Munyon's Paw Paw Pills Promote Gentle Health Cure
A historical notice offers a trial package of Munyon's Paw Paw Pills sent free on request. It extols their gentle action, claims to soothe the stomach and liver, and avoids laxatives or harsh purgatives. Address Munyon's Laboratory, 538d Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Twenty three cents.
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Munyon
Professor Munyon
Munron
Allen
Augusta
Pinehurst
Palm Beach
Olmsted
le Roy
Br. Pierce
Golden Medical
Dr. Pierce
Golden
Envy and Pressure in Town Life
A fragmentary dialogue contrasts living in the country with urban life. Woodson questions daily pressures and the allure of town breezes, while Genie Binfe Hronson prompts reflection on what constitutes true comfort and status.
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Genie Binfe
Hronson
Woodson
Impudent Mr De Borrowe Draws Mild Rebuke
Miss Wrnthy recalls an audacious inquiry from Mr De Borrowe about her auburn hair. Miss Slimm suggests punitive action. Wrathy laments using an Easter hat box as a makeshift ear box.
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de Borrowe
Miss Wrnthy
Miss Slimm
Miss Wrathy
Harper’s Weekly
Downfall of Samaria and Hosea's Time
The lesson text outlines Hoshea’s character, Samaria’s siege by Shalmaneser IV and Sargon II, and Israel’s idolatry and failure to heed prophets. It contrasts divine deliverance in Egypt with Israel’s covenant violations and reliance on Egypt, ending with references to Moabite and Canaanite gods and child sacrifice.
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Hoshea
Ahaz
Beecher
Hastings
Samaria
Jerusalem
Hezekiah
Judah
Assyria
Babylon
Shalmaneser IV
Sargon II
Merodach-baladan
Egypt
Saboka
Isaiah
Hosea
Micah
Ephriam
Israel
Shalmaneser
Professor Rogers
Syria
Hske
Asherim
Molech
Wisdom on desires and costs from Rev Partridge
The quotation asserts that people miss valuable gifts due to lacking sincere desire and willingness to pay the price, attributed to Rev. Dr. W. G. Partridge, Baptist, Pittsburgh.
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W. G. Partridge
Baptist
Pittsburg
Doctor Praises Cuticura Remedies For Skin Cure
Dr B L Whitehead of Boston recounts curing a dermatitis patient and his wife’s severe skin trouble using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. He notes the man improved after warm baths and ointment, and his wife was completely cured within days, praising the remedies.
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B. L. Whitehead, M. D
Dartmouth St
Boston
Mass
Kissing Breach of Peace in New Jersey
A Jersey man faced a breach of peace charge after kissing his wife against her will. He was held on $100 bail and warned by the judge to obtain consent in the future. The Washington Herald remarks on the incident and adds satirical lines about manners and products.
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New Jersey
Jersey
Benedict
Washington Herald
Bunching His Hard Luck Philosophy in a Dental Office
A dentist recounts meeting a philosopher amid a toothache who plans to endure pain today and fill tomorrow with more work, arguing pain can be offset by other hurts. The dentist notes the odd logic and a man who may get away with it.
Resinol Ointment Restores Relief for Skin Ailments
Advertising copy states Resinol Ointment can defund in all eruptive skin diseases including eczema herpes tetter and barbers itch. It claims rapid relief from burns and itching piles and is available at all drug stores.
Unlaureled Hero: Seth Eaton Saves Mail Amid Woods Fire
The Fall River Herald recalls rural mail carrier Seth A. Eaton who, amid a woodland blaze, kept his duty by burying the mail in sand before escaping the flames. His horse perished, his hair scorched, hat burned, and his face and hands blistered, yet he survived.
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Hall of Fame
Seth A. Eaton
Middlehoro Nost
Fall River
Woman Risks Life Carrying Niece From Burning House
A fireman recounts arriving at midnight at the Von Biffers’ house on the avenue. Miss Von Biffer emerged from the flames with her young niece clasped in her arms, an act the fireman calls the bravest he ever saw.
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Von
Morning talk from a neighbor brightly teases Skeeter Jim
A neighbor's cook greets Mammy with chatter about Skeeter Jim taking a new wife. Mammy retorts with sharp humor about appearances, quipping that the wife might be fat and in trouble. The exchange frames small town gossip in playful ruralDialects.
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Judy
Mammy
Ennie
Girls Fear to Go Downtown Alone Due to Flirtation Pressure
Some girls hesitate to visit downtown unaccompanied because they fear men may attempt casual flirting or unwanted attention. The remark underscores concerns about safety and social interactions in public spaces.
Disqualified Woman Speaks of Fatigue and Trust
A Bay St. Louis road scene shows a weary Black housekeeper with a heavy market basket. She explains she is tired and injured, lacking trust in her grandson who spends money too quickly.
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Bay St. Louis
Yassam
Lewis' Single Binder cigar ad and Winslow syrup notice
An advertisement fragment promotes Lewis' Single Binder straight 5e cigar for smokers. It also lists Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething claims, noting gums relief fits, pain reduction, wind colic cure, priced at 25e per bottle.
Garfield Tea Propaganda Passes as Potent Laxative
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a powerful laxative composed of herbs. It mocks the idea of fake remedies and suggests many prefer a bluff to the genuine product.
Religion a Joy says Dr Spur geon
Quotation from Dr William Spurgeon of London frames religion as brightness and joy rather than somberness. The evangelist asserts that true Christian life yields uplifting, cheerful outward bearing.
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Fife
William Spurgeon
London
Difficult to craft foolproof advice for people
A reflection on the challenge of producing universally reliable guidance. It notes the inherent variability in individual situations and the risk of overconfidence in general strategies.
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