Open Letter to Women from Mrs Little on Relief
Philadelphia reader describes long irregular monthly periods and left side pain, says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound improved health after seven months of use, enabling her to manage housework again. The note promotes the remedy as a decades long solution for women’s distressing symptoms.
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Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
J.S. Littie
Livingston St
A Hot One. Society Banter and War Linen Note
A brief humorous exchange about society boredom and Mr Dubleigh. The wartime era raises value in table linen with Red Cross Ball Blue advertised as improving wear. Grocers offer the item for 5 cents.
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P Dubbleigh
Miss Keen
Mr. Dubleigh
Red Cross
Discriminating Lightning Strikes Dickinson College Dorm
Charles Markel a Millhall freshman was lifted seven feet by a bolt of lightning in a Dickinson College dormitory. Five students were nearby but only he felt the shock. Carlisle correspondence Baltimore News.
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Dickinson College
Charles Markel
Millhall
Carlisle
Baltimore News
Furore for Organdie Marks Midsummer Styles
Organdie dominates fashion with a midsummer furore in many colors. Two color combinations, geometric trims, and lace-like ribbons define summer frocks, with sheer fabrics like voile and lawn adapted to simple, pleated, panelled skirts and delicate bodices.
Paris fashion wraps dominate Auteuil opening day races
Photographed on the spot three summer wraps from France showcase cape like designs. The long cape morocain style by Jenny features black fabric with colorful lining and steel button closure worn over a matching frock. A white dolman cape and a centrally placed crepe wrap highlight canton crepe embroidery and two color silk work.
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France
Jenny
Fire eye charm and African superstition in Africa
John Prioleau reports in the London Daily Mail about belief in charms such as a two inch silver hand called Fire in your eye used to avert the evil eye. He describes an oasis meeting with a hooded crone and notes strong belief across Algeria Tunisia and southern deserts.
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Sis
Karnak
Oasis
Algeria
England
Africa
Hampstead
Newcastle
Tunisia
John Prioleau
London Daily Mail
Rescue for Stranded Mariners From San Juan de Nuevo
Six survivors of the St. Abby crew of 28 were cast ashore on San Juan de Nuevo. They lived on birds eggs rainwater and turtle meat on a reef then found a hut a spring water and barrels of flour before a Spanish schooner rescued them after four months ashore.
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St. Abby
San Juan de Nuevo
Gold in Wyoming Cambria coal seam noted by expert
An expert reports gold and silver in small quantities within the Cambria coal field of Wyoming. Iron pyrite dispersed through the seam is believed to carry the metals, with coke from the coal yielding one to two pennyweights of gold per ton, offsetting high ash. A similar find occurred in South Africa where purple ash marks finely dispersed gold.
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Cambria
Wyoming
South Africa
Privileges of Age as Precedence in Authority
Cicero notes that honored age gains respect and influence. He argues older augurs rank above younger officials and even active commanders, claiming the privileges of authority come from a life nobly spent rather than a novice performance in the final act.
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Cicero
Man Recovers Health After Two Bottles of Tanlac
Captain Geo W. Womble of Knoxville Tennessee tests Tanlac with two bottles and reports relief from long lasting stomach and intestinal issues. He says night dread and insomnia vanished, appetite returned, and energy restored like a youth after years of distress. Tanlac sold by leading druggists.
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Geo. W. Womble
Jennings St
Knoxville
Tenn
Captain Womble
Tanlac
Dan M. Chambliss
Kuhlman & Chambliss
Cuticura Skin Care Advice Recounted
An advertisement urges using Cuticura Ointment on rising and retiring to improve the skin. It recommends washing off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water and claims benefits for complexions dandruff itching and red rough hands.
Polite phrases and laundry advice in old clipping
The excerpt mixes social cues with household tips. It notes that a tie is a polite remark and calls someone a boob in a coded way. It promotes Red Cross Ball Blue to prevent rust spots from poor bluing and ends with exclamations about wind.
Aspirin Bayer label urged for safe use and dosage
The notice promotes Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross, claiming it follows physician guidance from 21 years and is safe for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and pain. It notes handy twelve tablet tins and larger packages from druggists and identifies Aspirin as Bayer Trade mark.
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Bayer
Brave Man Honored Amidst Widespread Admiration
A tribute to courage is echoed in public praise for a man whose deeds inspire veterans and citizens alike. Community leaders emphasize sacrifice, duty, and resilience, highlighting the subject as a model of integrity and service within the town.
Dentifrice and Foot Ease Ad From Fifty Years Back
A historical ad extols Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder for feet as a remedy to friction from leather and canvas shoes. It claims widespread Army usage during war and urges readers to adopt the habit of using the powder to prevent friction, corns, bunions, and related discomfort.
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Allen
Allen's
Full-Length Trousers Remain Fashion Ugly After A Century
A tongue in cheek observation notes that despite a century of popularity full-length trousers remain unfashionable to some readers. The comment highlights enduring fashion debates and personal taste across generations.
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Ad Copy
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a leading remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims quick, mild relief and invites readers to obtain a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York. A closing line mentions a burnt speculator dreads the hot air.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Entonie Claim Eases Indigestion for Ellen Harris
The ad features Mrs. Ellen Harris praising Entonie for easing indigestion after meals. It asserts Entonie neutralizes excess acidity and gases causing indigestion, heartburn, bloating, and belching, claiming hundreds of testimonies. A large box of Eatonic is advertised with druggist’s guarantee at a small price.
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Ellen Harris
Ike
Grapes Trim Gowns in Millinery and Evening Wear
Black shiny grapes are approved as trimming now used on black lace evening frocks. They form a garland from left shoulder to right hip and drape to the hem, with button holes and flat buttons securing them. removable for laundering without washing the cap.
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Doan
For Baby's Cap in Making Bonnets
Instruction notes advise not attaching strings to the bonnet when making baby bonnets. The tip emphasizes securing ties differently to avoid distress or discomfort for infants.
A Charming Hat With Rue de la Paix Flair
A small pale gray chiffon turban trimmed with pale gray roses features. An upturned brim is edged with a dark blue satin ribbon, giving a Rue de la Paix inspired accent.
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Rue de la Paix
Cockfighting: The world’s oldest sport and its famed breeds
The article traces cockfighting as an ancient pastime thriving in Britain long before Rome. It notes iconic lineages such as Derby reds and Dalston black rocks, and mentions fighting birds in India Russia and elsewhere including canaries and bulbul trained for combat.
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Great Britain
Derby
Dalston
Russia
India
Deserved One and the Draft Exemption Tale
A Birmingham Age-Herald note recalls a man named Deserved One who objects to a wartime draft exemption. He claims the draft board exempted him for having a wife and six children plus health issues including rheumatism and poor eyesight. The exchange questions pension recommendations.
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Slacer
Birmingham Age-Herald
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