Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Woman cites avoidance of surgery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. Ad promotes the remedy, lists benefits and invites letters to Lydia E Pinkham, Lynn Massachusetts. A brief scholarly note on ancient maps follows the medical testimonial.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
S. A. Williams
Gardiner
Maine
Alvina Sperling
Claybourne Ave
Chicago
The Preacher's Advice from Lippincott's Magazine
An itinerant preacher urges believers to give according to means. He cites the Scriptural rule of tithing one tenth and suggests giving a sixth or a fourth if needed. The preacher proposes skipping the next hymn to take up the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott’s Magazine
The Pure Life Condemns Impurity in Silent Reform
A reflection on virtue and public figures, asserting that true purity remains unseen while a revered leader becomes a target for scandal. The piece emphasizes moral character over loud accusation and positions personal integrity as the highest standard.
Kaiser Wilhelm seeks larger allowance amid royal extravagance
The New York World reports Kaiser Wilhelm II, as German emperor and King of Prussia, earns about 4.5 million dollars annually but complains of insufficient funds. It contrasts his pay with other monarchs, noting his lavish wardrobe, numerous residences, retinue, theaters, and performances. It cites legacies from subjects and outlines wealth sources of Russia, Britain, Austria, Italy, and Greece.
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Prussia
Kaiser Wilhelm
Oberlin
Hanover
Cassel
Wilhelm Hildebrand
Oppenheim-Cohn
Herr Henckel von Donnersmarch
Europe
Russia
Imperial House
All Ireland
Siberia
Edward
Austria
Italy
Greece
Great Britain
France
New York
Grass cutting joke turns chaotic at 4 pm
A lighthearted Detroit Free Press anecdote recalls Eliza urging David to cut grass before it got hot, only to have the task disrupted as bystanders hurled bird cages and alarm clocks at him within minutes.
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Eliza
David
Detroit Free Press
Right-handed yarn versus left-handed yarn in German terms
In the United States right-hand yarn twists upward to the right like a normal right-handed screw. Germans call it left-hand yarn because when held it must be twisted to the left to knot, while twisting rightward unwinds it.
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United States
The Helpmate
The young wife bursts in with joy claiming Sribblers' Magazine returns stories because Milton Wiskar always enclosed stamps. He asks why and she points to the notice on the editorial page stating no manuscripts are returned without stamps.
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Milt
Sribblers’ Magazine
Milton Wiskar
New York Press
Local Golfer Born Here Buried Nearby Sparks Turf Clash
A caddie chides a golfer who tears turf around the course while boasting local roots. The golfer retorts he is not a stranger since his family is buried nearby, prompting the caddie to warn him to switch from driver to iron. Glasgow Bailie.
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Glasgow
Strangers Now Exchange Stock Refusal and Recognition
A dialogue snippet from the Chicago Record-Herald notes a man who promised independence through stock but was unfamiliar to the speaker and showed no recognition after a refused purchase.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Telephone evolution sparks laughter to profanity
A Washington Star quote recalls how the telephone once caused laughter and now triggers profanity as it evolves. The exchange features an earnest inventor and a man with central difficulties, reflecting changing public reception of new technology.
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Central
Washington Star
When She Got Them
A Pittsburg Post verse notes a summer girl whose seaside charm and tan are linked to her uncle's farm confesing youthful innocence and holiday nostalgia.
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Pittsburg
Soliloquy in a Garden Reference
Eve muses about Eden and letters a wry line that nobody can claim. She then sends for the moving van as a curious urban vignette appears in The New York Sun.
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Eve
Eden
New York Sun
Eczema Threatened Baby Faces Blindness Then Cured
A Minnesota mother recalls her two month old daughter breaking out in a facial rash that worsened to severe sores, itching, and blood. After trying several remedies, a switch to Cutiura Remedies ended the condition with the child appearing normal and eczema-free.
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Cathara
Hf. F. Budke
LeSueur
Minno
Change Partners All Divorce Theme Sparks Comment
A humorous quip from the Louisville Courier-Journal notes the idea of changing partners as a running joke about divorce. The brief item reflects social attitudes toward marriage and separation in a light, satirical tone.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Teaches Pain Relief
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims the product softens gums reduces inflammation eases pain and cures wind colic. It prices the bottle at five cents.
Witty exchange on alibi in New York Sun
A humorous exchange between Mrs Knicker and Mrs Youngbride turns on an alibi as a telephonic check reveals Central replied Busy indicating no in-office confirmation. The brief gag reflects early 20th century newsroom humor.
Red Cross Ball Blue Promises Whiter Clothes
An advertisement urges customers to keep whites bright with Red Cross Ball Blue. Grocers offer large ounce packages at five cents each, highlighting easy whitening for laundry.
Her Accomplishments
A Somerville Journal quip quotes a newlywed man saying his wife can boil water without burning it, illustrating lighthearted views on domestic skill and marriage.
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Somerville Journal
Do You Lead a Double Life Mr Spotcash
The confidential clerk asks if Mr. Spotcash is accused of leading a double life. He responds with pride, claiming to work twice as hard as any man in his employ. This exchange appears in a Chicago Tribune narrative excerpt.
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George
Mr. Spotcash
Chicago Tribune
Spineless cactus exchange inspires Yonkers Statesman quip
In a Yonkers Statesman vignette, Patrice and Patience discuss a spine free cactus and remark on the abundance of spineless things encountered, reflecting wry, urban commentary.
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Patience
Patrice
Yonkers
Livingstone Dies in 1873 After Journey to Westminster
Livingstone died April 20 1873 at Chitambo village on the Lulimala. His body was carried to Zanzibar then England and borne with honors to Westminster Abbey. An advertisement notes Red Cross Ball Blue a 2oz package priced at five cents.
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Livingstone
Chitambo
Lulimala
Lala
Zanzibar
England
Westminster Abbey
Wouldst Fly with Me Aboard an Airship jaunt
A playful exchange from the Louisville Courier-Journal recounts a swain urging a flight with a practical summer girl. She agrees promising no engagement this afternoon and asks him to bring the airship around for a jaunty outing.
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Louisville Couriar-Journal
An Expert's Criticism Stella on the Sheath Skirt
Stella asks for opinion on the sheath skirt. Bella quips it resembles an invitation to mice. The brief dialogue captures fashion commentary in a witty exchange from the New York Sun.
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Stella
Bella
New York Sun
Wink to Quick Eye Relief at Drugstore
Eye irritation ad promotes PET TITS EYE SALVE to ease smarting burning eyes and dizziness. Appears with general druggist availability and Buffalo New York distributor Downward Bros.
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PET
Upward Bros
Buffalo, N.Y
Memory of Dear Silas Recalled by Widows Quip
Dialogue between Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Hudkins awkwardly recalls a memory of Silas. The Denver News column parries a light joke about lasting memories and constancy in affection.
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Wilkins
Silas
Hudkins
Denver News
Rumor Paper Aims From Ambitious Journalist
A progressive young woman plans to enter journalism and launch a paper named the Rumor. The exchange notes that a rumor started by a woman will gain wonderful circulation in a tongue in cheek Chicago News tone.
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Gunner
Guyer
Chicago News
Ten Years of Backache Woman Testimony Ad
Mrs. Thos. Dunn of 153 Vine St Columbus Ohio describes ten years of backache with exhaustion headaches dizziness and nervous distress. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills for quick relief and a permanent cure after using the product sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Thos. Dunn
Vine St
Columbus
Ohio
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
heavenly love moves men back to sacred origins
A compact reflection states that love from heaven restores men to their holy roots and prompts a return to spiritual values. It presents love as a guiding force aligning behavior with divine ideals and moral renewal.
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