Why Grip Is Dangerous Epidemic Catarrhal Fever
Public notice-style ad warning that grip is not a common cold but an epidemic disease with bacilli poisoning the blood. It endorses Peruna as a tonic laxative and safe remedy, warns against coal tar products, and cites reader testimonials about cure and relief. Includes a free Peruna Almanac offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Gates
First Ave
East Lake
Ala
Charles
E. Wells, Jr
South St
Delaware
Ohio
Legendary Keeler tale echoes in East Coast yarns
Joe Tinker recalls Willie Keeler recounting a vivid sand lot game seen in a western league town. A lanky scrubby haired kid umpire is challenged by a young captain who mocks an umpire’s judgment as one of baseball history’s great batters. the scene underscores contrasts between old and new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tinker
Willie Keeler
Giants
Keeler
Coffee Myths and Postum Benefits Cited in Ad Monologue
The excerpt warns that people misattribute coffee related headaches and nervousness to other causes, presenting Postum as a coffee substitute. It includes anecdotal testimonies, marketing notes for Postum variants, and a home design column promoting simple, cost effective housing features and window styles. It also contains building questions addressed to William A. Radford with a Chicago address.
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Wisman
Postum
Postum—Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
William A. Radford
West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Ill
Newsboys on Horseback Deliver Montevideo Papers
In Montevideo, Uruguay, over 50 horsebound newsboys peddle papers to 300,000 residents. Riders gallop from La Razon office as clerks bundle papers and foot newsboys serve the city center, delivering evening editions to suburbs within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
la Razon
la Hazon
Orderly Service in California Church
A Methodist parson entering a rural California church warned the rough congregation. He opened the service by placing two revolvers beside the Bible and telling the congregation to pray, ending with a remark that a more orderly service had never been held.
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California
National Monthly
Disfigured With Pimples Prominent Skin Cure Found
A grandmother recalls her grandson's severe eczema with itching and sores that covered his face and body. After trying many remedies, Cuticura Soap and Ointment reportedly cured him quickly in January 1912, as advertised by Mrs. Faure Blephone.
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Cole
Faure
NoviIy
L.bostoi
Fragmentary romance quote shows lingering affection
The readable line reveals a marriage vow where one speaker pledges constant closeness to the beloved Tower, indicating a continuing emotional bond even after marriage. The fragment hints at intimate sentiment and devotion within a domestic union.
Putnam Fadeless Dyes Color in Cold Water
Advertisement notes Putnam Fadeless Dyes work in cold water and comments that good advice should align with desires.
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Putnam
Adv
Free Lavteent Novelti Joeh Boo and Jewelry Offer
Mislabeled circular ad promises free jewelry and catalogs with a premium. Mentions Belden Nebraska and Higin Oregon avenues and various agents. Contains scattered phrases about making new money and circulars with no clear date or legitimate contact details.
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POST
Musbio
Belden
Neb
Pacipiobupply CO
Higin
Oregon
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