Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted for women's kidney troubles
The ad proclaims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the sole remedy for women with kidney derangements. It cites testimonials from Mrs Samuel Frake and Mrs J W Lang and invites women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice based on extensive experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Samuel Frake
Prospect Plains
N. J
Pinkham
J. W. Lang
Third Avenue
New York
Man in politics puts people first by family ties
A political figure often views the public as the people and includes his family in his concept of service. The remark reflects a belief that serving the public begins at home with relatives.
Health remedies and marketing claims in old ad text
Health is Your Heritage urges trial Vernal Palmettona from San Palmetto Berries for stomach liver and kidney cures. Dr David Kennedy favorite remedy is praised for liver relief. Defiance Cold Water Starch advertised for value. English speaking letters dominate world postal mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Remedy Co
le Roy
N. Y
David Kennedy
Albany
Y. Y
Novelty of Cannons Described by Munro
A Munro account recalls early cannon as siege weapons later used on the battlefield. He notes how the trumpet signal and sudden thunder of gunfire terrified勇 soldiers, forcing many valiant fighters to fall long before close contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munro
Love Makes the Path Clear in Boston Transcript Poem
A reflective verse on love guiding the heart through adversity. The speaker, Irene L. Dearing, from Boston Transcript, describes love lightening the mind and clearing the way, with imagery of sunlight, storms, and a shining gate at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darth
Heaven
Irene L. Dearing
Boston Transcript
Italian Violin Maker Claims Tone Boost by Shape Change
A Rome letter from Bucharest reports Italian craftsman Antonio Bonardi, longtime resident, has devised a method to greatly improve violin tone by altering the instrument’s shape, especially the narrow section. In a recent musical gathering his Bonardi violin, new wood, outperformed a Gua dagnin old violin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Bucharest
Antonio Bonardi
London Globe
Assumed Right in Jamaica Marriage Rights
A native woman told a magistrate a man knocked her down and claimed he had no such right since he is not her husband. The remark highlights perceived marital privilege in Jamaica as reflected in a Woman's Home Companion excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Cure for constipation feverishness teething disorders and bad stomachs with Mother Gray's Powders used at the Children's Home in New York. Over 30 000 testimonials sold by druggists 25 cents sample free. Address A S Olmsted Le Roy New York. Keep plant in room with piano to protect the sounding board from drying out and warping.
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Mother Gray
New York
A.S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Allen
A. S. Olmsted
Defiance Starch Offered As 16 Ounce Alternative
Advertisers claim Defiance Starch provides 16 oz for the same price while grocers stock 12 oz brands. The note urges buyers to choose Defiance for no cooking required as a universal, year round staple. A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt recalls a townsman who refused to advertise until an officer sold him out.
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Defiance
Philadelphia Bulletin
Hunt's Lightning Oil Praised For Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement finds Hunt's Lightning Oil claimed to grip fast and release slowly reducing aches and pains. It includes testimonial from W. Jackson of Marble Hill Missouri and other quotes about products and common notions, ending with a quip about taxes and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Co. W. Jackson
Marble Hill
Cardinal Newman's Gentle Definition of a Gentleman
The passage cites Cardinal Newman's view of a gentleman as one who inflicts no pain ends to others with caring conduct and restraint in speech. It contrasts this ideal with political change noting Nuevo Leon, Mexico abolishes capital punishment for ordinary criminals while reserving it for highway robbers and traitors.
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Cardinal Newman
Nuevo Leon
Mexico
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised In Ward Arkansas
From Ward Arkansas a local citizen Mr. J W Waggoner reports kidney and bladder symptoms were cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills after trying many medicines. He endorses the product urging others with kidney disease to use it, claiming it cured Bright's Disease in his view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Bright
Hunt's Cure Eczema Relief Proves Quick For Miles Woman
Mrs. J. I. Blalock of Miles Texas credits Hunt's Cure with curing years of eczema on eight fingers after trying many products. She bought a 50 cent box and reports immediate relief with bleeding and pain ending. She recommends the salve to others and praises its value, ending with a tongue in cheek line about decisions.
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Hunt
J. I. Blalock
Miles
Texas
Catarrh Cures Promoted and Odd Anecdotes Gathered
An array of remedies and claims are presented for catarrh including internal tonics like Matt's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Catarrh Cure. The text cites physician endorsement, testimonials, and pricing. Other notes mention Holland birth signals via pin cushions, a 512 mile pigeon flight, and various health elixirs with drugstore pricing.
Lawmaker Aims to Print Formulas on Proprietary Medicines
A bill introduced by Mr. Witherspoon of Quanah seeks mandatory labeling of all proprietary medicines with their formulas. Reported favorably and advancing past first reading, the measure is seen as a bid to curb drug and doctor lobby power and counter price-gouging in remedies long sold over the counter. The piece cites fears of slush funds and extracts concerns over restricting access to familiar remedies.
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Balzer
W.N.U
Witherspoon
Quanah
Gath
Askalon
Buckline
Women inherit the oldest universal wisdom says Chesterton
G K Chesterton argues in the London Daily News that women are inheritors of universal wisdom because men become specialists and fools. He claims a man must be a hunter or banker or writer, while a wife must be a wise woman with an eye on everything.
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G. K. Chesterton
The
London Daily News
Peruna Cited As Cure For Kidney Catarrh In Advertorial Claims
Letters from Albany Washington and Toronto readers praise Peruna for kidney and bladder catarrh. They describe relief from irritation and improved health after use, noting no narcotics and lasting benefit over years.
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C. B. Newhof
Delamare Street
Albany
N. Y
Montefiore Club
Peruna
John Nimmo
Lippincott, St
Toronto
Can
Masonic Order
Unclear text on wars and a comic line
The passage lists U S wars with numbers from the Revolutionary War to the Philippine and China conflict and ends with a joke about Miss Antique killing time by suppressing birthdays.
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China
Nell
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Lion Coffee
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Toledo
Ohio
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Elkhart
Indiana
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
McCane's Detective Agency
Trouston, Texas
Tropics
Washington Star
India
Matt
Hall
Fr. Cheney & CO
Propan Toledo
Holland
Kimberley
Cape Town
Wm. Self
Webster, N. C
Taylor
Mamuga
Queensland
Narrabri
New South Wales
Buda- Pesth
Tr Ch
Spitzbergen
Piso
Trinity Cour
John F
Central
Africa
German Ocean
Newhof
Richards
Poruna
F. B. Richards
EB. Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Cuba
New York Sun
Sun
Pres. C. B
Winchester
Buffalo
Doctor Pierce
V. Pierce
Wse
Hunter
J. H. Hunter
Main St
Houston
Hime Industries
Tommy
Southwestern Artists’ Association
Dallas
Frite Rency
Katy
Granta
Dakota
John A. Salzer Seed CO
A Crosse
Jor
Lacey
Washington, D.C
Texas Ave
Eadquarters
O. E. Blew
Monon Building
Chicago
Ill
Thompson
W.N. U. Houston
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