New Fable of the Lonesome Camp on the Frozen Heights
George Ade paints Elam and Claudine a restless city couple fleeing to luxury. They chase wealth and status from New York to Europe, then return home to a humble, ironic end. Their taste for High Society exposes class longing and moral satire.
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George Ade
Helping Hand Society
Elam
Claudine
Ina Chokor
Plaza
Gusta
Arctic Circle
Europe
Savoy
Paris
Furst
Gay
Lana Park
America
Perons
Dearie
Gurta
New York
Bene
Diridge
Virginia Hot Springs
Canada
Honey
Innatial
Grand Central
Eld
Cultivating Safe Habits in Industrial Safety
A reform note from Safety the New York Central Railroad urges cultivable safe habits to reduce impulsive actions. It cites switch crews misaligning couplers and shoving them without stopping, creating unsafe patterns. The piece stresses self control and cool headedness as essential safety factors.
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New York Central Railroad
Self-Central
California Syrup of Figs Ad Persuades Mothers
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless, effective laxative for children and adults. It claims the product cleanses the stomach, liver and bowels, easing constipation and restoring a well child after use. The bottle is shown with directions for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Soap Cure Adds Fragrance To Relief Ad
An advertisement touts Cuticura soap and ointment as superior for cleansing and healing rough hands with a free sample offer by mail. It contrasts with a columnist’s humorous classroom moment about Thomas and a missing umbrella in the New York American.
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Cutieura
Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
Tommy
Thomas
Adverell
New York American
Prudent Woman and Husband Debate Equality in Marriage
In a witty exchange, a husband and wife discuss sharing wealth and affection after marriage. The wife asserts she will retain balance of power until she sees how love is divided, while noting the need to observe the husband’s actions. The dialogue shifts to a humorous aside about recovering from two consecutive nights without sleep and a remark about cats in the yard.
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al. Hacon
Oklahoma Man Tells About Kidney Remedy
A Stillwater Ohio man JA Parrists testifies that after years of back pain from diseased kidneys he tried Swamp Root by Dr. Root and experienced complete relief. He notes no further kidney trouble and invites publication of his testimonial. Verified by Justice of the Peace on March 3, 1909.
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Oklahoma
Juilie
Dr. Root
Swamp Root
Parrists
Stillwater
Ohio
Haussder
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You Ad
Letter form urging readers to send ten cents to Kilmer Co for Swamp Root kidney and bladder relief. Mentions a thin paper, bottles sold at drug stores, and a churchgoing quip. Notes regular fifty cent and one dollar sizes and distribution via grocers. Includes miscellaneous ad lines regarding men, women, and sleep talk.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
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Otto
Claudise
George Meredith
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Congress
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Commercial Hotel
Mackemith
National Bank
Stu Ail
Lizzie
Babe
Charley Schwib
Turkey
Hattery
Grant
Imp
Hutton
West Pointer
Garcon
Uarbers
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Walter
Mme
Funk
Newport
Beu
Silas
Yassui
Washington Star
Suele Jef
Augusta
Jem
St. Andrew
Uncle Jem
Magharoron, N.Y
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