Peruna Helps Woman Recover From Stomach Ailment
Lenora Bodenhamer of Kernersville North Carolina reports relief from persistent stomach trouble after using Peruna and following Dr Hartman’s advice He diagnosed catarrh of the stomach and she credits the remedy with restoring her health The letter is cited among many testimonials included in Perunas files
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Lenora. Bodenhamer
Lenora Bodenhamer
Kernersville
N. C
Peruna
Hartman
Pernra
Manalin
Pie shell with berries and custard dessert method
A step by step dessert guide describes lining a pie dish with solid paste and rice or stale bread, baking until firm, cooling, removing the top, filling with sliced strawberries, dusting with sugar, and pouring cold custard before adding the pastry lid and serving.
Dusting Dangers and Safer Cleaning Tactics for Homes
Public health guidance urges against feather dusters as a TB preventive measure. Use moist sawdust on bare floors or moistened newspaper scraps on carpets to trap dust while sweeping. Prefer soft dry cloths or slightly damp cloths for dusting and rinse frequently to remove settled dust from rooms.
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Committee On the
Cure the Kidney Pills and a Remarkable Naples Wedding
An ad extols Dean's Kidney Pills with a Swainsboro merchant testimonial. A Naples wedding surprises officials as Celestino Giordano aged 15 and Ghcelia Nappi obtain a royal dispensation to wed, witnessed by parents and a crowd.
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Dean
John C. Coleman
Swainsboro
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Naples
Celestino Giordano
Ghcelia Nappi
Dye Ad Promises Simple Color Now Available
Slogan filled promotion touts Putnam Faceless Dyes at 10 cents a package. The ad features a paradoxical line about forgiveness and sentiment, reflecting a quirky, era style of citrus-hued sales rhetoric.
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Putnam
The King of Terror and Hunt's Cure Promise Relief
A note on Hunt's Cure claimed to instantly relieve an itching pile and cure it. The text warns that trying to entertain two more ideas at once can unbalance a person mentally.
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Hunt
Simple home remedy for stomach troubles prescription
A short ad promotes a stomach remedy claiming the digestives and tonics improve digestion. It lists Compound Tincture of Cinchona one ounce Prosene Compound one ounce and Sherry Wine half a pint. The mix is taken as a teaspoonful in water before meals and at bedtime.
Dr. R. H. Kline Promote Nerve Regimen
SITS St Vitus Dance and all Nervous Troubles cured by Dr Kline's Great Nerve Regimen. Free bottle with $2.00 order. Mail to Dr R H Kline Philadelphia PA.
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St. Vitus
Dr. Kline
R. H. Kline
Philadelphia
Garfield Tea Advertises Health Claims
A fragment shows an ad promoting Garfield Tea as a health tonic. It claims the tea purifies the blood, relieves rheumatism, and aids chronic ailments. The copy notes cooling storage and references the Garfield Tea Co headquartered in Brooklyn.
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Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
Painter of a Spurious Picture Said to be an Artist
A fragment notes a critic calling the painter of a faked image an artist though a dealer who sold it to a man is named. The dialogue shows uncertainty about the painter and certainty about the dealer.
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Anartist
Connisseur
Barry’s Ticoperous hair growth remedy ad
An advertisement claims Barry’s Ticoperous grows hair and offers the product for 50 cents per bottle. It directs readers to purchase at druggists or by mail postpaid from Barclay & Co, 45 Stone Street, New York.
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Barry
Barclay
Stone Street
N. Y
Elevator Etiquette and a Bold Staircase Escape
A fragmentary scene shows a woman misunderstanding a child’s use of an elevator. A grumpy janitor complains that children take up space, while the boy plans to avoid the elevator by climbing stairs and sliding down banisters.
Ironing Lace Tips and a Moral Tale From McClure's
A fragment discusses ironing lace to preserve its full design and clarity. It then shifts to a moral snippet about money and betrayal featuring an archbishop and a robber in a quoted tale from McClure's, illustrating themes of piety, wealth, and crime.
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McClure
Lace Ironing Techniques for Delicate Edges and Patterns
The guide explains flattening lace by pulling to the correct width, pressing with the toe of the iron, and keeping the selvage straight. It suggests placing the lace flat, ironing across the width, and using a dry iron. For raised patterns use felt or blankets, and very fine lace should be steamed through muslin.
How to Prepare Cabbage with Warm Egg Dressing
Fresh head of cabbage washed and chopped into fine shreds. Dress with a hot mixture of two beaten raw eggs, cream, and two tablespoons of vinegar. Cook briefly to a boil in an enameled saucepan, then pour over the cabbage while hot. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Cuticura Remedies Help Ill Child
A Chicago mother reports her baby suffered itchy skin for over a year. After trying many doctors, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills brought marked improvement and a healthy-appearing child.
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Miss G
Young New York artist hosts dinner with tactless praise
A youthful New York artist invited a friend to dinner in her studio. The bachelor maid's cooking failed as roast chicken was tough, potatoes underdone, and pineapple salad pithy. The guest's gracious lie praised the meal as delightful and tender gravy.
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New York
Long Lost Umbrella Sparks Comically Tight Knit Reunion
A penniless girl recalls a rainy night when friends grabbed her umbrella, hid it, and locked it in a closet. They exclaim their relief and celebrate the reunion of their long lost umbrella.
Codfish and Potato Paste Balls Frying Method
Prepare a mixture by melting butter and flour, then add milk until thick. Stir in shredded codfish and mashed potatoes, shape into finger sized pieces, coat with cracker crumbs and egg, then fry in hot fat until golden.
Grape-Nuts Promoted By Doctor In Diet Welfare
A physician credits Grape-Nuts with curing malnutrition heart palpitations and insomnia after long overwork. He states the food combined with cow’s milk normalized digestion and sleep and endorses its place in a rational diet. He invites readers to read The Road to Wellville in plugs. There's a Reason.
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Wellville
Cleaning white furs with chalk and alcohol method
Lay the fur on a clean white cloth and dampen with alcohol until wet. Rub chalk deeply into the hairs, roll in a cloth, and set aside for 24 hours or longer if dirty. Shake out, rub between the hands to remove chalk, then comb with a clean comb.
Peas In Turnip Cups Recipe
Select even sized white Dutch turnips. Peel them and scoop out the centers to make shells. Steam until tender but firm. Fill each cup with heated French peas in rich white sauce and garnish the plate with parsley.
How to Polish Windows for a Brighter Shine
Use paraffin with a worn sponge or chamois to apply to windows. Rub with a damp duster then finish with a clean dry duster. The glass gains a brilliant polish and stays cleaner longer.
Sunshine the Great Disinfectant
Sun light drives out germs and improves health by daily exposure. The piece urges letting sun into homes for a couple of hours to deter pests and brighten interiors, warning against keeping rooms closed to prevent health risks.
Simmons Sarsaparilla touted as tonic for appetite
An advertisement proclaims Simmons Sarsaparilla as the king of tonics that will make you eat all you want and restore your energy, promising you will hear yourself laugh again after taking it.
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Simmons
Office-seeker praises party record amid praise from leader
A lengthy exchange shows a candidate claiming two decades of faithful service and never seeking office. The party leader retorts with flattery and encouragement. The world is a looking glass and prompts a reflection on perception.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure And Bond Promise
Frank J. Carney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for each cataract case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn December 6 1836 before A W Gleason notary. Cheney & Co. Toledo advertise internal remedy with testimonials and pharmacist listings.
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Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Survival of the fittest debate quoted by Senator Borghum
The dialogue features Senator Borghum replying that his view on the survival of the fittest reflects his own mood and how fit he feels at the moment. The exchange underscores a personal stance on a classic evolutionary concept and shows a light, quotable moment in political discourse.
What’s the Use Crimson Rambler and Humble Remedies
A jumble of quips and ad lines touts Hu t's Lightning Oil and Hunt's Cure for itching and skin issues. The piece references a gas and alcohol test, a talking machine, and a soothing syrup for children with scattered product mentions and random asides.
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