New Year Resolutions and Ancient Customs
The piece reviews New Year vows from simple personal oaths to grand customs from Egypt and Persia, tracing roots to Louis IX and early rituals. It notes modern resolutions often fade, while praising the concept as a renewal of life and self-improvement across cultures. It cites Somerville Journal observations on the enduring appeal of starting anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Reuben Tiinges
Gwentinigus
Gayoulie
Best Wishes and the Ideal of a Better World
A New Year piece by Mrs Beanche Mason reflects on best wishes, urging universal benefit. It links wishes for health, shelter, education, freedom, and an end to poverty with a vision of distributed wealth and world peace, interlaced with satirical excerpts about differing sentiments.
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Beanche Mason
Iera
John
Jimmie
Jenloug
Silin
LE Cn
Ian
Ufe
Ru Nhead
Gentle Cascarats Tonic Ad Promises Safe Bowel Help
An old style ad argues against harsh laxatives and promotes Cascarets as a gentle nightly bowel tonic. It claims the product cleanses the colon without harming the liver and that twenty five million boxes are sold yearly. The copy ends with a quip about older men appreciating different jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Bayer Aspirin Headache Remedy Ad Says Genuine Tablets
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as genuine and prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. It features a Bayer package with directions for headache colds pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism and notes a handy tin of 13 tablets costing only a few cents. The text hints at Bayer as a trade name of Bayer Manufacture of mono reethneldester of Sallev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Mrs Woessner Mrs Woessner testimonial on Dr Pierce medicine
A Decatur physician recommended Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for nervous trouble and severe feminine issues. Mrs. W. M. Woessner of 809 Grove Street credits it with relief and lasting cure after trying many remedies.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Decatur
Til
Pierce
W. M. Woessner
Grove St
Mrs Nora Barnes Praises Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription
In Motherhood Port Wayne Indiana Nora Barnes recalls taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription after hearing of its high regard from her mother. She reports splendid health during use, a quick recovery, and the birth of a healthy two year old boy who has never been ill.
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Indiana
Elkhart
Ind
Dr. Pierce
Mrs. George Fleaner
Coruna St
Port Wayne
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Somerville
Mass) Journal
Best
Thoga
Burdan
Testais
Fooi
Chamlat
Waldone Chemical CO
S47
Blg Ave
New York
Cjir. N
Canada
Bard Delat
Western Canada
J.M. MacLachlan
Traction Terminal Bldg
Haynae Langanbere Mle. Co
Forwat Park Blvd
St. Lowis
Eiesae
Bitees Ia
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