Peruna Endorsed For Grip In Early 20th Century Ad
An old advertisement extols Peruna as a safe tonic with mild laxative effects to counteract grip poisons. It warns against coal tar powders and cites testimonials from Mrs Gates of East Lake Alabama and Mrs Wells of Delaware Ohio praising Peruna's relief after grip or la grippe. A 1914 almanac offer is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Gates
First Ave
East Lake
Ala
Charles E. Wells
South St
Delaware
Ohio
East notes from Joe Tinkers tale on Wille Keeler
Wille Keeler now a Giants scout recalls seeing a western league sandlot game where a lanky scrub notable as a team captain argues a umpire call. The exchange features a famed batter confirming the strike while a bold young captain questions educated opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tinker
Wille Keeler
Giants
Keeler
Absent-Minded Father Sends Bills After Elopement
A dialogue reveals a daughter recounting a letter from her father who is absentminded. She notes he enclosed numerous millinery and dressmaking bills but forgot to include the funds to pay them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Ile
Abnard Ship Adapts to Newswire Style
A fragmented clipping mentions a Marconigram to a passenger and a New York Times wire message. It contrasts a man surrendering to ideals with a woman scrutinizing photographs, reflecting editorial whimsy and social observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abnard
New York Times
Coffee harms many but Postum offers relief says ad
An advertisement argues coffee causes headaches and nervousness, sharing a testimonial of a Wisman who switched to Postum. It claims headaches vanished after using Postum, promotes Regular and Instant Postum, and asserts both forms are sold nationwide with the slogan There’s a Reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisman
Postum Co
Wellville
Postum
Help Farm Woman: Farmers Seek Ways to Boost Income and Marketing
A department of agriculture survey asks 66 000 progressive farm women for needs in home management child care pest control and income from poultry gardening and crafts. Replies urge cooperative work domestic help standards for foods and better education and libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department
Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural Agency
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Plymouth Rock
Wyandotte
Orpington
Rhode Island
The
Bulletin
Orderly Service in California Church
A Methodist minister warned of rough congregants before preaching in an isolated California town. He opened with two revolvers flanking the Bible and declared a prayer, delivering a chillingly orderly service that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
National Monthly
Disfigured with Pimples and Eczema Cure Claim
A grandmother reports severe eczema in her grandson with constant itching and bleeding from scratching. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment, used from January 1912, with a complete cure in a short time, and notes free samples and a 32 page skin book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Laura Stephens
Cuticura
Dept. L.boston
Adv
Putnam Dyes Color in Cold Water Ad Varies Advice
An advertisement touts Putnam Fadeless Dyes claiming cold water coloring benefits while a general remark laments advice clashing with personal desires. The fragment combines product promotion with a cynical aside on guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Adv
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington
Wrigley’s
Mia.Winslow
Themas
Lala
Sloan
O.K
Alr
Thomas & Harter
Philadelphia
Manchester
Sloan's
Bloans
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Ana
Belden
Neb
Circulara Free
Pacinio Supely CO
Higin
Oregon
Sear W. N
Ieee Jongh
Dragaints
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!