Peruna praised as best medicine. Cupid statue unearthed
A reader from Atlanta Georgia lauds Peruna as the best all around medicine after fifteen years of rheumatic symptoms and urges publication. The piece notes a marble Cupid statue unearthed at Cyrene Libya and describes other Italian occupation era discoveries. The Cupid statue will be sent to Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Edgar
Cooper Atlante
Georgia
Peruna
Cupid
Cyrene
Libya
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
Minerva
Apollo
Rome
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure in Blood
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F. J. Cheney in Toledo that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The product acts internally through the blood on mucous surfaces and is sold by druggists. testimonials are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney
Hall
Frank J. Cheneey
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
The Staff of Life and A Swagger Stick
The passage notes a debate between sustenance and style with a swagger stick desired. It mentions Roman Ocular Bulgar for eye inflammation and a claim about iron embedded in concrete in Germany being free after forty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staff of Life
Germany
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Malaria Aid
A vintage advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy and iron supplement. It emphasizes a tasteless formula with amine and iron and notes a price of 60 cents.
Woman Refusal Sparks Bitter Exchange Over Sugar Cup
A humorous exchange reveals a feud as one woman asks to borrow sugar and the other replies she would ignore her if she had such a cup to lend. The terse dialogue underscores lingering social tensions in a domestic quarrel.
Skin care advice and free sample offer from Cuticura
Rise and retire gently smear the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Continue this treatment for ten days and note the change. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Quarantine Ends for Measles and Whooping Cough in Brooklyn
Brooklyn moves to stop placing homes under quarantine for measles or whooping cough as officials deem quarantine useless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Saltless bread and a salve for sprains facts
Advertisement copy extols Magic Arnica Siniment as essential. Claims it cures sprains bruises and rheumatism with pricing of 50c 0 2? and 1.00. Promotes as best of all siniments for ailments.
Wheats Nervous Over Thrashing Question in Ad
An advertisement promotes Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills as a long standing remedy for stomach liver and bowel regulation. The copy emphasizes simple traditional medicine and urges readers to obtain a box. A closing line shifts to a generic ad claim about reaching the top and talking less about the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Texas Folks Testify On Kidney Trouble Remedy
Tyler man 58 reports kidney trouble relief after using Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets. He says six packages completed treatment and his condition improved. Ad offers free water analysis from Dr. Pierce Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York with symptom description. continuous testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Tyler
Tex
Dr. Pierce
David Vilchez
Social St
Myrtle's Christmas Conundrum and a Selfless Plan
Uncle John’s organ stops. Myrtle inspires the family to craft Christmas gifts from scarce resources. She designs a duck dinner and jelly keepsakes, wrapping colors and a card noting their effort and hoped cheer. The plan spreads through Tim and the mother as they improvise a thoughtful present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrtle
Tim
Edith
Myrtle
John
Lifeboat origins and a Christmas box of memories
A historical note on the lifeboat’s emergence and Joseph Francis’s lifesaving test off New Jersey in 1847, followed by a long family Christmas box tale. Myrtle, grandma, Tim, and Uncle John shape a sentimental milestone, ending with the vow to give Myrtle a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Asbury Park
Joseph Francis
Francis
Ayrshire
Jersey
Congress
Myrtle
Tim
Grandma
Edith
Mother
George
Send candy and letters to boys in military camps says Dr Naismith
Dr James Naismith urges mothers and friends to mail candy lemons home papers and light records to boys in camp. He warns against sob letters and nightgowns and stresses weekly notes and warmth. He notes boys crave home and sweets and that small musical instruments help camp cheer and healthful play. He also urges not to send clothing or medicines and to remember those with no correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Naismith
University of Kansas
Naismith
First
Kansas Infantry
Uncle Sam
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MONATORE —_ Am
Weshways
United Fur CO
Canadian & American Furs
Decatur
New Orleans
U.S.A
J. H. Watson
M. D
Anuric
Pierce
the Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Inst
Buffalo
Dr. Tutt
Peden Iron & Steel CO
San Antonio
Houston
McCane’s Detective Agency
Honest Grading
Texas Bag & Fibre CO
Houston, Tex
Bilson
Grove
Witte
Ellen
Il New Yorker
Uncle Johns
Esau
Lariat
Jonathan
Johnny
Uncle John
Aunt Myrtle
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