Whimsy and wisdom mingle in local anecdotes and ads
A curio page blends humorous vignettes with moral tales and consumer appeals. It features streetcar observations, a nurse’s patient tale, a library anecdote, and a promotional piece for Equitable Life Insurance of Iowa detailing security, mortgages, and dividends to tempt cautious savers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equtalie Lye Insurance Campuy
Lowa
Des Moines
Il Fom
Agitinse
Equitable
Ae Iowa Company
Security of
Cie
Te Qoe
Lita
Ul Howe
A Woman’s Voice Seldom Prevents Hen From Believing Nat
Fragmentary text suggests a rural domestic scene where a woman’s warning or doubt does not sway a hen’s behavior or a nat’s belief. The line reads as a colloquial observation with unclear context.
Quiet Smiles Hint at Truth and Mirth in Old Sayings
A collage of humorous quips and questions from early papers features Mr. Ladle Hale, Colonel Bluegrass, and Mr. Ginger. Fragments touch on hotel proprietors, polite speech, hair loss, and odd romantic lines, revealing playful cultural snapshots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladle Hale
Bluegrass
Fragmented humorous dialogue from Cleveland Leader
In a clipped exchange the night editor asks about a camera while the senior editor puns on photography. The dialogue features a messenger boy and a joking tone about press work from the Cleveland Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigt
Bilg
Mieseenger
Cleveland
Regular Customer Quarrel Over Funeral Plans
In a courtroom scene, Mrs Wiggs resists extra caskets for a hearse while the Undertaker explains the family’s consistent patronage. The judge weighs the dispute as the hearse stands ready for its final reefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Wiggs
Mra Wigg
Woman’s Suffering Ends After Kidney Pills Proven
An elderly Massachusetts woman recounts forty years of pain from headaches dizzy spells and irregular periods. She says Milburn Co kidney pills cured her after three boxes and a 60 cent price per box. The ad notes the product is for sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhrequist
MW. Wriaht
Finverlill
Mass
J “Ly
Ie Bank
Moan's
Kidney Mls
Voster Milburn Co
Baftain
Adl Goater's
Cure by Cuticura and Defiance Starch Promoted
An eczema cure story in Brooklyn praises Cuticura products after five months of facial trouble and a successful one night to a month turnaround. The ad promotes Defiance Starch with claims of higher quality and no sticking, contrasting with rival brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
J. Soth
Steeg Street
Brooklyn, N.Y
Mull
Pratt
Defiance Brand Promos Highlight Odds and Odd Phrases
An odd collection of abrasive ad copy and scraps claims Defiance Cal Wal ter Sleroh offered 16 oz for 10 cents while others had 12 oz. The text mixes product boasts with disjoint phrases about shelter, watching sacks, and personal reflections from 1900 era prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Walter Sleroh
New Ling to Los Angeles Inaugurates Daily Tourist Car Service
Daily through tourist service will start Sept 1 between Chicago and Los Angeles via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. Through service over U P and Sea new line via Omaha Ogden Ball Lake City and San Bernardino to Los Angeles. Leaves Union Station Chicago at 6 16 pm daily. Write T A Miller GPB Chicago for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Chicago
California
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Defiance Starch Shortage Hurts Local Shoppers
Consumers report Defiance Starch out of stock at grocers who still carry 12 brands in hand. One box per customer limits purchase as shoppers seek the familiar starch they once bought at regular prices.
The Gate to the Orient Opens Wider for Trade
In a boom note on American trade, the piece argues that travel through the Golden Gate expands toward Asia and Pacific markets. It credits shifting postwar priorities, westward momentum, and California’s metro area as engines of new commercial possibilities for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Asia
Ban Wraudkeo Bay
Pacife Stone
Hol Jones Aza
Pete Lly
California
Arian J
Painful Periods Relief for American Women
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the thorough female regulator curing painful and irregular menstruation. It cites Irene Crosby of Savannah Ga praising its benefits and urges women with symptoms to seek advice and use the product to restore health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia i
Irene Crosby
Charlton Street
Savannah
Lydia EB. Pinkiam
Ydia B. Pinkthom
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peru
Davidson
U. Avy
Washington, D. C
Pehaion
Perure
Hariinen
Adlee Gimbis
Adivess Dy
Wartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Cohunwus
Ohta
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
Dover, Ons
Brockton
Douglas
Douglas Iron Lade
Boys’ School & En Shoes
Tytitas
Ant Sekery
Gilerala Tri
CALEY
Fevaty
Ile Hogy Ny
Rafieee
Rascena
Daveeas
Tor Panei An
Emrend
Christian Sciotica
Blennor
Chidailan Sclenice
Mada
Mede Jeal Journal
Sargent
Ho Nalnter
Mr Sergent
Toru
Mr. Bargent
Pal
New Yorks East Slae
Waeho
Leyrrila
Victor Togo
Carnegie Library
Finiahed
Abe
Viele Hugo
Largo Boyles
Kaw
Ginger
Uber
Rim
Kanes
Co. Bluegrass
Washington
Catholic¢ Standard and Times
Mayme
Mra
Maybelle
Mayie
Nat
Geralt
Geraldine
Hidre
EOE Ileteoesed Saa
Vzaminn
Castotta
Apafwani
Tee
Vap Dee
Dave Alwaye
Googht
Nsw
Boper
Wis
Defiance
Starci le
Mitis
Pimps
Beckham Bros
Yes Mulnes
Lewis
Ysa
Uae
Fisk
Ay de
TE Porto
USA
Goionto
CAN
Maviera
Wet
Sama Dvcane Py
Tre
Marc Lin
Arch Steeot
Platedusptlt
Multlags
Sioux City
Big Pockelook
Peking
Irane
Lydia Pittkham
Cithy
Tfitiseat
Aurud
Uta
Noala
Oscar
Olney
Wicdaid
Clinton
Lowns
Des Maolses
Deena
Byahes
Amazoo CT
Dewer
Michigan
Bright
Dru Aporgs
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!