Satirical plea on woman suffrage and social reform
A humorous, dated letter to an editor argues against female suffrage and promotes anti suffrage jokes and schemes. The writer parodies oratorical shows and imagines drastic responses including relocating to Salt Lake, importing coolies, and praising non voting groups, ending with a call to form an anti suffrage society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granta
Angelina
Salt Lake
Creation
Brigham
Angeline
Coopmancoop
Europe
Stand Behind Our Public Schools
Community members urged to support and encourage public schools as vital to civilization and youth development. Emphasizes collective effort, constructive aid, and loyalty to advance education for the common good.
The Gentleman and the Grouch
A tale contrasts a gentleman with refined manners against a grouch who is gruff and morose. It argues the gentleman gains friends and divine favor while the grouch fosters enemies and bitterness. The piece urges readers to be a gentleman if possible and avoid being a grouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demosthenes
Josh
Billings
David
Israel
Pitt
Webster
Nobby
Hamburg Breast Tea for Cold Relief
A reader recommends Hamburg Breast Tea, also called Hamburger Brust Thee, as a safe vegetable remedy. Mix a tablespoon of the tea with boiling water, strain, and drink a teacup full during the day or before bed to open pores and loosen bowels, believed to drive a cold from the system. The note urges trying it for grip or cold and cites low cost and safety.
Backache Relief Ad Seeks Quick Comfort
An old time ad promotes a 25 cent bottle of Jacobe Oil for backache lumbago sciatica rheumatism. It urges readers to rub it on the affected area and apply until the pain subsides, promising swift relief. The garbled text mentions use with the hand and claims effectiveness for sore backs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobe
Humorous Snippets and Nimble Wits From an Old Newspaper
A compilation of witty lines and observations on war, politics, manners, and daily life. Bits reference Leo Frank, Mexico, England, neutrality, smoking underwater, social trends, marriage, fame, wealth, and fashion. The tone is sharp, with satirical quips and moral reflections.
Local Cure Claims To Heal Kidney Troubles With Salts
A local figure promotes Jad Salts as a remedy for kidney trouble and related symptoms. The claim targets readers seeking natural cures, urging belief in the product to avoid serious complications.
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H. M. Schreiber, Rolfe, Loa
A TO
Izzard
O. T. Olson
Rolfe
Iowa
Rolfe Roller
Nature
Rolfe Grain
Q. Milling Co
Ford
Tin
Sani
Jungle
Photoplay
Supreme
Hell
Leo Frank
Jone Leo Frank
Dear Old Mexico
Galesburg
England
Germany
E. L. Hollis
State Savings Bank
North Presbyterian Church
Florence Fuller
Nat'l Bank
C. H. Moon
First National Bank
J. H. Allen
C.D. Atkinson
Allen & Atkinson
Pocahontas
H. C. Barnes
D. V
Chicago Veterinary College
H. W. Lyon
Jowa
E. Buxbom
Plasterer and Mason
Jos. McEwen
W.S. McEwen McEwen Brothers Real Estate
Rolfr
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