Leading Mistakes in Life Ten Common Pitfalls Cited
A writer lists ten life mistakes to avoid including judging others by our own standards, seeking uniform opinion, youth as experience, molding dispositions, perfectionism, worrying about the unfixable, inflexibility in minor matters, refusal to alleviate, and failing to excuse others infirmities.
Skin Remedies Backed By Letters From Readers
Letters from Mrs L E Cameron of Augusta Maine and Mrs F Cox of Chicago praise Resinol ointment and soap for healing a six month leg ulcer and a severe baby eczema respectively. They claim quick relief and no recurrence, and note other uses for skin care products including rash and itching. The ad-like missive also mentions a booklet and requests for samples.
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L E. Cameron
Augusta
Chemical Co Coy
Baltimore
Epidemic of Itch in Welsh Village
In Dowlais, South Wales, about fifteen years ago, a skin disease known as the itch afflicted many families. Doctors offered remedies with little effect before a cure via Cuticura products, praised by a Chicago reader as effective after days of treatment. The letter notes long usage of Cuticura by the author’s family. Silenced the Critic Sumner anecdote follows.
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Dowlais
South Wales
Thomas Hugh
West Huron St
Chicago
Wise’s Elusive Initials Spark Jokes About Degrees
A lighthearted exchange notes Mr Wise has earned so many college degrees that his initials are impossible to pin down. The remark highlights his prolific academic pursuit and the humorous effect of tracking multiple credentials.
Taft Embraces Roosevelt Style of White House Calls
The Taft administration adopts the Roosevelt method of receiving visitors with a circular room and rotating attendance, allowing several callers at once. Taft lingers with guests by choice, while assistants handle schedules, and the system speeds access but can still delay privacy for others waiting their turn. The piece notes Taft’s interest in baseball, school visits, and the complex precedence tied to senators officials and diplomats in Washington.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Beverly
Mass
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Ested
Washington
Congress
Norton
United States
Teft
State Department
Supreme Court
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted
An old advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments including displacements inflammation and nervous disorders. It claims long proven success with testimonials and offers private advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass. and general reassurance to readers seeking relief.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Baltimore
Foeklin St
Paar
Pinkham
Mass
Humorous exchanges and a melon thief’s plea
A wry Atlanta Constitution column collects snippets from everyday life. A janitor apologizes for a water outage amid tenant banter about a strong four year old, a four month old baby rocking a roofless apartment, and a prisoner pleading mercy for stealing melons due to lack of a chance to eat them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherim
Aulanta Constitution
Fragmentary Quote From Tit Bits on Ozone Beliefs
A clipped dialogue references a man walking with head high and sniffing the air as if inhaling pure ozone. The quote attributes a belief in ozone intake to the man, followed by a nod to Marcus Aurelius about living up to one’s best nature for happiness.
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Marcus Aurelius
Breakfast of Grape-Nuts and Cream Stimulates Brain Power
A food expert explains that Grape-Nuts with cream provides vitality and snap due to natural storage of potassium phosphate in wheat and barley. The argument highlights nourishment for brain and nerves as the foundational benefit of this breakfast combination.
There’s a Reason Element in the Food Declared Safe
A Battle Creek company promotes its retained element as a valuable additive in foods. The advertising notes a long standing use and emphasizes safety and quality. The copy cites TUM CERRAL COMPANY as the producer with claims of taste and preservation benefits.
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TUM Cerral Company
Battle Creek, Sables
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