World’s Work compares Japan and Russia in 19th century
The piece notes Japan’s population and area compare to Russia, with Japan having more pupils and rail passengers, fewer telegraph wires, and stronger trade figures. It also mentions cost of living for Japanese soldiers, and includes a quirky mock dialogue about coins and a remark that Dewey served fifty years in the U.S. Navy.
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Russia
Japan
al- Russia
Japroads
Tey
Beef Soup with Barley and Other Recipes
A1920s style kitchen notice lists Beef Soup with Barley simmered with vegetables and barley, then thickened with flour and butter. Also included are Baked Mushrooms with parsley and lemon, Sour Milk Muffins with soda, Maple Rock Candy from a string, Recalloped Potatoes with cheese, Lady Fingers, and Peanut Sticks with eggs and lemon zest.
Two Women Escape Pelvic Catarrh Aided by Peruna
A Vermont woman testimonial claims Peruna cured pelvic catarrh and general female weakness. The letter from Ava M Bradford praises Peruna for improving health and beauty, citing Dr. Hartman and widespread testimonials as evidence.
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Peru
Peruna
Hartman
Lizzie Redding
Clifton Place
St Louis
Peruna Advice Offer From Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio
A notice directs readers to write to Dr Hartman President of The Hartman Kanitarium Columbus Ohio for free, confidential medical advice about a case. It promises valuable guidance and asks for full case statements. Correspondence is described as strictly confidential.
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Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Kanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Force of Habit and Odd Quips Link to Commerce
A string of vintage comic exchanges shows a drug clerk unable to supply a two cent stamp while offering a substitute, a market ad pitch for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and a joke about doctors and wealthy patients. A Toledo business card and a horse dealer’s quip about buying sharp and selling smart echo the era’s marketing and punchlines.
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