Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
Lawrence Kansas and Burns Montana letters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from pain headaches backache dizziness and nervous symptoms. Readers report improved strength and health and recommend the medicine to others. The makers cite thousands of such letters as evidence of the product's continued effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Montana
Burns
Mont
John Francis
Burns, Montana
End to Sleep Walking With Tacks Prescribed
A village humorist suggests a remedy for somnambulism by scattering two tablespoons of tacks around the bedroom. Young Smithson asks for help against his sleep walking and Brown proposes a comical yet unsafe solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Smithson
Smitison
Brown
Bodthus
Hoyter
Queer Trouble at Coal Yard Sparks Smoke Confusion
Report notes a tense scene as workers discuss smoke from coal, with remarks hinting at unusual conditions and referencing soft coal as the source. No injuries are reported and authorities have not provided further details.
Grape Nuts Credited With Enduring Health Gains
A man narrates years of digestive distress eased by Grape Nuts, reporting improved weight and appetite after regular use. He notes eating the cereal at the start of meals and claims he can consume almost anything now. The letter promotes Postum Co and the booklet The Road to Wellville with a salesy tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Mother Goose party charms and etiquette for a playful gathering
A lively Mother's Goose themed party features costume guests, playful revelry, and a grand march led by Mother Goose and Old King Cole. Guests arrive in character, enjoy masked games, favors, and simple refreshments, with seating, introductions, and multiple rounds of light competition. A Bible lesson proposal follows, offering tree and plant themed activities for Children's Day programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Goose
Goslings
Jack Horner
Old King Cole
Fiddlers
Red Riding Hood
Friond
Bo Peeps
Daffy
Dilly
Jack
Jill
Humpty” Dumpty
Mary
Taffy
A Novel Card Party at a Spacious Country House
A cotillon style card party for forty guests was held in large rooms of a country house. Tables were scattered around, and the event was described as a great success.
Boots and slippers described for tailored outfits
The article details washable leather boots with tan cloth uppers designed to pair with tailored suits. It notes the pump’s limited improvement over prior designs, ease of wear, a buckle at the instep, and suede strips inside the heel. Low cut evening slippers use ribbon bands to fasten around the instep and ankle.
Fashion notes on satin shoes and buckled slippers
The article describes satin and patent leather footwear with decorative buckles. It notes crossed instep and ankle fastening for a satin shoe, a ribbed satin ramp with black pearl buttons, and a patent leather slipper with a French heel and velvet strapped buckle.
Joseph’s Rise Follows Years of Trial and Forgiveness
A lesson on Joseph in Genesis as twelve brothers face famine and deceit. The text notes Joseph’s memory of his brothers, his rulershi p in Egypt, and the moral: God forgives but seeds of past sins reap consequences. It draws parallels to forgiveness and the persistence of guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Canaan
Jacob
Joseph
Benjamin
Christ
Jesus Christ
Simeon
Township business hours set at Otterbein office
Notice states I will be at my office in the Otterbein school building on Tuesday and Saturday each week to conduct township business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Franklin
Green Hill
James 8. Wagner
Medina Township
Otterbein
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Jeol Fem
Ilan
Guest
Harriette Wilbur
Mari
Madame Merri
B. Sellers
The
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Capital Stock & Surplus
J. H. VanNatta
Pres. KR
H. Bolt
Sidney Smith
Ags
T Cashier
F. M. Maddox
Abe Switzer
I. Ek, Switzer
J. W. Moore
R. H. Bolt
John W. van Natta
Aiottitdttthirnt Inhi
Irene Iti
Farmer's & Merchant's Bank Otterbein
Indiana
Jeremiah Edwards
Pres
Chas
L. McKinnis
V. Pres
J. S. Ward
Dr. C. A. Chenoweth
Dr. L. Learning
Main St
Gee Am
Am, Smith & Brd
Ward A. Smith
Health & Accident Insurance
Benton County
Agt. Security Casualty Co. of
Indianapolis
Fred F. Killin
Templeton, Ind
C. R. Mather, D. V. M
Vetrinary
Lumber Yard
Ind
George T. Emarson
Bolivar Township
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