Doan's Kidney Pills Adverts Arthritis Patients in Texas
An old advertisement features John S. Perry of Columbus Texas praising Doan's Kidney Pills for Bright's disease like symptoms. He says his leg swelling and backache improved quickly after use and credits the product with saving his life. The copy urges readers to remember the brand when back pain occurs and notes a 50 cent price in all stores.
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Dean
John S. Perry
Columbus
Texas
Bright
Doan
Optimism nursed amid global upheaval and rising tensions
The London Observer questions naive optimism amid recurring world crises. It notes renewed conflicts from Tripoli to the Balkans and a China insurrection that could shift power in the Far East, urging caution about perceived civilizational peace.
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Tripoli
Balkans
China
Far East
Japan
The
London Observer
No Insomnia Here in Nightly Alarm Tales
Mrs Eastside and Mrs McSwimm joke about security as alarms ring through the night. The talk shifts from burglars to a past life. McSwimm brags about 60 clocks and a pipe contract for John, once a Philadelphia policeman.
Pity the Duchess Safeguards Jewels with Yard Detectives
The Duchess of Marlborough employs six former Scotland Yard detectives to guard her jewels at Sunderrland House Mayfair. The patrols operate by day and night, and she spends over 36000 annually on alarms and safety devices. The article notes a man’s generous heart but a hard memory for past wrongs.
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Duchess of Marlborough
Scotland Yard
Sunderland House
Mayfair
Hier
Anind
Faith and Coffee Turn Health Around for Bay State Belle
A Boston area woman writes of suffering indigestion and headaches from coffee. After switching to Postum she reports rapid improvement, weight gain, and long term wellness. The letter promotes Postum with reference to The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Bay State
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Pheré
Wellville
Kgs
Nehemiah and His Enemies Lesson Refocuses Reform
The discourse outlines Nehemiah’s stand against internal corruption during Jerusalem’s wall rebuilding. It contrasts hypocritical church leaders with true reform, urging restitution, public accountability, and personal sacrifice to advance the cause of Christ.
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Jerusalem
Nehemiah
Jesus
Kingdom of God
Christ
Gentle Prods From Lee Highlighted In Bradford Study
New but familiar anecdotes about Robert E. Lee as recounted by Gamaliel Bradford Jr in Atlantic Quarterly reveal his soft reproach style. A student teased for absence and late prayers receives pointed, humane prompts. The general’s calm, patient humor contrasts with blunt remarks to a failing pupil.
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Frobert
Lee
Gamaliel Bradford, Jr
Léé
Saquth Atlantic Quarterly
Cuticura Heals Severe Limb Sore and Soap Praised
Mrs. M. E. Fairchild of Wichita Kansas describes a severe leg wound that healed after using Cuticura Ointment and praises Cuticura Soap for not causing skin smarting. She notes relief from pain and rapid healing and offers free samples by mail from Cuticura, Boston.
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M. E. Fairchild
Lafayette St
Wichita
Kan
Boston
Corrected Veracity and Humorous Bits in 19th Century Ad Style
A compact Harper's Weekly piece blends dialect jokes with product pitches. It cites Winslow's teething syrup and Lewis' 5 cent cigars while delivering wry maxims about courage, luck, and humor.
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General Leela
James
John
Harper’s Weekly
Winslow
Lewis
Chicago
Hayden Bros
Omaha
Hayden
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W.l.douglas
W.L. Douglan
Mesa
Spark St
Sea Boys
Defiance
Arker
Coleman
Wasa Lee
Monroe Drug Company
Quincy, Ill
Furs
Trapper’s Guide Free
West
T. J. Brown Fur
Zinzer
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