Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Readers
A reader from the era describes relief from ovarian congestion and menstrual pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial mentions improved health within two months and urges others with similar symptoms to seek the remedy and avoid other medicines.
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Easeo Ace
Young Si Christian Temperance Union
Lydia E. Pinks
Tha
Lydia E. Bintham
Ory
Lopmz Bryns
Lydia E. Pinkham
Not Suspicious Emotions Catch Husband Smiling Alone
A provocative remark suggests mistrust as a woman notes her husband’s private smile when he believes he is unobserved. The line hints at hidden thoughts and marital tension without detailing any action beyond a personal moment.
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Laxative
An English patent medicine ad promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 23 and claims the product stops coughing and fights a cold. It suggests men would want to chew as much as possible.
Marriage durations vary by country with England near thirty
The passage notes England’s average marriage length at twenty eight years while Russia leads with thirty. France and Germany report an average of twenty six years.
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England
Russia
France
Germany
Purifier Syrup Pepsin touted as safe tonic remedy
Ad extols Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin as a gentle liver stomach and bowel tonic for year-round strength. Warns against questionable tonics and mercury-containing catarrh remedies. touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as mercury-free and effective. Includes farm notes and various regional crop updates and ads.
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Dr. Caldwell
Grocers Cite Defiance Starch Availability and Sale
Several grocers say they do not stock Defiance Starch because they already hold 12 oz brands. They believe such stock cannot be sold to a customer who has previously used Defiance Starch for the same price.
Ambition and the Right Kind of Drive
A brief meditation on how ambition can fuel success when aligned with ethical aims. The piece argues that purpose shapes effort and outcomes, urging restraint and clarity in pursuing lofty goals.
Earliest Russian Millet Seed Ad From Salter Co
Seed advertisement from John A. Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin promotes Earliest Russian Millet. Claims prolific yield of 5 to 8 tons of rich hay per acre with pricing listed for 50 lb at $1.90 and 100 lb at 43 cents. Ends with a light proverb about a true friend.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Starch Sale Claims Defiance Leads in Quality and Size
An advertisement touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as unmatched in quantity and quality offering 16 oz for 10 cents, while noting rival brands provide only 12 oz.
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Defiance
Minor Part for Prominent Musician Breaks Scene
A well known musician takes a smaller role in a new project highlighting versatility. The move signals a shift from star status to collaboration with emerging artists in a cited industry initiative.
De fiance Starch 16 oz for same price prompts buy
Some grocers avoid De fiance Starch due to stock of rival brands sold in 12 oz units. They say customers seek 16 oz for the same money and thus prefer Arch instead. Arch requires no cooking.
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Defiance
It Is Unsafe to Measure a Man's Goodness by Fire
An adage warns against judging virtue by outward signs such as a dog’s tail wag. The saying implies inner character cannot be inferred from mere appearances or reactions.
Kidney cure and household ad claims in one notice
An illustrated ad-like paragraph touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as a universal remedy with guarantees and refunds if not available from a druggist. It also promotes Defiance Starch and Tetterine for eczema and other minor health concerns, ending with a quip about mischief and company.
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Smith
Mat
J.T. Shuptrine
Savannah
Putnam Faceless Dye and Miscellaneous Ad Phrases
An assortment of old time ads and quotes includes Lawrie Face by HOME REMEDY CO at Hoveton Texas and Putnam Faceless Dyes sold by druggists for 10c. The text also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and various aphorisms about time, love, and laughter.
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Lawrie Face By
Home Remedy CO
Hoveton, Texas
Putnam
Defiance Starch Promises Lasting Hold and Savings
A promotional claim states Defiance starch offers longer lasting stability than competitors while delivering as much as one third more product for the same price. The message emphasizes durability and value in household starch use.
Sympathy appreciated by child as comfort from mother
The piece notes that children value sympathy, finding troubles real to them even if adults see them as small. It highlights the belief that a mother will understand provides reassurance to grownup children.
Defiance Starch Promotes Superior 16 Ounce Pack
Ad text touts Defiance starch as superior and larger at 16 ounces per package while rival brands offer 12 ounce packs. Claims ongoing customer preference for higher quality and quantity. Mentions weather as a monotony breaker and a dentist’s taste for the product.
Salzer’s New Onion Method Boosts Yield to 1200 Bushels Per Acre
Salzer’s technique of onion culture promises yields of 1,200 bushels per acre or more with high profitability. The Salzers distribute nearly 1/8 of a million pounds of onion seed annually, selling at 16 cents per pound.
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Salzer
St Jacobs Oil Touts Proven Pain Relief Record
The advertisement claims St Jacobs Oil has served fifty years of use with ingredients known only to the makers and trusted staff. It asserts marvellous pain killing properties and thousands cured, with sales larger than any other proprietary medicine and ten times greater than all liniments and oils combined.
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Colonel T. P. Moody
United States
Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago
Masons
Colonel Moody
Oriental Consistory
Mi Avenue
St. Jacobs Oil
Stacobs
Questionable Riddles on Modern Mien and Parental Trust
An old fashioned woman of eighty is described by a dust bag, and a man ignores keep out signs as if aimed at others. The piece argues that children deserve honest, intelligent answers to their questions to build confidence with their parents.
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Austin
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ST. Louis, MO
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Bert Cough Byrup
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
Aransas Pass
San Francisco
Salt Lake Unity
Denver
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Clarence Muarphi
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Franklin Ave
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Moulton
Hall
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Toledo
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Cherokee County
Kansas Wheat
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Houston & Texas Aibroat
Mexico City
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Carl F. Drake
M. L. Robbins
T. J. Anderson
G.P
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A.G. Pia
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Breyklyn
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Dick Payne
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W. D
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J. M. Shater
Fred Wilkins
Crockett County
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Chillicothe
H. Fleighauer
Texas Central Railroad Company
Tua
Kangsas
South Africa
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Hartman
Saple Hantie
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Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Petiente
Nobeady
Confederated Poultry Clubs of
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Waco
St. Louis
Dallas
Hansag
W. C. Isaacs
Hemphi
McCuistiou, Bros
Montana
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Mae
Sherman
S. B. Burnett
Port Worth
W. H. Jennings & Co
East Texas Fruit and Vegetable Association
Tom Campbell
Palestine
Athens
New York
Hamlin
Kime
Philadelphia
Kime, Led
Sy Arch &T
Roosevelt
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Columbia Law School
University
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T. P. Moody
Peruna
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Lot
Fashion
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Brown and 12Th Sts
U. S.A
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St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Baltimore
Anna Conover
Paris
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