Munyon's Work Talk of City Heals Rheumatism Claims
A Philadelphia report describes Professor James M. Munyon’s claim that his health cult and free medical advice cured rheumatism in a year. Patients visit Munyon’s Laboratories at 53d and Jefferson Streets as they seek testimonies, with many praising his methods while others doubt the direct role of Munyon himself.
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James M. Munyon
Health Authority
Jefferson
Philadeltia
Munyon
Rofessi R Munvyon
Mouison
Munsen
Tie
Philadelphia
Gseiens
Munron
James XV
Ina
Philadeinhta
James MM
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Remedy Praised by Baltimore Mother
A Baltimore mother shares a letter and photo claiming Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured her fifteen year old daughter Alice from Green Sickness after three bottles. The letter urges other mothers to seek relief for painful or irregular periods and related symptoms.
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Baltimore
Alice
Lydia E.pinkham
Lydia E. Pinknam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Labor Day Picnic Poem of Leisure and Youth
A nostalgic Labor Day poem celebrates midsummer harvests and holiday cheer. It recalls June and July yields, orchard breezes, and carefree playgrounds, where families pack baskets and women and men share lively tales and games. The verse ends with praise for the holiday that restores joy and youth.
Paradox Play Delivers Eight Deaths in Final Acts
A manager asks if the new play has life in it and the playwright confirms with a paradoxical line. The punch lies in eight people killed in the last two acts, suggesting a dark turn or meta commentary within the production.
To Cheer Her Up Meets Friendly Scottish Visit
An old Scotswoman travels far to visit a sick friend only to learn the alarming symptoms have subsided. The visitor anxiously asks after Mrs Crawford, who replies she is quite well, expressing cheerful gratitude while the other woman notes her long journey.
New Rugs for a Nickel and ironers in St Louis
A notice urges renewing rugs with Hewitt s Easy Task soap to restore brightness without scrubbing. The ad claims it attacks dirt and grease for only a nickel per cake. A separate item notes laundry men predicting men will replace women as hand ironers in St Louis due to greater endurance.
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Hewitt
St. Louis
Doan’s Kidney Pills Restore Mattoon Man to Health
Edward Gucker of 612 South 14th Street Mattoon Illinois says kidney trouble left him a physical wreck with back pain chalky urine poor appetite and insomnia Doctors gave little hope but after using Doan’s Kidney Pills he rapidly improved and was fully cured He endorses the product and notes it is sold by druggists and general stores for 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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Dean
Edward Gucker
S. 14Th St. Mattoon
Doan
Prize for smallest waist in proportion to size
A London paper from 1866 reports a ladies treasury contest offering a silk dress as first prize and a gold watch as second. The winning rule judges silhouettes by waist proportion, while the prize school required pupils to sleep in corsets but allowed loosening at bedtime.
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London
Ladies’ Treasury
Humorous Quip Style Pieces Reflect Old Time Wit
A trio of short witticisms touches marriage humor and prudence. One line jokes about discovering an angel spouse through harp acts, another about prevention versus cure, and a quip on poverty keeping away gout.
Labor Day Ideals and the Duty of Work Unite Society
The Blade argues Labor Day marks a shift toward viewing work as a bond of brotherhood. It says the world hinges on work, and everyone must work to care for neighbors. Labor’s story is unfinished and will face conflict and hunger before achieving happiness and goodwill.
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Toledo Rlade
Labor Day
Say
Castoria safety ad urges signature on bottles
A consumer notice stresses checking Castoria bottles for the correct signature and notes the product has been in use for over 30 years. It highlights Fletcher's Castoria as a trusted remedy for infants and children, with an emphasis on safety and parental reliance.
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Fletcher
Wayne, Ind. rail line offers seasonal travel to St Louis
Heard In St. Louis notes a travel pitch along the Nickel Plate Road from Wayne Indiana with low one way fares for SEPT. 18 to OCT. 15 inclusive. For full information rates and stop over privileges, ask agent or write B Purnin.
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Nickel Plate Road
B. P. Purnin
FuWayne
Ind
Which is the better make in this office trade
A speaker questions value in a bargaining moment comparing two brands. He asserts he exchanged a Roland for a colleague’s Oliver, challenging which item holds the real advantage and which is superior in quality or desirability. The exchange highlights perceived merit and market perception in a single office barter.
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Roland
Oliver
Cole's Carbon Salve Ad From Black River Falls
An advertisement proclaims Cole's Carbon salve stops hurt from burns or cuts, heals quickly, and prevents scars when applied by druggists. Free samples offered by J. W. Cole & Co. of Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
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Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Honest Day Claims Dark Night Record
A speaker asserts two men who vow honesty would resist scrutiny of their past actions as a searchlight highlights a night record. The remark frames a critique of alleged truthfulness amid scrutiny.
Syrup of Figs and Senna Adverts Warn Against Imitations
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Senna as a safe, refreshing laxative for women and children. It claims quick relief from indigestion and constipation and warns buyers to insist on the California Fig Syrup Co. name to avoid substandard imitations, price 50 cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Emir of
Senna
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