Old Soldier Praises Black Draught For Constipation Relief
An elderly War of 1861 veteran from Nottville North Carolina recounts severe constipation for 12 years. He tried blood tablets with little effect before using Black Draught, then two to three packages cured him. The ad claims Black Draught helps for constipation indigestion biliousness and liver issues with daily use promise. It notes 26 cents per package and one cent per dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottville
N.C
James Dickon
Thedford
Wise men and shifting talk cited in Senate exchange
Senator Sorghum argues caution can masquerade as change of line. A wise man may alter his stance, yet credit may go to the shifting talk rather than the mind. The exchange highlights politics and rhetoric over steadfast principle.
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Senator Sorghum
Grove's Old Standard Tonic and Wartime Banter
An advertisement for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic citing quinine benefits. The passage then shifts to a humorous domestic scene with Grandfather Merrivale and a wartime trench tale about a German jam-tin joke reminding readers of winter taxes and humor amid hardship.
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Grove
New Fire Alarm Box Installed in Building
Breaking the glass in a new fire alarm box enables the alarm to sound and frees a fire escape rope and harness. report notes Roumanian oil wells have been destroyed.
Farm Ice House and Milk House Efficiency Guide
William A. Radford explains combining ice and milk houses on farms to save space and time. He covers construction using structural tile, insulation, partitioning, and wiring for equipment, plus layout for water, pumps, and drainage. Emphasizes near farmstead placement and proper separation for efficiency.
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Fce
United States Department of Agriculture
No Wonder Mr Snoodle Henpecked
A quirky dialogue line references a husband “snoodle” under his wife’s weighty sway, hinting at domestic humor and playful banter.
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Mr. Snoodle
Man and Lion Die In Battle In Africa
Trooper Norman Sinclair, a Prestonkirk native on military duty, died after a fierce duel with a lion in Africa. His silent grave marker, a two hundredweight iron cross bearing his name and death date, honors his memory as native troops carried the cross across 800 miles of unknown terrain toward his remote grave.
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Man
Lion
Africa
Nor- Man Sinclair
Prestonkirk
Health and Army Advertising Across 1900s Pages
A collage of old ads mentions Cuticura skin cream with free samples and mail orders, plus wartime provisioning figures for ambulances wagons and supply needs. The text cites Hall’s Catarrh Medicine, a sworn statement by Frank J. Cheney, and promotional notices about toothpaste and medical cures.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Adyv
State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
The Reason on Comfort in Religion
Bishop Colfelt of Troy spoke at a dinner saying many find no Sunday comfort because others do not feel comfort in religion during the week. He urged believers to reflect on their weekly devotion and shared faith.
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Colfelt
Troy
Castoria and Home Remedies Advertisements Mixed Claims
A collage of old ads touts Castoria with its signature claim and warnings about infant care. Also promoted are tonics and laxatives from Dr. Pierce and Dr. Peery with claims of quick worm expulsion and stomach relief.
Peruna Endorsement From Memphis Resident
Mrs. L. A. Patterson of Memphis Tennessee writes that Peruna has helped with her family's catarrhal complaints and seasonal coughs. She notes times are hard yet she cannot afford to be without Peruna and recommends it to neighbors for its benefit.
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L. A. Patterson
Kentucky
Memphis
Tennessee
Birds Influence Swallows in a Jolly Lark Quip
A playful note references swallows joining a merry lark under a woodland mood. The quotation touches on birds aligning in company and social banter about gatherings.
MOTHER JOY SALVE PROMOTED FOR Colds and Croup
An advertisement touts MOTHER S JOY SALVE as a cure for colds coughs croup pneumonia asthma and head catarrh and urges immediate use. It also mentions Roman eye balsam for nightly eye treatment and notes Australia buying California lumber.
Anuric Promises Relief for Kidney and Rheumatic Ailments
Advertisement claims Anuric double strength cures rheumatism kidney trouble and uric acid buildup. Readers urged to act quickly to avoid serious kidney disease with a 60 cent package or 10 cent trial. Text cites dizzy spells backache irregular urine and painful twinges as warnings.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Favorite Prescription Restores Woman in Virginia Ad
A Virginia reader credits Favorite Prescription with saving her life after severe illness. The herbal tonic for women is sold in liquid or tablet form, alcohol and narcotic free, with ingredients printed on the wrapper. Trial package tablets available by sending 10 cents to Dr. W. M. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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Virginia
Mrs, J. We Padgett
Commerce
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Grandfather Merrivale
Trench Humor
Jocks
Salkirk
Falkirk
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Army and Navy Journal
Fletcher
Rome
Australia
Dr. Peery
California
Anuric
Bil
Cartoon’s Magazine
Cheney
Carters
Carter
Rian Cat
Chattanooga Bakery
4Tyanoocs
Fort Fairfield
Maine
Lydia I. Pinkham
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Aaron D. Caxxs
Lydia E. Pinkhams
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