Dodson's Liver Tone offers a safe calomel alternative
An advertisement extols Dodsons Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liquid that starts the liver without causing salivation or weakness. It argues calomel is dangerous and sickening, urging readers to switch for health and productivity and promising a money-back offer if it fails.
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Dodson
Pape's Cold Compound Quick Relief Promise
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound for instant relief from a stuffed nose and head congestion. It claims dosing every two hours for three days breaks up colds, relieves headache and feverishness, tastes pleasant and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Diapepsin Relief for Indigestion and Gas
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the surest relief for indigestion gas and stomach distress caused by acidity. It claims quick relief to allow eating without fear and notes large case costs only a few cents at drug stores. Also cited is a life insurance weight table for adults based on height.
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Association of Life Insurance Medical Directors
Actuary Society of America
A Lady of Distinction Promoted by Delicate Perfume
An advertisement promotes a perfume image linked to a refined woman. It suggests cleaning pores with Cuticura Soap and hot water, then applying Cuticura Talcum powder for clear healthy skin and allure. It ends by asserting social appeal of a admired man.
Man's Ways. Some men come home from work with a smile
A reflective piece contrasts two kinds of homecomings, one cheerful and one somber, exploring how different experiences shape a man’s mood after a day’s labor.
Seattle Apartment Buildings Use Ramp System Without Stairs
No stairs or elevators in new Seattle apartments as a ramp system replaces them. Residents report satisfaction from all viewpoints. Water heating achieved by burning house refuse in incinerators. The ramp consists of gradual inner inclines between floors.
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Seattle
Meteorites Remain Cool Upon Earth Impact
Report notes meteorites stay cool on impact and do not burn soil or vegetation. They have landed in haystacks and barns without setting fires or scorching ground.
Personal Charm and Unselfishness as Keys to Charm
An Exchange excerpt argues that lasting charm requires unselfishness in personal interests. It urges women to suppress bad temper when tired, avoid sharp retorts in disagreements, listen when others speak, and stay vigilant in social life to maintain poise.
Early American Bank in Philadelphia Finds Charter Path
First Really National Bank traces the Bank of North America from 1741 confederation charter to a 1783 Pennsylvania grant, 1785 revocation, and 1787 renewal. Located in Philadelphia, the institution sought state authorization amid questions of legality.
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Bank of North America
Confederation
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Why He Loses Control
A quip contrasts two things a man cannot control the weather and his wife. The man frets over weather and tries to control his wife, a notion attributed to the Cincinnati Enquirer and Canton News.
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Cincinnat Enquirer
Canton
No Man Always Right Quote from Grit
A reflection notes that even the surest thinker can err and that no one remains permanently correct. It frames human progress as a constant exposure to evolving understanding. The passage implies caution in assuming infallibility and highlights development of the species.
First use of the word strike cited in 1765 London press
The Indianapolis News notes the term strike appeared in a London newspaper in 1765 with reports of a major coalfield labor stoppage in September as workers demanded higher wages.
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London
Indianapolis News
Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It highlights vegetable ingredients and teaspoonful dosing with a sworn purity statement. Sample requests cost ten cents from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY and a paper mention. Realities of matrimony remark ends the ad.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Ilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Pleasant Walks and Talks by Elizabeth Wordsworth
The passage extols Sunday walks and intimate talks between friends and small groups, praising their power for good when used rightly and warning against wasteful or harmful conversation. It notes conversations can be uplifting or foolish and encourages choosing kindly, wise discourse.
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Elizabeth Wordsworth
Fadeless Flowers for Gift Bags and Home Decor
The article describes festive gift bags of canvas and linen trimmed with satin ribbons and ribbon flowers. It notes decorative ideas such as woven borders, crocheted edges, and flowers applied with cotton floss. Additional novelties include paper tape petals coated with colored sealing wax to create wax bouquets.
Sweets for Christmas Jelly Gift in a Wicker Basket
A decorative gift idea shows six glasses of jelly pre served and marmalade arranged in a wicker basket. Lacquered tin lids bear white letters and fruit painted lids, with colored sealing wax simulating ribbons to indicate the jelly or marmalade type.
Decorative quill pen for desks and guest books
A feather quill pen serves as a stylish desk companion and gift for adults. Feathers come in natural and tinted shades, with ostrich feathers among those used, offering a beauty like flowers and suits for many occasions.
Christmas Candles in Silk and Crepe Paper Shades
The piece describes candles wrapped in gay silks or crepe paper with sparkling silver tinsel. One shade features ruffles in white and green with paper daisies. a second shade uses plain paper with decorative ruffles and daisies.
Nightingale bonnets and flannel baby outfits shown
The article notes the annual Santa reminder of babies and presents. This year the nightingales display new bonnets and outfits made of fine flannel trimmed with satin ribbon and feather-stitched detailing. A lace frill finishes the cap.
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Santa Claus
Oil Cloth Table Sets with Bright Borders Featured
The article describes oilcloth table sets valued for cheerful borders and fruit motifs. Sets include centerpiece, plate dollies and smaller pieces, with natural colored frusta and flowers on a deep cream oilcloth. Women use them for dinner and breakfast tables.
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Houwewlie Wittbach
Little doll themed garment hangers charm young gift givers
Little hangers for wee garments become charming dolls with fabric doll heads satin ribbon and wire hangers. A girl and a boy doll are dressed up while a third features ribbon flowers.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Advertisement Promise
A vintage ad tone touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as gentle and pleasant for children while easing constipation. It emphasizes ease of use and a worry-free experience, framed as a simple solution for gentle bowel cleansing.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promotes Genuine Tablets
An advertisement urges shoppers to buy Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross on each tablet and package as proof of authenticity. It claims the true aspirin has been prescribed by physicians for over twenty one years and warns against imitations.
Twin church bells echo across Jeffersonville church precinct
A passerby overheard two Jeffersonville churches at a street intersection singing simultaneously. Open doors sent the hymn Will there be any stars in my crown while the other church replied No, not one, no, not one, in a humorous scene cited by the Indianapolis News.
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Jeffersonville
Indianapolis News
Nine Shot Revolver Ambition In Quirky Exchange
A man seeks a reliable weapon from a gunsmith and asks for a revolver. The shopkeeper touts a six chamber gun, prompting the man to insist on a nine shot model to kill a cat.
Diamonds Dyes Promise Easy Home Color For All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for any woman to use on wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics and guarantees no spotting fading streaking or running. A Kansas City Star reprint notes Dorothy's Sunday school penny story with a child misnaming Jesus after church collection.
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Dorothy
Jesus
Mis
Kansas City Star
Creditors and a man of many loans blamed in death
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes a man named Mr. Wadleigh who lent small sums from $10 to $50, many to people who fear repayment. The piece suggests his habit created lifelong debts and damaged his friendships, implying his financial dealings contributed to his fate.
Farmer Faces Hunger Hidden By Trials Of Life
A farmer endures hardship and scarcity as he confronts empty cupboards and looming hunger, highlighting the struggle of rural families amid ongoing adversity.
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