Peruna Advocates From Satisfied Users Across Cities
Recom mend Penuine. Edward M. Burtt of St. Louis writes that Peruna has given entire satisfaction for years in his family and friends and would cheerfully recommend the medicine. Charles Levy of New York reports curing his seven year old son’s nasal catarrh and his own head nose throat and ears catarrh with Peruna. Peru na Ti tablets offered for those who prefer solid form, with a free 1908 almanac available from druggists.
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Edward M. Burtt
N. Jefferson Ave
St. Louia
Charles Levy
Allen St
New York
N. Y
Barber’s Wit Ends Englishman’s Pride
A young American barber in a cafe befriends a visiting Englishman who complains about Yankees. The next day the Englishman asks to be shaved, but the barber calmly says they only lather there and that he must go up the street for his share.
Correcting a Morning Lesson Quip Ends with a Twist
In an early class the teacher posed a grammar and sense correction task. Ignatius pondered and submitted a witty revision: He didn't done it, God done it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius
Preachers Comforting Remarks At Maine Prayer Meeting
At an evening service in a Maine village the senior deacon Dominicus Jordan spoke on Miss Simpkins death. He said the church members and townspeople respected her, but she is dead and gone to the Lord and the Scripture says the Lord is no respecter of persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Dominicus Jordan
Miss Simpkins
His Advice to Cultivate Daisy’s Voice
A fond mother asks Uncle Josh if Daisy’s singing should be cultivated. He advises developing the voice briefly then quieting it, remarking on the warm but cold climate and joking about heat from steam pipes.
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Josh
Daisy
Grape-Nuts Promotes Health and Weight Gain Says Readers
A series of letters extols Grape-Nuts and Postum as cures for indigestion and poor health caused by heavy meat diets. Testimonies describe individuals rising from 95 to 125 pounds and wives gaining about 40 pounds after switching. A neighbor reports similar relief, with claims of no digestion issues and reduced meat cravings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Missouri Dry In 1910 Prohibition Slogan Emerges
Missouri Anti-Saloon league leader Rev A G Robinson proclaims 1910 as the date for statewide prohibition. He frames saloons breweries and distilleries as future roosts for bats and owls in St Louis Kansas City St Joseph and St Louis County. Some workers seek a saloon vote in St Louis next spring while others push toward a decisive 1910 showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
St. Louis County
A. G. Robinson
Missouri Anti-Saloon League
St. Louis
Buys Wood by the Pound for Telegraph Pins in Columbia
A Columbia man buys locust wood by the pound for insulator pins used on telephone and telegraph lines. Locust wood, green, sells at nine cents per hundred pounds while a cord of wood weighs 5400 pounds and costs about five dollars. Mr. West is producing thousands of pins as several factories operate in the state, with a thread cut on the pins for screwing glass insulators.
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Columbia
West
No Thanksgiving Pardons From Missouri Governor
Gov Folk issued no Thanksgiving pardons this year but granted parole commuting Frank Rice of Louis from the penitentiary after four years of a six year term for larceny. Rice is among 2023 prisoners at the Missouri penitentiary who observed Thanksgiving as a Sunday with a 2 pm dinner of 500 pounds of beef 30 bushels of Irish potatoes light bread and coffee before returning to their cells.
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Folk
Frank Rice
Louis
Rice
Lancery
Missouri Penitentiary
Towns May Force Sidewalk Costs Under Supreme Court Ruling
Division No 1 of the supreme court upheld fourth class cities right to lay sidewalks and assess costs to abutting property owners. E E Naylor had obtained an injunction against Harrisonville over sidewalk payments. The court reversed the lower court, remanding to enter judgment for the city against Naylor.
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Supreme Court
E. E. Naylor
Harrisonville
Naylor
Called Nephew an Impostor in a Rustler Tale
The Clifton Hill Rustler recounts a proud young father announcing a new son to his brother with a welcome, only for the brother to insist the young man is an impostor and deny the nephew claim. The back and forth showcases rural humor and family pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Hill
Champion Corn Raiser: Shelby County Boy Wins Missouri Fair
Jesse Lewis, age 12, of South Shelby, wins first premium at the county fair with 12 ears of Yellow Dent corn from four acres. He sends 20 ears to the state fair at Sedalia and also earns first premium.
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Shelby County
Missouri
Jesse Lewis
South Shelbiaa
Sedalia
Prairie Hill Man Orders 12 Passenger Auto Venture
A wealthy Prairie Hill resident plans to operate a 12 passenger automobile as a passenger service between Prairie Hill and Salisbury. The venture aims to transport residents and travelers along the town link, reflecting local entrepreneurial activity. The page notes the vehicle will run regularly between the two communities.
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Prairie Hill
Salisbury
Their Wedding Fifty Years Ago Surprise Party Honors J B Martin
Grandchildren and friends of Mr and Mrs J B Martin of Independence held a surprise party to celebrate the couple s 50th wedding anniversary. They wed in Washington Court House Ohio on November 26 1857 and have lived in Jackson County since 1868 and Independence for 25 years. Mr Martin was formerly county jailer and is now deputy county marshal.
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J. B. Martin
Independence
Mrs. Martin
Washington Court House
Jackson County
Martin
Supreme Court awards writ to force county sheriff election
The supreme court en banc granted the peremptory writ of mandamus requested by John W. Wagner, chairman of the Democratic Central Committee of Jackson County, against J. M. Patterson and other judges of the county court to compel a special election for sheriff. Judge Woodson authored the opinion with six other judges concurring.
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Supreme Court
John W. Wagner
Democratic Central Committee
Jackson County
J. M. Patterson
Woodson
Smart dog brings neighbor chicken to porch
A Greenfield resident recalls a shepherd dog sizing up two Methodist preachers, then trotting off to fetch a plump yellow-legged chicken from a neighbor and delivering it to the doorstep before resuming a nap. The tale showcases the dog’s unusual behavior.
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Greenfield
Mexican police encounter well known county hobo woman
Police in Mexico county report a well known female hobo perched on a pile of ties, smoking a cigarette and dressed warmly. She appeared content with the simple life, illustrating local attitudes toward transient, itinerant residents.
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Mexico
Mrs A E Scott Remains Active at 87 Nurse of Mark Twain
Mrs A E Scott of Florida Morroe county served as the nurse of Mark Twain. Born in that town Twain is the famed writer and Scott is still active in body and mind at age 87.
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Che
Mark Twian
A. E. Scott
Offlorida
Morroe County
Mark Twain
A Good Leveler for Wheat Ground Preparation
A drag harrow for leveling wheat ground can be made from three 2x12 boards ten or twelve feet long. Use 60 penny spike nails as teeth and let them protrude four inches through the board, about 120 nails total. This method is reported as a perfect success for preparing ground for small grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley Farmer
Origin of corn and its American roots
The article cites authorities agreeing that maize originated in tropical or subtropical regions and most botanists place its origin in America. De Candolle argues maize was not native to the Old World and spread rapidly after discovery of America, with ancient ties to Mound Builders, Incas, Mexicans, and Peruvians. New Granada is proposed as its original homeland. since 1492 corn has spread globally wherever growing conditions permit. G A Crosthwait.
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America
de Candolle
Asia
Africa
la Plata
United States
North America
Peru
de Canidelle
New Granada
G. A. Crosthwait
Ground Phosphate Rock Urged For Farm Fertility
Farmers are urged to use ground phosphate rock to absorb and hold ammonia in manure heaps and restore soil fertility. The article notes soil has lost nutrients nitrogen phosphorus and potash, and stresses keeping land fertile despite seasons. It cites Hoards Dairyman on returning to original soil fertility and warns against wasting valuable manure components.
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Hoard
Unstained Barn Accumulates Manure Daily
A barn kept free of cleaning, with manure tossed into a spreader daily. When full the manure was spread onto the meadows, accumulating along the sides without removal.
Cattle Feeding Strategy for Winter
A brief note advocates a planned feed approach for 49m cattle this winter. It warns novices to avoid handling the business alone and emphasizes feeding the entire corn crop efficiently to prevent losses.
New Strength For Old Backs From Dean’s Kidney Pills
Mrs Joannah Straw of Canton South Dakota claims three years of rheumatic limb pain backache and headaches improved after using Deans Kidney Pills. At 81 she reports better health, energy, appetite and sleep, saying she now feels as well as a healthy 50 year old. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Joannah Straw
North Broadway
Canton
S. D
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
The Blanks Lose Cook, Judge Receives Ermine Cloak
Mrs. Blank cooked for a week, earning the judge an ermine cloak. The tale circulated among social circles and drew envy, prompting Mrs Jerome to ask her husband what she would receive for a similar week. He replies a long crepe veil.
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Jude Blank
Pacific Avenue
Blanks
Mrs. Jerome
Jerry
Mr. Jerome
San Francisco
eczema covered baby cured after Cuticura use
A Piermont New Hampshire mother recalls her son, now 22, began eczema at four months old and spread rapidly. She tried many patent medicines before using Cuticura Remedies at age three years four months. Within two months the skin improved and after six months he was well. October 24, 1905.
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R. L. Risley
Piermont, N. H
Pointed rebuke at breakfast in Philadelphia house party
A Pennsylvania clergyman observes his habit during a Philadelphia house party breakfast. He tests bread with a large bite while the minister leads grace, asking to be thankful for what is received and what the young man has already received.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Con
Harpers Weekly
He Knew Her and the Platonic Friend duel tale
In a quirky exchange Mrs. Highflyer claims George fell behind on alimony and money was tight yet she says she influenced him. The Platonic Friend asks how, and she reveals she wrote him a letter threatening to move back to live with him to pressure a resolution.
Important to Mothers Castoria Notice
Inspect every bottle of Castoria for infants and children ensuring the signature is on the bottle. Over thirty years this remedy has been trusted and the product is the one mothers have always purchased.
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Winchester
Nervy Woman and the Auto Ride Defiance Ad
A humorous dialogue glosses over a tense domestic scene as Blobbs jokes about taking his wife out in a car and a neighbor’s nervous reaction. The ad copy promotes Defiance Starch urging a fair trial for hot and cold starching with a money back guarantee through the grocer.
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Blobbs
When Belinda Falls in Love A Laughing Exchange
A humorous exchange from the Washington Star features a father asking how to tell if Belinda is in love and a mother quipping that every telephone ring makes Belinda think it is for her.
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Belinda
Father
Mother
Washington Star
He Had the Qualifications Prince Dabro Says
In New York Prince Dabro of Egypt praises the American cotton industry for its wisdom, comparing it to a clever undergraduate tale. He notes Egypt’s cotton is superb but less regulated, while a Pennsylvania student’s flirtatious skating-room tale highlights cleverness over bravery. The excerpt blends abroad views on industry and a playful social vignette.
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Prince Dabro
America
New York
Egypt
Pennsylvania
Wissahickon
Deafness cured by constitutional remedies claims
Claim cites deafness arising from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube and argues local applications fail. It promises $100 for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrhic Cure and invites readers to request free circulars from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Mals Family Plus for constipation.
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Wheatls
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Mal
The Traveling Drummer and the Baby Carriages
A Chicago hotel scene features traveling men boasting, a drummer declares his firm sells baby carriages and flees. Defiance Starch is praised for making white goods look better after laundering with strong starch that does not thicken. Burglar jokes aside, Defiance Starch touts more starch per package than rivals.
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Chicago
Success Magazine
Suspicions about Symper’s handling of cash
In a cramped business stillness two patrons discuss old Symper who runs the place and, unlike others, is the sole money handler while suspected of misplacing a cent. One says Symper won’t even trust himself, implying misplaced faith in his own accounting.
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Old Symper
Our Pie Mix Packs Now Sold By Grocers
A note promoting OUR-PIE prepared pie mixes claims even a 12 year old can bake lemon chocolate and custard pies using the proper ingredients in each package. The product is advertised as widely available at one cent per package.
Obverse or reverse heads or tails in jest
An eccentric Boston man asks about coin sides while noting a joke about nervous diseases. The ad copy markets Dr Kline’s nerve restorer and other ills with cure claims and free trials. Marketing lines target women, piles, insomnia, and smoking aids from various originators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. Vitus
Not for Vacation Use. Bobby’s trip packed with advice
A mother insects Bobby with last minute packing drills and reminders about a vacation misread. A separate brief recalls a flat resident hearing screams and a man calling for a policeman after losing his pants. An old saying praises aged wisdom and Lewis’ Single Binder cigar advertises its rich taste.
Truth and Quality claim for Syrup of Figs and Senna
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a dependable laxative for families. It touts gentle action without debility, natural cleansing of internal organs, and physician approved ingredients. It warns to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co. and available at leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
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Guar
Sige
Carters
Een Refuse
Greie-Growieg
Saskatchewan
Alberta
S. Crawford
W. Wieth St
Moz
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W. L
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