Waited to a Shadow Cure After Fifteen Years
A. H. Stotts of Columbus Ohio reports fifteen years of kidney trouble with backaches and urinary disorders. After a collapse and ten weeks bed rest, he used Dean's Kidney Pills, took twelve boxes, and has been well for two years weighing 188 pounds. Sold for 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Beware of the flatterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Stotts
State Capitol
Columbus
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Leading Medical Authorities
Leading medical writers endorse Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery for chronic stomach disorders including dyspepsia and bilious liver issues. The formula uses glycerine extracts of native roots and avoids alcohol while citing authorities from Jefferson Medical College to Hahnemann College. A booklet of authorities is available by mail from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Bartholow
Jefferson Med. College
Hare
Univ. of
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Med. College
Chicago
John King
Cincinnati
John M. Scudder
Hahnemann Med. College
B.V. "Pierce
Buffalo
Maiden Lady Story Quietly Reveals Spinster Dilemma
Mrs Mary Wilkins Freeman recounts a poignant tale of an aged spinster who recalls only a garden walk by moonlight with a gentleman as a cryptic proposal she never received. The anecdote underscores the era's spinster predicament and social expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Mary Wilkins Freeman
Williams Pink Pills Promote Health and Strength, Kansas Reader
Mrs L O Law of Horton Kansas credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing debility indigestion and breathlessness after trying other treatments. The ad claims pills build up weakened organs improve blood and nerves and restore vigor and health. Sold by druggists or postpaid at 50 cents a box or six for 2 50. Also mentions Piso’s Cure for Consumption as effective for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Wil
Native New Yorkers scarce among city born residents
An analysis of recent census takers suggests only about one in ten New Yorkers are native born in the city. The piece estimates 390000 native born residents, with only 5000 potential second generation natives, and highlights that many city residents were born in other states or abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Knickerbocker
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Virginia
Knickerbockers
A Lady In Every Sense Of The Word
A dialogue mocks the phrase lady in every sense while referencing a dictionary definition and a lobster anatomy note. The piece closes with Blifkins trimming his remark to the simple phrase she is a lady as reported by the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blifkins
John
United States
Jong
Blif.kins
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Plausible Theory Stuns Plumber in Missing Employee Case
The detective visits a plumber's office as the owner reports an honest three year employee vanished after a bill collection in the suburbs. The plumber fears no alarm, while the detective suggests the worker may be counting small pills paid as wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.d
Envy and the Bard. A humorous verse vignette
A short poem about a jealous critic who mocks poets and boasts of past verse, ended by a punchline on a bold rival claim. Houston Post notes a later anecdote with Cy Silloway offering a diggers joke about elections and dirt for a hole.
Detectives Probe Claim Of Cheap English Train Compartments
The London Globe reports a private detective push to identify which English railroad was cited by an American who said travel could be had for less than a penny a mile in a railway compartment rivaling an American Pullman or parlor car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London Globe
Cure for Infant Rash Marks Ontario Mother Testimony
Mrs. M. C. Maitland of Jasper Ontario reports her three month old son suffered severe itchy watery rash that left him wasting and near death. After one application of Cuticura he slept in his cradle and the family declares a complete permanent cure. A second fragment notes a mistrustful woman traveling fears trains may not stop at journey’s end.
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M. C. Maitland
Jasper
Ontario
Hall's Catarrh Cure full page misprint ad
A 19th century style testimonial ad promises Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims the remedy acts internally on blood and mucous surfaces and offers 100 dollars for a cure failure. Includes addresses and encourages buying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Ihs
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
tSake Hall
Insist on Getting It De fiance Starch in stock prompt sales
Some grocers do not keep Defiance Starch because their on hand stock of 16 oz Defiance Starch cannot be sold to customers who already used it. The remark notes that engagement is seen as a compliment to a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Rome
Poe
Havilas cAuriga
Defiance Starch Offer and Teething Syrup Ad
Starch buyers are urged to choose Defiance for best value at 18 ounces for 10 cents. An odd line suggests a child’s realization about paternity. An accompanying note promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething relief, claiming it softens gums reduces inflammation and soothes pain, priced at 2 cents per bottle.
Disease in Hospitals Sparks Talks on Women Womb Ailments
Mrs Pinkham urges women to seek Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for womb and ovary troubles after a rising share of hospital patients are women. A letter from Miss Luella Adams of Seattle recounts tumor disappearance without operation and calls for free advice from Lynn Mass.
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Luella Adams
Colonnade Hotel
Seattle
Wash
Miss Adams
Lydia E. Pinkham
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N. W. Samvae
Ocean Grove
N. J
Houston. Post
Cy” Silloway
New Hampshire
Dover
Jere
Begorra
Cutiura
Liniment
Earl
Sloan
Albany
Boston
Mass
W. Diemer
M. D
Springfield
WREAT
Bething
Canada
Comedia
Ottawa
W. V. Bennett
New York Life Building
Omaha
Nebraska
Tc RR
Paxton ComPany
Govros, Meee
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Ared Sion
Civil Wen
Brett & Claima
Aity Aittems
Now OR
Sean Pely
Mull
Tsolemaly
Mull’s Grape Tonic Co., Makers
Third Ave
Rock Island, Ill
Speeckson
Neiaiiad
Jobber
Addres
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