Dyspepsia causes and cures buttressed by anecdote
A Scranton Journal article argues stomach ills stem from blood and nerve weakness, citing Joseph Vandyke of Mickory Street who improved after using Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and other remedies with various testimonials, including ear and deafness claims, and advertisements for Alabastine and foot care products.
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Wror
Scranton
Joseph Vandyke
Mickory St
Thas
Vandyke Slys
Almont
Thomas Campbell
Gary
Willems
Williams
Hall
Chenty, & CO
Teleda
Geo. Brown
Emerson
B. J. Bay
Modern Othello Ends in Double Tragedy in Paris
A jealous husband in Paris, Jean, killed his wife and then died by suicide after smothering her at a hotel near the Arc de Triomphe. He had long suspected his wife's loyalty to her former husband, misreading small signs as affections for the dead man. Police found the smothered woman and a note describing the crime.
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Jan
Paris
London
Jean
Jaluette
the Arc de Triomphe
Miss Bord Barber Sparks Debate in St Louis
A young widow opens BR barber shop with a sign reading Miss Bord Barber. She explains men prefer to be shaved by a single woman while married status deters some customers. She notes single women may be more attractive to clients than married barbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Tragic Hypnotism Case Shocks Peoria Merchant Family
John A. Hudson Jr., a Peoria man and husband of a widow with three young children, hanged himself in his barn after claiming hypnotic control by Dora Lee. He allegedly sought her help to remove the spell before his death, while Mrs. Lee denies any hypnotic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hudson, Jr
Peoria
Hudson
Dora Lee
Jobn
Curious 1900s Inapt Adverts And Odd Facts From The Era
A garbled 1901 style column blends quack remedies with odd trivia, noting Castarets candy cathartic for beauty, Coe's Cough Balsam, and varied curiosities. It references time reckoning from 1901, medical myths, educational slogans, and strange anecdotes about China, Chinatown opium users, lanternflies, Roman fashion, and a New Jersey tea can scare. The piece cites cultural tidbits and minor news clippings with humorous observations.
Open Letter Shapes Trademark Claim for Castoria
A collection of mixed clippings notes Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis asserting exclusive rights to use Castoria and Pitcher’s Castoria with the Centaur Company endorsement. Also appears asides on royalty free trade, royalty claims, and related advertisements about Grain-O and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castoria
Plicuers Casyvoria
Saomel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Castoila
Caine
Cilas
H. Fletcher
Mothers of America
Chas H. Fletcher
Centaur Company
Whch
Chas BL Pletcher
Samuel Pitcher
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Fibroid Tumor Conquered by Pinkham’s Compound
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for fibroid tumors and related symptoms. It features a testimonial from Mrs. B. A. Lowsarp of Westdale Massachusetts describing relief after use, noting the tumor disappeared and pain subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
B. A. Lombard
Westdale
Mass
Lydia B. Pinkham
Last Obstacle Gone in Marriage Debate
A fragment notes family quarrel over parental consent and a marriage plan with humor about Mrs. Mileun and a school geography lesson. It mentions Miss Parkson’s beauty, a remark on Mrs Gladstone, and an odd ad line about F I0's Cure for Consumption. The catacombs of Rome are to be lit with electricity.
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Chinatown
San Franciso
Surinam
South America
Rome
New York
Himalayas
U. S. Express Company
New Brunswick
N. J
India
United States
British Empire
Anne Miller
Jersey City
Stephen Phillips
Kent
England
Dede City
Kansas
Oheerrer
Tan
Meyersdale
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Robert
Papa
Johnny
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Sterling Remoiy Co. Chicace
Rex York
Bettina Goml
Trenton
Arch St
Moladuphn
Korea
Salto
J. Moma
Sioux
Germany
Sieweraper Hhikiyr
Ball Ram
McLean
Boule
Jess
Abette
Appomation
Geld
Biden
Miss Goldis
Mostetter
Coe
Bextet
France
Star Tobacco
Tee Tenang
T the World
Russia
Jordan
Great Britain
Italy
Spain
Japan
Austria
Netherlands
Anthony Carson
Centre Lake
Angola
Ind
Charles Fregany
Carson
Louise Josephine
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Wonolulu
Hazleton
Stuttgart
Boston
Brooklyn
Burlingame
Moser
Danube
Klosterneuberg
Aloho
Vincenzo Jutolo
Drewerk
Sas
Steditch
Greworks
Dobson
Mrs. Gladstone
California
Sones OF
SinGguars
Kay
Aigalion
Jiver Anil Isd nStis
ADF
Tor
Ower Is
Ish
A.J. Tower
Newell
Hertz
Jones St
Sioux City
Psat
Remedy Company
Chicago
Montreal
New
Ferabis Partoa Riiers
Minnesota
R O S.swartz
East Third Street
Paul
W.N.U
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Yapck
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Laispmion
Asline
Sisnand San Dealers Wosgenste
Aahastine
EO Deas Ras
Ajax
Mabadion
Deelers
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