Dangerous Kidney Diseases Cured by Peruna Remedy
Major T. H. Mars of the First Wisconsin Cavalry writes from Chicago that Peruna cured his kidney catarrh and general weakness after other medicines failed. He advises early Peruna use at first symptoms and notes Dr. Hartman offers free advice to readers with a full case statement.
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T. H. Mars
Wisconin Cavalry
Dunning Street
Chicago
Ill
Fim
Poonce
Peruna
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Beer Drives University Enthusiasm, German Critic Says
A German delegate studying American agriculture faults U S universities for lacking beer driven zeal. The piece blends satirical verses on beer, a rural reminiscence with a bull and cow episode, and a cautionary note about courting danger in love and marriage.
Bill Nye Learns From Major Pond In Late Life Letter
A humorous fragment recalls Major Pond discovering Bill Nye as an obscure genius and encouraging him into lecturing. Nye credits Pond with turning a postmaster and editor into a touring showman, signing with a playful droll line about gratitude and a pharmacy full of odd items.
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Major Pond
Bill Nye
Laramie
Pond
Nye
Boston Transcript
A Few Odd Superstitions
A Philadelphia Record note recounts Bucks County traveler stories of odd beliefs. One tale says newborns must be served eye and bread at their first visit to a strange house to avoid ten days of bad luck. Another claims a maid who finds a nine peas pod while shelling peas must hang it over the door to ensure the next man who enters marries her.
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Bucks County
Philadelphia Record
Kidney Ailment Relief Using Brick Dust Remedy
A fragmented 19th century remedy claims kidney and urinary issues can be treated with brick dust sediment. It asserts swelling, dropsy signs, heart palpitations, sleeplessness, headaches, and nervousness vanish, and that urine is corrected and calculi removed.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A testimonial from Mrs. R. A. Axprison of Jacksonville Florida extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable remedy for women's ailments. The letter claims lasting relief in months and notes others cured after years of ineffective treatment, asserting the medicine strengthens appetite and overall health.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Mas. R. A. Axprisox
Washington St
Jacksonville
Fla
Few Gold Thimbles Used in Modern Gifts
The jeweler notes gold thimbles have fallen out of favor among young American women who prefer luxury gifts like long red automobiles or a fine horse. He recalls the old term thumble for thimble worn on the thumb.
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Philadelphia
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Old time patent medicine pitch promising cures for Sumer Complaint Headache Stomach Troubles Teething Disorders and worms. Sold by druggists 25 cents. Free sample by mail from Allen S Olmsted Le Rey N Y. plus a brief Sun day school anecdote about Solomon.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
le Rey
Little Jeanie Sees Moon On A Stick In Electric Light
A Martha's Vineyard town tale recalls electric lights first unveiled to a girl named Jeanie. She and her mother walk at dusk and glimpse the glowing lamps under trees, exclaiming in wonder at the moon-like glow on a stick.
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Little Jeanie
Martha's Vineyard
Mamma
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