Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
A collection of testimonial quotes from women across the United States praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. The letters hail from New Orleans Mishawaka Mishaw Ind Alton Ky and Deisem No Dak, describing improved health, relief from dizziness and vision issues, and renewed strength.
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Lydia E Pinkham
Maer
Oregon
New Orleans
Ton Blondeau
Mishawaka
Ind
Lydia
Chas. Baver
E. Marion St
Mishaw Ind
Lydia E. Pinkham
Emma Bailey
Alton Station
F. M. Thorn
Deisem
Silent vow traps echo of long loneliness
Dialog hints at a woman's resolve to remain single through hardship. A further interruption comically misreads the line as a birth metaphor, highlighting social expectations and lasting loneliness in a restrained wartime tone.
Coffee Poison Breeds Ailments A California Woman Finds Health With Postum
A California woman over 54 credits years of coffee for indigestion and insomnia. After switching to Postum for nine months she reports weight gain color return and better sleep. She warns against returning to coffee after trial.
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California
Battle Creek
Dainty Linen Cover for Pincushion or Sachet
Instructions describe a white linen circular cover with twelve scalloped edge points and a central motif such as a fleur de lis or monogram. The pattern fits a ten inch circle, uses eyelets, satin stitching, and a back opening with buttonhole and button. Variants include blue or pink linen with white embroidery and a matching sachet or pincushion.
Techniques for Finishing White and Black Organdic Bands
Instructions describe creating white bands with black borders using various methods including blind stitching on a fold fagoting and and finishing with crepe bands on net. Steps cover basting, folding, and securing raw edges for a flat, neat appearance.
Trinket and Pincushion Bar Craft Instructions
Handy kit to make a pincushion and trinket bar with a padded top and silk lining. Describes box construction, ribbon closures, and color schemes using contrasting velvet like black and white borders and cerise pink tones.
Warm wraps a necessity in cold night air
The piece warns it is dangerous to exit heated spaces without adequate outerwear. It urges warmer, more substantial wraps for winter use to avoid exposure in cold air and drafts after leaving theaters or private homes.
Handy Woolen Cover For Shaving Jugs In Cold Weather
A quick sketch shows a thick woolen cover slipped over a filled hot water jug to keep the water hot. It features a handle slit, a stiffened top with tin reinforcement, braided edges, and a loop for easy removal, with “Shaving Water” worked in colored wool on one side.
Evening Frocks Shape Trends in Paris Fashion
Fashion notes show debate over frock length with trains of 10 to 12 inches paired with a growing number of short skirt styles. Paris houses feature both youthful knee-length designs and traditional long trains as designers differ. Black jet trims white span gles brilliants and bugles appear prominently, including a velvet frock with cream lace and jet motif.
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Paris
Harper’s Bazar
Mourning Bags and Accessories in Early 20th Century Fashions
The article describes square flat wristbags in black mat leather with blackened silver fittings as suitable for half mourning. It notes that in the first mourning stage a bag should match the gown or be black crepe, while in the black and white stage many women wear crystal belts and buckles. It highlights black and white enamel ornaments as attractive options for half mourning.
New Fancy Work: Crocheted Mesh Bags In Metal Threads
A new and engaging craft describes crocheting chain mesh bags using gold or silver metal threads. The top edge features a shell or picot stitch and optional decorations extend to the sides and lower edge. Finished bags are satin lined and drawn up with a cord, with Frenchy trinkets as possible accents.
Man Demands Gatekeeper After Spiritualist Service
Charles M. Cross of Indianapolis attends a spiritualist service described as lively with sepulchral voices and partially materialized figures. A nose strike shocks him. he demands light and questions the medium who cites St Peter as the spirit. Cross threatens to seek relief if no vacancy is created.
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Charles M. Cross
Indianapolis
Lfe
Mr. Cross
St. Peter
Indianapolis News
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Advertise Skin Care
For generations Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment claim to clear pimples blackheads and other complexion troubles while aiding rough chapped hands dandruff itchy scalps and hair conditions. They promise benefits for infants and children and offer a free mineral sample with a 32 page care book from Cuticura Boston.
Good Worksmen in Highland Hotel Shooting Anecdote
A Yankee in a Highlands hotel overhears a group of gentlemen discussing shooting. He recounts a 200 yard fly-kill on a flagpole as notable, while an Irishman recalls a veteran tale of rolling an empty beer barrel and firing when the bunghole opened. The exchange reflects colorful frontier humor.
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Highlands
Begorra
Secrets of a Wife’s Social Secretary Revealed
A nameless narrator questions his wife’s role as a social secretary. The wife answers with a coy smile, claiming she will take airs Birreap’s place in social details. An exchange and a brief mockery of women’s suffrage emerge in a fragmentary dialogue.
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Birreap
Tudge
Hard to please editor over star count in flag cartoon
A cartoonist argues with the managing editor over the number of stars on the flag, first five then 117, highlighting the editor’s demand for more stars. The exchange ends with the artist claiming the editor is the hardest to please.
Castoria Advertisement Urges Safe Use for Infants
A vintage ad salutes Castoria as a gentle remedy for infants and children. It stresses careful inspection of each bottle and notes the product bears a physician signature with a claim of over 30 years in use. Children are urged to seek Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
San Francisco
Fletcher Norman
Whittier
Calif
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