Wonders of Lydia E Pinkham's Compound Endorsed by Mrs Rosa Adams
Mrs Rosa Adams niece of General Roger Hanson promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women. She testifies it relieved extreme lassitude and rest restored health after two bottles. She urges other women to try it and claims lasting improvement in energy and regularity. The note notes a $5000 forfeit if the original letter cannot be produced.
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Rosa Adams
Roger Hanson
C.S.A
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dean
Rosa Apams
12Th St
Louisville
Free Medical Advice to Women by Mrs Pinkham
The advertisement invites women to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free medical advice. It promises understanding kind treatment and a history of helping thousands without cost.
Tenant Refuses Third Rent Hike in Duluth Office Tale
A Duluth rental office anecdote tells of a tenant, a son of Ireland, who already paid two rent raises without complaint. When a third raise was demanded, he refused and left, remarking he fled landlords in Ireland to avoid finding a manor there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Emerald Isle
Wroth
Oireland
Duluth News-Tribune
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
The ad proclaims Hall’s Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, strengthens the constitution, and offers one hundred dollars for any case it cannot cure, with testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Maidical Fraternity
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ball
Van SHek in Society? Cynique Surprised by Divorce Suit
In Town Topics readers note a man has filed for divorce from his wife on grounds of intemperance amid social gossip and court filings. The notation signals a high profile marital dispute circulating in society pages.
Quit Coughing Guaranteed Cough Care Tablet Ad
Trade style ad from Dr Skirvin Co offering guaranteed cough care in tablet form. Mentions La Crosse Wisconsin and a two hour dose claim with testpaid wording. Dangerous or misleading health claim present in damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Skirvin CO. Lacrosse
Wis. C.on
Car ride tips and a postal note from Indianapolis
Citizen quotes from the Kansas City Journal about hurrying to a corner to flag a streetcar and a message from Dr. M. Smail of 533 Downey Street Indianapolis. A shipment enclosing a fund of $3.00 is sent for G A R Oil via W C Bradfield in Indianola Hl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Porcelain Making in Japan Employment and Exports
Porcelain making provides work for 20 000 in Japan producing about 4 000 000 dollars yearly with over a third exported. Testimonials mention cures for consumption and teething remedies. Advertisements promote Mrs Callahan and Mrs Winslow amid general consumer products.
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Japan
Ostriches and Crocodiles Use Stones to Grind Food
The article notes that both ostriches and crocodiles swallow small stones and pebbles to aid in grinding their food inside the digestive system.
Perfectly simple and simply perfect is dyeing with Putnam Faceless Dyes
A concise note highlights the Putnam Faceless Dyes as a simple yet perfect solution for dyeing tasks, emphasizing ease of use and reliability for home projects.
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Putnam
Monon Route Holiday Excursion Fare to Central States
Holiday excursion rates include one and one third fare for round trips to Central States with tickets sold December 24 25 31 and January 1 final return January 4 1904. $6.70 Chicago or $6.70 6 and return from Indianapolis. Four daily departures at 7 00 am 9 50 am 3 55 pm and 12 55 am. Parlor and dining cars on day trains and local sleeper on night trains after 8 50 pm. R P Algeo D P A Indianapolis.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Holiday Trips at Low Fares via Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania Lines to offer reduced fare excursion tickets to all stations this season. Tickets valid December 24 25 and 31 1903 and January 1 1904 return by January 4 1904. Inquiries directed to W W Richardson A G P A Indianapolis for details.
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Pennsylvania
W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
Audubon Victory Brings Three Year Millinery Trade Pact
The National Audubon Society and Millinery Merchants' Association reached a three year agreement to curb bird slaughter for hats. The pact bans importation and sale of gulls terns grebes hummingbirds and song birds and adds egrets herons pelicans to prohibited species after January 1904. The societies aim to replenish bird populations and end the use of feathers for millinery.
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Congress
National
Audubon Socity
Millinery Merchants’ Association
Audubon Societies
Peruna Protects the Little Ones in Every Home
A persuasive ad urges keeping Peruna in every house with children as a preventive and cure for catarrhal illnesses. Quotations from mothers and families claim Peruna cured colds, fevers, and related ailments in children and adults, with calls to contact Dr. Hartman for advice.
Peruna Almanac Promotion and Early 1900s Press Humor
A collage of old newspaper sketches contrasts free Peruna Almanac ads with humorous reporter tales. It recalls a drunk offender in court and a rookie journalist failing to secure an interview with a famed British scientist at Holland House, illustrating early 20th century press culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bny
Indiana
New York City
Holland House
Newspaper man recalls reform crusade and roundhouse remark
An unnamed journalist recounts a tale of a reform paper founder who moved from Austin to Washington to attack bond-holding and cormorants. After receiving passes from a railroad boss, his zeal waned and he declared the subject settled with the remark about a roundhouse at the national capitol.
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Austin
Texas
Washington, D. C
Washington
National Capitol
Willie MacPhoogle Ridicules Alaskan Boundary Ruling
Report from the Syracuse Herald notes Willie MacPhoogle reacts with indignation over the Alaskan boundary decision by adjusting his trousers each time the cable forecast rain in London.
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Willie MacPhoogle
Willie
London
Syracuse Herald
Katie declinesArchie proposal in quick exchange
Archie asks Katie to marry him. She says she does not love him enough. He responds by saying he won’t ask unless she is sure. The brief dialogue reflects a stance on marriage and love.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Katie
Archie
Chicago Tribune
Up to Date De Style What Union Label Vaccination Quip
A witty remark contrasts vaccination with a union label as a self-made man asserts the mark on his arm is a badge of individuality. The exchange features a playful jab about conformity and labor identity.
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Union
New York Times
Bluffkins Lacks Cash Cited for Social Rejection
In a Chicago News exchange Tomdix says Bluffkins has no money. Hojax notes the lack explains his failure to attract a date.
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Tomdix
Bluffkins
Hojax
Chicago News
Caution On Baking Powders Prompts Health Warning
Housekeepers are urged to avoid cheap alum and phosphate baking powders pushed by grocers or peddlers. Large amounts of alum powders have been seized in New York for unsafe composition. Testers and testers should not be admitted. buy a well known cream of tartar brand from trusted makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesebrough Manufacturing CO
State Street
New York City
New York
A Story Wasted Amid Old Time News Tone
A reflective note on Othello and the era before modern newspapers. Mentions New Orleans Times-Democrat and a pancake appeal by Mrs. Austin's at grocers. Remarks on French novels and the idea that God’s power needs no public approval.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Has anybody engaged this berth above me
A passenger asks for more air by asking the porter to fold the berth in a sleeping car. The conductor declines, explaining that they cannot provide air beyond what has been paid for, citing business principles.
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Chicago Tribune
Prosperous Future Reflections in a Winter Salon
A 1950 winter scene in a gorge ous salon shows George deep in thought while his wife teases with a dollar for his thoughts. The couple shares a light moment about the value of money in those days as recounted by the Philadelphia Press.
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George
Philadelphia Press
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