Borax Promises Purity for Dairy Utensils in Fragrant Cleanse
An outdated advertisement touts Borax as nature's purity agent for dairy equipment. It claims borax removes dirt and grease, acts as an antiseptic, and keeps items like cream crocks and cream separators sweet and fresh when mixed with water in specific ratios. The text also markets the "20 Mule Team Borax" brand and includes unrelated promotional lines and quotes.
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Booklettres
Parific Coast Boyax Company
Chicago
Aviaiament
Brenner
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Nervous People Claim Benefits
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to enrich the blood and strengthen nerves. It citesHarriet B Porter of South Medford Mass detailing relief from dizziness neuralgia and fears of paralysis after taking the pills. The copy asserts benefits for anemia rheumatism and after effects of grip fever and offers a mail order option with prices.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Mire
Harriet B. Porter
Liberty Avenue
South
Medford
Mass
Walt
Williame
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Perfectly Well After New Castle Woman’s Kidney Treatment
Mrs John Munepil of New Castle Pa describes severe kidney and urinary issues with swollen feet and heart palpitations. She credits a week of Dean's Kidney Pills and a few boxes with curing most symptoms. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y
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John Munepil
Jeferson ‘St
New Castle
Pasaya
Dean
Tom Strong
Foster Milburn Co
Duffalo
Irregular Irishman and a rich employer tale from Harper's Weekly
A rich suburban owner with a large plane employs an Irishman known for wit and heavy drinking. The worker jokes about endless cheap whiskey while the employer asks how long he can sustain it. The piece touches on humor and social dynamics in a short anecdote.
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Harper's Weekly
Pat
Patnstantis
Ten Commandments Revised by Mall Order Housers
A Helena Record summary cautions readers about mall order houses and urges reliance on local dealers. It describes deceptive prepayment demands, misrepresented goods, and pressure tactics used to push church bells, tools, and household items. Local dealers claim to match offers but warn buyers against trusting cheap catalogs.
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Renis
Local Mall Order Firms Exposed in Pure Food Law Debacle
The piece reports on mall order houses pulling grocery departments due to new pure food laws, arguing they undercut local merchants and harm consumers. It urges readers to support neighborhood trades and warns against supporting impure, nationwide suppliers.
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Montana
Sup
Minister's Methods Draw Large Hudson Congregation
A Hudson resident reflects on Senator Spooner’s resignation and notes his long legal career. He recalls Spooner’s skill in court and a court case showing how good motives can still cause harm. A tale about two Scotch ministers and a stormy day ends with a plan to attract a bigger congregation.
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Hudson
Spooner
Senate
Hudauntien
John
Tim
Request That Was by No Means Compliment for Papa
A New York scientist father of a large family faces trouble as a noisy baby prompts a musical rescue. He sings to quiet Flora but a neighbor child interrupts, suggesting the crying baby would be preferable. The anecdote echoes a humorous moral about parenting and distraction.
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Luzerne County
John Sullivan
New York
Ashley
Laurel Run
Papa
Nik
Flora
Yale
Editor in Oklahoma Finds Grape-Nuts Worth $2080 to Him
An Oklahoma editor credits Grape-Nuts with restoring his health after sickness. He gained 25 pounds, reports increased strength and brain power, and says the food’s nourishing, tasty profile helps him speak well for the product. He notes he had doubted ads until his own trial. There’s a reason. Read The Road Wellville in the packages.
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Okla
Wellville
Fragmented Nightly Stunt Lines and Silly Patter
A garbled page segment blends coy banter between a young reporter and Miss Helen with street chatter about fashion and timing. It references a playful argument over who speaks first, hints at a dress, and includes several ad like lines for patent medicines and old timey proverbs, all in a messy, satirical tone.
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St. Paul, Mins
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Vance
Arch St. Pailadelhie
Eczema Covered
Ristey, Piermont, N. H
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John T. Morgan
Ala ‘Bama
Moana
Shanghai Times
China
Allen
Dow
Olmsted
Leite
Madame Swetchine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
B. Finkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Gene- Saawant
Pinkham
Mra
Pure Foods
Flo
Ester
Joes
Itry
Lhelena
Elias
Heyod
Bebas
Statehouse
Mouch
Columbus Dispatch
Duo Drors
Castoria
W. R. Holloway
Halifax
Manchester
England
United States
Blackburn
Il K. F
the Victory Remedy Co
Dayton
Pane Niyallow
Helen
Roseleaf
Fr. Cheney & CO. Toledu
Rave
Hiram Manv
Aise Aires
Upaties
Mies Duwdey
Miss Ruox
Krause
le Gop
Carters
Pune
Carter Pill
Ely
Etl
Wit
Cawe
Rilwiy
Cnt Canada
Dodd
Excelsior
Brwyer & Son
Eset
Cambridge
Bass
Thompean
N. KE
Hts
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Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Bellingham
Bveral
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ST. Louis
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Iequire
W. M. Connor
G. A
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Cincinnati
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Navy Recruiting Station
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