Women of Middle Age Told of Life Change Relief
Urbana Illinois residents recount gripping winter weakness and recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for symptoms of the Change of Life. Mrs Frank Henson reports regained strength and ability to perform housework after trying the remedy for nervousness heat flashes backache and blues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Prank Henson
Orchade &T
Lydia B. Pinkham
Unclear marriage notes and control in wartime tale
Fragmentary report describes Mrs Witt-Kit marrying a man but failing to control him. It mentions an attached objective and efforts to consolidate a position, all amid wartime context and a drudge element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witt
Kit
Witht
Drudge
Pepe's Diapepsin and other old time remedy ads
A collage of early 20th century advertisements touts Pepe's Diapepsin for quick relief from indigestion and gas, Cole's Carbolisaire for cuts, Garfield Tea as a laxative, and a quip about wisdom. The copy presents brand names, prices, and brief testimonials in a nostalgic style.
Carolyn’s Sunny Disposition Alters Aunt Rose At Corners
Carolyn May Camwerono meets her bachelor Uncle Joseph Stagg after being sent from New York. He learns from a lawyer that Carolyn is practically penniless and under his guardianship. Aunt Rose, the housekeeper, remains stern and cool as the situation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunraven
Europe
Carolyn May Camwerono
Hannah
Carolyn
New York
Joseph Stagg
Rose
Joe
Stagg
Carolyn May
Phumip
Qurolyn May
Stagg Place
Courageous aunt disciplines turkey and protects girl
In the yard Aunty Rose subdues a noisy turkey with a belt while protecting Carolyn May. Prince the dog is punished by confinement to a coop to learn manners and a guardian couple discuss finances and care as the girl meets Tim the hackman and Mr. Parlow, uncovering a new world beyond The Corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Carolyn May
Prince
Rose
Aunty Rose
Bis
Bailiwick
Tim
Hackman
Joe
George Washington
Stagg
Mrs. Kennedy
Fist House
Garlem
Parrow
Carolyn
May
Princey
Hannah Stagg
Mr. Partlow
Mr. Partlow Slowly. “Yes, Sir. You See, My Papa and Mamma
Dunraven
Mediterranean Ocean
Why Carolyn Sees Strained Ties Between Uncle and Amanda
Carolyn discovers the rift between her uncle and Amanda Parlow as they pass silently by. The scene hints at a hidden quarrel driving their estrangement and foreshadows a forthcoming installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn
Amanda Parlow
Fortune Folds Anew In Lome Theme
Fragmentary lines hint at a serialized tale centering on Dame Fortune and a stay or event in Lome The text references ongoing episodes and a refrain of continuation suggesting an ongoing narrative arc or column segment set in the city of Lome.
Cuticura ad promotes skin care and hygiene products
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Talcum for blemish relief and cleanliness. It also references Garfield Ten and marriage educators in a garbled promotional text.
Gold Medal Haarlem Ott Capsules Offer Kidney Relief
An advertisement extols Gold Medal Haarlem Ott capsules for backache kidney and bladder ailments. It claims rapid cleansing of kidneys, purifying blood, and relief from rheumatic and urinary issues with a money back guarantee from the druggist.
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Haarlem
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Pepe
Ady
Cole
The
W. Cole Co
Rockford, Il
Dean
Ruschia
Carolyn of the
Ruth Belmore
Endicott
Copsright
Doma
Mend
Mr. Stagg
Carlyn
Aunty Hose
Lome
Wrigley
Wrigley’s
Wrarexy A
Horn of Pler Mht
Western Canada
Ottawa
Cub
Johnstone
Suh Street
Des Moines
Owa
Agant
Thor
Garfield Ten
Marti
W.F. Young
P. D.F
Springfield
Welling Bue Sri
Behrveder
Clan Bord
Beth
U.stockton
Angleton
Taree
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