Doctor Endorses Peruna Operation to Cure Female Ailments
A medical ad claims Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio promotes Peruna as a cure for catarrh and a range of female disorders. Testimonials from Mrs Eva Barth Miss Maud Steinbach and others praise Peruna for curing fertility ulceration and nervous exhaustion without surgery. The appeal invites readers to write for free treatment directions and expert advice.
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Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Eva Barth
Eastrath Street
City
Perina
Liva Bartha
Maud Steinbach
12Th Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Mind Steinbach
Lover’s slippery trick ends in river mishap
A Boston man recalls Geo Butler tale of Ben who wooed a northern Maine maiden by greasing a river log with soap. Ben enters the house confident, then slips on the log and falls into the stream, losing new lavender trousers and vest, while the maiden comments on the scene. The tale ends with Ben emerging soaked, a cautionary moral on overconfidence.
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Ben
Maine
Dameel
Javern
Silel
Boston Herald
Pathos in Careers of Horace Greeley and Father
A New York Mail and Express piece contrasts Horace Greeley with his father Zaccheus, noting Corry Pennsylvania as a misattributed early home. It details Zaccheus as industrious yet failing in debt ridden years while Horace gained fame and later died, with the Corry farm recalled for his father.
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Horace Greeley
Tribune
Corry
Fir E Orly
Greeley
Lfe
New Hampshire
Vermont
Zaccheus Greeley
Zaccheus
Horace
New York Mail and Express
Queer Proposals Made by Victim of Cupid's Dart
A column of odd marriage proposals from varied cases. A trapeze artist proposed mid‑flight to the applause of the crowd, an Australian with a parrot sent a marriage question to his beloved, and a funeral‑time admirer pursued a widow after two prior rejections. Another court setting yields a judge offering protection as a husband to a prosecutrix.
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Charles Kruger
Ims Choice
Old Country
Antipodes
Polly
J. M. Mather
Manchester
Arkansas
NOTHING POETIC ABOUT MAN How the Fond Dream of a Devoted Wife Was Rudely Dispelled
A matron, claiming husbands lose their poetic nature over years, recounts a scene where her spouse suddenly recited verses about distant rocks and past charm. She notes his fading romance as time and distance affect his affection and imagination.
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Maylie Stan
Silent Winter Worries and Witty Reflections
A narrator recalls a playful exchange about winter attire. The partner muses on whether he should abandon his warm underwear, a line that blends whimsy with a touch of reformist charm. The speaker notes the man’s occasional complaints about changes in the relationship.
He Doesn't Worry About Duffy Medker in Seat
A fragment discusses Duffy Medker and his wife, noting his obscurity yet no concern in his position. The dialogue hints at his personality and public perception without detailing events or dates.
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Duffy
American Dentist In Demand
An American dentist earns prominence as demand rises across royal courts in Europe with notable figures seeking his expertise. The report highlights his international clientele and growing prestige.
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Ewrope
Amoestvan Dewetn
Advertising Signs Must Be Removed Along Rhine and Rivers
The police president of Col ens decrees removal of advertising signs along the banks of the Rhine Moselle Nahe and Abt. The long-extended billboards and signs have begun to come down. Also notices offer Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease foot discomfort and sales pitches for various cures and books appear, mentioning a 1567 Geello edition of Karl’s Lit arcy and Waterloo news via a Brussels paper to Duke of Ar gyll, with romantic delivery by a sea captain.
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Rhine
Moselle
Nahe Aud Abt
Colens
Karx
London
Duke of Argyll
Edinburgh
Robert Leprevik
Lowndes
Duke of
Argy
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold At 7Se Per Bottle
Various 19th century notes cover medical cures, naval gunfire, literary criticism, and arctic winter tales. The catalog lists Hall's Catarrh Cure at seven shillings, while gun and weapon details discuss domestic and military use, and writers debate Burns criticism amid a wide range of topics.
The Real Crank Sways to Postum Over Coffee
A New York store sample leads a New York City agent to quit coffee and adopt Postum Pood Coffee. He credits energy and health gains after years of coffee use, recalls family initially calling him a crank, and notes his household now drinks Postum in place of coffee.
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New York City
New York
Portum
Postum
Buttle Creek
Mich
Baby's Future Averted From Lives of Suffering and Sorrow
A brief note reports that a baby’s prospects of a harsh, doomed life have been prevented. Details indicate interventions by guardians and community support, with officials praising the outcome and urging continued care and vigilance for at risk children.
Cure for Skin Diseases Promoted by Purest Cuticura Treatments
A long promotional piece urges mothers to use Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent for infant skin disorders, scalp crusts, and itching, claiming relief and permanent cure. It also advertises Cuticura Soap for beauty and antiseptic uses, and mentions a traveler’s anecdote about hairy Japanese soldiers, plus a brief note about sweet powders for children and a humorous mislaid shopping tale.
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Braun
Pete
London Medical Case of Tooth Expectoration After Inhalation
A London medical journal reports a case where a tooth inhaled into a lung was expectorated thirteen months later. The rare instance illustrates long retention of a swallowed object with eventual airway discharge.
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London Medical Journal
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