Spanish influenza what it is and how it should be treated
Spanish Influenza, first appearing in May in Spain, is likened to grip with fever 100 to 104 and a three to five day course. The article urges bed rest, nourishment, and strength preservation. cautions against panic, notes danger from pneumonia and heart complications, and promotes Vicks VapoRub therapies and steam inhalation for symptom relief.
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Bpain
Grippe
Hippocrates
N. ©. Board of ‘Death
Nature
Wartime Work and Health Advice for Women
Wartime notice urges American women to train in nursing and health care while home front readers learn about self care products. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Medicine and Pleasant Pellets with claims of tonic benefits and liver bowel relief, mentioning Buffalo and trial offers as part of a promotional pamphlet.
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Chicago
Evanston
Hans Jed
Great Laviass
Great Lakes Huttetin
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Buffalo
Adview
Good Roads Urged to Ease Railroad Congestion
A Chicago meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce urged the government to push for complete heavy-travel trunk highways to relieve railroad congestion. The Atlanta Constitution and Automobile topics support hard surface roads, noting cheaper, longer-term benefits, better weather durability, and higher freight efficiency via cement or asphalt routes. A Detroit to Toledo test showed 12 tons moved on 48 miles of pavement versus more fuel and time on dirt roads, underscoring cross-country highway value for property and public finances.
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Chicago
United States Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta Constitution
Detroit
Mich
Toledo
Saya Automobile Toples
Wight
End of the good road observations and advice note
A public road specialist reports observations from across the country on how teams haul two wagons to the end of the good road and return for a second load. The piece urges maintenance, straight gutters, and warns crooked roads as dangerous while noting women and milk handling needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Inter
Macadan
A Lite Smile and The Opry House Seance Echoes
A fragmented extract recalls stage lines and backstage chatter about a play and performers. References to a seance, a designer discussing evolving styles, and comments on acting range hint at a lively revue scene and a Crimsson Gulch Opry house opening with mixed impressions.
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Three Finger
Opry
Crimson Gulch
Eatie
Wilk
Not Puncture Proof and Other Fragments
A collage of humorous dialogue fragments and snippets from a Boston Transcript style page. Includes quips about an opera tor's theory and a widow's reaction, a ten thousand dollar stake, car tire theories, and a running joke about a hero’s fighting chance, framed as quirky observational humor.
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Smith
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Painless Lift Off
An advertisement extols Freezone to dissolve corns with a drop on the skin. It claims instant relief from pain and easy removal with fingers, touting a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents. It credits a Cincinnati genius and notes German involvement in 1916 wartime propaganda.
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Cincinnati
Ady
Germany
Frm
South America
Benall
Tels
Selentitie
Women Sufferers May Need Swamp Root
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without realizing it. Kidney issues can trigger other organ problems and symptoms include back pain, headaches, fatigue, and nervousness. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root offered as a remedy, with sample requests and store availability.
Unclear text fragment about fares and notices in Scotland
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Sali in Kiluarneek Scotland with abolished penny tram fares and a weekly loan action. Mentions Washington and blacklisting in foul supplies. No coherent event or outcome established.
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Kiluarneek
Scotland
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safer calomel replacement
Angled promotion claims Dodson's Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels by morning, replacing dangerous calomel. It promises no sickness, better digestion, and a money back guarantee if not working. Advertises consumer trust via druggists and a personal guarantee.
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Dodson
Tam
Adw
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Oder
Vick
North Carolina
New York State
New Rigland
Pere Fons
Cheney & Co
Ohio
Great Britain
Tymber
I Fngtayl
Waulen
Dept. X
Boston
Charlotte
Fletcher Castoria
Mitscherlich
Bowela Wright
Serbia
Huw
Tinust
Landon
Hue
Ory
Mike Oldgirl
Mr. Jones
Boston Transcript
Chile
The
United
Sali
Washington
Youn Medical CO
Goshen, Ind
U. Impr
Joel
Peter
Toofern
Eireannel
Fatonte Remedy Company
Ots
Tutt
Pese
Althmador
Jersey
Charleston
Expreen
Tami
Peta
AKS & Supplies
Bote Log
Freemont
Lydia B. Pickham
North Haven
Conn
Lydia E Pinkham
Fleasxce IseuLa
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Lydia E.pinkham Mamiens
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