Black Draught praised as a remedy by Mrs Dawson
Mrs W B Dawson of Nowata Oklahoma extols Thedford s Black Draught describing its benefits for malaria headaches constipation indigestion and stomach trouble. She says it cleanses the liver, aids relief, and leaves her feeling renewed. The ad notes Black Draught has been used for over 70 years and urges keeping it in the house with druggists selling it.
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Nowata
Okla
W. B. Dawson
Thedford
Swell Manners in 1855 Show Historic Tableside Rules
A quotation from Inquire Within 1855 notes table etiquette from the era. It urges never placing the knife in the mouth, turning the edge outward if used, minimal teeth picking, no nose blowing, and using napkins for mouths or fingers only. The piece highlights a preference for measured decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Influenza Strain and Kidney Weakness Warns Doctors
Doctors nationwide report influenza illnesses leaving victims with back pain and urinary trouble signaling potential kidney issues. Swamp Root herbal remedy from Dr Kilmer offers relief and a sample bottle by request, with regular sizes available at druggists.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Poetic Geography in Military Exam Question
A candidate for central officers training answered correctly the first two questions and then, when asked where the Suwanee river is, replied with a self-satisfied smile that it is “Far, far away.” The remark was noted by Corporal William R. Black in Judge.
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Central Officers’ Training School
Leutenant
Suwanee River
William R. Black
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure in Oath
Ohio affidavit sworn by Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney Co. promises one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The notice cites internal use for blood and mucous surfaces and lists Toledo Ohio as the firm location. A stray ad line notes a vague fishing quip about six fish.
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State of Ohio
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Ad Promises Health Wealth
An advertisement urges readers to keep liver active and bowels clean with Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets claiming health and wealth benefits. It includes a self-help moral line about self opinion and inward deformity.
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Dr. Pierce
Ady
North Carolina Legislature Passes Bills Amid Fiscal Report
Senate sessions in Raleigh report Insurance Commissioner James R. Young paid into the state treasury totaling 4 674 573 since taking office with 415 458 in the last fiscal year. New bills cover voters rights for women, road building, tax reforms, and public safety while house and senate consider salaries, bonds, and constitutional amendments.
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Young
Senate
Raleigh
Gardner
Cherryville
Swain
James R. Young
Connor
Farmers Union
Corporation Commission
Railroad Commission
State Tax Commission
State Department of Agriculture
Women Rights in Seduction Trials and Marriage Licenses
Senate judiciary committee 1 favors bills. one allows unsupervised testimony by women in seduction trials, another requires a health certificate for marriage licenses. Doughton voted no on a $5,000 yearly pension for Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. several members supported the measure, others were absent.
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Senate Judiciary Committee No. 1
Scales
Byrne
Doughton
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
North Carolina
Godwin
New Corporations and University Changes in North Carolina
Secretary of State issues charters for Plywood Corporation Goldsboro with 100000 authorized capital and 40000 subscribed. Catawba Creamery Hickory amends name to Catawba Creamery Co. Dr. Chase appointed to succeed Professor Stacy as UNC faculty chairman amid post‑president Graham readjustment. Governor to appoint a five‑member committee to recommend future UNC presidency candidates.
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Senate
Gardner
Bruner
The
Baptist Church
O. Max Gardner
T. W. O’kelley
First Baptist Church
Stevens
Harding
Cowper
Lenoir
Scales
Song
Montgomery
Ross
North Carolina
Fisher
Rend
Secretary of State
Plywood Corporation
Goldsboro
A. H. Edgerton
J. L. Borden
H. Weil
Catawba Co-operative Creamery
Hickory
Catawba Creamery Co
Dr. Chase
Stacy
University of North Carolina
Graham
Gov. Bickett
Household Recipes and Tips From a Bygone Era
A miscellany of mincemeat and cake formulas with practical kitchen techniques. Includes Mrs Taft's mincemeat, Prince of Wales Cake, Golden Orange Cake, Rice and Almond Cream, and cooking tips on breading meats, fat storage, stain removal, dyeing, preserving parsley, egg yolk storage, grating orange for flavor, and using cooking water for soups and sauces.
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New Orleans
Papes Diapepsin Offers Quick Indigestion Relief
When meals upset you, belching gas and stomach distress occur. A tablet of Pape's Diapepsin stops indigestion pain and all accompanying symptoms instantly. Gases, acidity, heartburn, and dyspepsia vanish with treatment sold at drug stores.
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Pape
The Lesser of Two Evils at the Docks
A gang of Irish workmen unload at the docks as a high altitude airplane appears in sight. Murphy quips about not liking to be up there, while Pat adds a wry remark about being up there with it.
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Murphy
Pat
Sonny
Green's August Flower Advertisement Claims Digestive Remedy
An advertisement promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy for stomach disorders and liver inactivity. It claims gentle laxative action, digestion regulation, bile stimulation, and blood purification, urging trials and noting availability in civilized countries.
A Fair Proposition in a Domestic Exchange
Mrs Peck and Henry Peck discuss an ironic trade as the speaker appeals to persuade the husband to return. The exchange hints at marital tension and a dramatic switch of roles in a light, witty Boston Transcript tone.
A Lady of Distinction and Beauty Tips
An advertisement bundle touts Cuticura Soap and Talcum for clear skin and a perfume influence. It also promotes Dr. Peery's Dead Shot as an effective single dose for worms, along with a generic note about judging men not by appearances.
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Oklahoma
the Legislature
General Assembly OF North Carolina
Brummatt
C. A. Ashby
Episcopal Church
Griffin
Union County
A. M. Scales
Dempsey L. Hewett
Brunswick County
S. B
Carr
Duplin
House
Martin County
Wilson County
Court House
Courage
Beddingfield
Congress
Mangum
Brown
Brummitt
W. W. Peele
Methodist Church
Grantham
Caswell
Kinston
Douglas
Finance Committee
Warren
Saunders
Shipman
Commissioner of Labor and Printing
Committee On Manufactures
Victor S. Bryant
House Committee On Education
State Educational Department
Matthews
Mintz
Brotherhood of Railway Trainment
Tennyson
Abel
Ue Gentaur Compas
New York
Pete Tu
Bright
Dean
South Carolina
T. Bullard
Benettsville
Bays
Guffere
Taont
Olive Branch Co
P.O
Box 153
South Bend
Ind
Winsor Newton Tee Eall
American Blue Print Co., Inc
42Nd St
New York City
Beek
Willeto
Thomas E. Green
Chatsworth, Gi
Kodaks & Supplies
S. Galeski Optical Co
Richmond
Wexioo Ace
Oio Grande
Texas-Mexico
San Antonio
Texas
Priddy-Williams
Nashville
Temn
Wen. A
Charlotte
Moses
TNT
Blackman
Chattanooga
Tenn
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