The Honeymoon Fight Ends In Unexpected Change
A battered couple in a long running domestic struggle rediscovers affection after reading a novelist’s harsh critique of marriage. He vows to curb rough behavior and she misreads his softened tone as infidelity, prompting a tense confrontation before a surprise reconciliation.
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Elixir Babek touted for fever and ague relief
A testimonial from George Inacoe of Company G Fourth Battalion applauds Elixir Babek for curing chronic fever and ague. The advertisement claims the medicine, priced 60 cents, is available from Kloczewski & Co. in Washington DC and sold through druggists nationwide.
Why Won't Miss Wombat Dance With You Proposal Hopes
In a Louisville Courier Journal note, a man laments Miss Wombat avoiding him as he seeks a chance to propose. He believes her avoidance signals awareness of his intent and potential reaction.
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Cuticura provides relief for severe scalp condition
A snippet from a 1912 testimonial details J. L. Smith's scalp itching burning and hair loss. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with clearing the condition in two weeks. Additional ads tout remedies and morals from Hanford's Balsam and other products.
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The New Fable of the Life of the Party
A satirical tale of a lavish after dinner in Chicago where a Captain of Industry is feasted and mocked. A pompous speaker, drunken revelers, and his belittling antics unfold amid ornate decor and biting humor. The piece also recalls an odd bird song memory in a downtown grocery window.
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Herman
Gus Thomas
Simeon Ford
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Rubinstein
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Kipling
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Reference Letter for Nora Foley at Kansas City Journal
A brief note from the Kansas City Journal states Nora Foley worked for us for a week and we are satisfied. The odd reference is presented as fulfillment for a cook position.
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Well Doctor Meets Old Patient In Street Conversation
A vignette shows Doctor Bigbill greeting a former patient Mr. Brown in the street. Brown asks if there is a charge to speak with the doctor, implying a casual chat about health and therapy. The ad promises a malaria remedy with a short dosage course.
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Hanford's Balsam Featured For Ivy Poisoning And Wounds
Advertisements tout Hanford's Balsam as an antiseptic for ivy poisoning and wounds with a claim of prompt relief after first use. Other ads promote Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills for bowel and blood cleansing, and discuss various quirky quotes and jokes from the era.
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Woman Finds Relief with Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
A Philadelphia woman reports severe pain and weakness improved after six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Another Providence woman credits the product with restoring health and energy. The ad notes headaches nervousness and blues as potential signs of female derangements and urges use of the compound.
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