Confidence Helps to Cure
A letter from Mrs Elvira Tuomas of Easton Pa praises Lydia E Pinkham remedies for ulceration of the womb and sleep loss after two doctors failed. Another testimonial from Mrs M Stropparp Springfield Minn credits Vegetable Compound and Lozenges with cure after years of female troubles and weakness. The advertisement emphasizes belief in Mrs Pinkham’s advice and confidential reader letters.
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Elvira Tuomas
Pine St
Easton
Lydia E. Pinkham
Reforming Social Etiquette and a Grain-O Advertisement
A domestic quarrel about inviting Mrs Prim to a reception is paired with an advertisement praising Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. Grain-O, made from pure grains, supposedly nourishes children and costs about one sixth of coffee.
Stove blacking inquiry sparks domestic tense exchange
In a terse exchange the agent asks about stove blacking while a young wife responds anxiously asking for colors, prompting the judge to speak. The fragment hints at a domestic confrontation with authorities involved.
Allen's Foot-Base cures sore feet and bunions
Allen's Foot-Base promises relief for painful swollen feet and bunions instantly easing sting and fitting new shoes. The foot powder is sold by druggists and shoe stores with a 25 cent mail option and a free trial package offered by mail from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, N.Y
Polka Dot Requested Name Change Drama
A Chicago Record quip notes Spotted Crow seeking to rename himself Polka Dot, reflecting humor about adopting a new identity among Indians as civilization discussions surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotted Crow
Chicago
Kemp's Balsam Advertisement Cough Remedy Claim
An early 1900s style drug advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as stopping coughs at once. It urges readers to visit their druggist today for a sample bottle free, with bottles sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes and warns that delays are dangerous.
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Kemp
Early Mails and Patent Remedies Amid 17th Century Trade
Fragmentary OCR reads of a 17th century postal and medical note reference a first post office opened in 1642 in England, 1581 in America, plus various remedies and cures such as Harehound tar and Pike's Toothache Drops offered by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pard
England
Amer
Eale
Cost of government per hour climbs in French history
A French analysis traces hourly government costs from Napoleon I to 1890, rising from 115000 to 403000 francs per hour, with increases tied to wars. It argues payment by the hour is undesirable and advocates pay by the piece as the only sensible method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Napoleon
Louis Philippe
Napoleon Jil
Germany
California Fig Syrup Company
Report Praises Alberta From Minnesota and Wisconsin Delegates
Five delegates from Minnesota and Wisconsin publish in the Edmonton Bulletin a glowing view of Alberta. They note high yields of wheat oats barley and potatoes and praise the climate schools and living conditions. They report settlers already buying land and intend to return, urging American farmers to move to Alberta for homes and security.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Edmonton Bulletin
Alberta
McLean
Ada
Dakota
Edmonton
United States
Floyd Dean
E. S. Dean
Deanville
Mich
From Bandages to Stockings in Early Footwear
The note traces footwear evolution from cloth foot bandages used before the eleventh century to the first use of stockings in that era, marking a shift in material and design for foot protection and warmth.
Not Strictly Poetic: Howe Responds On A Newport Piaza
Mrs. Sherwood recalls Julia Ward Howe hearing a Newport lady seek a lovely sentiment about her piazza. The author notes Howe’s witty reply as she says it is a bully piaza on a moonlit veranda.
Grain-O Drink Promises Coffee Alternative
Try Grain O. Ask your grocer for Grain O the new food drink that replaces coffee. Children and adults can drink it without injury and it tastes like Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains. Priced at 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers.
Bowery Road Origin From Gov Stuyvesant’s Farm
The Bowery in New York began as a road through the bouwerie farm of Gov. Stuyvesant in the Dutch colony. It served as the best route to Boston, highlighting early colonial transport paths and urban development.
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Bowery
New York
Bouwerie
Gov. Stuyvesant
Amsterdam
Boston
Perfection Poultry Mixture Introductory Agent Wanted
A notice offers $15.00 per week plus expenses for a man to introduce Perfection Poultry Mixture and Insect Destroyer in the country. Address with stamp to Perfection Mfg. Co. Parsons, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perfection Mfg. Co
Parsons
Ansas
Uneasiness as a Sign of Sagacity
A reflective remark on uneasiness as a form of sagacity and prudence, noting that fools lack this uneasy awareness. The observation contrasts cautious perception with foolish composure.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Tablets Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for curing a cold in one day. It claims druggists refund the money if it fails and notes the genuine tablets bear L B Q on each tablet priced at 25 cents.
Football as a Crime in Henry VIII England
Medieval rulers treated football as a crime in England during Henry VIII's reign. The article notes legal penalties and social tensions around the sport as it emerged in public life.
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England
Henry’ VIII
Wasteful water use noted in Philadelphia streets
An experiment on two Philadelphia streets with about 600 residents found 179 gallons of water per inhabitant wasted though only 24 gallons per person were actually utilized. The report labels this as a great waste and highlights the need for conservation. A separate advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and wholesale druggists backing it.
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Philadelphia
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Wrst & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Puck Quote on Conscience and Repentance
A concise quotation from Puck asserts that conscience can be molded by persistence in coercive influence and defines repentance as self admissions to evade punishment, framing moral restraint as evidence against one’s own actions.
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Puck
Salzer Seed Co promotes seed corn testing service
Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin invites farmers to mail 16 cents for eight corn samples and a low price offer. The notice claims northern grown seed corn is early and productive up to 150 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salzer’s
Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
E.n
Time for 4 Nap Soldiers in the Itanan Army
Itanan army soldiers receive a two hour midday nap break as part of daily routine. The allowance appears as a structured rest period within military duties. The report notes the policy emphasizes rest for efficiency and morale.
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Itanan
Lane's Family Medicine Promotes Daily Health Claims
An ad touts Lane's Family Medicine as essential for daily health, claiming it acts gently on the liver and kidneys and cures headaches. It lists a price of 25 cents and 5 cents for the product and advises readers not to steal time by skipping sleep. It also promotes Eagle Linen Letter Paper envelopes and urges printers to use this brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Eagle
Teething product ad promises relief for children
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow’s Soothine Srror softens gums reduces inflammation eases pain and cures wind colic for 23 cents a bottle. It offers a sample order with 5 cents to Ripaus Chemical Co New York for 10 samples and testimonials.
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Ripaus
Chemical:Co
New York
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Frank B. Trout
Detroit
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Detroit Evening News
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Schenectady
California
Isegor
Eam
Bes
Calpornia Fig Syrup
CAL
New York.s
T A.e
Canada
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Canda
Broughton
Chico
Til
M. V. McInnes
Merrill Block
D. Caven
Bad Axe
James Grieve
Reed City
Gov’m’t of Canada
Sena
Tolono
St. Louis
Kansas City
P. E. Dombaugh
Laredo
Ohio
R. G. Thompson
Fort Wayne
Ind
A. F. Wolfschlaper
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Lafayette
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