Marvelous Elixer of Life Promises Free Cure for All Ailments
A doctor scientist Dr James W Kidd announces a miraculous Elixer of Life claimed to cure all diseases. He offers the remedy free by mail to anyone who sends name and address, citing numerous cures and a mysterious compound. He states it restores health, purifies the system, and can free sufferers from heavy conditions with no risk.
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James W. Kidd
Baltes
Fort Wayne
Ind
James William Kidd
Aunt Becky: War Nurse Sarah Young Remembered in Des Moines
Mrs. Sarah Anne Young known as Aunt Becky is celebrated as the oldest noted war nurse. A Civil War nurse with the One Hundred Ninth New York Volunteers, she later founded state sanitary associations in New York and Iowa.
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Des Moines
Becky
Sarah Anne Young
Sumter
Anne Graham
Anne
One Hundred and Ninth
New York Volunteers
Benjamin F. Tracy
President Harrison
Mr. Tracy
Rebs
Annie Graham
David Young
Canada
Banker Praises Women as Savers in Chicago Chronicle Quote
A prominent Chicago banker rejects the claim that women are poor business people. He lauds women as reliable borrowers who always have ample collateral and a strong balance, often paying loans early and leaving large deposits untouched for years. He notes banks enjoy interest-free access while women keep funds readily available.
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Chicago
Chicago Chronicle
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims Cure All Female Complaints
Advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for ovarian troubles uterine issues and systemic female weakness. It emphasizes backache leucorrhoea and menstrual irregularities with claims of cures and endorsements while urging purchases from druggists and rejecting substitutes.
Not Reassuring Dialogue Hints at Vowed Violence
A timid suitor asks if his father will exhibit violence when he seeks the girl's hand. The girl evasively replies she has never been present at such occasions and confesses she has been foolishly sensitive, hinting at further trouble to come.
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Pendleton Planing
R. Forster
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Gallo Vous
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Yn Harper
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Louvre
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Alta & Webb Bts
F. X. Schempp, Prop
Sharp's
Cc. C. Sharp
Sarah Young
Becky" Young
van Orsdall & Ross
Lydia E. Pink
Pound
Ipo Peugede Alia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Willard, DL
Camius
Thedford
Cardus
Alice Davis
O'Cardus
Cardui
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W. C. Minnis
Eueceta
J. F. Robinson
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Williams & Williams
Court Street
Bingham Springs
Blue Mountains
Umatilla River
Oregon
Frank B. Clopton
Pendleton, Oregon
Pasco
Byers
N. Berkeley
Umatil
Harbess
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