Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
Miss Rose Peterson of Parkdale Tennis Club Chicago urges young girls with female health pains to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Another woman Miss Hannah Mershon of Collingswood New Jersey reports relief from irregular menstruation and general weakness after using the product. The ad claims the remedy can treat womb troubles ovarian inflammation and kidney issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Peterson
Parkdale Tennis Club
Chicago
Lydia E
Pinkham
Hannah E. Mershon
Collingswood
N.J
Ganutocmins Canteen
Pine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ripley’s Bill Returns After Years of Rumor
A rural verse tale tracks Bill, Ripley’s son, long presumed dead at Ripley’s mill by the river. Rumors swirl as a newspaper image and formal notices push his dramatic return teased across the state. The narrator hints at forgiveness and a homeland welcome when the “fugitive” Bill is finally seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llardly
Neighbor and Owner Clash Over Cow on Road
A citizen attempted to evict a neighbor from a shared path when the neighbor owner of the cow appeared. The owner asserted dominance and intervened, asserting he was the larger party in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areighbor
Cure claim and home remedy advice from old ad copy
An advertisement asserts Hunt's Cure instantly relieves and permanently cures all itching diseases for 50 cents. It also offers a treatment note from Dr. Lagorio of the Pasteur Institute recommending lemon juice on a bite from a suspected mad dog and urges calling a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Lagorio
Pasteur Institute
Are You Going West to California or Arizona 1903
Tickets to California or Arizona to West via the Santa Fe cost $25 with sale from September 15 to November 30, 1903. Includes Tourist Sleeper Texas to Los Angeles without changes. For stopover privileges and travel literature contact Santa Fe agents or W. 8th Keenan, G P A, Galveston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Arizona
Santa Fe
Texas
Los Angeles
Keenan
Galvestol
A man finds wit sharpened by children
A humorous reflection notes that parenting keeps a man alert to hide how little he knows, suggesting children keep him vigilant and witty in daily life.
Detectives and Advertisements in a Fragmented Houston Page
A jumble of ad-like lines mentions McCane's Detective Agency in Houston Texas touting trained service and reliability. It also references general quips on love, nursing, athletics, dyes, medical practices, and a claim about transatlantic cable speed 250, three tenths of a second. The text reads like scattered notices and promotional blurbs from a historical page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCane’s Detective Agency
Houston
Texas
Two Comedians Bungle Corner Stumble With Burrs
A hatless man falls into burrs near a vacant lot while a companion steadies himself and piles burled pricks. The scene inspires mock grim humor as observers joke about strong drink stinging like an adder. Segeemaneen correspondent Hilton reports odd rural vignettes and love reflections.
A Chaparral Christmas Gift in Ainslee's December
Literary notes discuss a Christmas story proposed for Ainslee's December issue. The piece marks a minor shift for the author with a hint of an O. Henry style romance, though it remains within expected high quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainslee
O. Henry
Furore honors a sacred painter Eugene Burnand
A piece notes English neglect of Eugene Burnand once titled greatest living sacred painter. Everybody's Magazine December previews his Swiss village life and religious yet modern Bible scenes, urging America to study his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jedta
England
Everybody's Magazine
Eugene Burnand
America
A New Cole Engraving From The Christmas Century
The ninth of Timothy Cole's wood engravings for The Christmas Century portrays The Adoration of the Shepherds by Murillo. The original work is housed in the Seville museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Timothy Cole
Murillo
Seville
Charitable Society Faces Mass Clothed Clergy and Cold Homes
Hundreds of clergy members lack adequate food and warmth as second hand garments are sent to a charitable society, leaving many with no means to heat their homes.
Hearts Playfully Draw Out Diamonds in Game of Love
A lighthearted note describes hearts and diamonds as players in a romantic game. It imagines hearts prompting diamonds to reveal themselves through affection and playful flirtation.
First Money Pill Made and Genuine Kidney Cure Ad
An old advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for Bright's disease, kidney trouble, rheumatism, and related ailments. It cites testimonials from W H Neramonds and B McCanver praising relief from backache and urinary issues after using the product. It claims extensive testimonials and nationwide mail order.
Elmira Woman Credits Dean's Kidney Pills With Cure
Mrs. Grover Wallace of Elmira says she suffered kidney and bladder troubles in 1897 with severe back pain and frequent hemorrhages. After four boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills she recovered and has remained symptom free for nearly seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Nerannors
West Main Street
Wytheville
Dean
Grover Wallace, Jr
Elmira
George Wallace
Baldwin Street
Liquozone Promises Cures With High Price Paid
An advertising pamphlet claims Liquozone sold for $100000 after two years of testing against germ diseases. It asserts Liquozone kills germs without harming tissue, cures various diseases, and is used in hospitals, endorsed by medical authorities. The text extols oxygen as vital and claims the product produces liquid oxygen in every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rone
Eve
United States
Free Liquozone Coupon Offer
Readers can request a free 50 cent Liquozone bottle by mailing this coupon. The note promises delivery through the local druggist with no obligation and outlines a subsequent paid bottle at 50 cents or a dollar.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ripley’s Bill
Ripley’s Mill
Ripley
Bill
Cyk
County Cork
N’ York
Brooks
Moses
Pennsylvania
Mr. Hunter
Miss Bird
Putnam
Servce
RicCane
Tex
Atlantic
Winslow
Je Boothing
Rollsoesey
Bessie Walsh
Segeemaneen
Hilton
Wis
Charles Schapperkoeller
Tilda Skowby
Little Willie
Brno
Tee Ae Okin
Chesebrouch Mfg. CO
State Street
New York City
DR. Thacher
Os Aoo
Thompson
Remevier
Gouse
Asian Metallic Cartridge Co
Bridgeport
Conn
New York
Winchester
Bright
Foster- Buffalo
I. B. McCanver
Cherry Street
Portland
Oregon
Doan
Liquid Ozone Co
Kinzie St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!