Health Brings Happiness In A Covington Case
Mrs. C R Shelton of Pleasant Street Covington Tennessee credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring her health after kidney disease and rheumatic pain left her weak and troubled by disordered secretions and headaches. She reports quick relief and lasting strength. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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C. R. Shelton
Pleasant Street
Covington
Tenn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Malaria Fight
An old advertisement touts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy. It claims the formula lists quinine and iron, offered in a tasteless form for adults, groups, and children, linking health to increased work capacity.
Hicks Capuchine cures headache in liquid form
Hicks Capuchine is advertised as a universal remedy for headaches caused by colds heat stomach or nerves and claims no Acetanilid or dangerous drugs. A trial bottle costs 10 cents with regular sizes 25 and 50 cents available at all druggists. The ad adds a note about lamb in the stock market often served with mint sauce.
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Nature
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Backed by A Nervous Change Letter
Mrs. E Hanson of Columbus Ohio reports relief from nervousness and headaches during the Change of Life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as advised by her doctor She says it helped her return to her own work and urges friends to try it.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Facts for sick women from Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedy
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a thirty year standard cure for female ills. It claims to relieve displacement inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities pains backache and related symptoms and invites women to write for advice at Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Painted table spread instructs bright color fringe border technique
Directions explain making a decorative table spread using a yard square white felt, drawing guides, painting a burnt sienna inner border, bright dabs, and a cut border to create a string effect, then painting autumn leaves inside. Washable paints may be used for easy cleaning.
Quick stocking mend by machine frame method
A practical guide shows how to repair stockings using a small embroidery frame inside the stocking and a modified machine setup. It describes threading, tension, and stitching rows with the frame rotated to create a neat, durable mend. The method also suited for lace curtains with adjustable weaving density.
Cotton prints brighten cushions for summer decor
Cushions now feature cotton prints for trimming, echoing East Indian designs once common on summer sofas. Shops sell ready covers or material to cover pillows, with advice to refresh old covers by cleaning and sun-drying before adding new fabric.
Hat of leaf green straw with black straw edging
A hat described as leaf green straw turned up on one side with black straw edging and featuring a large bow of leaf green taffetas.
Hair Ornaments Return in Evening Hairstyles
Hair ornaments are returning to fashion with evening coiffures featuring large butterfly accents in violet and gold. Velvet ribbons and flat side bows decorate the hair, often replacing hats for theatergoing. Hair is also worn in large back buns with broad ribbons and bows, a popular though not always flattering trend.
Quince Seed Skin Cleanser and Borax Lotion
A historical household guide describes a quince seed cleanser with glycerin and oil of violets. It also outlines an oily complexion lotion made as a saturated borax solution in water, shaken and applied to the face to form a cleansing soap.
Simple Home Soap Recipe Steps
A guide to making basic shampoo using cocoanut soap dissolved in rain water. Boil the mixture then simmer for 15 minutes and add ten cents worth of salt of tartar before removing from heat.
Celery Salt Removes Onion Odor from Hands
A Harper's Bazar note says celery tops can remove onion odor from hands, but when unavailable celery salt rubbed into hands before wetting will completely eliminate the smell.
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Harper’s Bazar
Lengthening the Waist Exercise for a Graceful Silhouette
A waist lengthening routine urges raising the arms, bending at the waist, and touching the floor without knee bend. Initial effort is hard, but with days of practice the full flat-hand touch is achievable in a month or six weeks.
How to knit a purse from purse twist
A simple purse project using blue and black purse twist. Cast on 72 stitches knit two together make one knit one repeat. The second row remains plain. When broad enough double it and sew it up leaving about three inches open for the money to slip in. Finish with steel rings.
Miss Balter Sings in Washington Colored Church
In a Washington colored church entertainment the master of ceremonies announced that Miss Balter would sing Oh that I had wings like a dove accompanied by Rev. Dr. E F Botts. An amusing moment preserved a bit of church life with a notable musical prompt.
Cheatham’s Chill Tonic Claims Quick Malaria Cure
An advertisement touts Cheatham's Chill Tonic as a prompt and thorough remedy for malaria and chills. It guarantees cure for any kind of chills and asserts one bottle suffices to cure.
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Hunt
W. M. Christian
Rutherford, Tenn
Booth Proposal Sparks Church Fair Dispute
Stella says her fiancé prevented taking charge of a church fair booth. Mabel recalls the plan to sell kisses at a quarter each, highlighting a disagreement over leadership and sales approach.
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Stella
Mabel
Hunt's Lightning Oil Promises Fast Pain Relief
A vintage advertisement proclaims Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal cure for pains including aches bruises sprains cuts and burns and even chigger bites, claiming faster relief than other remedies.
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Hunt
Expediency in Diplomacy Says It Reflects Failed Tactics
A humorous remark notes that when diplomats mention expediency it often signals that their diplomacy has failed. The quip frames expediency as a fallback after unsuccessful negotiations.
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Ascum
Hicks Capuchine and Other Patent Remedies Promoted
An oter advertiser promotes Hicks Capuchine as a cure for women’s ailments and lists trials and bottle prices. Also pitched are John R. Dickey’s eye water and Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup with claimed benefits for teething and inflammation. The ad closes with a witty tax remark.
Batamine and cachemine Ribbon Edge Pekine Borders
Batamine and cachemine ribbons edged with pekine borders are described as the premier millinery item. The piece highlights these fabrics as a top choice in hat making, noting their distinctive edging as a key feature.
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LL Plileli
New York
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Philadelphia
Edward Parrish
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. B. Elliott
New York City
C. G. Sprague
Omaha
Neb
J. A. Parker
Kansas City
H. F. Merrill
Augusta
Norman M. Geer
Cleveland
Ohio
Centaur Company
Murray Strelct
Crrv
Quince
Old Virginia
John R. Dickey
Carters
Genekood
Consumers Lumber Company
Houston
Texas
Parker
ANAK
Anakesis
Tribune Bidg
W. Pensions “Wang
W.N. Y
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Hemel Thompson
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