Woman’s remedy aids girl’s health in Iowa letter
A Plover Iowa mother reports her 13 year old daughter cured of female weakness after five bottles of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She says the girl’s health improved from weakness and delayed periods to regular cycles and growing strength. The ad cites hundreds of grateful letters and invites readers to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co with confidential female assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Plover
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Woma
Carter’s Little Liver Pills Ad Claim
A vintage advertisement promotes Carter’s Little Liver Pills claiming nine times out of ten a healthy liver fixes the stomach and bowels. It asserts the pills gently compel a lazy liver to its duty curing constipation indigestion sick headache and distress after eating. Small pill, small dose, small price with a genuine signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Women Pioneers in Jobs Across Britain and Scotland
In Edinburgh two dozen women serve as tram conductors with success while tramways recruit and train more. English cartridge factory workers push patriotism with long shifts. Elizabeth Lister becomes South Wales stationmaster, a first for the post. Women support men in farming regions across northern England Scotland and Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Bonnie
Lassie
Edinburgh
Scotland
Elizabeth Lister
South
Wales
England
Novel banana skin removal sparks debate in Coveland
The Coveland Plain Dealer notes a new banana with skhiddy skin removed. Report discusses potential public health and market benefits, but warns of challenges for experts and producers adapting to the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Coveland Plain Deaier
Stationary Post Favored in Europe Cabinet Change Debate
The Boston Advertiser notes readers in Europe show full support for the New York concept of a stationary post as a solution amid cabinet reshuffles.
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Europe
Canal
Yort
Boston Advertiser
General Roofing Manufacturing Company
New York City
Chicago
Philadelphia - St.Louis
Boston
Cleveland
Pittburgh
Small Comfort in Prose with Odd Diction
A fragmented exchange questions challenging an accuser and hints at self assertion. The text references Red Crow and Blue, American made goods, and a vague line about a woman recording another wearing imported gowns. The piece mixes informal insult with brief product praise and social observation.
Lesson on Elijah and God’s Provident Care
This lesson surveys Elijah the prophet of Israel, his call to faith, and the tests of Cherith and Zarephath. It notes his obedience to God’s commands, the widow’s faith and miracle supply, and how providence sustained him for Mt. Carmel and beyond.
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Samuel
David
Elijah
Ahab
Samaria
Jie
Cherith
Jordan
Zarephath
Jezebel
Mediterranean Sea
Tyre
Sidon
Israel
Mt. Carmel
Mary
European War Timeline A Year Ago This Week
A chronological recap from Aug 23 to Aug 27 1914 noting events in World War I. Japan declares war on Germany German forces advance in Belgium France England conduct northern moves Antwerp bombarded Tsingtau falls to Japanese ships Louvain is burned and battles unfold with Russians and Austrians.
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Austria
Belgium
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Highflyer
Africa
French cabinet issues manifesto as war widens
August 28 1914 reports German successes in France with Gen von Kluck driving near Maubeuge and von Buelow and von Hauser defeating Franco Belgian forces between the Sambre and Meuse. British fleet sinks German vessels near Helgoland as German attacks reach Belgian Congo and Antwerp bombarded. Norway and Sweden form a military alliance to remain neutral.
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von Kluck
Maubeuge
von Buelow
von Hausen
Sambre
Meuse
Antwerp
Norway
Sweden
This Company Is Swimming Across Notice
During a training for war a pursuing detachment faced a blown bridge four miles away. The officer posted a notice on a leading man stating the bridge is blown up. An umpire cried danger as they neared the bridge, but the officer calmly showed his own notice: This company is swimming across.
Spelling the New High Explosive Question
A riddle prompts a dialogue about spelling a new high explosive. One man asks for the word and the other, always ready, says to look it up in the dictionary. The exchange highlights a pun on reliability and reference.
McClarygrams on honesty and business wit
A compact sketch notes that a liar should sometimes retreat and that true confidants are scarce. It mockingly observes some people pursue two ideas at once, implying confusion or impracticality in business minds.
Land and farm acreages of the United States described
The United States covers 3,000,000 square miles and 1,903,000,000 acres of land. Of this, 878,000,000 acres lie in farms, while 478,000,000 acres are unimproved and unproductive.
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United States
Cuticura Emollients Advertised for Skin and Hair Care
Self shampooing and Cuticura Ointment are promoted for dan druff itching on the scalp. The ad claims the creamy emollients meet skin needs for skin scalp hair and hands. Sample by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
Jailbird Sympathies Caution Glory
The remark suggests sympathy for a jailed individual but warns against glorifying their actions or status, emphasizing restraint in public sentiment and framing.
Books and Bangs in a Maine Camp Author Talks Books
John Kendrick Banks says readers should own books as they seek friendships. He notes Lincoln and Emerson share space in his Maine library alongside Balzac Dumas O Henry Aldrich and Penrod. He describes fencing with Montaigne and The Spectator as playful company.
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John Kendrick Banks
Styx
Maine
Lincoln
Emerson
Balzac
Dumas
O. Henry
Aldrich
Penrod
Montaigne
Red Cross Pall Blue Delights the Housewife
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Pall Blue as made in America and ideal for households. The copy claims quality for housewives and notes availability from grocers.
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America
Young man's money lures girl to strike a match
A vivid line notes that a young man with money to burn easily persuades a girl to light a match, implying a risky or flirtatious motive behind the gesture. The aphorism reflects social caution about money and temptation in relationships.
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Germany
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France
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Mons
East Prussia
Tsingtau
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Galicia
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House of Commons
Louvain
Longwy
Togoland
West Africa
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Gulf of Finland
Oertelsburg
Lille
Roupaix
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Kiaochow
Helgoland
Belgian Congo
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M’clarygrams
Wrigley Spearmen
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co
Kesner Building
H. P
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Worthington
Baragwanath & Pim
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Clinton St
Ft. Wayne
Ind
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Wis
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Yall Land CO
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Ldscon
Sonora
Panama
Sspiegel Piano Co
Rt. Vrayne
Paname
Ray 3Ig. Co
Columbia
Philadelphia
Detroit
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Forest
East
Mich
Alusic
Bc Boitie
Splegel Piano Co
Wayne, Ind
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Hele
N.Y
Fort Wayne
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