Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for Woman Health
A promotional piece extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe remedy for painful irregular menstruation and related female troubles. It cites testimonials from Nellie Holmes of Buffalo and Tillie Hart of Larimore, urging women to seek Mrs. Pinkham’s advice and to write for free guidance from Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Lydia IE. Pinkham
Nellie Holmes
Davision Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Pinkham
East
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia H. Pinkham
Tillie Hart
Larimore
N. D
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FE
Two Girls Argue Over Meaning of Swat in Doll Play
In a vignette from Lippincott's Magazine two young girls debate the meaning of “swat.” One warns the other she will swat the doll, then explains it means a spank. The exchange illustrates early 20th century language play and innocence in domestic play.
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Helen
Lippincott’s Magazine
Baby eczema heals with Cuticura remedy claim
A Brooklyn mother recounts how Cuticura Soap and Ointment cleared her ten month old baby's severe eczema. She describes the ear turning black and the face like raw meat, bleeding with washing, and notes complete healing without blemish after using the products. The letter is signed by Mrs. Rose Ether.
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Cuticura
Rose Ether
Eckford St
Brooklyn
Cure Your Kidneys Backed By Soldier's Endorsement
An old advertisement urges addressing kidney trouble at the source with Dean's Kidney Pills. A Pittsburgh firehouse worker, Captain D Hunter of Engine No 14, testifies after a three year lid reform, saying the pills cured his back ache linked kidney issue and he would use them again. Sold by dealers nationwide at 25 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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W. L. Douglas
W-L. Douglas
W i. Douglas
Pang Pointe
Fin
Frank Tapsey
Jefferson St. Louisville, CY
Corona Colt
W. Bl. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Dean
S&s. D. Hunter
Pittsburg
Wylie Avenue
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N Y
When is woman at her best and sweetest in youth claims
The article blends advice on youth and aging with a Washington Times note on youth’s deference and wisdom. It argues that girls should embrace learning over blasé attitudes, noting that men seek youth’s ingenuousness. It then shift s to beekeeping and the honey bee, praising thrift and economy while noting its role as a pollen carrier and farm asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Times
America
Drovers Journal
Curtains and Draperies for Elegant Home Rooms
Curtains and draperies for libraries dining rooms or drawing rooms feature flax cloth cotton wool and silk hangings with soft grace. Liberty silks velvets and printed cottons offer rich colors and patterns, including old English and Italian designs. Blue and white Indian cotton and muslin draperies create striking effects with coordinated walls and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Bazar
Wistaria
Women as Beekeepers Show Natural Bond With Bees
A column praises women in beekeeping as closely attuned to nature. It notes bees are social, learn quickly to follow apiary needs, and sting rarely. The piece highlights the refined technique of improved lines and separators supporting productive hives.
Summer fashions parade bold lace and hats age shifts
In shops lux lingerie outfits display elaborate Wallace fabric with dainty tucks and shirts. Hats trend younger, with hats once worn by girls now common on matrons. Pongee dresses in many colors, new trims and appliques, white duck suits return as summer feature. Belt lime novelties attract with vibrant color schemes. Flowered mets trend, lined with matching chiffon, and batiste berthas to refresh leftover summer frocks.
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Wallace
Pongee
Pretty Hands and Nail Care Advice From Newark Advertiser
Women fear washing hands to avoid cracking them yet warm water borax and soap can soften skin and prevent cracking. Rinse and dry thoroughly, then apply skin cream. Gloves protect men in winter. polishing nails deters biting and yields a pinker flush, per the Newark Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Hair Ornaments and Styles In Evening Dress
Ornaments for the hair accompany evening dress as wreaths sprays and high feather pieces gain fashion. The pompadour remains but is pushed forward over the face with hair gathered in a small knot atop the head or a soft coil at the neck.
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Harver’s Bazar
Cuban Minister Quesada Praised as Orator and Peruna Advocate
The Outlook article notes Senor Quesada Cuban Minister to the United States praised as an eloquent orator at the Esteban Theatre Matanzas Cuba He also writes from Washington praising Peruna as a strong tonic and catarrh cure Gonzalo de Quesada endorses Peruna to Rep J H Bankhead and others Trials in the German army consider uniform changes Compulsory education in Cape Colony discussed Pope-Hartford and Pope-Tribune cars offered Prices Sales and Hartman ads promote Peruna and medical advice Corresp confidential notes reflect a mix of ads and opinions in the era
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Senor Quesada
United Sates
United States
Outlook
George Kennan
Tuesada
Esteban Theatre
Matanzas
Cuba
Quesada
Marti
Peruna Medicine Company
Washington, D. C
Gonzalo de Quesada
J. H. Bankhead
Alabama
House of Representatives
British officers take leave to study Russian plans
Over the past three months at least eighty British officers have secured leave to study Russian. Dr Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children promises to soften gums reduce inflammation relieve pain and cure wind colic at 25 cents a bottle.
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Drs. Winslow
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Miss Nellie Holmes
Tillie Fiart
E. Symes Thompson
Gresham
Polytechnic
Regent Street
Thompson
London Standard
St. Louis
Louisville Courier-Journal
Peruna
Cape Colony
Pope-Hartford
Pope-Tribune
A. Pope Manufacturing Co
Hartford
Conn
New Zealand
Hartman
Ratis
Hartman - Sanitarium
Gohimbas
Bank of England
Sen
John J. Bunte Co
Broadway
New York
NEW Discovery
Bree
Atlanta
Gores Aene
Lion Si Sper
Desce
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
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