Eminent Authorities Endorse Dr. Pierce Remedies
The article cites Dr. Eberle Braithwaite and Simon as authorities arguing urine reveals disease clues. It urges readers with backache scalding urine or uric acid issues to write Dr. Pierce at the Surgical Institute Buffalo NY for free medical advice after urine examination. It promotes Anuric and other Pierce remedies and trial packs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberle
Braithwaite
Simon
Dr. Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Shawl Knit For Mr and Mrs Jones Sends United Love
A couple works on a knitted shawl intended for Mr Jones and Mrs Jones as a token of their united affection. The warm gesture reflects close ties and generous spirit in a family scene.
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Mrs. Jones
California Syrup of Figs: A Child Laxative Ad
An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It claims a teaspoonful can clear foul waste and soothe stomach upset, urging mothers to keep a 50 cent bottle and follow bottle directions. The ad ends with a pushy moral note about apologies.
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California
Girl Imagines Engagement as Heroine in a Novel
A reflection on a girl’s first engagement, envisioning herself as a central heroine. The thought frames love as a dramatic chapter, highlighting self-image and romance through literary comparison.
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Touted as Gentler Remedy
The ad touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as a tonic and laxative that does not affect the head and claims it is better than ordinary quinine. It prices at 25 cents. The copy ends with a quip about people often yielding to things they say they won’t accept.
Marine Eye Remedy Co. Eye Book Request
Marine Eye Remedy Company of Chicago offers an Eye Book on request to help keep eyes looking young. The ad encourages not telling age and highlights eye health without aging appearance.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Opposumist Retorts to Pessimist Remark
A brief exchange features Rastus responding to a pessimistic remark with a witty self-description as an opposumist, implying a contrary outlook. The snippet captures character dialogue and humor without broader context.
Soap and Ointment Ad for Cuticura Sample Offer
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura soaps and ointment to cleanse purify and heal skin. It offers free samples by mail with a booklet and asks readers to address a postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Peter Cooper and the profanity case at the stand
In a public place Peter Cooper, described as a ragged poor white man, confesses to using profanity after claiming a Black person tried to steal his boss. The judge admonishes him for taking the Lord's name in vain, while Cooper insists the expletive reflected the chase and outcome.
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Peter Cooper
Cooper
Irish wit at graveyard mile read 42 miles to Baltimore
Frank D. Gildersleeve recalls a transit joke where Pat and Mike discuss a sign reading Baltimore 42 miles. Pat feigns ignorance with Irish aplomb and tells Mike to take off his hat to the dead Miles, 42, buried where he was killed in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Mike
Gildersleeve
Pat
Miles
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Grape-Nuts Credited by a Brooklyn Family in Letters
A Brooklyn mother shares how her weak digestion child improved after daily Grape-Nuts meals. She reports better growth, a healthier husband, and notes two scrawny children with rickets recovered after using the cereal. The letters come from Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
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Brooklyn
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Uniform county teacher exam questions from Columbus
A long list of exam prompts for elementary school certification covering arithmetic decimals geometry geography grammar physiology and general knowledge. It asks for decimal placement in products year lengths leap years rod conversions field grazing areas rope constraints diagonal of large fields and interest, plus routes, rainfall, petroleum, and historical geography topics. It includes grammar pronouns, parts of speech, conjugations, and naval and US history questions.
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Columbus
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Rules for care and management of the sick room
A study style compilation covering literature periods in Britain and America, notable writers, and biographical sketches. It surveys roles of poets and novelists, asks for outlines, and includes questions on agriculture and education theory.
Women urged to seek nonoperative cures for female illnesses
Letters from Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Mass recount women avoiding surgery after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Mrs Frep Brunke of Marinette Wisconsin, Mrs Taos Dwyer of Detroit Michigan, and Miss Irene Fror icner of Bellevue Pennsylvania credit relief and recovery to the remedies.
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Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Marinette, Wis
Detroit
Mich
Lydia E . Pinkham
Taos. Dwyer
Milwaukee Ave
East
Bellevue
L Asso
Irene Fror Icner
Manhattan St
North Side
Bellevue, Pa
Always a Drawback First Man Reflects on Life Cost
A brief dialogue scene contrasts enthusiasm for living with the sting of its price. The first man exclaims life is good, while the second notes the cost is high, a witty moral about value versus expense.
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Boston Transcript
New Treatment for Asthma Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts original yellow boxed Mustarine from the New Medicine Co. in Rochester NY claiming quick asthma relief, wheeze ease, and chest rub regimen. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as original liver pills for liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Medicine Co
Rochester
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
New Vicks Vap-O-Rub Heats Heat for Respiratory Aids
No internal medicines or habit forming drugs needed for bronchitis asthma catarrh and head colds. When Vicks Vap-O-Rub salve is applied to the body heat releases soothing vapors inhaled overnight through the air.
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Vick
Vicks Advertises Remedies for Lungs and Breathing
The note promotes Vicks as a lung remedy through skin absorption and chest relief. It suggests using warm cloth over the chest, nasal application, or inhalation from a spoon. It also claims benefits for asthma and fever by rubbing Vicks over the nose.
Salve advert reveals Swamp Root kidney remedy
Health warning about kidney and bladder troubles promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims kidneys influence many symptoms from back pain to fatigue and offers 50 cent and one dollar bottle sizes with address in Binghamton New York. Readers are invited to request samples by mail and mention the paper.
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Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Jaen
Kilmer &c
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