The Last Old Soldier Passes Away
A six monthly army camp memory echoes through verse as aging veterans fade. The poem traces a comrade’s decay from a million strong army to a final company and platoon, ending with the news that the last old soldier has died.
Allen's Foot-Ease Promotes Comfort in Tight Shoes
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to ease tight shoes and soothe tired feet with a foot-bath, priced 25 cents. It also notes a Memorial Day death reference to Alexander Pope and Voltaire, dated May 30.
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Not the Ordinary Kind Candies of Quality at Popular Prices
Fragmentary OCR notes describe quality candies and chocolates with varied price references such as 12c per pound and 24c for certain lines, plus mentions of present sugar prices and vapeane items. The text is incomplete but indicates a retail listing or advertisement for confectionery and sugar products.
Dietrick the “Good Cheer” Man Lectured Worldwide
Over seven years Mr Dietrick has lived on the platform delivering nearly 2000 lectures. He is noted as humorous and entertaining and widely known as the “Good Cheer” man.
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Lame Back Relief Promised by Liniment
Lame back results from muscle rheumatism and hard workers are most at risk. Relief comes from massaging the back with Chamberlain’s Liniment two or three times daily. Available at Stubenrauch Drug Store.
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