty exchange from Catholic Standard and Times notes an eastern sarcasm about cyclone scarcity and a Kansan boast claiming frequent cyclones. The brief remark highlights regional pride and humorous bravado between the two locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Standard and Times
Polite Man Says He Sits for Photo Shoot Incident
In a brief anecdote from The Statesman, a man described as overly polite insists a visiting woman take his seat while he sits for a photographer. The exchange highlights social etiquette quirks observed by readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrice
Statesman
Cited Letters Honor Piso's Cure and Quips from 1900
A reader letter from J W O'Brien of Minneapolis dated January 6 1900 praises Piso's Cure as a cough remedy while another quote criticizes injudicious giving and a Cervantes line notes unmet wishes. The text appears as miscellaneous excerpts with attributions to authors and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
The Realities of Life and the Invisible World
Reverend Frank Crane in Chicago’s People's church argued that visible city life and homes are mere signs. He urged that true reality lies in invisible souls, conscience, courage, loyalty, and divine truth beyond material wealth and appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Church
Chicago
Frank Crane
Heart
Israel
Carlyle
Samuel Johnson
Boswell
Satie
Addison
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
Mr. Pulitzer
Harvard
Thebes
Orpheus
Schelling
Graham
Wordsworth
Goesta Berling
Selma Lagerloef
Ekeby
Major
Paul
God
Banana influence on national character in Uganda debated
A London Telegraph report quoted by Sir H Johnston claims bananas foster idleness among Uganda protectorate natives. The fruit requires little labor, spreading via underground rhizomes and shoots, with natives mainly harvesting ripe fruit, while a coal deposit stretches 1,000 miles along the Rockies from Canada to New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Johnston
London Telegraph
Uganda Protectorate
Font
Rockies
Canadian
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Advice, wits ese Aeone a it' od you doesn' have to wive it away
Washington Star quote about selling advice and wit, noting no need to exhaust it. strange phrasing implies editorial whim. The line hints at commerce of cleverness and skepticism toward overusing clever counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Surgeon’s Knife Averted by Pinkham Remedy Testimony
Mrs Eckil Stevenson of Salt Lake City recounts chronic ovarian and womb pain lasting six years. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, pain largely vanished within four weeks and nerves improved, avoiding surgery. she provides address and urges others to write for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckil Stevenson
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Boris Stevenson
State St
Salt Lake City
Utah
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M.D
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C. B. Chamberlin
14Th and P Sts
Washington, D
Dr. L. Jordan
Cpreler
BPA
Ten
W.G Adams
T.P. A
Nash
Toms
Wiatt
T.p.al
Conrad
Obie
Adams
Caio
W. Labeaume
P. and TA
St Locis
Putnam
Monroe Drug Co
Unionville, Mo
Mrs. Bickers
Mr. Bickers
Detroit Free Press
Allen
A.S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Coakley
Budds
Philadelphia Press
Price Sc
John A
Dees
Indianavolis News Sah
Realities
The
Irving
Dean Mrs. Privxname
Nassau St
C. C., Mengel, JR
Beo.o., Incorporated
Louisville
Anakesis
Anak Esis
Tribune Building
Weems
Charterhouse Sq
London
Rue de la Paix
Paris
Porter Davo Axp Cite, Corp
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Aaa
C. J. Moffett
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Chasleston
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