Peruna Cures Catarrh Claims by Miss Kate Brown Letter
A Kansas City reader asserts seven years of illness from a severe cold and related kidney bladder and digestive issues improved after nearly nine months on Peruna. The letter praises Dr Hartman and offers gratis advice, noting catarrh as the root cause and urging readers to seek treatment at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus.
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Kate Brown
The
Peruna
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Desperado Shot by Sheriff’s Posse Noted for Bible
A notorious southern outlaw slain by a sheriff’s posse carried a Bible as well as a rifle. The remark suggests if his Bible reading had been more faithful he might have been less relentless with his rifle.
Defiance Cold Water Starch Promises Superior Quality
A housewife urged to try Defiance Cold Water Starch, touted as superior to all brands. Each 10c package contains 16 ounces while competitors offer 12 ounces, with manufacturers guaranteeing its supremacy. The piece claims once used, Defiance will be the only starch chosen, linking quality and quantity to win.
Millionaire Marries Prompt Telephone Operator in Iowa
A Boston Herald note says a wealthy Iowa man wed a poor telephone girl chiefly because she always answered his calls promptly and gave him the correct number. The item is echoed across papers nationwide.
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Iowa
United States
Boston
Herlad
Dean's Ointment Claims Instant Relief and Cure
Itching piles can be cured with Dean's Ointment which promises permanent relief. Available at any drug store for 30 cents.
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Dean
Earliest Gutenberg Calendar Fragment Found in Wiesbaden
A calendar fragment dating to 1448 was discovered in Wiesbaden. Astronomical calculations indicate it was intended for the first four months of that year.
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Guttenberg
Wiesbaden
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Full Cure for Catarrh
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that treats catarrh internally, aiming at the blood and mucous surfaces to eradicate the disease. Proprietors offer $100 for any failing case, urge sending testimonials, and note Toledo as the address for purchase.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hail's
Musical instrument factories shift as piano output grows
In the country 621 instrument factories exist with 263 producing pianos. The data indicate a sharp decline in organ production and a rise in piano manufacturing, reflecting changing demand and industry focus.
Mont Peleé Threatens French West Indies Trade Image
If Mont Peleé fails to set up promptly the French West Indies risk removal from the international bargain list and disposal as junk. Denmark's island possessions may face similar fates with other perishable commodities.
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Mont Peleé
Indies
Denmark
Cheese imports by Britain Ireland and Canada share
Great Britain and Ireland import about 265000 pounds of cheese annually. Canada supplies about sixty percent of the total, indicating Canada as the major supplier in the region.
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Great Britain and Ireland
Canada
Burdock Remedy Promises Digestive Relief
A brief note touts burdock as a cure for dyspepsia claiming it regulates stomach tones and offers permanent relief from indigestion. The item presents a health claim with no medical endorsement.
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Burdock
Defeated Candidate Decries Honesty in Politics
A defeated candidate laments lack of honesty in politics while noting that the supply matches demand, reflecting public frustration with campaign rhetoric and ethical standards.
Adversity Makes Great Men Greater
A compact reflection on how hardship tests character, elevating those who persevere while tempering weaker resolve, with emphasis on resilience as the mark of true leadership.
Milking Habits Stubbornly Cling to Old Ways
A critique notes persistent dirty milking practices despite calls for cleanliness and scientific methods. It cites foul barns and bacteria, praises dairies adopting modern, clean systems, and blames habit and tradition for resisting change.
One Way of Getting Good Butter
S E Oaks argues many creameries produce poor butter due to weak management and boards. Proper grading of cream, adequate vats, and controlled washing procedures can improve butter quality. Patrons should be docked for off flavor and producers should create two butter grades to maximize price.
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Asia
Borax Conspiracy in Milk Preservation Critique
An excerpt argues against using borax and similar preservatives in milk and other foods. A borax preservative company rep claims bacon can be preserved safely, but acknowledges milk should not be preserved, while noting borax is still sold for milk. The piece cites risks to invalids and children and condemns preservative use in milk as criminal.
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Borax
Farmers’ Review
What Do Your Cows Pay You A Creameryman Tale
A creameryman in Elgin district notes patrons with averages under 35 dollars per cow yearly. One patron kept feed and milk receipts to show 25 dollars. Another with six ordinary cows rose from 35 to 55 dollars after following advised feeding practices and proper care.
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Elgin District
Chicago
Milking machine trial reported from Victoria Australia
A new milking machine trial in Victoria milks four cows at once in five minutes. The device uses pulsation cups matching a calf tongue motion, with steam pressure at 40 or 60 pounds to create a vacuum. Air admission briefly completes each pulsation, and the system is said to clean easily.
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Victoria
Australia
Joke Was On Choate Defends Burglary Suspects
In a Boston courtroom Rufus H. Choate defended two men accused of burglary. The chief witness faced pressure as Choate demanded how his client tried to recruit him. The witness, sweating, claimed the burglars said no harm would come thanks to a Boston lawyer named Choate who could get them off even if money was found in their boots.
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Rufus H. Choate
Choate
Boston
Tolstoy Shown Docile in Household Life
Roswell Field in the Chicago Evening Post notes Tolstoy, praised as a great man, now accepts his wife Mme Bentzon’s guidance, eating and drinking only what she provides with childlike docility. The piece argues this quiet obedience refutes the notion he controls his fortunes by will.
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Tolstoy
Mme. Bentzon
Roswell Field
Chicago Evening Post
Hair of Napoleon sells at auction with accompanying letter
A lock of Napoleon's hair was sold at auction a year or two ago, accompanied by the letter he sent with it to Mrs. le Vaux. The letter reads, Enclosed is what I promised you, it is small but precious. I have but little left.
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Napoleon
le Vaux
Doan's Kidney Pills Proven To Curb Kidney Trouble
A veteran farmer from Aurora Illinois credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing backache and kidney disorders after months of unsuccessful remedies. He states no recurrence after three years and endorses the product as a wonderful kidney remedy. A free trial offer is available by writing Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. pills priced 50 cents per box.
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Bright
Dean
John J. Stharschug
Concord St
Aurora
Ill
Doan
Scharschig
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Hair splitting psychologists claim a mother's love is self love
The St Louis Chronicle quotes experts saying maternal love is self oriented as it mirrors the mother in child and habits. A car traversed Edinburgh to London in twenty hours forty minutes setting a record. In 1909 Paris gains ownership of the Eiffel Tower for use by its weather bureau.
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St. Louisa
Edinburgh
London
Eiffel Tower
City of
Paris
St Jacobs Oil Endorsed by Satisfied User
A testimonial from Margaret Lee of 71 Brightfield Road Lee Green Wis says muscular rheumatism vanished immediately after using St Jacobs Oil and she recommends it to others. The ad notes St Jacobs Oil comes in 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by druggists and adds a stray line about shipping losses and a fashion quip about hats.
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Margaret Lee
Brightfield Road
Lee Green
Wis
St. Jacobs
Two Classes of People Weigh Happiness and Hope
A reflection states that society divides people into those who believe they are happy and those who strive to be. The remark frames happiness as self perception and hope as aspiration guiding behavior.
Combination Oil Cure for Cancer promoted by Dr Bye
The advertised remedy claims to originate with Dr D M Bye and to cure more cases than other treatments. It allegedly soothes pain and offers free books from the Dallas Texas office. A separate note mentions pastoralists resisting wage hikes in Australia and a threatened general strike of sheep shearers.
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D. M. Bye
P. Q
Dept. A
Dallas
Texas
Australia
Bright's Disease Cure Promises New Hope for Patient
J H Wright of Clarksdale Mississippi reports kidney trouble worsened after leaving his job of 100 dollars monthly until he tried Smith's Sure Kidney Cure. After months of treatment he improves and plans to return to work. His wife also improved after using the medicine which costs 50 cents and is sold by all druggists.
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Bright
Smith
J. H. Wright
Clarksdale
Miss
Three Chicago Boys Said To Consume Fifteen Quarts Beer
A recent report claims three Chicago boys finished fifteen quarts of beer in a single day. The account notes their ages and exact quantities but lacks corroborating details from authorities.
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Chicago
Grocers Skip Defiance Starch Over Stock Taint Claim
Some grocers say they do not keep Defiance Starch because 12 oz brands cannot be sold to customers who have used the 16 oz package. Industry notes that about two and a half percent of steamships are lost annually.
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Defiance
Dr Xline's Great Nerve Restorer Free Trial Offer
An advertisement offers a free $2.00 trial bottle and treatise of Dr Xline's Great Nerve Restorer from Da R B Kisman Ltd or 081 Arch St Philadelphia Pa. The copy suggests relief from nervousness after first day of use and implies a skeptical view of Prohibition era saloon influence.
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Dr. Xline
R. B Kisman Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
Defiance Cold Water Starcd Rivalry Highlighted
An old ad proclaims Defiance Cold Water Starcd offers 16 ounce bottles for 10 cents, claiming competitors fall short with only 12 ounces. The copy emphasizes superior quantity and quality as a key selling point.
Prodigal conduct and curb through common sense quotes
The fragmentary text includes a Confucius maxim on economy, an old cough remedy ad, a canal project cost estimate at 58 million dollars, a dye product claim by Putnam Faceless Dyes, a line about literary success and travel, a Defiance starch endorsement, and a wry remark on ghosts visiting epitaphs to judge the dead.
Warning on Tuberculosis Cure: Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup
A vintage medical notice urges timely use of Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup to combat lung consumption. It warns that once consumption grips the lungs, cure may be too late, urging early treatment.
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Dr. Wood
Don’t Always Believe A Woman's No Is Her Eye Tale
A terse, provocative line challenges readers to scrutinize gendered assumptions about consent. It contrasts appearance with spoken refusal, urging awareness of bias while signaling ongoing debates about interpretation and autonomy.
Piso's Cure Promotion Cited by Ocean Grove Resident
N W Samvusa of Ocean Grove New Jersey praises Piso's Cure for consumption as infallible for coughs and colds in a February 17 1900 testimonial. The note adds a quip on timing that echoes a proverb about saying the right thing.
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Piso
N. W. Samvusa
Ocean Grove
N. J
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