Backache and Kidney Pain Remedies and Anecdotes
A collage of old advertisements and anecdotes discusses backache tied to kidney issues, touting Dean's Kidney Pills with a nurse testimonial. It also includes medical curiosities and a humorous school tale about a Mexican boy and a tanned remark, plus a child’s oyster anecdote from The Delineator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Thompson Watkins
St. Parsons
Kans
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
California
Joe
Mary
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury
Mercury containing remedies are warned against as dangerous for sense of smell and overall health. The Haile Catarrh Cure from Chetney & Co is claimed safe when taken internally and marketed by F. J. Cheney & Co. Consumers urged to obtain genuine Brulhe version from licensed sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taaufactured
Chettey & Co
Tuledd
Akon
F. J. Cheney & Co
Dromeaia
Lall
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
California Fig Syrup Co
Senna
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Winter Life of the Eskimo in Arctic Igloos
A London Magazine writer recalls last year’s visit describing winter igloos built on stone foundations with snow blocks forming a dome. A low narrow entry leads to a heated interior with an ikomar stove, raw bear meat, and a sleeping loft at the rear where the family nests under thick skins for warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Magazine
Lawht
Develites
Ikomar
The Shy Child Promoted to Self Confidence
Advice from Harper's Bazaar urges boosting a shy girl's self esteem through praise and grooming. It advocates making her feel attractive, enrolling in dances, excelling in games, and learning instruments to entertain and connect with peers, fostering a sense of welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazar
Reminiscences of Col Lee in New York
Old Col Lee, long time resident of Ninth Street near Hotel 81 Denis, is remembered for his bright manners. He helped circulate funds for a union square monument to General Washington, and when a citizen declined a subscription he quipped, Is he enshrined in your heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Lee
Ninth Street
New York
Denis
Gen. Washington
Union Square
Cittzen
Washington
Coldee
New York Press
Elephant Demonstrates Water Control at Central Park
Jule the elephant at Central Park Zoo in New York tested a hydrant outside her cage. After keeper William Walker installed a permanent T shaped handle, she inspected it, manipulated the valve, released a water flow, and drank heavily. She then cleverly stopped the flow, impressing keeper Snyder with self restraint.
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Jule
Central Park
New York
Jthte
Willian Walker
Ted
Snyder
Vaudeville sketch misperception cited in old remark
A quoted misperception about a vaudeville act describes a girl as the main act but notes she served only as an assistant in a milliner's shop wearing hats. The speaker contends she may have led someone to think she was a headliner.
Not Quite Right The Way Love Moves The World
A fragment shows dialogue about love and marriage with playful banter. One speaker notes love makes the world seem round while another jokes that marriageable young men are what keep it turning. The tone is light and conversational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Paint Problems and Household Health Tips
A collection of short items covers painting guidance from National Lead Co about pure materials and a free houseowners kit, plus village humor and odd anecdotes. The piece includes a consumer letter praising Grape-Nuts for health benefits and a playful prayer anecdote.
Why She Shut Down
A dated vignette recalls a neighborly penny gift to a four year old on his kindergarten route, then a shift in expectation as the boy’s mother asks for it to stop. The tale ends with a sly kitchen-table humor about independence and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Birlie
Oliver
Isoft
Deen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monk
George L. Fridheff
Warren
Pater Drog & Chen Corp
Lila Pritts
Barton
New Orleans
National Lead Co
Trinity
Lily
Nursie
Louisville, Ky
San Francisco
Cal
London
England
New York, N
Fido
Ned
H. Ward Beecher
Hamlinn Ward
Renan Aga
For
Tower Co
Sosten USA
Radian Co
United
Toromid
CAM
Defiance Starch Soc
Glover
Wisconsin
Salser
Salt Lake City
Veures Leah
Soacis Sss
Putnam
Partin & Orenderff Co
Canton
Minala
Utah
Mie
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