Kidney disease remedy promoted in local ad
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble with claims from Mrs. N. E. Graves of Villisca Iowa praising relief from back pain swelling and smothering spells. The copy urges readers to recall the name and buy for 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
N. E. Graves
Villisca
Iona
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Quote Confession Sparks Offbeat Exchange Between Man And Nun
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man remarks on being spoken to by men and monks, while a woman counters that tonight there seem to be no men around, adding a touch of sly wit to the scene.
Sympathetic talk at club reveals ex husbands feelings
Two matrons in a western city share gossip at a women’s club about ex husbands. One reports her ex apologizing and claiming sorrow at the news of the other’s second marriage, though he hasn’t met the new husband. The anecdote reflects social mores and proprieties.
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Hattie
Tom
Lippicott's Magazine
Beggar in Chicago Courts Cites Self as Spendthrift
A beggar brought before a Chicago police magistrate admits carrying over $10 in currency in his pocket. He defends himself by saying he is no spendthrift, while the judge notes the repeated begging in public streets.
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Chicago
Harper's Weekly
Laymen Fight TB Drive Grows Among Citizens
National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reports about half of those in the active campaign against consumption are laymen. The share of lay volunteers has tripled over the past four years.
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National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Post Toasties described as a tempting corn treasure
The ad extols Post Toasties as substantial toasted corn bits that crumble crisply in the mouth and deliver a pearly white corn flavor. It highlights the product as made from corn, cooked, rolled and toasted into Toasties for a refined taste experience.
One Piece of Chalk and the Limestone World
Professor Huxley’s lecture explains chalk as a limestone formed from tiny sea shells. It notes chalk cliffs in France and England, chalk’s deep sea origin, and widespread limestone deposits across the Mississippi basin and Florida. It covers corals building reefs, circular atolls, marble varieties, stalactites and stalagmites, and the role of limestone in shaping continents and providing resources.
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Prof. Huxley
France
England
Abion
Creta
Missouri River
Texas
British America
Palestine
Mount ‘Olivet
Nazareth
Peninsula
Florida
St. Augustine
United States
Mississippi Basin
Hudson River
Mohawk
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Darwin
Dana
Colored man tried in Charlestown court for clothing theft
A colored man faced a Charlestown court for stealing clothes from a young white man. He confessed, admitting guilt and sparking questions over the items value. The victim estimated the brass suit at $80, the overcoat at $74, and the silk hat at $16, while the defendant objected to such pricing.
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Charlestown
Pisinoff
Not the Butcher's Fault and Starch Remedies
The letter discusses a problematic lamb order and customer dissatisfaction with a late delivery. It shifts to a complaint about laundry starch and endorses Defiance Starch for stronger, thinner application that preserves fabric quality and appearance. It notes misdelivery by Mr Stintwaite and emphasizes keeping orders punctual.
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Stintwaite
Mr. Stintwaite
Shome
Strawberry Shortcake Adoration Delights Los Angeles Ex press
In a lively pastry devotion the writer praises strawberry shortcake praising its scent taste and generous portion. The narrator insists no sherbet or pula ding or pie surpasses it and calls themselves Jack on-the-spot in a playful tone.
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Jack
Los Angeles Express
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles
Important to mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for safety and proper remedy for infants and children. The notice emphasizes checking that Castoria is the genuine product and safe for use with youngsters.
A Probable Theory About Truth and Water
A philosopher claims truth lies at the bottom of a wet well. A cynic counters that much well water is contaminated, implying truth is tainted by practical reality. The exchange highlights skepticism about ideal forms versus empirical flaws.
Remarkable Foot Relief Promoted by Allen’s Foolbase
An old advertisement claims Allen’s Foolbase relieves tired feet and praises its effects at Marene. The note is signed by Atila Holtert of Providence Rhode Island and cites a quotation from the Archbishop of Canterbury about creating happiness in daily life.
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Allen
Marene Havi
Atilda
Holtert
Providence
All Drugeisia
Archbishop of Canterbury
Purity Puffs and Soothing Remedies Advertised
A Victorian style advertisement promotes Lewis' Single Binder for its natural tobacco without doping and claims each smoker has a place in the world. It also markets Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup aimed at soothing gums and colic with a stated price of 25 cents.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted in Baltimore Ad
The advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restores health for female ailments including irregularities, discharge, backache, and nervous exhaustion. It cites Mrs W S Fern of Lansdowne Street Baltimore and invites readers to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Massachusetts.
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Baltimore
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
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G. Frederick Wright, A. M
Trenton
Lake Erie
Cincinnati
The
Soo
Kelley Island
Solomon's Temple
Gladstone
Mel
Lydia E. Pinkham
Carters
Arseine Peers
Lapin
Vere Newseaembit Stories Company, Ltd
Abs
Bob
New York City
TME Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Yore
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