Lydia E. Pinkham Woman’s Remedy Endorsed for Nervous Prostration
A Binghamton woman recounts recovery from long nervous distress after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The advertisement cites its broad use for female ailments including irregularities pains backache and dizziness and invites readers to write for advice to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Lydia E
Pinkham
J. Christman
Lydia E. Pinkham
Then It Must Pay to Worry A Heavy Way of Staving Off Trouble
A Louisville Courier-Journal quote asserts that worrying can prevent troubles, framing worry as a proactive defense. The snippet presents a philosophical line about the value of concern in everyday life.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief
Advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound relieves cold symptoms in hours with doses every two hours up to three. It says the first dose clears nasal passages, stops runny nose, eases headache fever and sneezing, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Her Delicate Sensibilities in a Roaring Phrase
A Boston Transcript quote highlights social tension as a young woman rejects a fiancé for slang. Her father frowns on phony talk, but the suitor fails to grasp the message. The exchange ends with playful razzing, reflecting era manners and communication gaps.
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Billy Sands
Boston Transcript
Cuticura Talcum Ad Promotes Trio Cosmetics
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum as part of a scented facial and bath routine alongside Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The copy notes 25 cents each, praising the trio as essential and claiming perfumes become superfluous. A humorous quip follows about proposals and inferences.
Paris Clings to Mode That Suits The Parisian Waist Line
Paris fashion reports emphasize straight silhouettes for winter, with minimal trimming and short sleeves. The trend favors taffeta gowns, subtle fringe, and a mid to low basque waist that sits above the natural waist, while Paris keeps clear of fashion extremes and favors durable yet stylish pieces.
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Ion
Paris
Modest Evening Dresses From Paris Highlight Sashes and Taupe Taffeta
A Paris fashion sketch describes French evening gowns in taupe taffeta and satin. It notes a basque waist, embroidered medallions, and darker panels, with plaited skirts and wide cloth of gold sashes. Necklines stay moderately low and hems moderately short amid simpler, unradical styles.
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Paris
Pumpkin Shade Popular In Sport Wear
Pumpkin shades are used considerably for sport wear and occasionally a suit is embroidered in black.
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Ad Promises Trusted Relief
An advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in a Bayer package with directions for Headache Cold Pain Neuralgia Lumbago and Rheumatism. It claims Bayer is the genuine aspirin used by physicians for nineteen years with a 12 tablet tin costing a few cents.
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Bayer
Cascarets Advertisement Cites Health Benefits and Sleep Aid
An old-style ad warns about liver and bowel toxins causing biliousness and poor health. It promotes Cascarets as a safe sleep aid that acts without griping and costs little, contrasting with harsh pills like Calomel and Salts. The text ends with a stray non sequitur remark about non producers.
Diamond Dyes Advertises Diamond Dye for All Fabrics
An advertisement promises Diamond Dyes will color wool silk linen cotton and blends with a guaranteed rich fadeless result. It claims the package includes directions and a color card to match any material for dresses blouses stockings skirts coats and more.
Crimson Gulch Quieted by Plain Clothes Watch
In Crimson Gulch the town appears unusually orderly as residents adopt plain clothes police roles to monitor neighbors. Caetus Joe notes the effect has produced a deadlock with everyone watching everyone else for lawful behavior.
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Crimson Gulch
Caetus Joe
Handkerchief Laundry Notes and Moral Maxims
A noted set of domestic guidance appears with instructions to wash children’s handkerchiefs using good soap and Blueing. The piece also offers a moral axiom on politeness and ends with a quirky historical aside about a coquette and a foul night.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure
Ad describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as building up the system cleansing the blood and reducing susceptibility to colds. It asserts internal action on mucous surfaces and promises a $100 reward if it fails. Provides price 75 cents and Toledo Ohio manufacturer F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials offered.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Watch the Little Signs of Bad Blood
Advertising copy warns pimples and skin blemishes signal sluggish blood and suggest using S. S. to cleanse impurities. The piece links eruptions to eczema boils and fiery skin disorders, urging treatment.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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