Cure and Complaint of Baby Eczema Receives Patent Remedy Hype
A mother cites failed medical treatments for her six month old daughter’s face eczema and credits Cuticuora Remedies with rapid clearance. The notice quotes Mrs P E Gumbin of Sheldon Iowa dated July 13 1908 and mentions Potter Drug as sole representatives. The second item recalls a humorous Albany New Hampshire anecdote about a lone private in the militia and drill challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Gumbin
Sheldon
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Cutiura Remedies
Boston
The $50,000 Sable Coat Price Discussion
A Success Magazine piece records a New York furrier detailing sable costs from skins to full coats. Prices range from five hundred fifty dollars per skin to forty four thousand for ankle length coats and twenty seven hundred fifty for a muff. The narrator estimates annual spending on dresses by New York women at up to thirty thousand dollars, potentially fifty thousand for fur ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Muff
New York
Success Magazine
The Trueboy Dictates A Z Alphabet Pact
Mr Trueboy tells his wife he must dictate twenty six letters then heads to the club. He asks a friend to record a string of letters defghijk Iim no pqr stuv yvw x y z as his pledge to keep his word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Trueboy
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as internal remedy
An old advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, from PF J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
PF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Could Not Afford It Improvident Citizen Dialogue
A brief exchange from the New York Press contrasts a poor washerwoman with a hungry family and a call for help. An improvident citizen declines aid, suggesting instead a lively theater outing to forget misery and enjoy a supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provident Citizen
New York Press
Alien Foot-Ease Shoe Relief Ad
If you are sensitive about shoe size you can wear smaller shoes by sprinkling Alien's Foot-Ease into them. It gives instant relief when rubbers or overshoes are needed. Sold everywhere 25 cents sample free. Address Allen 38 Olmsted Le Roy NJ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alien
Allen 38
Olmsted
le Roy
N. J
An Advantage in a Nation of Quiet Travel
A European notes the country’s lack of historic sites, countered by Mr. Comrox who calls it an advantage. The exchange from the Washington Star suggests a view of travel freedom and absence of mandatory lectures during long journeys.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days By PazO Ointment
Guarantee offered that PazO ointment cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. Includes claim of guaranteed relief and refund option.
Depews Diplomacy in Amsterdam Encounter
A humorous scene unfolds as Chauncey Depew meets a member of the Kankakee Tourist Association seeking an introduction to the president. The senator quizzes the woman and recalls a past speech in Amsterdam, noting she could not have been born then, before bowing and changing the subject.
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Depew
Mr. Depew
Kankakee
Amsterdam
N. Y
Amsterdam-m-m
Chauncey
Goodall
In Old Farm Advice and New Planting Methods
A long extract of farm tips and notes covers livestock care soil fertility and home economics. Topics include feeding hogs and cows, making paint from milk, axle grease from tallow, cedar pest control, apple storage in trenches, and a new circular wheel plow. It cites figures on cow manure value and features farm life anecdotes and a Baton Rouge boll weevil conference summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hunter
Dallas
Texas
Hunter
Baton Rouge
One Day Cold Cure Ad Highlights Bromo Quinine
A vintage Chicago Tribune ad features FE. W. Grove touting Bromo Quinine Laxative Quinine as a world famous cold cure in one day. The copy notes the price at 25 cents and echoes wartime tonality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Grove
Billville worries charm a philosopher about paradise
An Atlanta Constitution quip notes a Billville philosopher fearing paradise and endless worries while recounting a man who spent life seeking worries. The item also mentions Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and a brief note on glass brushes used by artists for delicate decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billville
Paradise
Atlanta Constitution
Ina
Minneapolia Hide and Fur Co. Ad and Travelin Sos Reflection
An irregular note mentions estalog 108 N.W. Hide & Fur Co. in Minneapolia Minnesota and hints at a book project by Travelin Sos. It references gun sales and traps with scattered names and phrases about writing an autobiography and figures like Suern Moses and Saymod Stor. The fragmentary text mixes commerce with personal musings.
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Fure & Hides
Estalog
N.W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolia
Minn
Goodivan Gomrovts
Suern
Moses
Cleanse inside for the New Year with Cascarets
A health promotion urging readers to start the year with a clean body and mind. It warns against winter overindulgence and promotes Cascarets as a gentle nightly remedy to improve digestion and overall well being. The ad-style piece emphasizes genuine product packaging and cautions against bulk sales.
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White Mountains
Albany
New Hampshire
Dodds
Guarats
Western
Canada
United States
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W. D. Scott
Oeration
Ottawa
E. T. Gees
St. Paul
Ming
Mackslan
Watertown
Dakota
Wl.douglas
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
W. L
Pember’s
Hide & Fur House
Onawa
Iowa
C. Dean
Omaha
Nebr
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Crosby
New England
Knox
Louisiana
Gus
S&s
Martha
Homer
Literary Nowe
Castor
Kileka
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Bears
Castoria
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York Crry
Lane
Ce Thompson
C.N. U
Tran
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