Pure Bowel Health Ad Promises Quick Relief
A bright ad touts pills castor oil and bowel washes to cleanse the liver and stomach, claiming no side effects and zero cost per box. It prompts readers to buy to avoid biliousness and indigestion, then abruptly shifts to asking about an old tire and a quilt project for an impoverished neighbor.
Cardui the Woman's Tonic Cited by North Carolina Woman
Mrs. B. A. of Core, N. C. reports severe health problems for months, heavy pain, and weakness. After using Cardui, she regained strength, reduced pain, and could work, producing jars of fruit. She urges other women to start Cardui today.
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Core, N. C
HB. A
Do I understand you to say that his remarks were acrimonious
A quoted courtroom exchange from the St. James Gazette records a judge asking about acrimonious remarks and a witness denying attributing such words, insisting the man merely swore at him and that he won’t claim more than what occurred.
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St. James Gazette
Relief from Itching Listed for Tetterine Remedy
An advertisement touts Tetterine as instant relief for eczema ringworm and other skin ailments. It claims permanent cure and urges purchase from druggists or by mail for 50 cents from J. T. Shuptrine of Savannah Georgia.
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J. T. Shuptrine
Savannah
Oyster short on shells at city diner
A Boston diner scene reports a waiter apologizing for shell shortages while a customer asks about oysters on the half shell. The exchange illustrates local dining woes and casual service humor.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Castoria Safety Seal Emphasized by Kay Welch Endorsement
The notice urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the Kay Welch signature, highlighting decades of trusted use. It stresses Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and notes the brand name Fletcher's Castoria as the product sought by worried parents.
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Kay Welch
Fletcher
Gentle Hint from The Philadelphia Ledger
Odd paraphrase notes appear from a 19th century Philadelphia Ledger fragment urging caution with rusty nails and mentioning Hanford's Balsam. It blends a humorous aside about mastery and ambition with a medical tip and a stray advertising line.
Warring Nations Reply to Note Declares Sea Commerce Prohibited
England and France announce a complete ban on all commercial sea intercourse in reply to a note from warring nations. The declaration imposes broad restrictions affecting shipping, trade routes, and neutral vessels amid ongoing hostilities.
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Warring Nations
England
France
Washington
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Germany accepts limited submarine restraint in war zone
Berlin replies to the American note saying under conditions German submarines will halt and inspect merchant ships and only attack vessels carrying contraband or from hostile nations. It favors commissions to import and distribute civilian supplies and opposes flag of convenience tactics and universal free lists.
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London
Great Britain
France
Germany
England
Asquith
House of Commons
Sndor Gerard
Berlin
Great Tain
Anarchist Plot Allegedly Linked to Bomb at St Patricks Cathedral
Police announce a captured man connected to a supposed anarchist plot to assassinate Andrew Carnegie Cornelius Vanderbilt and John D Rockefeller and to unleash terror and looting in New York. Two bombs had been placed at St Patrick’s Cathedral during a service with hundreds present.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Cornelius Vanderbilt
John D. Rockefeller
St. Patricks Cathedral
Children Love It Dont Deny Them
An advertisement by WM. WRIGLEY JR. CO. promotes a product with a catchy line urging readers to believe that children love it and should not be denied, highlighting brand presence from Chicago.
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WM. Wrigley JR. CO
Kesner Bidg
Chicago
The Zealous Youth
The employer learns his wife doubts the truthfulness of the office boy. She asks if he ever told a lie and, after his denial, declares the boy will do, highlighting a humorous moral about honesty in the workplace.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mother's Solicitude
A husband asks his wife what she would do if he died and she pleads not to consider such a fate, seeking solace in the family’s fragile balance amid fear of a stepfather for their child.
Women in Public Life and Fashion Trends Report
Miss Alma K Boyd named private secretary to Lieutenant Governor Main of Pennsylvania. Mary Pickford may earn a weekly amount for 62 weeks. The only real profit sharing industry in these states is owned by Mrs James P Warbasse of Brooklyn. German buyers and dressmakers favor field gray in spring fashions and military cut. A new patent proposes a V shaped metal strip to guide a key to a keyhole.
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Alma K. Boyd
Main
Pennsylvania
Mary Pickfort
James P. Warbasse
Brooklyn
California Syrup of Figs Adverts a Child Laxative
Mothers widely use California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children. It promises gentle relief for constipation, colic, and upset stomach without griping. The ad claims a teaspoonful cleanses the stomach and bowels, with a cent bottle sold at stores.
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California
Remarkable Kidney Tonic Ad and Odd Ancillary Notices
An old newspaper advertisement extols Jad Salts to purify kidneys by flushing acids and uric waste, claiming four ounces in water daily restores function and relieves pain. It promotes lithia-based effervescent water from grapes and juice and urges readers to prevent kidney and bladder issues. Also appears is a miscellaneous “Adv. Remarkable Case” snippet about a man returning home after 20 years and a brief product plug for Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh with refund guarantee.
Easy skin healing with Resinol soap and ointment
Advertisement touts Resinol soap and ointment for eczema ringworm and itching, promising rapid relief and clear smooth skin at little cost. Claims include clearing pimples blackheads and dandruff. Sold by all druggists. Also notes inventors dry cell lamps and a quip on poverty and gout.
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Adv
Telegraphic Chat Gaffe in Court Clerk Exchange
Unclear OCR fragment shows a lawyer asking a clerk for Mr Jarley’s telephone number in a court setting. The garbled text suggests dialogue about contact details. No further readable context or names.
Safety First I’ll Let You Into My Scheme Underground Floor
In a terse exchange about a covert plan a speaker asks about exits while another offers access to an underground area. The dialogue hints at a hidden route and potential danger. No additional context provided.
Convivial Figure Promises Help in Key Quest
A lively speaker asks if they will be present to secure the key, framing the moment as a playful promise to assist. The line hints at communal effort and mutual aid in solving a puzzle or unlocking a hidden solution.
Marine Eye Remedy Promoted by Physicians for Eyes
Oculists and physicians extol Marine Eye Remedy as a trusted domestic medicine for eye care. The advertisement claims long standing use, guarantee of relief, and suitability for babies, urging readers to buy from their druggist and request a free Book of the Eye.
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Marine Eye
Marine
Marine Eye Remedy CO
Chicag
Diary Inquiry Prompts Safe and Saner Anniversary Plan
A humorous exchange from Life magazine recalls someone saying they are checking the date of their marriage to plan a safe and sane wedding anniversary this year. The dialogue showcases light reflection on marriage and planning.
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Todd
Hicks Capucine Claims Quick Headache Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Hicks Capucine as easy to take for relief from headaches and colds. The ad includes a fortune teller quip and a reference to Hanford's Balsam for cattle, framing a sage remark about wisdom and trust.
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