Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helped Miss Kelly
Newark reader Miss Kelly describes three years of nervous breakdown and daily headaches. After two years under a physician and a friend's advice she used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, felt better from day one, and recovered enough to work again. The letter claims the remedy addressed the root cause and eliminated nervousness.
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Newark
N. J
Lydia
Pinkham’s
Kelly
14Th St
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Kelly
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An old advertisement claims immediate relief from upset stomach indigestion sourness and gas after taking a tablet of Pape's Diapepsin. It emphasizes rapid action with no waiting and low drugstore cost.
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Pape
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promises Vitality Boost
A testimonial endorses Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier aiding digestion and strength. The ad claims the tonic clears impurities, comes in liquid or tablet form, and offers a trial package for 10 cents from Buffalo New York. Mrs A W Hawley of Stevens Point Wisconsin shares improved appetite and energy after using three bottles.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo, N. Y
Stevens Point
Wis
Mra
A. W. Hawley
Route 3
Tobacco flavoring and aroma guide for pipe smokers
The article discusses how flavorings used in tobacco affect enjoyment, noting the nose as a guide to flavor. It suggests testing brands by rubbing in the palm to smell differences, and recommends Burley tobacco with a hint of chocolate as producing a distinct fragrance, illustrating with TUXEDO Tobacco as an example.
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America
Joshua 23 24 Study Guide on Loving and Obeying God
March lesson outlines Joshua 23 and 24 focusing on God's past aid in giving victory and land, warnings to stay faithful, and the peril of alliances with Canaanites. Emphasizes courage, obedience to Moses law, separation from outlying influences, and cleaving to God.
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God
Easior
Joshua
Israel
Canaan
Jericho
Gibeon
Abraham
No Peace Without Spiritual Victory and Righteousness
A sermon fragment argues that true peace requires victory over sin with the Spirit of God. It links personal righteousness to national peace and cites the Prophet warning against false peace. The speaker emphasizes righteousness toward God and neighbors as essential for goodwill on earth.
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God
If We Suffer and Reign with Him Quote
A devotional quotation from St Paul and Baxter on suffering and reward. It praises enduring hardship for future glory and describes bodily relief and transformation as a mighty, bright change.
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St. Paul
Baxter
God’s Will as Law and Liberty in George Macdonald
A reflection on the kingdom of heaven arriving not through divine rule but when God’s will becomes our own. The author contrasts legalism with voluntary obedience, arguing freedom lies in aligning personal will with God.
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Kingdom of Heaven
George Macdonald
Follow Jesus Only as a Simple Path
A devotional note urges single minded devotion to Christ. It emphasizes stripping away selfishness and pursuing wholehearted imitation of Jesus in daily life.
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Jesus
Thomas A Kempis
Pepgen Advertises Rheumatism Cure By Traveling Salesman
Traveling salesman B J Inman touts Pepgen as the best medicine for rheumatism stomach and nerves. He describes relief after a back rheumatism and sleepless nights and says he is back on the road after months off. Pepgen is available at first class drug stores.
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B. J. Inman
Vermont Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Bat Near Miss Becomes Banter Between Friends
A playful exchange follows a close call as one person recalls a bat almost entering their head while the other quips about a bat finding its way to their feet. The lighthearted moment underscores a casual nighttime mishap.
Ely's Cream Balm restores clear breathing for colds
Relief from stuffed nose and head congestion with Ely's Cream Balm. A fragrance antiseptic cream soothes inflamed mucous membranes and provides instant relief by applying in the nostrils.
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Ely
Ady
Carping critic told off with sharp timing and edge
A brisk statement asserts the pleasure of silencing a harsh critic by telling him exactly when and where to leave. The line emphasizes direct confrontation and personal confidence in speech.
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Carping
Wall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Deafness Cure
Catarrhal Deafness cannot be cured by local applications. Cure lies in a constitutional remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medicine works through the blood to affect mucous surfaces. The inflammation of the Eustachian Tube causes deafness if not treated. One hundred dollars offered for any case not cured. All druggists 7 cents. Circulars free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Downtrodden Aristocracy in Gloomy Times
A witty snippet notes Jinks is financially hard pressed and jokes about him joining the Bolsheviki, capturing a mood of economic struggle among the upper class.
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Jinks
Bolsheviki
Is Your Daughter Taking Singing Lessons
A Buffalo Express quote highlights a man denying domestic violence claims while discussing rumors about his daughter taking singing lessons. The note preserves sensational dialogue and public interest in local scandal from the era.
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Buffalo Express
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple at home remedy to darken gray fading hair. It claims natural looking, even coverage after one or two applications and describes applying with a sponge or brush. The ad ends with a wry line about life and recognition.
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Wyeth
Vermifuge Dr Peary’s Dead Shot Ad Claims One Dose
An advertisement promotes Dr Peary's Dead Shot as a Vermifuge that supposedly kills worms or tapeworms in one dose. The copy also includes a slogan about love improving a young man and aging a man’s mood.
Old Man Considers Spring Board Dive but Holds Back
An elderly man contemplates attempting a spring board dive but decides against trying it in the moment.
Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted as Old Dutch Kidney Remedy
An advertisement touts GOLD MED Haarlem Oil Capsules as a centuries old remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims relief from back pain fatigue headaches indigestion insomnia and urinary problems and promises refunds if not effective. The ad notes import from Holland and availability in drug stores.
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Haarlem
Holland
Holla
Unclear fragment hints at Congress action on couples finances
Fragmentary text mentions married couples paying and a husband deaf or wife blind, with a note about Congress and a stubborn stomach. Garfield Tea appears as a stray term, and a driver needing a new 7 in his head is noted.
Man Lived Without Frien Emies Finds Nothing in Life
A fragment reflects on a man who feels life without friends or enemies is hollow. It suggests lack of meaningful connections and experiences. The terse line evokes a caution about the value of relationships and conflicts in giving life purpose.
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Market St
Logansport
Dean
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Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N.Y
United States
Homeseekers’ Bureau
U. S. Railroad Adminstration
Washington
J, L Edwards
Agricultural Section
Washington, D.C
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Iveo
Dodd’s
DR. David Roberts
David Roberts
Grand Ave
Waukesha
Wisc
THE
Encyclopaedia
Mother Cray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
Mother Gray
Parker's
Druggista
P. B. Fitzwater
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Pepgen
BAYER
Congress
Garfield
Royal
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