Lawrence Kansas and Burns Montana Women Cite Lydia E Pinkham Remedies
Lawrence Kansas and Burns Montana women report relief from long standing ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One letter from Mrs M Zeuner of Lawrence cites headaches backaches dizziness and bloating improved after treatment. Another from Mrs H N Francis of Burns credits renewed strength and reduced pain to the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lawrence
Kans
Lydia E Pinkham
Sprinkle a Few Tacks on the Floor for Remedy
A whimsical local tale features Mr Brown, a hunter, and Dr Smuthseen debating cures. The priest suggests an ironmonocer remedy, while Steithsen tests it with “One box of intacks” and two tablespoons for use at bedtime.
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Prown
Steithsen
Bourbon Remedy Co
Lerington, Ky
Practical Fashions Blouse Coat For Young Women
The blouse coat features structured shoulders, straight lines to the hip, a gathered edge forming a hip encircling band, and a high neck with a wide sailor collar. Sleeves are plain at the shoulder and gathered at the wrist. Suitable in multiple fabrics with decorative trim. Pattern 6193 offered in sizes 14 16 18 years.
Four-Gored Skirt Pattern Promotes Comfortable Fit
Advertising copy describes a four gores skirt with center back seat and side seam opening. Pinked lower edge adds mobility. suitable for serge, cheviot, faille and brocade fabrics and can serve as part of a costume. Pattern 6172 fits sizes 22 to 60 inches waist. price 10 cents plus 5 cents for mailing.
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Usc
Largest Chinese family listed as symbol of prosperity
A census identifies Méng Yu Shih, a 66 year old widow in Mantao Wei hai wei with 66 members and one servant under one roof. Her family is the largest in China, reflecting pride in Wu Fu T'ung T'ang five generations under one roof and social value placed on large households.
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China
Wu Fu T’ung T'ang
Meng Yu Shih
Mantao
Wei-hai-wei
Méng Yu Shih
Wu Fu T’ung T’ang
Actions and Words in a Passing Parade
The saying notes the value of speaking up about oneself to avoid being unseen amid a crowd. It cautions that neglecting praise may mean fading from prominence as others advance ahead.
Guide to Social Intercourse
A dated etiquette note suggests complimenting a plain woman by saying she is as beautiful as she is accomplished, allowing flirtation without guilt by avoiding falsehood and preserving social harmony.
Antwerp Orders Mudguards On Public Autos
City authorities in Antwerp Belgium require public automobiles to be fitted with mud guards to protect pedestrians and reduce road spray.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Healthful Occupations Boosting Longevity Across Trades
The article argues certain jobs like coal tar work, steel production, dairying, baking, butchering, chocolate making, and sealing wax production confer health perks. It claims tar workers gain disease resistance, steel workers’ lungs benefit, dairymen avoid smallpox and consumption, and sealing wax cures consumption.
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Jenner
Extravagance Tied to Income, Not Wealth Alone
The piece argues extravagance is common among the poor and not the rich, noting thrifty people squeeze a dollar while the very rich and very poor may dine simply. It questions whether many millionaires dine extravagantly after performances, suggesting they often eat modestly at home.
Vocabulary Crisis in Youth Words Say It All
Life magazine notes a decline in expressive language among youth and argues for broader vocabulary use beyond exclamations. It criticizes college curricula for not enriching diction and calls for classes in adjectives to diversify expression.
Do You Suffer With a Cold on the Streetcar
A streetcar exchange shows a passerby asking about a cold in the head as a pestering trap. The sufferer replies he does, yet avoids another remedy, highlighting a humorous moment of dodging medical advice.
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Butterin
Titanic Heroism Remembered by Survivors and Chroniclers
Anniversary pieces recount the sinking of the Titanic and the acts of courage aboard the liner. While Major Butt, the Strausses, and First Officer Murdock are praised, an English stewardess who refused to abandon ship is given touching but often overlooked recognition.
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Major Butt
Strausses
Murdock
The Right Soap for Baby's Skin Ad
Cuticura Soap is praised for purity fragrance and gentle emollients that ease irritation redness and roughness. With Cuticura Ointment it helps treat eczemas rashes and itching in infants and outlasts ordinary soap making it economical. Sold worldwide sample free with a 32 page Skin Book and address Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Stray Stories Pokes Fun At Ailments In Hall
A lecturer declares pugilism the worst isms, but a crutchbound newcomer counters that rheumatism is worse. The exchange unfolds as Stray Stories recounts humorous banter about ailments and endurance.
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Lec
Longevity of Sea Creatures Across Ages
Water, especially salt water, appears to extend life. Gigantic mussels and oysters may rival ancient trees in age, while sea anemones can endure long spans. Sir John Dalyell noted a liver-colored sea anemone alive from 1828 to 1887 before its death.
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California
John Dalyell
Edinburgh
London Mail
He May Be a Great Doctor Some Day
William a five year old watches the family physician count his grandmother’s pulse. When visits stop he takes over the task daily. His father asks what he is counting and William answers gravely with ten dollars.
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William
Man Sentenced After Stealing Watch
A man who stole a watch was jailed. The incident underscores law and order in the community.
Ostrich Fact Sparks Mock Debate on Diet and Skills
A humorous note explains an ostrich can eat tacks but cannot lay a carpet, highlighting a quirk of animal behavior and a playful contrast between eating and making. The item relies on a quirky fact to amuse readers with an odd visual comparison.
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