Peruna Tablets Credited With Curing Longstanding Catarrh
Miss Sophia Kotthesen of Evanston Illinois reports twenty five years of chronic catarrh and a severe cough improved after using Perona tablets. She states her throat healed and overall health improved and recommends Perona to friends with similar troubles. The ad notes Perona tablets offer a tablet form of Peruna medicine manufactured by Drug Mana.
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Sophia Kotthesen
Evanston
Illinois
Vere
Perona
Verona
Romulus and Remus clash over new city claim
A fragment discusses founding Rome with a critique from Remus and a claim about starting a large town without mining ore. It mentions Hunt's Cure a remedy for skin troubles and guarantees a cure in one box.
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Romulus
Rome
Remus
Not Embarrassed Thastin Stax on Fines and Earnings
Mr Thastin Stax states he is not embarrassed by his clashes with the course. He claims that when fined and not paid he increases his earnings by that amount.
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Mr. Thastin Stax
Sarsaparilla Promise and a Humorous Misunderstanding
A playful ad text touts Sim mon s Sarsaparilla as cleansing the system to improve blood, appetite, strength, and ambition. The piece then shifts to a quip about a woman’s engagement, joking that the Hungarian count was misheard as hungry.
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Simmon
Malaria Drive Effort Described Amid System Build Up
Fragmentary text discusses malaria elimination and strengthening the system. Mentions Old Sandan Groves Tastel Kas Milt and unclear phrases about forms and printed items. Reads like a damaged wartime or public health notice with scattered proper nouns.
Belgium Expands Auto Imports Rapidly
Belgium now imports about 1.5 million dollars yearly of automobiles motorcycles and bicycles. The imports have quadrupled in the past four years according to trade data.
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Belgium
Hicka Capuchine Cures Headache Claims
An 19th century remedy touts Hicka Capuchine as a cure for headaches from colts heat stomach or nervous troubles. It promotes Acetanilit or dangerous drugs and a triad bottle for immediate action. The ad warns against regular use and urges belief despite today’s disappointments.
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Triad
Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsement Ad
A vintage advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a pleasant natural laxative. It asserts cleansing and soothing internal organs without debility, notes physician approval, and warns to buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Wealthy bachelor builds granite tomb with whisky and band
Phineas Gardner Wright of Putnam, 79, worth over 200000, funds a monument inscribed Going, but Know not where. The tomb features a bust with trimmed whiskers, extra whisky and cream for burial revelry, and a Putnam Silver Cornet band to play at his funeral, stirring mixed reactions among locals.
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Phineas Gardner Wright
Putnam
Wright
Waterbury
Putnam Cemetery
Putnam Silver
Fair Play and Broken Hearts in Love and Faith
A reflective piece on how unfair behavior harms relationships. It argues men should communicate openly to ease women’s heartache, noting women bear love’s costs and heartbeats as they endure heartbreak. It concludes wounded hearts often heal as scars reminding of faithlessness.
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Tam
Xenophon
Plato
Socrates
Tacitus
Cato
Tertulian
Athens
Solon
Rome
Dr. Schaff
England
Macaulay
Walter Scott
Morning Glory at the Breakfast Table
A writer praises the morning appearance of women, noting husbands’ compliments and urging wives to present themselves well at breakfast. The piece argues against untidy or dirty looks and counters the idea that domestic duties excuse poor morning attire, urging care in dress for the breakfast table.
Cramp Rings From Coffin Metal Charm English Courts
Historical note on Good Friday rites of cramp rings said to prevent epilepsy. Royal and diplomatic uses are cited from 1508 to 1557 with mentions of boons by the medical profession and clergy.
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England
Andrew Boorde
Cramp
Manners on a Steamer Prompted a Passenger to Speak
During dinner on a steamer a passenger grew irritated by a fellow diner who ate badly. He finally confronted him and suggested taking the bone outside on the mat to avoid the scene.
Courtly Lawyer Keeps Maria Waiting with Stays
Father says the lawyer friend visiting Maria tests patience by always securing a court stay. Mother asks how he does it. The exchange hints at courtroom maneuvering and family concern over his motives.
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Maria
Crushed Possibilities in a Fat Reporter Tale
A garbled British-sounding item appears to fault a reporter and editor over a failed story. The fragment hints at mercy offered after a fall, but lacks clear facts or names to anchor events.
Talent in the Bushby Clarion Mouthpiece and a Crippled Dream
A writer praised as a rising reporter named Stobart is lauded by a Bushby editor for a two column fire account described as thrilling. An anecdote from a reader in Oakland credits Sloan's Liniment for a rapid recovery from paralysis, while an Emerson quote contemplates perception and readiness.
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The
Bushby Clarion
Stobart
Wisitor
Prand
Enid
Ben-Houwer
God
First Girl and Second Girl Duel In Silly Quip Clash
A brief exchange shows First Girl asking what he did after being told not to see her. Second Girl responds with a playful line claiming he turned the Nehts out, a humorous punchline shifting focus from restriction to reaction.
Hunt's Lightning Oil Described As Cure All By Family
A reader extols Hunt's Lightning Oil claiming it treats rheumatism cuts sprains bruises catarrh chilblains lurpe scalds and general pains. The message asserts the product never disappoints and relieves pain at the root for the entire family.
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Grand Pop
Dad
Mammy
Sis
Hunt
Foot Ease Ad Offers Comfort and Trial Package
A vintage advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for smearing feet, nervousness, and sweating. It promises comfort in new shoes and urges readers to request a trial package from A. S. Olmsted of Le Roy, New York.
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Allen
Adfresa A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Masks and confrontation at Miss Rozler's home
Miss Rozler's father confronts Nervey who retorts that wearing a mask would be deceitful though he might have done so. The exchange reveals tension and social impropriety in an intimate domestic setting.
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Miss Rozler
Young Nervey
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted by Letters
A collection of reader letters from Mrs. Williams of Gardiner and Mrs. Sperling of Claybourne Ave recount benefits of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. They claim relief from inflammation, tumors, and conditions deemed operable by doctors, with Mrs. Pinkham inviting sick women to write for advice.
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Egham
A. Williams
Gardiner
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alvina Sperling
Claybourne Ave
Calcage
Chicago
Eydia E. Pinkham
Alasem
Is the Theater Bad
Rev A C Dixon argues against modern theater citing ancient and modern authorities. He notes Greek and Roman critics and later artists warn that stage life corrupts morals, harms purity, and unsettles religious feeling. He warns Passion Plays fail to strengthen true faith and condemn contemporary theatrical practice.
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Lecky
Oberammergau
Buttered Carrots Recipe Guide
Parboil three cups of carrots cut in cubes ten minutes and drain. Cover with fresh water and cook until tender. Melt two tablespoons butter and two of lemon juice and pour over them just before serving.
Ironing Tips: Pressing Shirt Back Plait With Flannel
A brief tip from Harper's Bazaar suggests laying the back plait of a shirt waist on flannel or a Turkish towel while ironing small buttons. The fabric cushions the buttons, allowing the area to iron smoothly.
Dilemma Over Marriage Motives Quoted in Jewish Ledger
Dialogue snippet shows He accusing of marrying for money and She replying she convinced his father otherwise. The exchange centers on perceptions of motive, testing trust and social expectations within a Jewish Ledger publication excerpt.
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Jewish Ledger
Mother and Frances Argue Over Meals
A three year old named Frances argues with her mother about eating between meals. The fragment shows a mother correcting a teasing remark and Frances insisting meals precede eating. The dialogue reflects family scene and child behavior.
When He Came Home
A Los Angeles Times piece recalls Booker T. Washington in New York arguing saloon closures would help. It tells of a twentyish youth Easter drinking eggnog in unclosed saloons, returning home red-eyed and pale, and his mother sternly asking for his curfew before he answers Bed time.
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Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
New York
South
Boe
John
Los Angeles Times
Six Months Old Baby Healed From Eczema By Cuticura
A Virginia father recounts his daughter’s severe eczema started at six months, with doctors giving up. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the child recovered and has remained clear of the condition. Letter dated October 14 and 22, 1906, from Durmid, Virginia.
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James J. Smith
Durmid
Birthday wishes turn into a playful household wager
A lighthearted quarrel over birthday gifts leads to a bet about who will receive the gift this year. Separately a health warning advertises Littell’s Liquid Sulphur to treat skin conditions, followed by a humorous anecdote from Mrs. Henry W. Cole’s A Lady's Tour Around Monte Rosa about Rev. Robert Montgomery in rural Scotland.
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Rhuma-Sulphur Company
St. St. Louis
Henry W. Cole
Monte Rosa
Millionaire Whiners Stir Washington Dinner Debate
Senator La Follette derides millionaires who fault attacks as he spoke at a Washington dinner saying they resemble a Primrose boy who runs to mother when hurt. He recalls a boy punching at Johnny who dodges and causes the punch to land on the wall.
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Senator la Follette
Washington
Millonaires
Johnny
Dr Talks of Food Grape-Nuts Endorsed by Health Leader
A board of health president cites diet as a major disease factor and endorses Grape-Nuts as a superior fully cooked food. He recounts personal relief from malnutrition and insomnia after using Grape-Nuts with cow’s milk, praising its role in rational nutrition.
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Wellville
Indignant Editor Faces Theft of Sunday Trousers
A Hometown Pennsylvania editor reports two patched trousers stolen after drying, explaining absence from church. The theft is described as a cruel breach of civility and a eyebrow-raising act against a local weekly’s editor, who relied on that pair for churchgoing.
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Banner
Not Time's Slave
A traveler in Dublin hires a cab for two hours but the driver speeds recklessly to maximize earnings. The passenger questions the danger, and the cabby retorts that two hours is all he will work, urging him to go away.
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Dublin
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Deafness Cure
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a promise of one hundred dollars for any deafness case caused by catarrh cured by the remedy. States catarrh as inflamed mucous surfaces and urges sending for circulars from Jany Dev2 J, Cheney Co. Toledo. Ohio.
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Hall
Jiany
Cheney
Toledo
Bae Manily Pilla
Practical Man Uploads Poems to Fill In For Wife
A brief exchange reveals a young man admitting he writes poetry for his daughter’s mother while juggling work at the office. He explains he copies the poetry into letters to keep up appearances, and the explanation is deemed satisfactory.
Hunt's Cure Guarantee Promises Relief for Itching Skin
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has sold with a strict guarantee to cure itching skin ailments. Fewer than one percent seek refunds because the product works. Also a cartoon-style exchange contrasts wife rug choices with a man watching someone struggle, highlighting domestic humor.
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Hunt
aMiced
Hicks Capuchine Cures Backache and Nervousness
Periodical claims Hicks Capuchine relieves backache nervousness and headache at once and aids nature. Prescribed by physicians with best results. Trial bottle one size fits all priced at one dollar and a half, available at all druggists. A quoted motto from R. L. Stevenson appears at the end.
Sore Eyes and Salvation: Humorous Trade Patter from Buffalo
A fragmented ad-like snippet references common sore eyes and a salve named PRITITS EYE SALVE with playful misspellings. It mentions Howard Bros. of Buffalo New York and a quip about Satanic majesty learning to get something for nothing. The tone suggests a satirical or promotional blurb typical of humorous classifieds.
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Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
Weary William Offers Escort After Lover’s Tiff
A weary man approaches a woman in distress after a quarrel with her lover. He offers to escort her home, presenting himself as a protecting figure. The scene carries a mood of concern and social propriety in a public setting.
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William
Alphabetic pride at Washington civil service office
A young Black man enters the Washington civil service office and asks to get papers for an examination. When asked his state, he declares he is from the first state of the union, Alabama, prompting the official to note Alabama is not first alphabetically. He replies alphabetically speaking.
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Civil Service Commission
Washington
Darky
New York
Alabama
Conquer by Cheerfulness Courage and Faith Quote
A quotation from Kendrick urges embracing cheerfulness as duty and path to sunshine and pleasures. It emphasizes courage and faith as keys to reaching cheerful heights in life.
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Kendrick
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Cal
Sloan
Emerson
Poe
A. C. Dixon
D. D
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Macready
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John Gilbert
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Edwin Forrest
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Clement Scott
London
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Weill
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Ill
Alexander E. Mintle
Cleveland
Ohio
J. 8. Alexander
Omaha
Neb
J. A. McClellan
J. W. Allen
St. Louis
C. H. Glidden
St. Paul
Minn
H. D. Benner
Philadelphia
J. A. Boarman
Kansas City
J. J. Mackey
Brooklyn
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Signanart
Rere
Itt
Pao
Practical
Mr. Meekton
R. L. Stevenson
Satanic
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Peer
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Biood Balm Co
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Liecoe
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