Mother’s letter praises Lydia E Pinkham remedy
Mrs Mathoa A Camp of Macon Georgia reports her 19 year old daughter suffered heavy monthly flow for three months with little relief from doctors. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound her daughter improved rapidly, menses regular and nearly painless, and the family intends to keep the remedy at home.
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Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mattinpp A. Camp
Manchester Mill
Macon, Ga
Ida and the six life insurance blotters
A curious exchange questions Ida's marriage to an older man to gauge motives. The speaker notes Ida has six different life insurance blotters on her desk, suggesting possible financial interest or motive.
England's Armored Trains and Stomach Bitters
England's armored trains protect troops in the Boer War, likened to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters driving dyspepsia. The ad claims the Bitters has won against indigestion constipation liver and kidney trouble for fifty years.
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England
Hostetter
Bread in Havana Cart Methods and Serving Styles
Bread in Havana is carried on two legs by vendors who balance large shallow baskets on their heads. The bread comes in sticks as long as a baseball bat or in small loaves or pones, with one piece intended to cover a citizen's morning meal.
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Havana
A Successful Farmer of Western Canada
Mr. W. Creamer owner of a 1,280 acre mixed farm near Baldur Manitoba. He settled in 1880 and expanded with 40 horses 60 cattle and 50 pigs. The farm includes a 55 foot barn granaries 3 000 bushels of wheat and a threshing outfit with excellent water supply and winter protection. Thousands of settlers from the United States head north to free homestead lands offered by Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Creamer
Creamer
Canada
Baldur (Man.) Gazette
United States
High Water in the Tugela River Floods
The Tugela River surges dramatically after mountain thunderstorms with the river reportedly rising as much as forty feet in a single night. Local residents monitor swollen banks and anticipate further rainfall effects upstream.
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Tugela
Weaves Wire Fences
An improved wire-fence weaving machine is shown in the illustration. It rapidly constructs a strong serviceable fence by attaching horizontal strands to a post and threading them through guides on the machine toward a movable standard, enabling quick cheap fencing on Western plains and in Australia and South Africa.
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Australia
South Africa
Weaving Fence Machine Produces Rapid Telegraph-Style Progress
The article describes a fence weaving machine that lays a length of wire by rotating spools around guiding strands. Wire is uncoiled automatically as spools turn, then the machine shifts back via a lever and repeats. After enough length is woven a post is set and the fence is attached, and the carrier moves forward for more.
Otto of Bavaria and the First Love Mystery
Berlin cable reports the insane Otto of Bavaria showed episodic calm after discovering Countess L. was ill in her convent cell. The 1867 wood picnic tale details a strawberry prank and rapid separation, with the king reawakening to news of her danger.
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Otto
Bavaria
Monarc
Countess L
Munich
Misericorde
Joking on a Jail Visit and a Witty Reply
A lord and a clergy man drive past the city jail. The lord asks where the man would be if the jail had its due. The clergy man replies riding alone, I fear. The piece notes Mark Twain on arable land in Spain and a quip about jokes being heard before.
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Mark Twain
Spain
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure reaches the disease at its source, treats catarrh internally, and cleanses blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts a physician’s backing, calls it a prescription, and offers testimonials. Druggists sell it for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
O. Fee
One Man to the Yard
Cavalry marching in four abreast occupy as many yards as there are men in the force. The formation aims for exact spacing and uniformity during drills and maneuvers.
Libby McNeill Libby Luncheon Meats Featured
Libby McNeill Libby Housekeepers seek ready to serve luncheon meats. The Chicago company offers superior meats and a booklet titled How to Make Good Things to Eat, available free on request.
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Libby, McNeill & Libby
Reliable House of Libby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Merely a Hint. This Is the Hour The Graveyards Yawn
A quirky quote from the New York World notes the hour of midnight as a time of superstition. It contrasts gloomy imagery with sympathetic sentiment toward someone mentioned in passing.
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New York World
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement from an old newspaper
Ask your dealer for Alien's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into your shoes. It rests the feet cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and ingrown nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy sold by all druggists and shoe stores. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. X
When you know a thing you know it
A maxim on knowledge states that true understanding rests in acknowledging both what is known and what is unknown, defining knowledge as the clear distinction between certainty and uncertainty.
Lane's Family Medicine Moves the Bowels Daily
An old advertisement promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement supports health. It says the preparation acts gently on the liver and kidneys and cures sick headache, priced at 25 and 50 cents.
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Lane
Volunteer in Manila regiment cured of stuttering by shot
A Colorado volunteer serving with a Manila regiment was reportedly cured of stuttering after being shot through the throat by a Mauser bullet. The incident, described as miraculous, follows his recovery and return to duties.
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Manila
Grain-O the new drink supplanting coffee
Ask your grocer today to show you a package of Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. Children may drink it without injury and all who try it like it. Grain-O has rich seal brown color like Mocha and Java but is made from pure grains and gentlest stomachs tolerate it. Priced 15 cents and 2 dice per package sold by grocers. Happiness lies in being satisfied with what we have got and with what we haven't.
Jell O New Dessert Teases Family with Four Flavors
Jell O debuts as a new dessert tease for the family offering four flavors Lemon Raspberry Strawberry and Orange at grocers priced at 10 cents.
Why They Are Cheap In Ten Years the Rabbits Will Multiply
A brief reader letter from Trinity Springs Indiana dated February 15 1900 argues population growth of rabbits will reach 70 million in a decade. The writer cites Piso Cure for Consumption as an ineffective remedy for coughs and colds.
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John If’. Boyer
Trinity Springs, Ind
Germany's Bio Boats Dominate With Twenty Three Vessels
Germany operates twenty three ships over seventeen thousand tons each, a fleet highlighted by massive capacity. Dr. Kline's Invigorating Tonic advertised as a cure for debility offering a free trial bottle and two weeks treatment from Dr. Kline's Institute in Philadelphia.
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Germany
Fully Equipped: Peel recalls quiver and arrows in portrait
Sir Robert Peel and a friend view a picture collection when a portrait of a famed sharp-tongued Englishman prompts the quip. The friend notes the likeness while Peel adds the quiver on the lips and arrows emerging from it.
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Robert Peel
Sir Robert
Coughing Leads to Consumption Warns of Kemp's Balsam
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a cough cure claiming immediate relief. It promotes free sample bottles and sells 25 and 50 cent sizes, urging readers to visit their druggist promptly. The piece ends with a quotation from Emerson about manners.
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Kemp
Grain-O the Coffee Substitution for Children
A vintage ad promoting Grain-O as a nutritious grain based drink for children that tastes like coffee but costs about 3 cents. It claims Grain-O supports health with proper preparation and notes it is sold by grocers in 15 cent packs. The message ends with a quote about judging character.
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell Q UO
A compact dessert option promises healthful enjoyment with no boiling or baking required. Just add hot water and chill for two minutes of preparation. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry available at grocers for 10 cents.
Teething Syrup Ad Appeals to Mothers
An encourages mother care with Mrs Winslow's Soor aine Syrup for children teething gums inflammation and wind colic. The ad lists a 25 cent bottle price and urges relief for young patients.
Tailor and Customer Trade Quips Over Seat and Bill
In a brief exchange the customer Slopay asks the tailor to reseat his trousers noting his constant sitting. The tailor interrupts joking about the bill, remarking it has stood long enough to require a receipt. The exchange reflects a light, humorous street-side scene from Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Presa
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Indianapolis
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Columbus
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M. V. McInnes
Merrill Block
Detroit
Mich
Gov't of Canada
Ely
eLy Bros
Warren St
N.Y
Hayfever
Ida
Ayzr
Jane M., Brown
Bentonsport
Iowa
Otto OF Bavaria
Lubbock
Emerson
T. Felix
Gouraud
U.S
Canadas
T. Hopkins
Prop
Great Jones St
John A. Salzer
LA Crosse
Wis, Con
Dr.Bull
BH. U. Green's Sons
Bax
Atlanta
Tim
Archie Young
Oaks Ave
West Superior
Wis
Swanson
Alexander Futrell
Vanndale
Art
Swanson Rhedmatic Care CO
Lake St
Ile
As &S
Consumers Carriage & Mfg. CC
Chicago, Ill
Sterling Remedy Company
New York
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