Betting on His Temperature at Wall Street Firm
The junior partner was indisposed and the senior partner phoned him every few minutes. A friend asked why not call Bob more often. The reply noted his temperature fluctuates, and some customers speculate on the changes.
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Peterson's Ointment praised for skin diseases and ulcers
Advert says Peterson's Ointment cures old sores ulcers and eczema with a money back guarantee. Testimonials from Wm J Nichols and Major Charles E Whitney claim success for skin diseases burns and piles. Available in drugstores with a 30 cent box and nationwide sales.
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Peterson
Wm. J. Nichols
Wilder St
Rochester
Arenas
Charles E. Whitney
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Brent
J. L. Weiss
Cuylerville
N. Y
Adv
Harvard announces two year MBA course in lumber business
The Harvard graduate school of business administration with the department of forestry offers a two year course for college graduates and forestry or engineering graduates seeking lumber business specialization. On completion, graduates receive a Master in Business Administration degree.
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Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration
Department of Forestry
Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner offers cure for catarrh
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County be it known that Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co pledges to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Ball s Catarrh Medicine. The sworn statement dated December 6 before Notary W Gleason attests the firm s involvement and claims Ball s Catarrh Medicine works through the blood on mucous surfaces.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Tobdo
Gleason
Cheney &Co
Ohio
Recollections of Change and a Shoe Store Exchange
A reminiscence recalls the shoe store proprietor asking customers to wait while he visited neighboring dealers for change when given a twenty. The note contrasts that with modern times when a yellow back might suffice for car fare, implying a change in value and courtesy.
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Promote Liver and Bowels
Health advert promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a remedy to regulate the liver bowels and stomach. The text urges readers to use the product for digestion and overall gut health.
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Dr. Pierce
Oldest cavalryman argues for calm phrasing in horse handling
An officer urges patience with a horse, noting it is unfair to rush learning and that polite language helps. The exchange reflects discipline and etiquette within the cavalry unit as members discuss training methods and respect for animals.
Seasonal House and Garden Advice for Year-Round Bloom
Home gardening guidance covers pruning grapevines and climbers in winter, removing dead leaves to curb larvae, and spraying scale. It advises planting a hardy border with bulbs and perennials, ordering stock early, and using whitewash or soap suds to protect trees. It highlights care for water, compost, and pest prevention with specific plant notes.
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Burbank
Collecting Worm Bags and Cocoons From Trees
Gather worm bags and cocoons from evergreen and other trees and burn them. This action aims to reduce pests or infestations by destroying breeding sites and larvae. Ensure personal safety and follow local regulations regarding open burning.
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted for Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as successful for fifty one years in treating coughs bronchitis and throat troubles across the United States. It claims the remedy gives a good night's rest eases coughing and aids morning expectoration while nature heals inflamed parts. Sold in civilized countries in 80 and 90 cent bottles.
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Boschee
United States
The Laziest Man in the World
Senator Reed proposed his laziest man, but agreed Vardaman’s man tops him. A customer entered a shop to buy a quarter peck of apples and was told the proprietor could not stand up to wait, inviting him to return when the owner is standing.
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Senator Vardaman
Senator Reed
Mississippi Solon
Cuticura Aids Eczematic Skin Conditions Ad
Fiery red pimples itch and burn. Cuticura quickly heals with a hot bath using Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment. Ideal for daily toilet use. Free samples by mail with booklet. Address postcard Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Bee causes kiss at garden gate
A slow young man and his sweetheart share a kiss when a bee lands on his neck and stings him. He blames the bee, blushes, and the girl jokes about a hive full, leaving the moment playful and light.
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George
Castoria Recall Ad Warns Careful Bottle Checks
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the correct signature, noting the remedy has been in use for over three years and remains a trusted choice for infants and children.
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Mother Gray
Meadexan
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
Fletcher
No Wonder She Knew Button Mystery
A humorous exchange with a boy admitting his mother knows where the buttons from his coat have gone, revealing the buttons are on his father’s trousers and sparking a lighthearted family moment.
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Tommy
Not a Valuable Prize in a Crooked Time
A reflective note laments priceless moral damage from past dishonesty and warns that any legacy or reminder of that era would be worse than a silver or gold prize. The quote emphasizes remorse and the harm of deceit in historical memory.
The Sweetness of Revenge Spoils the Best Disposition
A reflective note warns that pursuing revenge often harms the pursuer more than the target. It argues that desire for vengeance erodes patience and balance, leading to personal unhappiness and brittle relationships.
Impertinent Rival Provokes Heated Exchange
A fragment depicts jealousy and a tense confrontation between two actresses. One narrator recalls a younger rival's bold taunts prompting a remark about losing temper and nearly slapping the rival, followed by a calm assertion that she restrained herself as a proper lady.
Man swayed by love and food at church social
A humorous note suggests a man may try to charm a widow, yet she sees through him. It adds that rising food costs fuel a man’s vigor at a church social.
The New Method for Backache and Kidney Trouble
A health ad by L W Bower MD claims backache stems from kidney disorder with toxin buildup. It promotes sparing meat, more water between meals, and taking Anuric tablets before meals, aligning with Dr. Pierce’s discovery from Buffalo for lumbago rheumatism and related ailments.
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Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Marion Woman Credits Dr. Pierce Anuric for Relief
Mrs. Ella A. Garrison of Marion Route 4 reports severe back pain fatigue and sleep loss improved after using Dr. Pierce's Anuric. She notes less rheumatism better sleep and increased ability to work with no brick dust in urine. She urges others to try the medicine.
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Marion
Ind
Pierce
Ella A. Garrison
Adv
Japan appoints special police in major cities
Japan plans to appoint special police in Tokyo Yokohama Osaka and Nagasaki to prevent intrigues by enemy subjects and protect foreigners. Paper string and sacks are being made from tissue paper as substitutes for burlap in commercial use with equal effectiveness.
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Japan
Tokyo
Yokohama
Osaka
Nagasaki
Hingland
Two of a Kind in a Cocktail Quandary
A playful squabble over a cocktail sparks domestic worry as a husband flirts with a drink. He jokes that a wife might expose the ruse and bring a stern henpeck, prompting reflections on marriage and temptation.
Army Life and the Quiet Discontent
A wartime reflection contrasts military life with civilian norms, noting that soldiers understand discontent yields no gain and obedience under strain shapes routines, duty, and resilience amid hardship.
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