Lydia Pinkham advertisement from a 19th century issue
Letter from a Texas reader praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from chronic pain cramps and hemorrhages after four years of suffering. She reports weight loss and recovery after using two bottles and invites others to write for advice. The ad promises confidential responses from Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Lydia E. Pinke
Miss Jesman
Texas
Lydia E. Pinkie
Wep
Pinkham Medicine Co
Wass
Ted
Canada West Dominates Global Grain Contests At Expositions
The piece notes Saskatchewan growers J. C. Hill & Sons of Lloydminster win a $1 500 silver trophy for a peck of oats at multiple exhibitions including Columbus Ohio in 1911 and 1913. It highlights Western Canada grains as superior to world competitors and promotes opportunities in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta for farming and investment with Canadian government agents offering free information.
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Canada
Colorado
Columbus
Ohio
J. C. Hill & Sons
Lloydminster
Saskatchewan
8. C
Hill & Sons of
Hill & Sons
Western Canada
Manitoba
Alberta
Chicago
United States
Is He Making Good Credit Coal Purchases?
Quote from the Detroit Free Press notes a sharp assessment of a worker’s progress, stating there is "no question of it" and that he "can get coal on credit."
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Detroit Free Press
Railroad Man Receives Birthday Gift
A lighthearted quip notes the railroad worker received “Some new ties” for his birthday, a pun on railway ties and a birthday present.
The Man Who Dared At The Grand Prix
Stanton risks his career as Mercury battles for victory in a dramatic 24 hour race. When his mechanician collapses, Floyd Floyd, a 21 year old novice, volunteers to crew and aids the daring driver in a perilous comeback. The crowd roars as the Mercury leads and pedals push toward a dramatic finish.
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The
Mercury
Stanton
Ralph Stanton
America
Durand
Mercury Company
Jones
Walters
Green
New York
Mr. Green
Floyd
Mask
Jes Floyd
Mr. Greer
Deserved to Make a Sale
An irate book agent tries to push a sale on Peter Steffen who refuses, claiming he cannot read and is an orphan. The scene ends with playful jabs about tossing the agent’s book at a cat and at the agent himself.
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Peter Steffen
Steffens
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Sayssia E. Pinkham
Carters
Parker
Lader's
Lincoln
Lebraska Directory
Omaha
Nebraska
Cy Benj. F. Bailey Sanatorium
Canaday
AGA
Hostetter
Buchanan
Welch
Okla
R. D. Burcoyne
Maysville
Aeg
Warren, Ave
J. Underwood
2Poo
Sloan
Earl S. ‘Sloan
Boston
Chapter
Aerely
Paris Exposition
France
Grahams
Bakers of Sunshine Biscuits
Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company
Grocac’s
W. L. Douglas
Gotham
W. L
Douglas
Brocktom
Mass
Raisall Remedy Co
Blackwell,Okla
Dr. Pierce
Cordelia
Foley
Inews
Hatel
Ratasy
Vv. Bennett
Ase
Omanay
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