Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Praise from Mars
The ad extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for women including doctors and mothers noting its benefits for nervous irritability and menstrual aging. A testimonial from "Mars" claims daughters grew into womanhood well after use and recommends the remedy to expectant mothers and young girls. The piece closes with a line about tainted money in the world.
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Dax Harsor
Dr. Pierce
Mars
Ryan
Pape's Diapepsin advertised as fast indigestion relief
A vintage ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as quickest relief for indigestion, gas, heartburn, and sour stomach. It promises almost immediate relief, correction of stomach upset, and the ability to eat favorite foods again. Large case costs six cents at drug stores. Millions helped annually.
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Pape
Adv
Dora Williams
Batonic
Truth about Harry L. Davis solid, trusted leader
Rev. Mr. Feeman recounts interviews with Dr. W. W. Bustard Dr. Dan F. Bradley Dr. W. G. Evans and Rev. James O Leary who all praise Mayor Davis as a man of clean life and capable leadership He notes Davis fought Cleveland underworld reforming red light districts and handling finances with a bi group of bankers confirming no waste and necessary improvements.
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Mr. Feeman
Wooster
Harry L. Davis
Cleveland
Davis
Feeman
Mayor Davis
W. W. Bustard
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church
Dan F. Bradley
Pilgrim Congregational Church
W. G. Evans
Trinity Baptist Church
James O'Leary
St. Colman’s Catholic Church
Our Lady In
Underworld
Ohio
Red Light District
Newton Baker
Red Light
Bustard
West Side
Fred Goff
Cleveland Trust Co
Goff
Dan Bradley
Pape's Cold Compound Offers Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement claims taking Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for up to three doses relieves severe colds and grippe by unclogging nostrils stopping runny noses and easing headaches feverishness sneezing and stiffness. The product is pitched as fast sure relief costing only a few cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Not So Slow Race Between Boathouses
A Louisville Courier-Journal snippet recalls a lively boating exchange about a race between boathouses along the river with playful remarks on summering locations and pace.
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Planktown
Louisville Courier-Journal
Diamond Dyes promises easy dyeing for all fabrics
This old advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple enough for any woman to color garments and textiles in rich fadeless hues. It claims directions in each package and guarantees perfect results with Diamond Dyes Color Card offering 16 colors through a druggist.
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Ady
College offers course on hiring and retention practices
A college introduces a course aimed at selecting and keeping staff. The program covers hiring education and strategies to retain employees.
Roman Eye Balsam For Night Use Promises Relief
An advertisement touts Roman Eye Balsam for nightly use to prevent and relieve tired watery eyes and eye strain after retiring. The claim emphasizes soothing effects and convenience for awake wearers.
Itching for Office and Campaign Funds
A Boston Transcript opinion line notes that many men seeking office lack the funds needed for campaigns expressing frustration with political fundraising.
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Boston Transcript
Bayer Aspirin Brand Promoted for Pain Relief
An old advert touts Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer name on genuine tablets, claiming safety proven by millions and physician prescriptions for over twenty years. It promotes unbroken Bayer packages with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain and notes small tin boxes of 12 tablets and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Not to Be Blamed Self Made Woman
The piece notes that while self made men are common, self made women are rare and remarks on the gender gap in enterprise with a wry Boston Transcript tone. It contrasts male business norms with female motives and opportunities in a brisk editorial aside.
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Boston Transcript
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cascarets Promote Regular Liver and Bowels as Hobby
Advertisement extols Cascarets to cure biliousness constipation headaches and upset stomach with no griping. Claims relief by morning leaving user clear rosy and fit. Appeals to children too and lists prices 10 25 and 50 cents. Grouchy comment quotes a baby nose remark.
Danderine Promises Lustrous Thick Hair Restoration
A vintage beauty ad touts Danderine as a scalp stimulant that stops dandruff and hair loss. It claims the product makes hair appear heavier, longer, and more vibrant, with a freshened scalp and abundant shine. Advertises at druggists.
Political adviser warns against party ticket bolt
A party worker questions the approach and a practical politician explains it as subtle propaganda to sway a woman's vote. The exchange suggests an effort to influence electoral behavior by hinting that abandoning the ticket would be a social misstep.
Fletcher’s Castoris Returns to Bears Name After Fifty Years
A historic local note recalls Fletcher’s Castoris brand used by the Bears for over thirty years, with community memories and renewed interest in the product’s signature tag.
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Fletcher’s
Castoris
The Kind Expresses View on Paper Clothes Wait
An exchange notes a lengthy line in front of a shop selling paper garments. The speaker calls it a regular paper wait, reflecting on crowding and the unusual fashion item.
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Doctor Cupid
Martin & Martin
Chicago
John G. Price
W. E. Feeman
W. €. Feeman
Cascarets
Cairo
Sycamore
Pinkham
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