Lydia E. Pinkham remedy praised by Manning woman
A Manning Iowa woman writes that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of severe female complaints and costly treatment. She credits the product with restoring her health and urges others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
T. C. Willadsen
Manning
Iowa
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Isadora Duncan Teaches Dolphin Dance Lesson
A theatrical manager at the Players' club recalls Isadora Duncan lecturing child pupils before a dolphin dance. She described the dolphin's grace and habits and stated a single dolphin can have 2,000 offspring, provoking a surprised response from a young girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Players’ Club
of Classical Dancing
Isadora Dun
Notable Incomes Shape Education and Churches Worldwide
A tale quotes Sammy and his uncle about a penny, linking poverty and sentiment. It mentions Northfield's large mission training institutions funded by Moody and Sankey profits from Sacred Songs and Solos. Ada Ellen Bayly built St. Peter's church Eastbourne with royalties from Donovan and We Two and donated bells named after heroic characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Moody and Sankey
Ada Ellen Bayly
Edna Lyall
St. Peter's Church
Eastbourne
England
Woman Praises Hunt's Lightning Oil For Catarrh Relief
Mrs Z FE Goforth of Kansas City writes that after using a sample bottle and two 25c bottles she is almost well of catarrh. She says it stops her headaches and is the best medicine she has seen, and she can’t keep house without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. FE. Goforth
Holly Street
Kansas City
Hunt
An Exceptional Case in a Connecticut Tale
A Connecticut woman gave her husband 25004 to let her alone, a bizarre domestic note. The quip notes the reversal that husbands often give wives all they earn to be left in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Mitchells Eye Salve and Humorous Ads Collage
An 1848 patent note for Mitchells Eye Salve claims a white odorless salve for eyelids, sold widely at 25 cents. The page also includes satirical quotes about property titles, a cough remedy promotion for Simmons Cough Syrup, Hicks Capuchine for headaches, a quip about secrecy, and a Ruskin quote on loving work.
Stranded Texas items span deaths, donations, and growth
The tale runs through Yexar and Dallas with a woman run over by an electric car in Yexar, a Brady oil mill planned by Hillie Bros, a Corsicana poultry show, a San Antonio execution, and a possible Pasteur Institute in El Paso. Notables include a Dallas lift bridge, Mrs. Duncan found dead in Palestine, Sulphur Springs park gift, and state evangelism moves.
Muriel Plans Divine Report After Paper Knife Discipline
A five year old placed under moral suasion by King Edward VII learns a hard lesson after disobedience. Her mother uses an ivory paper knife to administer a sharp correction. Muriel, contrite, vows to report to God and Jesus and, if needed, wear flannel on her legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel
Edward VII
God
Jesus
Everybody’s Magazine
No Night's Rest for a Year and Endurance Nears End
A mother recounts Clyde suffering from severe eczema for nearly a year with head face and neck covered in scabs. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent nightly, he slept for the first time and improved within six weeks becoming perfectly well. Mrs. Algy Cockburn Shiloh O June 11 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Algy Cockburn
Shiloh
Kind Gentleman Helpers Child with Five Dollar Change
A polite man gives a five dollar bill to a child asking for change. The boy thanks him, remarks on money in circulation, and expresses curiosity about the amount of money available.
Professor Matthews Reflects On Literary Quaintness At Columbia
Prof Brander Matthews discusses quaintness in literature at Columbia University. He cites a vivid example of a mother attempting to discipline a young girl, while the girl's older brother interrupts and the girl cleverly tells him to leave as they are busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brander Matthews
Columbia
Eddie
Engaged Man Quits Smoking for Fiancee
Reginald announces he has sworn off smoking after getting engaged, saying his fiancé objects to a disagreeable breath and values a fresh mouth for their upcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald
Hunt's Cure Endorsed By Franklin Resident
In a family medicine chest no remedy is permitted unless it proves best for its purpose. Hunt's Cure has held its place for many years, curing itching instantly for eczema, tetter, ringworm and related skin troubles, says R. M. Swann of Franklin, Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
R. M. Swann
Franklin
Little Pearl Ring Mystery Inspires Woebegone Visit
Ethelberta, the doctor’s six year old daughter, loses the tiny pearl pill from her ring. She visits her father’s office in a woeful mood, prompting the Philadelphia Public Ledger’s brief story on the child’s mischance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelberta
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Must Have Meant Him
Cholly Lap head wonders if he has any chance with Miss Roxie Swellman. Miss Peppery says Roxie indicated no one is good enough to be her husband, implying Lap head might be her choice despite the doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholly Laphead
Roxie Swellman
Miss Peppery
Worth its Weight in Gold Eye Salve Ad
Pettit's Eye Salve advertised as strengthening old eyes and treating eye strain and watery eyes. Sold by druggists or Howard Bros. in Buffalo New York. Also claims of a wrongdoer finding it hard to stay straight. Wiles cured in 6 to 14 days and PaJo Ointment guarantees cure of itching or bleeding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
Teething Aid Ad Says Syrup Cures Wind Colic
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming gum soothing, reduced inflammation, pain relief, and wind colic cure. Price listed as 25 cents per bottle.
Sober Second Thoughts at a Toper
When a woman has her hair fixed up she is half dressed. Those Tired Ach Feet of Yours need Allen's Foot Ease. at Pee Shuggist's, Write A. 8. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y., for sample. Sober second thoughts are always best for a toper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Pee Shuggist’s
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Hall's Catarh Cure Ad and Oath in 1886 Toledo
A notarized statement from Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co Toledo promises one hundred dollars for each catarh case cured or not cured by Hall's Catarh Cure. The notice promotes internally taken cure and testimonials, with salepoint at 75 cents and references to “Puggists.” The excerpt also includes stray dialogue about family health from Stray Stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ToLedo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cuexer & Co
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Castoria Safe Remedy for Infants Ends Doubts at Club
A reader discusses Castoria claiming it is a safe, proven remedy for infants and children with over 30 years of use. The letter mentions a club scene with a chaperone and questions about etiquette, while promoting Hunt's Cure for itching and skin disorders as instantly relieving and promptly curing, guaranteed.
Hickspudine Remedy Ad For Gripp and Colds
An early 20th century drug advertisement touts Hickspudine as a cure for grip and cold symptoms. It claims fast relief for aches fevers headaches and stresses universal accessibility at drug stores with a persuasive call to purchase.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe E. Richter
Lueke and
Arnim
Barny Lackmann
Wram
Schmidt
Dea
Echo Springs
Moulton, Texas
Friendship Saloon
Adolph Darilel
Prop
F. W. Lueke
Moulton Bottling Works
Bill
Sammy
Mitchell
Missouri
Goldrox
Simmons
Hicks
Wicks
Ruskin
Texas
Yexarkana
Hillie Bros. of
Haslettsville
Brady
The
Central Texas Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Corsicana
Corporation Coat of
San Antonio
J. McDermott
Lr. B. M. Wortham
Austin
Pasteur
el Paso
Gaston Avenue
Dallas
Trinity River
Weatherford
Concho Land Company
North Concho River
Carlsbad
Michael Meagher
Texarkana
Ark
Arkansas
Sulphur Springs
Tex
Texas Tax Assessors’ Association
Waco
Merchants and Planters National Bank of
Mount Pleasant
Titus County
United States
Bureau of Labor Monday
Asagimeian
Petal
Si. C. Hustand
Sherman
Celeste
State Mission Board
Baptist General Convention
T. A. Yantis
Texas Bankers’ Association
S. W. Williams
Paris
Tom Green County
San Angelo
Wichita Falls
There
Petrolia
Sanders
Rusk
Milton Dobbs
J.P. Mitchem
Camp County
B. T. Crouch
Corpus Christi
Washington
Committee On Ways and Means
E. E. Davis
Denison
J. H. Ridings
Johnson County
Sheriff Anderson
Daisy Clayton
Houston
Little Sinner
Cutiura
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Guare
JPL _s
Tieind
Wift
Hillind
Snir
Allionaire
Kie
Fomids and Gripp
Capudine
Chesterfield
Carters
Carters “Iver
Safle
JTES
Aby Ako
As Tower CO B
Tower CamaGian
Typewriter Exchange
Prairie Avenue
Satsuma
Japan
Alvin Japanese Nursery
Atein
Parker
Draggista
McCane’s Detective Agency
Utahads
Cook
Cuero
Woolley, M. D
Tae Sone
Thompson’s Eye
Old Virginia
Piso
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