Cured Eczema of the Scalp Claim by Hancock Sulphur
H C Berry of Baltimore Maryland writes that after years of scalp eczema and failures from physicians a bottle of Hancock Liquid Sulphur cured him completely. He reports relief when diluted and full cure with the natural strength and recommends Hancock Sulphur Compound and Ointment available from Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co Baltimore.
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Er H. C. Berry
Baltimore
Hancock Sulphur
Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co
Adv
A Sincere Performer in Wartime Debate
A Sincere Performer questions Briggins patriotism amid remarks praising battle. The quote suggests he desires war to enjoy fighting for his country, reflecting a controversial stance during the period.
Fortify the System Against Summer Heat Advertisement
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic touted to fortify the system against summer heat. Praised as strengthening the body for resilience in heat. Includes price five cents. Also promotes Hanford's Balsam for sprains. Contains ad copy with general proverbs and product mentions.
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Grove
Castoria: A Safe Otic Folk Remedy for Infants
Castoria presents itself as a harmless substitute for castor oil Paregoric drops and soothing syrups. It claims to aid digestion relieve teething and sleep and to contain no narcotics. The advertisement asserts Castoria has over 80 years of use and bears the signature of its maker Charlton H Fletcher.
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Astoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Tinplate Worker Patents Metal Reclamation Process
A South Wales tinplate worker, already holding municipal contracts, files a patent in England for a process to remove solder tin and chemicals from scrap and galvanized articles and to utilize the base metals. The method targets treating down refuse such as tin cans containers and similar metallic waste.
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England
South Wales
You May Look Young Soap and Ointment Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura cleansers and ointments promising clear skin healthy hair and soft hands. Free samples by mail via Boston department ad. Also a humorous train car joke about a passenger warned for smoking in the car.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Allen's Foot-Ease reduces tight shoes for relief
Ladies may wear one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder. Shake into shoes or use in a foot-bath for instant relief of corns and bunions. Sold everywhere 2 ½c. For free trial package write Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy N.Y. Adv.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Is he a man of the hour Judge
A terse note portrays a judge famed for punctuality as the central figure, highlighting a focus on timekeeping and authority within the courtroom. The item frames him as consistently attentive to the clock, suggesting public perception of reliability and timeliness.
Freckles Cure Promises Clear Complexion Now
An advertising claim promotes ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It advises purchasing an ounce from a druggist and applying nightly to fade or erase freckles, with money back guarantee if it fails.
We Three at Remount Camp Encounter
A brief call at Remount Camp reports a sentry halting three males with one friend present. The dialogue notes mention Hanford's Balsam and comments on virtues traditionally boasted by women, reflecting period humor or anecdote.
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Remount Camp
Lesson on Galatians temperance instruction for June
By E O Sellers director of Sunday School Course Mood Bible Institute Chicago presents a June 11 lesson from Galatians 6 on bear ye one another's burdens and sowing reaping. It stresses restoration with meekness and the law of Christ, and warns that those who sow to the flesh reap corruption while those who sow to the Spirit reap eternal life.
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E. O. Sellers
Mood Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Paul
Galatia
Christ
Hanford Balsam Ad Claims Quick Ivy Cure
An advertisement extols Hanford Balsam as a remedy for ivy poisoning claiming antiseptic benefits and quick relief after the first application. The piece also includes quirky copy about advertising and a paradoxical luck remark, all in a vintage promotional voice.
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Hanford
Look Young And Handsome Again By Darkening Your Gray Hair
An old advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a non dye solution to darken gray hair. It claims the product leaves hair evenly dark, soft, fluffy, and healthy after a few uses and reports a prepaid big bottle offer for 60 cents from Q-Ban Laboratories in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Q-Ban Laboratories
Memphis
Tenn
The Yorp Reveal of City Engineer Jeup
A Indianapolis teacher spent a year untangling the mystery of City Engineer Jeup whose name caused mail mixups ending with the discovery that her friend’s brother in law Mr Yorp is the same man. The tale plays on pronunciation and letters in a humorous mistaken identity.
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Jeup
B. Gee
B. Jesus
Indianapolis
Yorp
Mr. Jeup
Jupheld
Mr. Yorp
Only Meter She Knew Huh as War Note
A terse wartime note mentions the French gaining 200 meters from the enemy and references a possible German gas attack. The brief exchange includes a wife’s remark about the distance gained and a rhetorical question about enemy actions.
Dodson's Liver Tone pitched as safe Calomel alternative
A vintage advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, pleasant tasting remedy to replace dangerous calomel. It claims calomel salivates, harms the liver, and causes illness. Dodson's promises morning relief, a regular liver, and a money back guarantee via druggists.
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Dodson
Fte
Adv
Violette Wilson Defies Paternal Authority At UC
Miss Violette Wilson daughter of Berkeley’s former mayor left the University of California to pursue real life education, deeming college studies hindering her mental growth and stating she would develop her soul away from diplomas. Rockefeller gift prompts public reaction as humor and observation mix in culture notes. A Cleveland horse shows a ragtime habit dragging a Wells Fargo wagon after a phonograph tune, while British troops in Macedonia learn to eat frogs to supplement fare, frogs toasted on bread and caught with meat on a string.
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Violette Wilson
J. Stitt Wilson
Berkeley
University of California
Miss Wilson
San Francisco Chronicle
Cleveland
Wells-Fargo Express
Joseph Davis
Tommy
Macedonia
London Globe
Then and Now in a London Punch Quip
A parish visitor consoles Coster about his father’s loss. Coster defends his father as a splendid man, noting only 1% of his family survived and he never knew his father raise him except perhaps in self defense. The exchange preserves the period voice and sharp humor.
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Coster
London Punch
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