Rural Courtship in the Farm Belt
The article recalls rural courting from ages of youth to marriage, focusing on buggy rides, dances, band concerts, fish fries, picnics, and social events. It notes the dominance of buggies, fashion, and pride in being the best dressed, with courtship lasting two to five years. Marriages often occur early, followed by large family life and neighborhood shivarees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zekel
Cupid
Jake Beaver
Osgood Farm
Jake
Dreas
Ward McAllister
Enward
George
Marlar
Bob
Katy
Ernest M’gaffey
Enders finds relief with Deans Kidney Pills
John A Enders of Robertson Avenue Pen Argyl Pa endured six years of back pain severe headaches and dizziness. A kidney specialist said his kidneys were fine yet tests showed brick dust sediment. After using Deans Kidney Pills his kidneys began to act regularly and he passed gravel stones with no further kidney trouble. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Enders
Robertson Avenue
Pen Argyl
Mr. Enders
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Phoenix Rise Through Shared Aristocratic Links
Mr Newrich, a dust contractor who has made a fortune, aims to ascend into society by courting an impecunious aristocrat. A friend counsels social polish and provides a visiting card sample for Harold De Vere in Portsmouth Square. Two days later De Vere receives a courtesy card for Ephraim Newrich listing London holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newrich
London
Harold de Vere
Iona House
Portsmouth Square
de Vere
Ephraim Newrich
Severe Hemorrhoids Relief With Cuticura Routine
A Hopkinton New York man age 80 describes a three year bout with piles that resisted many remedies. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills plus internal syringing he reports improvement in a month and continued maintenance for months. Apr 36 1907 J H Henderson Hopkinton N Y.
Quick Recovery and Odd Snippets Highlight Columns
A light page blends cheerful chatter about Dr Goodleigh’s pulpit return with gossipy quips on starch brands and bridal room banter. Observations touch on patent Defiance Starch improvements and a bellboy pun about suits, amid miscellaneous social witticisms and ad-style lines.
If an Advertisement Convins You Stay Convinced
Advertisement space paid by manufacturers aims to persuade buyers to choose their goods. Do not accept a dealer’s substitute claim of equal quality. If the ad convinced you, it relied on truth. Insist on getting exactly what you ask for.
His Double Grief in City Court
A city court sentence day scene shows a two year larceny convict crying beside a seven year bigamy prisoner who jokes about leaving his family. The dialogue highlights jail life and a sorrowful reflection on family separation. An unrelated ad extols Defiance Starch as safe for fine fabrics and a strong stiffener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack” Cremer
Long sleeves demanded, mistress pressurizes maid
In a curt exchange, the mistress insists the maid take a dress with long sleeves, while the maid objects that her own short sleeves prevent acceptance. The dialogue highlights class and dress norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Mothers urged to examine Castoria bottles for safety
Instruction emphasizes mothers to carefully inspect every bottle of Castoria claimed as a safe remedy for infants and children, urging vigilance in every purchase to ensure genuine and safe product use.
Suggestive Spelling Bee and Patched Advertisements
A fragment from a church spelling bee mentions words like increase pastor and salary. The notice promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for foot ailments and a patent medicine line with various claims. The toast gag and theater remark close the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towne
Browne
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Women At Home
An article extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles that women endure silently while keeping homes neat. It cites Mrs W Boyd of Beaver Falls and Xenie Ellaworth Mayville N Y who report improved health enabling them to perform heavy chores again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Xenie Ellaworth
Mayville
N. Y
Jereason CD
PAS Pos Health
Amm
Mass
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rascelas
Abyssinia
Ernest McGaffey
The
Tewene Bic
Wees
Newport
Ccireus
Eo Ume
Cave
Mr. Newrich
Cutiura
Catarth
Guenet & CO
Totete
Eredie
Waloteo
Kinwas & Ma
Kansas City Times
Delany
Putnam Sar'earmeal Tibet Arson
Shield Brand
Ellet-Kendall Shoe CO. Mfgs
Kansas City
Allen
Allen S. Olmted
N. N
Garfield
Re. Winalew
Wiloes
Dodds
Mary
Soe
Smai
Carters! Ie
Lange
Paxton Toilet CO
Bostes
Mane
N. A
Denver
W.l.douglas
SHOES
Waimdelarolied
Snir Erie Souel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!