Pronunciation debates and odds and ends in print
A collection of light notes on words and usage from The Chronicle and Raleigh area papers. Includes Major Bernard on pronouncing automobile, comic quotes from Harper's Weekly, and brief health and remedy notes from Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Chamberlain's Liniment, plus small anecdotes and jokes.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Family Health
A Buffalo New York resident praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a simple remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The 25 cent bottle is offered at BE. T Scott-Jones’s shop.
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Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
BE. T. Whitehead Co
A Summer Cold warning and Foley's Honey and Tar sales
A summer cold if neglected can develop into bronchitis or pneumonia. Do not neglect it. Take Foley's Honey and Tar promptly to loosen the cough, soothe inflamed air passages, and expel the cold. For sale by all druggists.
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Foley
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured in Tarboro Ad
An old promotional piece touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble with a Tarboro North Carolina testimonial from Joseph Savage. It notes the product sold by dealers at 50 cents and marketed by Foster Milburn Co. It also includes various unrelated ad bits and jokes from the period.
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Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean
What Everybody Ought to Know About Feley Kidney Pills
An advertisement notes Feley’s Kidney Pills contain ingredients to tone strengthen and regulate kidneys and bladder. The message is presented in a playful split dialogue attributed to a judge and observers, with a train reference and casual chatter.
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Feley
Foley's Kidney Pills End Back Pain and Bed Wetting
A Kokomo Indiana reader testifies after using Foley's Kidney Pills the backache faded kidneys strengthened secretions became natural and bladder pain ended He notes the remedy is safe for children and is useful after measles and scarlet fever with admirable results
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R. i. Weakley
Kokomo
Ind
Foley
Senator Overman as Rising Democratic Floor Leader
North Carolina Senator Lee S. Overman is highlighted as a fast rising Democratic leader in the United Senate. Reports note his surge in influence, filibuster against Lodge’s $65,000 inquiry bill, and passage of an anti injunction amendment to the railroad bill.
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Lee S. Overman
North Carolina
United Senate
Washington
Senator Overman
Senate
North
Caroline
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Money
Overman
Bailey
Rayner
Bacon
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Prompts Prompt Wound Care
An 19th century classified style notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest healer for wounds Burns boils sores and skin ailments with a 25 cent price at B T Whitehead Co It also includes a humorous social quip about formal attire from Scraps The piece blends medical advert text with a hostess joke.
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B. T. Whitehead Co
Electric Bitters Advertise Health For Women
A promotional note claims women gain beauty and health with Electric Bitters. It links vitality to improved stomach, liver and kidney function, clearer skin and better temper, urging purchase through E. T. Whitehead Co. at 50 cents.
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E. T. Whitehead Co
Contemptuous Philoxenus Refuses Dionysius's Quarantine
The Greek poet Philoxenus was sent to Syracuse's stone quarries by Dionysius for contempt of his verses. He was recalled and invited again to listen. After hearing for a time he rose and said he would go to the quarries.
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Philoxenus
Dionysius
Syracuse
Foley's Kidney Pills Restore Headaches and Bladder Comfort
Springfield man B F Kelly reports kidney and bladder distress began a year ago with dull headaches. After using Foley's Kidney Pills for several weeks his headaches disappeared and bladder action returned to normal, ending his discomfort. Sold by all druggists.
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B. F. Kelly
Springfield
Ill
Foley
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Ilis
Fannie Ellis
Foster, Ark
W. A. Brantley
Scotland
Norfolk
Cooper Marble Works
Rank St
Chas. R. Robertson
Roanoke Dock
Norfolk, Virginia
D.N. Stephenson & Son
Pendleton, N. C
Geo. T. Brown
Kelford
N. C
Conner & Chappell
Rich Square
F. M. Powell
Boykin
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S. R. Alley
Main St
Lewis
Tarboro, N. C
Audi
Hardway
Frank T. Clark Co
Rogers
Standard Fashion Company
Vandam Street
New York, N. Y
Burroughs-Pittman- Wheeler Company
N. B. Josey Co
Undertaker
Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler CO
Scotland Neck
Linn’s
Granby St
Norfolk, VA
Maj. Wm H. Bernard
Wilmington
Fayetteville
Bernard
Charlotte Chronicle
Burdock
Chas. Freitoy, Moesup
Conn
Oakland
California
Charlie Lee
Harper’s Weekly
Thomas
Henry Schwenk
Hollister
E. Whitehead
Hannah
Hogan
The
Chicago News
Nix
Chamberlains
Suffolk School of Law
Boston
Maria
Harper’s Bazaar
Chamberlain
E. T. Whitehead
Berlin
Cleveland-Leader
Scott—Jones
Matt
Boston Transcript
Deans
Joseph Savage
Church St
Tarlboro
Doan
Barry Pain
Pain
M.A.P
E. T. Whitehead Company
Johnny
Ally Sloper
Washington Herald
Mike
Pat
Phy
Judge
Rocky Mountain Tea
Everybody’s Magazine
Chambelain
Mr. Isaac
Mr. Isaacs
London Tatler
Castor
Bears
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Underia
C. Hoffin
KiGny Awd Gul
mEo
Ro & Pi
Reis
Mexico
Evon Mfg. CO
S¢h St
Brookly