Psoriasis and medical quirks from a 1903 column
A jumble of medical notes and anecdotes describes a long running psoriasis case with red patches, oozing centers, and crusting, noting intense itching and cracking. The long passage also weaves in unrelated captions about cures, remedies, and cultural snippets from the era.
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Clyde ships set new yearly tonnage record
Clyde totals 550000 tons in a year, surpassing the previous 517000 ton record. The achievement highlights a strong shipping season and reflects improved activity in the harbor region.
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Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women
From an old advertisement a tonic called Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is promoted as a powerful health restoring remedy for women. It claims to ease nervous symptoms and strengthen weak or exhausted women including those who work, nurse, or bear household burdens, and to aid sleep and mood while curing various female disorders. It cites roots used in American forests and urges readers to write to Buffalo for confidential advice.
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Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Allen's Foot Restorative Ad Sample
Copy from a vintage advertisement promoting Allen's Foot Relief product. Claims it relieves tired sweating hot and swollen feet and eases tight shoes. Says cures corns and bunions, available from druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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Indelible Ink and Glass Houses
A quirky, disjointed passage discusses Prussian blue ink turning from greenish to black and non eraseable. It then shifts to glass bricks and rocks, a warning about women’s influence and a jab at gender roles. The tone mixes odd observations with social commentary.
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Jessica
Beause
Catarro cure claims and testimonials offer $100 reward
The ad touts McUall's Catarrh Cure as a guaranteed cure for catarrh at all stages with a $100 reward for any failure. It explains internal action on mucous surfaces and urges readers to request testimonials from J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Takewell's Family Pills and several moral aphorisms.
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Catarro
McUall
Flall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Druyegista
We, They and the Narrow View of Merit
An excerpted reflection on how people judge others, noting blind spots in both genders. The piece cites shifts in industrial roles for women such as stenographers and bookkeepers, and questions why women pass by without deference to those who loom over them. The tone mirrors period social critique.
Fashionable cloths and silks in light weights
The article notes Serial Girl displays feature garments made from light weight fabrics and plaid silks. It highlights how these materials contribute to the vogue frocks showcased.
Fashion Notes and Home Care Tips From a Past Era
A column describes clothing styles with plaited skirts and high linen collars. It notes purse styles to match blue suits, accordion skirts for frocks, and new heavy winter stockings. Practical stain remedies follow, including methods for fruit, berry, ink, and blood stains and guidance on washing fabrics.
Sensational Cure Claim From Galena Man
Jacob L. Davis of Galena Missouri writes that after thirty seven years of poor health and twelve bottles of Peruna he is cured. He urges others to write Dr. Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio for free medical advice if results are unsatisfactory.
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Galena
Stone County
Jacob L. Davis
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Fashion and silver care ideas for winter wardrobes
The article surveys artistic winter fashion with Admiral blue trench flannel garments trimmed in plaid silk and lace. It notes new bodices, lace hats, and sailer collars, plus bright gowns, broadcloths, and elegant accessories. It also offers practical silver care tips including whiting polish, proper tools, and gentler cleaning methods.
Remarkable Old Lady Finds Youthful Fit Through Diet and Exercise
At 40 she looked different from 66 when she changed lifestyle. She reduced her diet, stopped coffee, embraced outdoor activity, deep breathing, and regular exercise. Now at 80 she remains trim without lacing, eyes bright, mind sharp, and insists there is nothing remarkable about her vitality.
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Cam Fartalle
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Breil Sachet Bath Recipe From French Cookery
A French bath sachet recipe uses three pounds bran to one part orms root, one pound starch, one and a half pounds almond meal, and twelve ounces of white soap. Pack five ounces per bag and ensure bags are roomy enough for swelling, with each sachet used for one bath.
Miss Catherine Willetts Elected President of LaGrange Bank
Miss Catherine Willetts of Lima Indiana has been elected president of LaGrange National Bank in LaGrange Indiana. She previously served as vice president, a position once held by her father before his death. At 49 she is noted as a social and club leader and is described as capable and handsome.
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Lima
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Women Workers Census Returns Show Five Thousand
Census returns indicate about 5,000 women are employed in various sectors. The data highlights gender participation in the labor force and suggests growing employment among women across industries.
Embroidered Linen Waist and Witnful Sayings Collections
A collage of lifestyle dicta and historical facts mix with fashion notes. The piece cites an all year waist shirt style and odd maxims while noting events such as kings beheaded and battles fought on Fridays. It also humorously laments newsboys in Spain and global sayings about truth liberty and forgetfulness.
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