Deacon Phipps Learns to Welcome Automobiles at Thanksgiving
A curmudgeonly Deacon Phipps despises cars, but his family’s Thanksgiving reunion proves cars aid the gathering. Thomas Phipps and kin gift a new limousine and staff to drive him and his wife, transforming the deacon’s view as neighbors watch.
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Deacon Phipps
Descon Phipps
Thomas
Phipps
Susan
Iere
Judy
Ben
Betty
Silas
Rhoda Phipps
Job
Rhoda
Gabriel
John
Mother Phipps
Deacon
Thomas Phipps
Ifo
Recognized Debt to Mice in a Fable Style Parable
Mr Growcher reflects that nothing earth yields is useless and all may serve a purpose. His wife counters with wit about a solitary helpful mouse. They recall a Welsh rabbit party lack of cheese and the mice that ate the cheese making all comfortable and happy.
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Mr. Growcher
Animal Kingdom
Cleanse Scalp with Cuticura Then Free Sample Offer
An advertising blurb promotes Cuticura soap and ointment for dandruff and scalp itching, claiming pure emollients for skin and scalp and offering free samples by mail via Skin Book. An English visitor is hosted by an American family where the eight year old boy jokes that God wants a pickle during a table moment.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Improved Quinine Claims Safer Head Without Nervousness
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a better form that does not affect the head or cause ringing. It urges asking for the full name Laxative Bromo Quinine and bears E W Grove’s signature. The sales pitch includes a 25 cent price and a political jab about “Jones.”
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E.W. Grove
Remedy claim for eye burns from Wurkueye Co Chicago
Hanford’s Balsam advertised as relief for severe burns. Ady asserts self giving is not true charity. Toredom equated with lack of sympathy in marketing copy for illustrated eye book.
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Wurkueye Remedy Co
Chicago
Splendid Laxative for Elderly People
A 19th century style ad promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle reliable laxative for the elderly. It warns against harsh purgatives and cites a testimonial from Mrs. Rachel Allen of Galesthorpe Kansas. Druggists sell bottles for fifty cents and a trial offer is available by writing to Monticello Illinois.
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Monticello
Rachel Allen
Galesthorpe
Kans
It Surely Is Pa What is affectation
A humorous exchange defines affectation as carrying three extra tires on an automobile that never travels far from the garage.
Sanford's Balsam Promises Cure for Long Standing Sores
Advert says Sanford's Balsam has cured many running sores of years. Claims emphasize relief for chronic skin complaints. Dismisses need for other remedies and appeals to public readers seeking quick healing.
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Sanford
Odd Promoter and Politician Quip In Curious Exchange
A fragmented quote shows a promoter and a politician in a muddled exchange about selling illusory goods. The dialogue uses garbled phrases like I have your best effort whipped and revenue from something worth nothing, reflecting a skeptical view of sales tactics and public reception.
Not a Quiet Talker Omer and His Wife
A concise exchange shows Omer describing his wife as still talkative while denying any quiet demeanor. The brief back and forth highlights domestic humor without further details.
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Omer
When Croup Comes Treat Externally
An old home remedy article advocates external treatment for croup using Vicks Vap-O-Lub Salve. It instructs rubbing a small amount on the throat to loosen phlegm and ease breathing, with a bedtime application to ensure sound sleep.
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Vick
New Remedy for Backache Rheumatism and Dropsy
Kidney and urinary troubles weaken the body and cause pain and fatigue. The advertisement promotes Anurie from Dr. Pierce as a remedy for kidney weakness, back ache, and related ailments, with a mail offer for a trial package and water-testing service at Buffalo hospital. The copy warns neglected kidney trouble risks and urges readers to inquire locally.
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Pierce
Tivalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
Insurance Company
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