Healthful living and Syrup of Figs promotion
Joyous health through outdoor play and clean habits is urged, with gentle care to avoid harmful medicines. The ad promotes Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as a pure, effective laxative used by families and approved by physicians, warning buyers to ensure the genuine product with the company name on the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Chas. H. Fletcher
F. Poster
Kt. Louta
Casterie
B. Down
Malinda
Tie
J. R. Wagesner
Chiengy
Tit
Edward Yarrish
Mrookima
N.Y. Saget
J.B. Hilfork
New York City
C. G
Parker
Katsu City
Medina
Foilion Ta & Manger Weldey
A. P. Merrill
Aucaata
Tule
Norman M. Goer
Cevehumd
Chih
Bate Wate
Ile Anda
Wihieh Much & Plekanet
Drepaention
Cam Tw & Krent Advastage, Iy
F. Hi. Kyle
St. Paul
Minn
Moth Ball Mystery Sparks Downtown Trade War
A Chicago Record-Herald tale recounts a druggist who sold moth balls to a customer for ten cents. The man later returned with half a pack used and threatened to expose the dealer for selling dangerous goods. A playful scene with society belles ends in a teasing exchange about youth and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelaies
Chicago Record-Herald
Mothe
Notes on Cotton Growth Across Regions in 1906
Notes on cotton production and trade across Mexico Guatemala Turkey Nigeria and Nigeria Protectorate. Estimates include Laguna Mexico crop about 70 000 bales and Mexican mills needing more from the United States in 1906. Pachon weevil resistant cotton sample sent to London. Turkish agriculture seeks 2200 pounds seed for Adana Aldin and Salonika. Nigerian exports fell to 96306 pounds in 1906 from 285639 in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laguna
Mexico
United States
Guatemala
London
Retabhuten
Turkey
Adana
Aldin
Salonika
Levant Herald
Nigeria
Nigerie
Odd Happenings and Alarming Pranks in Old Paris
A man in Paris accidentally injures his nose while handling a loaded revolver. The Mariette fire whistle misfired during a thunderstorm as rain drenched the apparatus. An English workhouse report notes the death of a 46 year old “baby” born at Westbury who remained infantile throughout life. A Parisian sudden death follows a sexagenarian photo scene where a photographer’s words precede a fall from the chair, with a later brief examination clarifying the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mariette
Wentbury
Wiltshire
England
Westbury
Paria
Pitted Pitcoe and the Wife's Cold Reception
A man returns from a weeklong automobile tour with a friend to find his wife scolding him. He tries to comfort her by mentioning Pitcoe, whose wife is giving him trouble too, revealing Pitcoe’s misfortune as the cause of the couple’s tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitted Pitcoe
Pitcoe
the Indy
Doctor's Wife Endorses Grape-Nuts as Nutritious Food
A nurse praises Grape-Nuts for sick and well alike, noting its ease of digestion and adaptability for babies to the aged. She shares a recipe with soaking, egg white, and fruit flavoring, while her physician husband also uses the product. The ad cites Postum Co and the slogan There’s a reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellvills
Fires, politics, and trials dominate distressed times
A chaotic roundup of incidents from across regions: a Hamberg building collapse with casualties. a California land sale bill. Dr. E M Suthm’s suicide in Peoria. Dixon postmaster M D Wilcox convicted in Palr court. San Francisco fire losses at 100 Grand Army men. wage rise for Palm River cotton mills. Santo Domingo ex-president Jimines assuming command. a Russian gendarme captain killed. Moroccan politicking and Morocco conference fringe. a deadly Pennsylvania tunnel accident. assassination attempt on Moroccan pretender. Angola convict farm escape deaths. a giant Douglas Fir felled in British Columbia. the Duke of Almedovar dies in Madrid. various murders, drownings, and legal rulings. resignations and appointments in education. ptomaine poisoning deaths in Arkansas. Kansas City murder clemency. a secretary’s fatal fall in Washington. a St Louis detective case. Western Federation rejection. El Paso Yaqui trade killing. San Francisco saloon license rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linsote
Hamberg
State of California
EM. Suthm
Illingis
Peoria
M.D. Wilcox
Dixon
Palr
Washington
Jimines
Santo Domingo
Therenatet
Kerteh
Russia
Rocky Bay
B. C
Terrible Itching Scalp Testimony Prompts Cure Claim
A long reader letter narrates a 1905 testimonial praising Cuticura to treat persistent scalp itching and dermatitis. The author cites failed medical care in Erie and Philadelphia, then credits Culture Soap Ointment and Resolvent, taking baths and applying lather, claiming complete recovery and urging others to use the product. The piece also includes scattered jokes and brief aphorisms common in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriis
Cuticura
Hades
Erie
Erte
Wm. HL. Gray
Mount Vernon St
Philadelphia
Teeth That Were Useless in Comsecticu
A chaotic account describes Wilko and companions in Comsecticu attempting a drive with a group of artists and locals. A sudden crash ends with Wilson injured and a man weeping over lost teeth, pleading for guidance on what to do next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Mr. Lambkin
Mra. Nibe
Bibbs
Nibbe
Wilko
Wilson
Balt
Mila
Wornes
Tito
Wilsen
Wilven
Plemaa
General Gleanings and Curious World Facts
A column of quirky figures and odd notes on animals people and industry. Claims on royal wivans and parrots mingle with statistics about sailors prune orchards and soft drinks. Reader beware of garbled phrasing and historic leisure tone.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Browning's Patent
Browning Bros. Co
Ogden
Utah
Allen
ST. Charles
Iene
Ream
St. Enamnes
Mits
Avery Box
Mees
We Economica
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Charles
Dodds Gate Pills
Duke of Almedovar
Algeciras
Madrid
Pennsylvania Tunnel
New York
Long Ialundity
Morocco
Bullanarn
Angola
Natehex
Misa
William Bates
Red Wing
Iteworth
Minerva Williams
James Leigh
Roanevile
Tad
G. W. Martin
Stanoton
S. D
Martin
W. T. Harris
Elmer &. Brown
University of California
J. B. Baremore
Fort Smith
Ark
Faten Bamagee
Folk
Aggie Myers
Frank Holtman
Larence Myers
Kansas City
Aro Clarence M. York
Fuller
Supreme Court of the United States
Garfield Hospital
Western Federation of Minery
Coal Miners of Obte
Winets
United Mine Workers of America
el Paso
Texas
W. J. Slinkard
el Pra
Sonora
Cananea
Yaqui River
Mint of
Eddie
Witte
Swamphurst
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Joe Sesoos
Puasle
Aslwnt
London ‘Times
Oix
Nearry
Toma
Nonane Poser
Cataeyt Cary Tx
Chicago Tribune
Puck
Peru
Macy Obrien
Ave
Benedyo
Yenantio
Perusa
Perana
J. Homeman
Oukland
Bed
Weribe
Austin M. Sipall
Awe Daisy Fly
Eps
Howard E. Burton
Astern
Apeotnion
Vrigwa
Lama
Aare
Welle Hatten Manford
Washington, D
Lee
Thompson
W. N. U., Balt Lake City, No. 26
Chas
H. Fletcher
Castor
Seaneae
Meeipe
Olek Dsu Ie Sar
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