The Late John Morgan Richards and His Medical Debts
The editor recalls John Morgan Richards known as father of John Oliver Hobbes and a leading American patent medicine advertiser. He survived the 1889 grippe with help from a London specialist who quipped about physicians abandoning bleeding for a century. Richards queried the bill with a wink.
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John Morgan Richards
John Oliver Hobbes
Richard
London
Richards
Bond Street
Principle and Principle in a Philosophical Exchange
The dialogue centers on self identification as a socialist or anarchist. An anarchist replies that he acts on principle and asserts the right to take whatever a respectable, law-abiding person possesses including titles. The exchange questions legitimacy and ethics of property and social labels.
Sailor Suspicion Sparks Fresh Banter
A playful exchange questions judging a sailor by appearances and rumors, noting that one cannot reliably infer a man’s character from surface behavior.
Cole's Carbolisalve Heals Burns and Skin Ailments
An old advertisement for Cole's Carbolisalve promises quick relief from burning itching and skin diseases with no scars. It claims instant pain relief for burns and offers 25c and 60c sizes. Order by sending 25c to The J W Cole Co Rockford Illinois.
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Cole
J. W Cole Co
Rockford
The Sort Ile I Eat Fish Brain Diet Debate
A cartoonish exchange features two speakers debating fish as a brain diet. One asserts fish benefits the mind while the other questions the choice, highlighting a humorous clash over dietary claims.
Acid Stomach Ruins Health of Millions
An advertising feature extols EATONIC as a cure for acid stomach symptoms including belching heartburn and bloating. It promises instant relief, enhanced energy, and strength, urging readers to buy a big box from their druggist with money-back guarantees if symptoms persist.
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Eatonic
Accommodating Father Offers Tobacco in Dialog
A brief dialogue shows a father asking Willie if he smokes cigarettes. Willie answers no and offers a chew of tobacco instead, highlighting a practical accommodation in a family exchange.
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Willie
World events briefed in upheaval era notes
Secretary Wilson urged immediate labor legislation to curb unemployment. A $90 mileage script book plus war tax brings total to $97.20. Senate and House conferrees agree on $50 bonus for enlisted and $200 for officers upon discharge. Switzerland allotted 40 000 pork tours for year. House naval committee approves three-year program trimming capital ships to ten. Army strength set at 600 000. three-year navy budget at $760 million with $169 million in-year spending. War trade board abstains from retaliatory import restrictions. Bolshevism fear cast as unfounded by Rep Meyer London. US pledges to defend shipping markets against British rate cuts. Michigan Newberry Ford senatorial inquiry approved on party line. US recognizes provisional Polish government. Paderewski messages confirm order preservation. Berlin reports Polish forces storm Kulmsee after failed talks. Conde cargo fire at Havre extinguished with no injuries.
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House Naval Committee
Washington
House Military Committee
Padgett
A Fair Proposition
Mrs Peck debates a playful exchange of lives with her former husband Henry Peck in a wry dialogue about trust and friendship.
Onions Poppies and Pansies in Health Advice
Weekly Health Talks by L. W. Bower M D compares seeds to life results and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women's illnesses. It highlights ingredients like lady's slipper root black cohosh and unicorn root, claims no alcohol or narcotics, and urges readers to send 10 cents for a trial package.
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Tierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Child Laxative
An old advertisement urges mothers to diagnose illness by the tongue and to give California Syrup of Figs for constipated children. It touts quick relief, pleasant taste, and that the product is a safe fruit laxative when ordered from the California Fig Syrup Company, warning against counterfeits.
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California
California Vig Syrup Company
Adv
It’s Coming. Patience and a Soldier’s Return
A Yonkers Statesman note imagines a wedding after Henry’s return from France. Patrice says he will likely marry Henry now that he is a soldier and a fighter, and the father may be afraid to refuse him.
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Patience
Henry
France
Patrice
Father
Yonkers
Doubled Money By Chopping Up Cow For Sale
A Bath man attempted to boost a cow’s sale value by dividing the animal into portions after failing to obtain more than 75 dollars for the whole. The pieces collectively equaled 150 dollars in reported value.
Quote Lead Returns as Star Worries Public Mood
In a witty exchange from Film Fun a director quips the star is “getting fat” while a friend asks about gloom and a star’s fate. The joke hints at celebrities’ fragile public image and the grind of fame. Poets, it notes, cannot endure long without sustenance, implying a literary jest on mortality.
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Kees Peruna
Robert McDougall
Liberty
Indiana
SPOHN
Spohn Medical Co
Mirs
Goshen,Ind
U.S.A
Samson
Bright
Dean
Iowa
A. D. Bumegardner
Forest City
Doan
Foster-Milburn CQ
N.Y
N.N. Y
Sioux City
Marine Eve Remedy Co
Chicago
Parker
Drureista
Mir
Harry. Johns Sales Company
Kasota Building
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Inland Book Co
Inland
Fort Wayne
Kodak Films
Husshll Photo CO
Fond-du-Lac
Mina
Wilson E.coleman
D.C
Bost Resolie
Wilson
Department of Labor
Congress
Washington Dispatch
War Revenue Bill
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Senate
House
Switzerland
War Trade Board
United States
Meyer London
New York
America
Michigan
Poland
State Department
Lansing
Paris
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Glasgow
Belfast
Berlin
Kulmsee
Thorn
Graudenz
Conde
Havre
Savannah
Uta Aay
Bae
Maule
Maule Seed Book
WM. Henry Maule, Inc
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Oboe Lia Mery
Nyril
L. W. Bower
M. D
Tae Geach Goupat
Gastoria TY
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