Dean's Kidney Pills Praise From Montague Nurse
Hattie Brigham, a nurse, credits Doan's Kidney Pills with ending years of backache and spinal cramps. She reports immediate relief after one box, improved nerves and blood, and intends to recommend the remedy widely. The letter dates the product from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, offering a free trial box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague
Mass
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Dean
Doan
Hattie Brigham
Nervous Bridegroom Delays Wedding as Bishop Grants Demands
The Philadelphia Telegraph recounts a Delane bishop story where a groom eager for a lavish wedding asks to ring the bell and have the organ play. After a ceremony, the groom keeps his money hidden in his trousers and finally jokes about paying. The congregation giggles at the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton Coleman
Delane
Philadelphia Telegraph
Woman solves math puzzle at Brooklyn dinner party
A New York Times tale describes a Brooklyn dinner party where a woman confidently solves a cork bottle cost riddle. She asserts corks cost five cents, the bottle a dollar more, prompting amused reactions from guests and her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York Times
10000 Plants for 16 Cents Seed Offer
The John A Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin offers a big plant and aged catalog with seed for 1000 cabbage 2000 carrots 2000 celery 2000 lettuce 1000 onions 1000 radishes 1000 Berliners cauliflower and more for postage only. Respond with 20 cents postage to receive the package and the offer is described as a remarkable bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Irishman buys pew to claim ownership in church
An Atchison man recalls his uncle the Irishman who grew rich suddenly and bought the best church pew. On a Sunday he swept down the aisle with a silk hat and overcoat,发现 two women in his seat. He demanded they move and then had them walk back to show who owned the pew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Globe
Doctors Endorse Dodd's Kidney Pills as Kidney Disease Cure
Three doctors from different states attest to Dodd's Kidney Pills curing diabetes epileptic fits after Scarletina and various kidney ailments. Dr Dunaway of Benton says he relies on the remedy in his practice and regards it as a universal cure. Dr Simes of St John notes miraculous results for a child, while Dr Williamson of Yorktown calls it the best medicine for kidney disease and a reliable cure for patients.
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Buffalo
N._Y
Dodd
R. H. Dunaway
M. D
Benton, DL
Jesse L. Simes
St. John
Kansays
McBride
Leland Williamson
Yorktown
Ark
Colkklis
Salzer seeds advertised with huge 1904 crop claims
The notice promotes Salzer seeds and crops claiming US Department of Agriculture endorsements, with yields from 40 to 300 bushels per acre across multiple crops. It urges 10 cent stamps to La Crosse Wisconsin for a free catalog and samples, targeting farmers and including humorous quotes for appeal.
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Ives
Salzer
Farmer
Gee
Victoria
Mr. Farmer
U. S. Dept
Ayr
Mont. Idaho
Dakotas
Colo
Boeltz
Hanna Bailey
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Silk dresses wash care and quirky quotes from the era
The page offers household tips for washing silk dresses with ben zine and soap, plus iron drying. It includes snippets of humorous quotes from Town Topics and Philadelphia Ledger, plus medicine ads for Cherokee Remedy, Skirvin’s Rheumatic Cure, and Putnam Fadelesses dye. Anecdotes and promotional blurbs pepper the clippings.
Mississippi Eyes Industrial Bureau And Growth Drive
The state weighs creating a bureau of industrial development and immigration aid to unlock latent resources. Proponents cite success in other states, railroad partners, and the Delta health myth debunking while urging organized effort, data sharing, and charters to spur farming, manufacturing, and new roads, with leaders touring Illinois Central plans and local rail expansions.
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Bureau of Industrial Development
Mississippi
mJe
Boards of Health
Illinois Central Railroad
State Department
Pearl and Leaf Rivers Railroad
Hattiesburg
Scranton
Columbia
Natchez
Mississippi Central
Secretary of State
Monticello
Lawrence County
U. S. Whitehead Co
Yazoo City
Capital Stock
Ridgeland Gin and Supply Co
Ridgeland
Delta Bank and Trust Co
J. J. Newman Co
Steele & Co
Greenwood
Gen
Enterprise
Naturalization Test Gaffe Sparks Mixed Reactions
A Philadelphia observer relays a Washington Star anecdote where an Italian applicant answers U S questions with a mix of humor and confusion. The exchange covers presidential knowledge, election methods, and a pun about capital in the market versus writing.
Title and Rise and Fall of Captain Darby
Former Florida senator Tom Darby recounts his climb from sawmill operator to political figure. The North Carolina native traces how his titles—from Captain to General to Major—echoed his fortunes and culminate when a hurricane wrecks his Gulf coast business, prompting a move to Palatka and a shift into formal politics.
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Tom” Darby
Florida
Putnam County
New York
Darby
North
Standard Oil
Tom
Gulf Coast
Cedar Keys
Gainesville
Cap'ns
L” Road
Country Papers
Gulf
Alachua County
Gulf of Mexico
Palatka
Facial blemish remedies and health cautions
Advice from American Queen on removing facial stains with rose vinegar solution rose water and sponge application. Neck stains from ribbons addressed with borax bath acetic acid glycerin rose water mix and lemon juice if deeply dyed. Diet affects complexion advice to avoid hot drinks and use lukewarm water and daily two mile walks. closing quotes from Ram's Horn appear.
Meekison political life and chronic catarrh remedy
A political profile of Hon. David Meekison, longtime Ohio mayor and congressman, paired with an advertisement text promoting Peruna as a cure for chronic catarrh. The piece recounts Meekison’s rise, his battle with catarrh, and a testimonial from Mrs. A. Snedeker, plus an offer to send free medical literature from Dr. Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meekison
Peruna
David Meekison
America
Napoleon
Ohio
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, D
Villain Meets Heroine as Song Becomes Surprising Plot
In a dramatic line the villain bids the heroine do her worst but she responds with a bold, remorseless song. The note follows a page of clipped quotes from papers like the Times-Democrat and Houston Post.
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N. QO
Times-Democrat
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Periral
Clocanati Enquirer
Chicago Daily Newa
Joo Drors
Castoria
ED Peete
Phen III
Tos Digo Harry
Chicago Daily News
Bears
Sterling Remedy
Memphis
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
A. R. Smith
Little Rock
B.C. Cowardin
T.P. A
Dallas
Texas
Btrong
Mina
Eee
Abora
Arbuckle- Goode Comp Ssion CO
Cee
Reemau Reserve
Froiis
Chicago
Moxleratt
Catalmoue
Southern
Yonkers
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
John A. Salter
See? Co
Long Island
Princeton Tiger
Mr. Weereigh
Eleanor R. Parker
Fomdik
Taylor
Philadelphia Ledger
Tr. Skirvin
WIS. Drug CO
K. L
Cincinnati Times- Star
Pisa
J. W. O'Brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis
Mine
Nellie Holmes
Young Woman’s Temperance Association of
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Neluie
Eral Insurance
A. F. Olliver Co
Courtland
Pearl and Leaf Rivers Railway
Louisville
Winston County
Roosevelt
Heard
Louisiana
Senate Committee of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Marion
Lamar
L. Q. C. Lamar
United States
Woodville
Wilkinson County
Jones County
B. C. Tooke
Philadelphia
Washington Post
Teddy
Mr. Dago
Sicily
Pridy
Ram’s
David Meckison
Congress
A. Snedeker
Cartersville, Ga
Mrs. A. Snedeker
Congressman Meekison
Houston Post
Tan BN Friends
York
Nassau Street
Atlanta
Broad St
Lumbago and Sciatica
St. Jacobs
Price
Winchester
R . m Os
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
Conn
J. A. Remley
Alvin, Tex
Smith Medical Co
St. Louis
Smith
Saint Louis
Maj
St Cents
Grisard- Caemack Drug CO
Tenn
Anakelia
Tribune Building
Gregory & Son
Mark Wiekend
Chas. G. Binke & Co
Woman's Temple
Atlanta, Ga
Pions Ieterna A
D. C
Arenue Povnsap
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