Peruna Advertisements Claim Cures For Catarrh
Thousands of women report Peruna cures for catarrhal colds and chronic catarrh. Ads feature testimonials from Katherine Danter and Jennie Driscoll praising Peruna, urging readers to beware cheap imitations and to write Dr. Hartman for guidance at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Katherine Danter
Milwanker
Wis
Jennie Driscoll
Putnam Avye
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Sporting Equine Swindle Ends With Deacon Trade
A shrewd Yankee horse trader suits his grief by swapping his stubborn horse with a village deacon after a string of misfires. The deacon, riding home, pins hopes on a dry ride only to be drenched as the horse sits in the water when asked to show “birds or rabbits.” The scene, recounted with a comic fold, ends with the trader swapping again and the deacon noting the horse’s sport.
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David Harwin
Saya
Philadelphia Ledger
Zeke
Humorous Quotations Blend Wit and Skepticism
A mix of old quotes and ad blurbs echoes early 20th century humor. Detroit Free Press notes a sharp line about youth versus appearance. Norwich testimonial praises Piso's Cure for Consumption. Classic ads promote Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Tar and Pike’s Toothache Drops.
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Detroit
Free Press
Piso
Thos. Robbins
Norwich
Hale
Pike
Might Not Bother Him
A light exchange between a cheerful wife and a pessimistic husband about keeping the wolf from the door by a clever ruse. The wife imagines a soprano voice can deter hardship while the husband questions if the wolf could be deaf. An amusing Philadelphia Press quip is included. Putnam Fadeless Dyes claim to not stain hands or kettles except for green and purple.
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Philadelphia
Putnam
Salve directions cause confusion on mandrake reference
A humorous exchange from Chicago Tribune and Indianapolis News mocks a salve recipe that misstates mandrake. Separate clippings joke about useless repetition and a satire on medicine ads claiming cures and refunds. The text also notes a student remark about seeking easier science work.
Good roads drive social progress and rural prosperity
The article argues for broad road improvements as a national priority linking better highways to farming advantage and social intercourse. It cites New York Republican platform support, contrasts New York and Maryland roads, and notes how bicycles and autos push road reform. It urges wide tires to protect roads and notes rural delivery and campaign work by motorists.
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New York
Saratoga
Commonwealth
Union
Baltimore American
Maryland
New York State
Greater
Washington Star
Automobilists
Handy wire winder cart frame explains repurposing tools
Instruction describes building a 3 by 8 foot frame from 2 by 1 inch planks. A binder shaft is placed through the frame at A and a sulky wheel or similar implement is attached on each side to form a cart. Barrel wheels are mentioned as an alternative.
DIY wire winding truck design described by R E Boemmels
A compact box style frame with a 314 foot iron rod handle forms a winding and unwinding device. Spool arrangement at B and C with a bolt on F and a G handle allows pulling to unwind and pushing to wind. Also usable as a hand truck for hauling heavy items around the house.
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R. E. Boemmels
Almost a Miracle Kidney Cure Story Prompts Free Trial
Mrs. M Isted of Galveston recounts severe kidney illness from 1900 flood and near death. After doctors proposed surgery, Dean's Kidney Pills relieved pain, restored sleep and appetite, and increased weight from 118 to 155 pounds. Foster Milburn Co offers free trials and sells pills nationwide at 50 cents per box.
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M. Isted
Strand Street
Galveston
Tex
Dean
Lake View
United States
Foster-Milburn, Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Wisconsin Woman
Mrs May Havre of Ed iton Wisconsin credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after female troubles. She reports relief from back and side pains improved menstruation and 20 pound weight gain after two months use and urges others to try the remedy. The ad promotes the product as a trusted cure for female ills with a $5000 forfeit for false authenticity.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
May Havre
Editon
Wis
Household Economics Club
Mrs. Haule
Edgerton, Wis
Apple Pie Reputation on a Maine Farm
A Maine farm summer tale shows a landlady praised for pies and thrift. A guest notes her claim that no one’s pies rival hers, then serves a second pie that outshines the first. A 12 year old remarks on its superiority while the aunt stays grave, warning against buying reputation with money.
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Maine
South
Sar
Mary
Nature's Own Capital City by John Muir
The excerpt describes Grand Canyon rock formations as nature’s grand architecture. Muir compares them to cathedrals and palaces, noting spires, towers, arches, and ornate detailing with Gothic and Egyptian hints, all in a wild, lavish landscape.
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John Muir
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Sierra
India
Egypt
Gulf
Three Great Canyon Wonders From Nature’s Sculptures
John Muir contrasts Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and Colorado with Yosemite’s granite cliffs. He ranks El Capitan and Tahsikka as supreme formations, noting Grand Canyon’s scale but defending Yosemite’s unique grandeur against erosion. A later writer’s Yosemite comparison is judged confusing and partly untrue.
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Yosemite
Yellowstone
Grand Canon of the
Colorado
Heli Lp
Grand Canyon
Colorado Canyon
Ad Firas
el Capitan
Tissiack
John Muir
el Capjian
Tenaya
Cloud
Prince Henry of Prussia Insured Against Assassination
The Chicago Beard-Herald reports Prince Henry of Prussia may be the only person insured against assassination. German companies hold a policy worth 410000 dollars due to perceived risk during his command in Chinese Waters. The czar of Russia also carries heavy life insurance with Olga insured for 2.5 million, the czarina 750 thousand, and the czar himself at 4 million.
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California Fig Syrup CO
Prince Henry
Prussia
Chicagen Beard-Herald
Russia
Olga
Theezarina
Theezar
Apprentice seeks astronomy chair in college debate
In a college exchange the applicant presses the president about astronomy knowledge. When asked how to fix the earth sun distance the applicant quips a flawed method and asks for a harder problem, prompting a tense moment reported by the Baltimore News.
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Appli
Baltimore News
Local Charity Projects Spotlight Amateur Theatrics
Chicago Daily News notes charity efforts featuring amateur performers presenting shows to raise funds. The piece highlights community involvement, talent on stage, and the impact of proceeds on local initiatives.
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Chicago Daily News
The Golden Rule Across Cultures
A compilation quotes the Golden Rule from multiple traditions including Persian Buddhist Chinese Egyptian Christian Mohammedanism Roman Jewish and Greek sources. The passage emphasizes treating others as one wishes to be treated and the universal ethical law across civilizations.
Surprised Physician Reports Humble German Healed Man
In Chicago a dying rheumatic patient recovers after a humble German uses St Jacobs Oil. Dr G- attended the case but could not ease the pain. After the German applied the remedy, pain lessened and the man recovered within two days. The physician was surprised by the outcome.
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Chicago
C— Street
St. Jacobs
Quaker City Dinner Party Prank Goes Awry
A young man apologizes for lateness at a dinner party in a tale from a Quaker city. He says he and his brother could not both attend and the brother’s regrets were tendered. The hostess notes the clever idea of the two brothers tossing to decide who would come, but the speaker explains he lost the toss and could not attend.
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Blank
New York
Pittaburg Bulletin
St Paul Calendar For 1905 Color Reproductions
Six sheets 10x15 inches of Bryson pastel drawings in color are ready for distribution and will be mailed on receipt of twenty five cents. Address F A Miller Chicago. Then a drug ad cites Burdock Blood Bitters with patient testimonial. A proverb notes modest service surpassing grand deeds. An ad hawks Dean's Ointment for skin. A quip from Ram's Horn and a motto from Chicago Daily News conclude the clipping.
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St. Paul
Bryson
F. A. Miller
Chicago
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