Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe calomel alternative
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle, harmless liver and bowel cleanser that replaces calomel, warning of calomel's dangers like bone necrosis and sickness. The copy promises a morning rebound of energy and improved digestion, and notes broad consumer use and druggist support.
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Dodson
Pellagra Cure Claim Sparks Local Letter Feature
Hillsboro resident Alan J. W. Turner reports recovery from pellagra and urges readers to consult Baughn for a cure. The ad cites a free book from American Compounding Co. in Jasper Alabama with money back if the remedy fails, followed by a brief note on false pride and an old employer’s advice echoed from the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Hillsboro
Alan J. W. Turner
Baughn
American Compounding Co
Jasper
Ala
Charles W. Morse
George
Philadelphia Ledger
Resinol Soothes Itching and Aids Skin Healing
Instant relief when resinol ointment touches itching skin and soap clears eczema rashes pimples and similar eruptions quickly. Doctors have long recommended Resinol for delicate irritated skin and it is sold by all druggists.
Protecting Wisconsin Institutions From Fire Hazards
Insurance Commissioner Ekern urges legislators to act now to shield life and property in state charitable and penal institutions. A bureau recommends installing sprinkler systems, especially in hospitals for the insane at Oshkosh and Mendota, noting improvements are cheaper than fire losses and that families of inmates deserve safety.
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Ekern
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Mendota
Grove's The Old Standard General Tonic Ad
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic advertised as a general tonic containing quinine and iron. Claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system priced at 50 cents.
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Grove
Germany’s Potato Crop Reaches Record High
Germany harvested a massive potato crop totaling 50,200,000 metric tons, well above 1912’s 34,300,000. Widespread disease reduced storability and, despite the large yield, prices remained low due to abundant supply.
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Germany
Hewlett Family of America Descendants Traced to 1640 Immigrant
The Hewlett Family of America traces its lineage to George Hewlett who immigrated from England in 1640. All listed members are noted as descendants of the colonial ancestor in this record.
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Hewlett Family
America
George Hewlett
England
Elijah the Prophet of Faith and Providence
A compact study of Elijah in 1 Kings 17, highlighting his faithful obedience from Cherith to Zarephath, the widow's charity, and God’s sustaining provision. The lesson frames Elijah as a living hero whose trust in Jehovah undergirds miracles and moral resolve amid drought, famine, and confrontation with Ahab.
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Samuel
David
Elijah
Ahab
Samaria
Cherith
River
Jordan
Zarephath
Jezebel
Mediterranean Sea
Tyre
Sidon
Jesus
Israel
Mt. Carmel
Two Boys Profit from a Vermont Guernsey Sale
Two Vermont teens bought a two year old Guernsey cow for 200 dollars. A banker father and schooling kept the cow with a farmer for two years, during which time she bore two calves. The trio of cow and calves sold for 525 dollars, minus 125 dollars for upkeep, leaving each boy with 100 dollars. The venture sparked their interest in farm life.
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Vermont
Springfield
Hancock's Sulphur Compound Cures Skin Ailments
A wartime era advertisement claims Hancock's Sulphur Compound stops itching and permanently cures eczema and other skin troubles. It cites testimonials including Mrs. Evelyn Garst of Salem Virginia who says a single bottle cured a rough cheek area previously feared to be cancerous. The ad also promotes Hancock's Sulphur Ointment to beautify complexion and reduce blackheads and pimples.
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Hancock
Evelyn Garst
Salem
No Old Maids in Turkey Says The Terrible Turk
A Detroit Times humor piece notes there are no old maids in Turkey and suggests this leaves many men unhappy, using playful cultural stereotype and a light tone.
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Turkey
Detroit Times
The Limit Says He Is A Pessimist
The Limit comments on a man described as a pessimist noting his gloom repels others. The exchange highlights a belief that misery avoids his presence and company.
Invisible Splendors and Snippets of Rural Life
A collage of quips and vignettes contrasts country life with suburbia under city hall fountains and busy streets. It includes a two way Mason joke, a pun on bricklayers and masons, and a boy reproaching his father for summer work and college finances.
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Ty Cobb
New York World
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