Ambitious Japanese Student Seeks Two Teachings for Japan
In a Paris.Foreign Affairs Ministry reception, a Japanese ambassador party member, an amber skinned Wellesley graduate, reveals her plan to return to Japan and teach two things ice cream and the gospel. The moment underscores Western civilization as a blessing she hopes to share with her homeland.
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Paris
M. Delcasse
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Wingame
Wellesley
Japan
Pets of the Abattoir Lead Sheep to Slaughter
A sensational account describes trained "pets" among abattoir sheep distinguished by height, intelligence, and calm demeanor. The pets supposedly guide their flock to the slaughterhouse, earning trust and control, while consuming pretzels pie and beer.
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Abattoir
A Warped Conscience
A dialogue in which Senator Sorghum defends his reduced constituent engagement by saying time is valuable and that constituents do not bid against corporations, implying diminished interest in public welfare.
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Senator Sorghum
New York Central Promotes Four-Track Series Catalogue
The ad extols New York Central rail service noting time, equipment, roadbed and dining car quality. It invites readers to request the Illustrated Catalogue of the Four-Track Series by sending a penny stamp to George H. Daniels at Grand Central Station.
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New York Central
George H. Daniels
Grand Central Station
New York
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Laxative Ad
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised at 25 cents promise rapid cough relief and cold cure. Eye catching line about haste to success leading to an early headstone reflects a cautionary ad tone from the period.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promotion Warning
A historical notice warns against mercury in medicines and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials and retail sales through druggists at 43 per bottle.
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Hall
F. ‘J. Cheney
Toledo
Ohio
F.J. Cheney &Co
Defiant household goods and advice ditties from ads
A collage of serviceable tips and sales lines includes Try One Package If Defiance starch and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims. It also mentions Red Cross Ball Blue detergent and market notes about June butter color. The text ends reflecting on lipstick cures and resignation as fate.
Man Backs Dean's Kidney Pills Cure for Akron Dealer
Case details C E Boies of Akron Ohio describes long standing kidney and bladder trouble since the Civil War. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with a rapid cure and four years of relief. A free trial offer is extended by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with 50 cent boxes available through druggists.
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C. E. Boies
South Water Street
Akron
Ohio
Dean
Lamparter & Co
Boies
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Low Rates for Homeseekers on Monthly Tuesdays
Advertisement notes first and third Tuesdays every month offering one way and round trip passes to the Great Southwest. Encourages writing for illustrated literature and details. Signed by James Barker general passenger and ticket agent of the M K T Ry in St. Louis. A quip about a fast young man shortening days ends the piece.
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Great Southwest
James Barker
Gen’l Pass
Tkt. Agt
St. Louis
Free Government Land Guide Promises West Settlement
Advertisement touts government land availability and irrigation acts, claiming any man or woman can secure title without residence by taking a quarter or half section. It offers a thirty word mailing instruction for 25 cents from John M Fairfield in Denver and markets Dr Thomas Electric Oil for injuries and burns with a safety motto.
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U.S
John M. Fairfield
Curtis
Denver
Colo
The Possum Story That Helped a Georgia Candidate Win
A Georgia politician recounts using a possum tale to sway Black voters in a split district. He contrasted a Maine challenger’s promises with a local yarn about two old darkies and a night of possum hunting leading to a political victory. The tale persuaded the crowd to back him.
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Georgia
Congress
Maine
Washington
New York Times
Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promise
An old advertisement claims the syrup cures coughs regardless of duration and prevents consumption by using Wood's Pine formula and medicinal claims.
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Dr. Wood
The More Times a Man Marries Says Less About Caution
A witty aphorism notes that repeated marriages seem to erode a man’s judgment on avoiding remarriage. It uses a humorous lens to suggest gullibility or imprudence grows with each wedding.
Defiance starch touted for lasting hold and value
Slogan asserts Defiance starch provides longer lasting stiffness and less cracking than rival brands with extra product value for the price.
The Physiognomist and Barber Size Up a Man by His Mug
A brief note describes a physiognomist and a barber assessing a man’s face to judge character. The scene highlights old beliefs in facial reading and social judgment.
Defiance Starch Promises White Clothes for a Penny
An Atchison man invites readers to try Defiance Starch claiming it keeps clothes white. The ad notes a 16 oz package for 100 cents and follows with a local item about a man who recently argued with his mother-in-law.
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Atchison
Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer Promises Cure
An advertisement claims FITS are permanently cured with the first day’s use of Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. It offers a free $2 trial bottle and treatise from De R. H. Eving Ltd at 931 Arch St Philadelphia.
Defiance Starch Promises 16 Oz for Same Price
Some grocers refuse De fiance starch citing stock of 12 oz brands they sell first. De fiance offers 16 oz per package for the same money and requires no cooking.
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Defiance
Red Cross Ball Blue offers brightening laundry aid
A small advertisement pitches Red Cross Ball Blue toothpaste? or ball blue for whitening clothes. The 2 ounce package is priced at 5 cents.
Headline on a New Bonnet and Easy Lies
A brief item notes a new bonnet worn, with commentary on how easy lies accompany appearances. The piece hints at deception tied to outward fashions and public perception.
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Easy
Peruna praised by Oregon officials for cold cure record
An executive Office of Oregon letter extols Pe-ru-na as a universal catarrh remedy used across all classes from laborers to governors. The Governor of Oregon endorses Pe-ru-na for colds and winter ailments and urges households to keep the remedy and read Dr. Hartman’s free book Winter Catarrh.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Hartman
Statesman
Oregon
Pe-ru-na
Oricon
Salem
Columbus
W. M. Lorp
United States
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Omaha
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