Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Hundreds suffer stomach and digestive troubles in the area but relief is near with Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Testimonials from F. A. Reeder of Helena Maryland and William HR of Washington D C claim the remedy eased lifelong ailments. The ad promotes permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal issues and offers a guaranteed money back if unsatisfied.
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Mayr
F. A. Reeder
Helena
William HR
Lacy
Washington
D. C
Adv
Clean Sweet Scalp Promises Dandruff Relief and Free Samples
Ad for Cuticura products claims to clear scalp dandruff and itching with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Offers free samples by mail via Skin Book from Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Also includes two light humor vignettes: a dinner invitation dilemma and a farm life joke about a child’s recitations.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
Castoria Reminder and Domestic Quip In Court
A jar of Castoria is urged to mothers with its 30 year safety claim and signature note. A witty courtroom exchange follows with sarcasm about a hired man plowing a yard and a wife weapon scene ending with a flatiron joke.
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Fletcher
Evixie Baber A Good Tonic for Malaria
Rev Szymanowski of Stephen's Church Perth Amboy N J endorses Evixie Baber as a malaria tonic. The ad claims it relieves chills fever and malaria with a tonic effect and offers 50 cents a bottle from BKloczewski Co Washington D C or by parcels post prepaid.
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Evixie Baber
Abel
5. Szymanowski
Bt. Stephen’s Church
Perth Amboy
N. J
Bixie Babek
Bkloczewski & Co
Washington, D
Flawed Debate on Birth Chloroform in Public Discourse
A progressive asks if idiots should be chloroformed at birth. A student of human nature counters the idea as impractical, noting most stupidity becomes evident only after growth. The exchange highlights provocative eugenic rhetoric and its critique in a historical context.
Allen's Foot-Ease At Front Shakes In Military Foot Care
Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder are used by German and Allied troops at the Front. It rests tired feet, relieves corns and bunions, eases swelling and pain, and makes walking easy. Try it today and avoid spy substitutes.
The Gentle Hint Exchange in Courting Dialogue
A brief dialogue depicts a suitor asking to kiss a hand and the response that such an action would be out of place. The exchange ends with mutual agreement to forego the gesture.
The World’s Greatest Iodine Works in Chile
The article notes Chile hosts the world’s leading iodine works with an annual output of 400000 pounds. It contrasts this with common sayings about wealth and value, stating a man’s ideal figure is often described in monetary terms.
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Chile
Courage Reborn After Cowardly Act in Love Story
Clyde Drew, a peace loving clerk, is humiliated when insulted by a stranger and cowed into inaction. After a doctor’s warning he trains in boxing, earns skill and confidence, and later defeats the aggressor to win Dora Thorn’s pride and approval.
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John Philip Arth
McClure
Clyde Drew
Young Drew
Mr. Drew
Clyde
Miss Dora
Dora
Tory
Drew
Thorn Residence
New Asphalt Bed Discovered at Tacloban Leyte Coast
A nearly inexhaustible asphalt bed near Tacloban on Leyte island is being developed commercially. Ships may anchor at the shore port to load asphalt from surface-exposed mines with minimal overland transport. Deposits also contain high grade oil and unusually pure oil at greater depths.
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Leyte
Philippine Islands
Tacloban
Ivy Poisoning Remedies Mention Onion Slices
An old remedy notes rubbing affected skin with raw onion slices to treat ivy poisoning. The tip emphasizes simple home care and skin soothing methods.
Remarkable Health Revival After Pinkham Remedy
Mrs. Jost Ham of Shamrock Missouri details severe health ailments including backaches, nervousness, hot flashes and fatigue before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. She reports full recovery enabling daily work, restful sleep, improved appetite and restored family life. The letter invites confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Shamrock, Mo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Money From Snakes Report Sparks Legal Threat
Ware farmer Lewis Anthony plans legal action against a man named John Hammond after Hammond killed a large rattlesnake on Anthony’s farm. Anthony, who traps and sells snakes, says the incident caused him at least ten dollars in losses. Hammond was nearby when the rattler was removed. the snake had thirteen rattles and a button.
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Lewis Anthony
John Hammond
Mr. Anthony
Waycross
New York Sun
Anthony
Hammond
Wouldn’t Wedding Marks Five Year Anniversary
Browning Magazine recounts a wedding celebration line about a five year mark since a man asked a woman to marry him and she reportedly said she wouldn’t. The item frames the quirky, ambiguous phrasing as a humorous anecdote.
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Browning Magazine
Birds Live Longer Than People Say Say Styles
The note discusses long lived birds noting eagles and parrots among the longest lived. Mr Styles remarks on hats and birds. The New York telephone directory edition has surpassed 600000 copies. The text also reflects on vanity tied to imperfections.
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New York Telephone Directory
Four Lessons From The War Asks Cambridge Dean
Dean George Hodges of Cambridge Theological Seminary delivers a sermon on The War listing four lessons. Nations need brotherhood beyond strength and might is not right. He cites many selfless acts, rejects the notion war is glorious, and warns neglect of national Christianity harms nations.
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Europe
George Hodges
Cambridge Theological Seminary
Calvary Episcopal Church
Cambridge
Calvary
Famous Royal Artillery Band and Its Musical Heritage
The Royal Artillery Band is among the most famous ensembles, linked to many distinguished musicians including Sims Reeves. Formed in 1762, fifty years before the Philharmonic Society, it has advanced English music and features bandmasters of high renown. The group is double-handed, with players proficient on strings and winds, capable of forming an orchestra.
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Royal Artillery Band
Royal Artillery
Sims Reeves
Woolwich
Philharmonic Society
England
Sailors Unprepared For Rowing Swimming In Torpedoed Ships
A survivor from a torpedoed vessel notes the crew lacked rowers and swimmers. He admits never rowing before but claims to learn. The London Chronicle cites that mercantile sailors rarely learn rowing or swimming, with many aboard unable to swim unaided.
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Mercantile Marine
London Chronicle
Lady Virtue Meets Crowded Profession
A brief exchange unfolds as a businessman bluntly tells a lady she must prove herself capable to gain employment. She defends her upbringing while he notes the job market is currently crowded and competitive.
Barcelona Paper Cup Maker Dominates Local Market
A Barcelona manufacturer excels in producing paper drinking cups, signaling strong local industry. A wry proverb suggests women can manage men if they avoid revealing it.
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Barcelona
Spain
MACHINE TO TEACH MUSIC USING TALKING RECORDS
An article describes Jules Louis Elson of Far Rockaway New York testing a system to teach music with six double-disk talking machine records. The method uses scenario time counting with beats and oral instruction on one side and counts on the other. It includes a Presto example where the record clarifies two beat counting and sings the practiced bars.
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Jules Louis-Elson
Far Rockaway
N. Y
Matrimony’s Cost in a Joke
A comic exchange about marriage licenses shows a timid youth asking about fees and a facetious clerk replying with two dollars down and recurring weekly salary cuts as the real cost of marriage.
The Prescription Breaks Down Overwork With a Sinecure Joke
A doctor and patient exchange a wry quip about cure as a sinecure costing three dollars. The line plays on beauty’s appeal and work fatigue with dry humor.
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Washington Folke
John H. Finley
New York
Albany
Washington Star
Res Samana
Ieee
Ham
Dean Hodges
Post
Celler
Right
Dean
J. Tilghman Wright
N. Entow St
Baltimore
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
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