Kidney Trouble From Catarah Case Prompts Peruna Claim
Nicholas J. Hertz of Albany a member of the Ancient Order of Workmen reports a months long kidney illness triggered by cold weather. After trying remedies he used Peruna and says pain eased in a week and he was able to work within four weeks. He persisted with Peruna and remained well, adding doses after exposure. Dr. Hartman promotes testimonials and offers free medical advice from Columbus Ohio.
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Nicholas J. Hertz
Ancient Order of Workmen
Capitol Lodge
Pearl Street Hotel
Albany
N. Y
Peruna
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Express
Petti Suighe
Radio-Sulpho Co
Mack Bik
Denver
Colo
Red Cross Bag Blue Best for Whitening Clothes
A shopper notes Red Cross Bag Blue makes clothes whiter than other brands and mentions the grocer’s knowledge of the product.
Tornado Finds Bring Photographs to Alden Farmer
A farmer near Alden Oklahoma twenty miles from Snyder recovered undamaged photographs carried from Snyder by the recent tornado. The images survived the storm and were found on the farmer's property. The tale is linked to a proverb about judging income by clothes and a joke about a wise man.
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Alden
Snyder
Red Cedar Shines as Premier Garden Material
The red cedar, though starved and leafless in winter, is the most promising material for formal northeastern gardens. Garden Magazine notes its versatility to form standards, domes, pyramids, spires, arches and rugged, scenic shapes resembling Swiss stone pines. It can be trained into many shapes and used to imitate other evergreens in cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Garden Magazine
De Koven On A Thief Composer In Comic Opera Pitch
Reginald De Koven dismisses a foreign musician as an imitator and jokes he would cast him as a comic opera thief with long hair and a pocket fiddle. A brigand chief tests the man by asking for an aria from The Pink Stocking, and relieves him when the reveal shows him a true composer and refuses to exact tribute.
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de Koven
Reginald de Koven
Mr. de Koven
Pessimist Neighbour Spurs Cassatt On Good Farm Year
A. J. Cassatt president of the Pennsylvania Railroad touts farmers’ good year then jokes about a Ches terbrook neighbor known for constant pessimism. He recalls challenging the man to name a fault when Cassatt asserts the season was favorable and notes hay spoilage fears for calves.
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A. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Women and economy rules for thrift practice
M A P argues women misunderstand economy equating it with not spending. True economy is wise administration whether allowance is 250 or 25000. Rules include paying ready money, evaluating necessity, keeping a margin, and maintaining accounts. True economy requires effort. laziness and extravagance go together.
Sermon on Theft Sparks Coolness Among Slaves
In a report cited by the Philadelphia Ledger, Bishop Ames recalls a Mississippi slave owner asking Pompey the slave to preach a sermon on stealing. Pompey warns that addressing theft would create such coolness at the meeting that the slaves would lose interest.
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Bishop Ames
Mississippi
Pompey
Massa
Philadelphia Ledger
Butcher-turned-fly-paper maker excused from jury duty
The next man questioned for jury service admitted unfitness. He joked about being a butcher in a murder trial, claiming to make fly paper. The judge dismissed him after a coughing fit.
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed by Congressman Goulden
Congressman Joseph A. Goulden of New York’s 18th District lauds Doan’s Kidney Pills for bladder and kidney relief after a quick recovery. Advertisements note Defiance Starch, Hunt’s Cure for skin ailments, DINAMINE for Johnson Grass, and Lightning Oil and Oil products, with various claims and service offers.
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Doan
Joseph A. Goulden
New York
Soldiers
Bath
N. Y
Dean
J. A. Goulden
Poster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Insist on Getting It Defiance Starch Offer
Grocers avoid Defiance Starch due to on hand 12 oz brands, while Defiance provides 16 oz for the same price. Buy Defiance Starch for more starch per dollar and no cooking required. Also mentions Hea Cross Bag Blue and a quip about clothes and tailors.
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Manhattan
U.S. Army
Desler
Standard Oiled Clothing Co
East 152d St
New York
Defiance
Peruna Company Sues Curtis Publishing Over Journal Testimony
The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company sues Curtis Publishing in Chicago seeking 250000 damages over a Ladies Home Journal article claiming a testimonial by Congressman George H White was fraudulent. Peruna says White gave the testimonial in good faith and that two original letters exist, misread by White. The suit follows Curtis attacks on patent medicines.
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Chicago
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Ladies’ Home Journal
George H. White
South Carolina
White
Peruna Company
Cheatham's Chill Tonic and Other Remedies Promoted
An assortment of patent medicines and health claims are advertised, featuring Cheatham's Chill Tonic touted as a true cure for chills and fevers, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, and Defiance Starch. Also promoted are a Marlin Sanitarium in Texas, rich remarks, and brief notes on postal savings banks and Lancashire cotton factories. The tone blends health pitches with local business references and general seasonal promotions.
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Cheatham
Women's Neglect Health Restored by Pinkham's Compound
An advertisement extols Lydis H. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women feeling constantly tired and unwell. It appeals to readers with phrases about persistent fatigue and restoring health, urging use of the product.
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Lydis H. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham Timing and Local Glacier Glimpse
A mixed pages item cites Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for uterine troubles and mood symptoms with a letter from Kate McDonald praising recovery. It also notes Muir Glacier as the world’s largest, and mentions Piso’s Cure for Consumption and Defiance Starch along with a light quip about women choosing suitors.
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Lydia £. Pinkham
Kate McDonald
Woodbridge
N. J
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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California
Francis St.ott
Sacramento
Cal
A. H. Hess & CO. Harness and Saddles
Houston
Texas
Catalgue
TOWER
A. J. Tower CO
Boston, U.S
Tower Canadian CO
Lea
Toronto, Can
A. Paxton Company
Boston
Mase
V. Hertz
Continent
Defiance Starch Company
Omaha, Neb
Peawuo
W.N.A. Houston
Conan Ve
Drucets
Filches
Women and Economy
Congressman Goulden
Helena
Italy
London Society of Women Journalists
T. P. O'Connor
Washington
Toulon
Johnson Grass
A. A. Cloud
Weatherford
Bermuda
Marlin
Carlebad
Joe Levy
Marlin Sanitarium
India
Bobby
Lizzie
Little Dick
P, Cassidy, Montevallo
Asa
Tokio
Japan
BIG
Lancashire
Miaiss Katem
Donald
Muir Glacier
Alaska
Maple Street
Norwich
London
Liverpool
Bears
Castoria
Trong
Stowers
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
San Antonio
Mouston, Texas
Price
BF. W. Diemer
IM. D
Springfield
Patton-Worsham Brug Co
Dallas, Texas
Memphis, Tenn
Necco & Eisemann CO
Houston, Texas
Wm. D. Cleveland & Sons
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