Cuticura Remedies Praised In Long Eczema Testimony
A Brooklyn reader credits Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills with curing a five year eczema after failing with doctors and other remedies. The letter credits rapid relief, skin softness, and urges others to switch to Cuticura. Also notes various ads and unrelated items including leprosy figures and a Henry Fielding bicentenary dinner plan.
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Netta Ayers
Franklin Rose
Brooklyn
Land
Henry Fielding
London
Conan Derie
Hall's Catarrh Cure commercial and remedies
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from West & Truax Waxpine KINNAN Marvin and others. It promotes internal use for blood and mucous surfaces, claims a $100 reward for catarrh, and notes other products like Hall's Family Pills. A Punch item mocks a new child stocking suspenders.
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Hall
FF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ed “Cheney
West & Truax
London Street Child Heartens With Cheerful Spirit
The London Street child remains resilient despite pity. He shows unfailing good spirits and humor, finding joy in even unpromising materials. The Manchester Guardian notes his capacity to enjoy life amid hardship.
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Lonon Street
Manchester Guardian
Cure for Gold and a Cold Prevention Note
A short note advises eucalyptus oil as a preventive for colds. A few drops on sugar at early symptoms may stop a cold after exposure, suggesting a basic home remedy.
When T Became a Clergyman I Gave Up Playing Piano
A Yonkers Statesman quote frames a witty exchange about a young minister who laments giving up piano playing after taking holy vows. The clergyman is contrasted with a deacon boasting many daughters, turning wordplay on expounding in two senses.
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Yonkers Statesman
Lvely
Grape-Nuts Proves Helpful To Family Health
A Philadelphia wife recounts her eight year stomach trouble relief after using Grape-Nuts. Her husband also improved, and their two and nine year old children now prefer Grape-Nuts for breakfast. Read The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Phila
Postum Co
Battle Reek
Mich
Vellville
Witchell
Martin, Gs
Population boom and national growth cited by Fairbanks
Vice President Fairbanks warns that the U S population is rising rapidly by about 1 5 million per year as numbers grow from 62 million in 1800 to over 76 million in 1900 and projected near 100 million soon. He argues this surge expands consumers workers and national potential, with state and federal roles defined to meet political tasks.
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United States
Famnan
Philadelphia
Chicago
Federal Power and Individual Action in Modern Democracy
An essay argues the balance between state power and individual freedom shifts slowly with policy. It notes highways regulation can expand economic liberty, while quarantine and water controls narrow personal freedom, reflecting a gradual realignment of federal and local authority amid evolving public life.
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Betwreen Social Authority God Private Lberty
Church 18 Life of Nation by Beveridge Protest State Attacks Faith
Senator Beveridge argues that government policies attacking religion threaten the gospel and the moral empire. He warns that turning churches into factories and removing clergy would undermine society, urging resistance to political intolerance of faith.
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Jis
Beveridge
A Spirit of Winter Presents Quiet Scenes of Snow
The verse evokes winter's frosty air and bare trees as snow enhances the landscape. Gary departs and Robin laments in a somber mood while hares and hunters create tension. Fairy moss caps and brownies hint at hidden treasures as nature rests awaiting spring.
Two Flirts and a Gossiping Mother Intercept a Courtship
In a drawing room scene Mrs. Maxwell and the narrator confront alleged perils to Lillian’s reputation. The mother and Mrs. Maxwell press for definite action while Lillian arrives, prompting a plan to curb visits and end the escalation of gossip.
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Mrs. Maxwell
Feny
Mater
Elzar
Mim Maxwell
Gianees
Lillian
Willie
Mr. Newton
Snowshoe Varieties for Frigid North Environments
The piece reviews diverse snowshoe designs used by dog drivers and Indigenous people in extreme northern winters. It details lengths from about two and a half feet to three feet, toe and heel configurations, upturned toes, and mesh patterns suited to dry powder or moist snow.
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L. D. Sherman
Outing Magazine
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Hair Turning White Scenes in History and War
The Caledonian notes claims that Queen Marie Antoinette’s auburn hair turned white during the Reign of Terror. An English surgeon named Parry supposedly observed a Rebel Sepoy’s jet black hair blanch within half an hour after examination.
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Ile Rothschild
Fragmentary Lines Reflecting Street Slang and Odd Phrases
The readable bits show garbled speech about being sick and low times, a refrain about high times, and a mention of a drug store and a favorite church. The text appears as scattered urban chatter with no clear event or context.
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knouKes Eczema
India
Winslow
London Street Wall
Fairbanks
Loeslie
Mya
Maxwell
Thepitn
Ani
Lhane
Twenton
Lullian
Marty
Dr. Aiber
Shaw
Jan. Maclaren
Church
Life OF Nation
A. 4. Beveridge
Winter
Gary
Robin
Ty Becania
Washington
Btar
Svonder
Secretary of ‘Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Hales
Pike
Chandice & Dan
Washington, D
Wiedow
Saat Steve
Pires
Zbavator Safetia
Irry Saasmen
Woex Boiden
National Note Employment Association
Birth Avenue
New York
St. Vitus
Rhine
H. Bhine
Pizarro
Perab
Ives Eidners
Foster Aris
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