Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Endorsements From Texas Merchants
A fragment from an advertisement features Frank Jenkins of Pilgrim Texas and N E McCune of Bridgeport Texas praising Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. They claim long use and high customer satisfaction with beneficial results for gall stones gravel catarrh bladder inflammation and rheumatism. Sample bottle offer and sizes are advertised with request to mention the paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilme & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
College Men in War and the King’s College Impact
The article notes war mobilizes educated youth across nations. It cites Dr Burrows of King's College reporting English born new student enrollments fell from 500 to about 100 due to war. The college has contributed 512 officers to the army and navy, with scientific work aligned to war needs.
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England
Doedtor Burrows
King’s College
Iself
Cuticura Free Sample Ad Promises Skin Relief
Vintage advertisement touts Cuticura emollients for skin scalp hair and hands. Claims clear skin of pimples blotches redness and roughness relieve dandruff itching and chapping. Offers free sample by mail with Book and postcard address in Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Winter Toll: Respiratory Illnesses Strike Infants
Statistics show winter respiratory diseases cause deaths among babies nearly as many as summer intestinal diseases. Health authorities note winter cold and flu season increases infant risk. Public health campaigns urge caregivers to protect infants with vaccines, warmth, and early medical care.
Wise is he who knows when not to be patient
A concise adage notes that wisdom lies in recognizing times to act and times to wait. It emphasizes prudent timing over stubborn endurance.
Life's value in China and brutal capital punishments
A reflective piece notes that in China life is inexpensive to some. people may not rescue drowning victims, believing fate dictated by gods. Capital punishment is common for offenses warranting imprisonment elsewhere, with execution carried out in a businesslike manner.
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China
Liue
Canton
Contrarian Woman Worries Over Allowing Her Own Will
A remarks on a stubborn woman's unease when she is permitted to pursue her own path without dissent. The line captures gendered tension and social expectations of autonomy in domestic or public settings.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promises Grocer Satisfaction
Ad promotes Red Cross Ball Blue washing product as a sure pleaser for households and all grocers, highlighting consumer satisfaction and widespread availability.
Swollen-headed Men Wear Silly Hats in Alike Styles
A curious note observes that men with swollen heads choose odd hats, often smiling awkwardly as they stride. The caption hints at social fashion quirks and lighthearted amusement.
War Threatens Flowers and Bulbs in War Turmoil
Private advices from flower traders in Holland warn that war could devastate the bulb supply for decades. The article details winter bulb forcing methods in pots, fiber, water, and bowls, plus planting tips and temperatures for hyacinths narcissus tulips and crocus, urging careful care and experimentation.
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New York
Holland
Flower Tribute Noted for Local Hero
Fragmentary text honors a local figure praised for service and sacrifice. The item hints at a ceremonial acknowledgment or memorial made by community members and relatives, though specifics are unclear due to damaged wording.
Have Flowers In The House Until Easter
An abundant supply of winter flowers can be grown at low cost from Thanksgiving to Easter in a sunny window. Roman hyacinths and narcissi are recommended. plant bulbs close together in shallow boxes, keep tops slightly above soil, and water thoroughly. Start October 10 and root by December 10, then move to living room light for Christmas blooms. Rotate pans every ten days for continuous flowering through winter.
Rose Care and Farm Budget Notes From The Era
The article discusses planting ideas if the ground is unfrozen and notes US Department of Agriculture funds of 36 128 852 for farm and garden science. It contrasts war priorities with garden work, explains proper rose pruning leaving two to three eyes, and highlights the iris as a key bloom while war indemnities are mentioned.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Garden Notes on Staking Pruning and Harvest Tips
Gardener outlines staking tall dahlias and other bright stalked plants to shield from storms. Suggests cutting everlasting and grasses at full bloom, drying in shade for winter bouquets. Recommends well rotted manure for tea roses and pruning blossoms with long stems to boost vigor. Also mentions picking stones from fields.
Just Fine Greeting Sparks Station Gossip
Giggling girls at the station exchange light chatter about life and weather, each declaring things “just fine.” The group learns a friend Marie is married and "just fine" on the news, prompting communal praise and surprised reactions.
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Marie
Professor shares kidney pill relief tale from Bright's Disease
Prof Aug F W Schmitz of Thomas Oklahoma writes he suffered backache for 25 years and Bright's Disease in late stages. After two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills his pain eased, he stopped treatment, then relapsed. Two more boxes finally eliminated pain. he endorses the pills and notes price 50 cents per box.
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Aug
F. W. Schmitz
Thomas
Okla
Bright
Dodd
Prof. Schmitz
Tack
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
Timid Admirer Probes for Tomorrow's Engagement
A timid suitor asks Miss Ella if she will be engaged tomorrow while a cautious maiden hints she might accept if someone musters courage. The exchange centers on forthcoming commitment and social propriety in a small community.
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Ella
Greatest satisfaction from knowledge of good work done
The quote reflects that true happiness arises from knowing one has completed meaningful and virtuous labor. It emphasizes personal integrity, diligent effort, and the fulfillment that follows honest achievement.
Children in Arms Need No Tickets Joke
A London Tit-Bits jest recounts volunteers traveling to drill ground boarded with a smart Regular officer. The officer challenges a noisy group by asking about the train delay, then quips that children in arms never require tickets as the train moves on.
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London
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promises Comfort on Wash Day
A vintage ad urges readers to use Red Cross Ball Blue for genuine comfort and lasting pleasure on wash day. It notes availability at all good grocers.
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Red Cross
Senator Sorghum Prophesies Amid Election Count
A political exchange quotes Senator Sorghum on election results, stating he will continue prophesying about the outcome until the official count is complete. The quote underscores ongoing speculation during a counting period.
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Sorghum
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