Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham on Health Recovery
Mrs Elizabeth H Thompson of Lillydale New York Grand Worthy Wise Templar and W C T U member recounts recovery through Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound. She details severe backache womb trouble and bearing down pains after six bottles she is cured and praises the medicine.
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Elizabeth H. Thompson
Lillydale
N.Y
Wise Templar
W.C.T.U
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pincinas
Erizanetu J. Thosipson
Champion Teller Of Mighty Fish Tales
A Kansas City Star account recalls a famed fish yarn teller at a hotel caucus. The old man described two tall tales of river catches, one about a nine pound catfish hiding in a fallen tree and another about dragging a massive Osage river fish with rope and oxen, illustrating his legendary storytelling style.
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Sunner
Daddy
Ned
Osage
Scansas City
German Colonists in Palestine Prosper in Haifa Heights
German colonists in Palestine have thrived on the Haifa heights for 34 years. All ninety families are prosperous, farming vineyards and orchards. They grow Riesling and Affentaller grapes and produce a non alcoholic wine sold to locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Haifa
Bes
Woes and whims in verse by Thomas FR. Ybarra
A playful poem by Thomas FR. Ybarra invites relief from despair with whimsical images. It contrasts soothing acts like sunbeams on brows and laughter with curious lines about nature and small scenes, ending in a candid note on competition.
Why They Do Not Speak
A brief, humorous vignette set in a sunny morning meeting. Cholly Sparkers greets Miss Sweetleigh and learns she has posed with her pug Pansy for portraits. Johnson compliments Pansy then awkwardly coughs and blushes, leading to an abrupt, final separation.
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Miss Sweetleigh
Cholly Sparkers
Pug Pansy
Johnson
Pansy
A Reminder of His Wild Oats at an English Castle
The Portland newspaper recounts Richard Croker visiting an ancient English castle where the owner was absent. The valet reveals a secret hall of symmetry filled with bottles forming a pyramid, tempting the question of its meaning. The guide hints the master returns to confront the folly he has shown.
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Richard Croker
New Yorker
Portland
Oregonian
Duchess' Claim to Fame With 140 Descendants
The dowager duchess of Abercorry is noted for a large family with 140 living descendants including 71 great grandchildren.
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Duchess of Abercorry
Japan’s Stage Kultures Women Roles Taken by Men
Japan’s theater relies on male actors for women parts. Boys destined for stage are raised by women to absorb female traits by mid teens.
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Japan
Longevity Rankings Across European Nations
A survey shows France leads longevity with 44 of every 1000 reaching age 70, followed by Norway 40 and Sweden 33. Italy 31, Switzerland 30, England 27, Germany 26, Spain 24, Austria 23, Hungary 8. Also notes a humorous exchange about a daughter buying music and a deer on a rail line story.
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Europe
France
Norway
Sweden
Italy
Switzerland
England
Germeany
Spain
Austria
Hungary
Kentucky Man's Duty after Jamboree Kiln Cure
A Kentucky man, J M Coleman of Jamboree, reports lasting back pain relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He urges sufferers to try the remedy, noting his daughter also improved after a partial box. The ad claims kidney pain equals backache and touts Dodd's pills as a cure for kidney aches and rheumatism.
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Jamboree
J. M. Coleman
Dodd
Coleman
Mr. Coleman
Nodd
Literary riches and odd quotes from a bygone era
The article notes Dr. Smiles earning about 370000 in self help related income, compares it with Sir H M Stanley, and mentions fortunes in soaps or pills. It includes a caution about mustache shaving for Mohammedan prisoners and a farm exchange about casting bread on the water. It closes with a tale of an eau de cologne secret kept since 1709 in a triple locked box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Smiles
H. M. Stanley
Stanley
Learning Things We Are All in the Apprentice Class
A Springfield Illinois woman credits relief from years of nervousness and heart trouble to quitting coffee and switching to Postum. She says coffee daily worsened her condition, while Postum brought months of stability and health, praising the product from Battle Creek Michigan and its promotional booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Springfield
Ill
Dra
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum
Wellville
Dean's Kidney Pills Restore Strength for Back Pain Sufferer
A note from J B Corton of Deppaw NCG describes kidney pills easing years of back pain and restoring walking and riding ability. He praises Dean's Kidney Pills, offers samples to neighbors, and notes a trial free from Yester Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Defiance Starch ad follows urging shopper vigilance and price comparison.
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Dean
J &B. Corton
Jumberman
Deppaw Ncg
Yester- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Medical Training and Advertisements from a Midwest Newspaper
An old notice describes Washington University Medical Department offering four years of study with two years of laboratory training led by specialists, followed by clinical bedside instruction. The page also includes multiple advertisements for Defiance Starch promoting 16 oz for 10 cents, Piso’s Cure for coughs and colds, and Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, plus quotes and proverbs.
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Washington University
Locust Street
St. Louis
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