Wealth and health claims from period ads in Covington Tenn
A medical testimonial page notes Mrs. C. R. Shelton of Pleasant Street Covington Tennessee praising Dean's Kidney Pills for restoring health after kidney disease and rheumatic pain. The ad promotes the product from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and lists Hicks Capuchine nervous remedy and Tetterine skin cure with testimonials from Pittsburg and Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Shelton
Pleasant Street
Covington
Tenn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
What a Poultry Man Says About 20 Mule Team Borax
A poultry man from New Market Tennessee praises 20 Mule Team Borax soap for washing white chicks in show condition. J A Dinwiddie notes unusually white birds and strong cleaning in years of experience. Pacific Coast Borax Co. advertises 1 and 5 lb cartons with sample and booklet for 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dinwiddie
New Market
Tenn
Pacific Coast Borax Co
New York
Malaria Fight and Patent Medicine Notes
A collection of old advertisements and notes mentions malaria control efforts, foot health products, a birth of quintuplets in Steubenville, Dr Kline's nerve restorer, and a Louisville Courier Journal defense of Lincoln history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier Journal
Lincoln
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound endorsed by readers
A reader testimonial proclaims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound safe through the Change of Life. The letter from Mrs E Hanson of Columbus Ohio describes relief from nervousness headaches and other symptoms, crediting the product and inviting women to write for advice from Lydia Pinkham of Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Hanson
E. Long St
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs. Pinkham
Peter
Lydia E. Pinxham
All Fullness in Christ in Brooklyn Sermon
The Brooklyn Lewis Avenue Congregational Church sermon centered on Colossians 1 19 with Rev Dr Robert J Kent asserting Christ holds all fullness The preacher highlighted Jesus as image of God creator and head of the church and urged devotion and leadership under Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lewis Avenue Congregational Church
Robert J. Kent
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Christ
Emmaus
Jesus of Nazareth
God
Mark
John
Herod
Saul
Tarsus
The Men Did the Work Faithfully
A sermon excerpt from Phillips Brooks urges workers to see their efforts as part of a divine plan. It counsels faith through modest toil and directs wonderers to the master builder for purpose. The piece emphasizes peace from responsible, faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Phillips Brooks
God Watches Us Lovingly
A church article reflects on God’s constant watchfulness as both comfort and guidance. It portrays God not as a stern judge but as a shepherd and father who loves souls, watching with tenderness beyond any human gaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
The Good Life Concept Explored in Philosophical Reflection
A brief meditation argues that a truly good life requires recognizing there is always something more desirable than mere living. It frames desire, fulfillment, and the contest between comfort and higher aims as central to happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stroebe
R. F.D
Appleyton
Wis
Habitual Conshpation Echoes in Iron Chains
A Spanish phrase links laziness to a fate of iron chains, suggesting a moralizing view of behavior. The fragment frames laziness as a force that starts in cobwebs and ends in confinement, using vivid imagery to warn readers.
Doctor Said Use Cuticura For Eczema Cure
Anabel Wilson recalls a childhood eczema case that spread over the face and scalp and reached painful, fearful levels. After medical treatment, she was advised to use Cuticura Remedy, soap, and ointment and was entirely cured with no recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anabel Wilson
North Branch
Mich
Ellenboroughs Sarcasm and Odd Anecdotes In Print
A collection of humorous quotes from the court and other tales. Includes Lord Ellenborough's witty courtroom exchange and a Dutchman misadventure on a backward coach ride. Brief comic vignettes reflect 19th century humor and sharp courtroom wit.
Postum Converts Coffee Addicted Wife and Family
A conservative Irish man helps his wife quit coffee after she suffers warnings and palpitations. After trying Postum properly brewed, she finds it delicious with cream and sugar. The husband later joins, and the family becomes coffee free. Elegantly endorses Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum’Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pligs
Concrete Armor on Warships Proposed by Italian Engineer
Italian engineer Lorenzo d Adda proposes reinforced concrete armor plates for first class battleships. Covered with thin steel, these concrete plates would be thicker yet lighter than steel armor, potentially lowering cost. Testing will determine practicability as experiments on shot effects proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo d’Adda
Compton Wins $860000 Verdict in Ohio Rights Case
Mrs. Compton widow of a Washingtonian secured a verdict of 860000 dollars against the Wabash Railway over rights of way in Ohio.
Skin health remedies and tonics advertisement
An old newspaper ad touts Turrizins for eczema and various skin diseases with claims of dramatic cures and availability at druggists or by mail. It also promotes Capucline for indigestion and heartburn, and Mrs. Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething with soothing claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S.olmsted
Leroy,n.y
Turrizins
T. Bourraizs
Dept. A
Savannah
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M. F. Jones
Tannelill St
Pittsburg
J.T. Suurrams
I.c
Steubenville
St. Vitus
Tim
Calvary
Jordan
Elixir Senna California Fic Syrup Co. Oy
Ellenborough
Lord Ellenborough
New York Tribune
Philadelphia
Black Forest
Law
Reason
Coke
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
J. B. Vaughan
Clayton St
Athens, Ga
Thompson
GIN Cane Ee Vate Te Ores Soombar Company
Aususta. G
Ersiee LD Iron Works
Suppe
Frank Stroeb
Arley
London
Rouse Mrs Fars
S Bukus Don Paia Paix
Austine K. Paul
Epen
Ara Om Ya Ltd
Tokio Bone Tea ‘Town
le Prope
Skin
Am Vis
Prussian Remedy Com
St. Poul
Mina
Fred. F. Field CO
Brockton
Mass
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