Peruna Credited By Assemblyman Tighe For Health
Hon. John Tighe of the Fourth District Albany County endorses Peruna as a superior restorative tonic. He cites recovery from overwork and nervous strain, urging readers to seek Hartman’s free advice if results are not prompt.
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John Tighe
Tighe
Remsen St
Colnes
N. Y
Albany County
Peruna
J. Tighe
Perna
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Mrs. Dick
Washington, D. C
Lydia Pinkham
Mary Dimmics
Jth
East Capitol Streets
Washington, D.C
Woman redesigns figure so husband fails to recognize her
A woman seeks dramatic fashion change, asking her dressmaker to alter her appearance in a way that would make her own husband fail to recognize her. The anecdote suggests a bold transformation aimed at surprising a partner.
Backache Relief Praised by Denver Ticket Seller
Eugene E. Lario of Denver testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his backache after years of desk work. He cites lasting relief since summer 1899 and reiterates the product's availability through Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York at 50 cents per box. The piece ends with a quip about flowers matching seed catalog pictures.
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Eugene E. Lario
Union
Ae Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Dollar Stolen, Found In Pants Of Military Man
A Morgan county representative known as the military man recounts a humorous incident from his school days. He walked with a hungry old man who found a silver dollar in the legislator’s pocket, later learning the coin belonged to his roommate who had mistaken the pants.
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Branch
Morgan County
Committee On Military Affairs
Indianapolis Star
Wisdom and restraint in a pointed paragraph
A reflective note on using partial knowledge wisely. It contrasts avoiding entrapment with escaping it and distinguishes forbearance from forgiveness in the face of wrong. The concise aphorisms urge prudent restraint and measured response.
Patent medicine ads flood DeKalb area newspaper page
A rural farmer notes remote access to medical aid and promotes Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial for bowel attacks. The page also markets Botanic Blood Balm for eczema and other skin troubles, Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer for fits, Allen’s Foot Ease for foot ailments, and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething.
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J.T. Porter
DeKalb County
Dr. Biggers Huckleberry
Milk crust on baby cured by Cuticura in weeks
Mrs. H P Holmes of Ashland Oregon recalls a three month old baby plagued by milk crust causing intense itching and hair loss. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a cap, reporting full cure after half a box and no recurrence.
Pest control tips for beetle infestation at home
Instructions advise clearing a house of beetles by lightly dusting borax powder in a perforated tin lid and spreading it over floors walls and boards where pests are found. The borax dust should eliminate the infestation after application.
Quick Lunch Habit Warns of Spoiling Looks
A health note warns that swallowing quick lunches or skipping lunch harms the American girl's complexion. It urges mindful eating and avoiding cold sandwiches while working or reading to protect appearance.
Choice of Linen Hemstitching Fades from Fashion
The Brooklyn Times notes hemstitching on table linen is out of style. It condemns half inch hand hems and favors ironing damp linens with hot irons until dry for a stiff, crisp finish. It says starched linen is an abomination and damp ironing yields best results.
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Brooklyn Times
Selection of Wallpapers Brighten Home Interiors
A Manchester Union article advises careful wallpaper choices to refresh rooms and extend novelty. It praises rose and vine patterns, suggests using bold color touches rather than heavy upholstery, and notes washable papers suit bathrooms, nurseries, stairs, and halls.
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Manchester
N. H
Ancient Cookery: Sponge Cake Pigs in Blankets and Veal Birds
Recipes include Sponge Cake with sixteen eggs and cream of tartar, Pigs in Blankets wrapping oysters in thin bacon and baking, Quick Cake with cream and jelly roll, and Veal Birds boned and rolled with pork, herbs, and cream sauce.
Acetylene Lighting Advocated Over City Gas
A New York dispatch notes that gas price agitation favors lower rates and argues acetylene lighting as an independent, cheaper alternative. It explains acetylene is produced from calcium carbide, distributed via small pipes, and suitable for isolated buildings away from city gas or electric plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Odd Sailor Nicknames For War Vessels In British Navy
British sailors give ships colorful monikers such as Majestic Magnificent Prince George Sans Parel Herm es Neptune and Warspite among others listing a wide range of nicknames from humorous to proud for various vessels across naval history.
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Majestic
Jew’s Stick
Magnificent
Maggie
Prince George
P. G
Sans Parel
Amphitrite
Ham An
Tripe
Hermione
My Own
Prince of Wales
Itching Dean
Narcissus
Little Ciss
Jupiter
Jupes
Queen
Alex
Hermes
Wallflower
Bacchante
Buck Shant
Sutlej
Subtle J
Niobe
Nobbler
Hogue
Hog
Warspite
Warbash
Royal Oak
Acorn
Empress of India
Heaven’s Light
Nile
the Jew
Victorious
V. C
Bellerophor
Billy Ruffian
Foudroyant
Wheat Growers Found In Umbrella Tree
In Washington street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues a forked umbrella tree bears a surprising growth of wheat. The stocks reach nearly two feet, blades broad and healthy. No soil is visible. grains lodge in bark crevices, likely fed by dust from summer dust storms. Arizona Republican.
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Washington Street
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Arizona Republican
Feed Young Girls Right Food For Growth And Health
A traditional health advice piece stresses proper diet during adolescence to build health and prevent chronic disease. It includes a testimonial claiming Postum Coffee improves stomach, headaches, nervousness, and overall well being, attributed to Postum Food Coffee from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan, with the slogan There’s a reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Railway Conductors Oppose Rate Legislation at Portland Meeting
At the biennial convention in Portland Oregon the Order of Railway Conductors adopted resolutions condemning secret rebates and opposing federal rate controls. They urged careful, balanced legislation only to protect justice, citing low U S freight costs and the efficiency of American railways while warning against broad powers for a lone commission. Some commentary adds a satirical line about milk waterers and prayer meetings.
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Order of Railway Conductors
Portland
Oregon
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Interstate Commission
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M. Dickson
Resiner St
Apolis
Ind
Bass
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Daily Fly
Atords
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Dess
Allen
Ell
Allen 8
Olmsted
LbRoy
Tokio
Joan F. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Checkers
California
Oporto
Checkers Medicine Co
Winston-Salem
N. C
GAS and Water
Wen
Womey
Mary Dimmick
Westington
Lydia B
Dyton Tety Inkham
Mrs
Seaksee Thompson
Ietone
Libby
Vienna
McNelli & Libby
Lion Coffee
Grocers Everywhere
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
Obiio
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
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