Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Restored Health
Rector Brigham endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a powerful tonic for women detailing cures observed by nurses and physicians. Dr S C Brigham of Pittsburgh praises its efficacy for female difficulties and urges women to seek Mrs Pinkham's guidance for restoring health and strength.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia I. Pinkham
Lydia KE. Pinkham
S.C. Brigham
Brigham Park
Bitehbure
Lydia
Winkhams
Lydia BE
Military notes from the era report regiments and ranks
Russia maintains 150 mounted Cossack regiments while Canada's standing army averages 25 000. A Konigsberg tribunal judge aged 20 faces trial on 70 counts of soldier mistreatment. A fund seeks more money to honor Rear Admiral Jouett at Arlington. Corporal Grissolunge of the First colonial infantry unveils a rapid firing rifle method as another French military invention.
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Russia
Canada
Konigsberg
Prussia
James J. Jouett
U.S. N
Arlington Cemetery
Grissolunge
Living Death No More Says Andrew Johnson Relies on Pills
Andrew Johnson of 4th West Twelfth Street Sioux City credits Dean's Kidney Pills with saving his life after a year of kidney trouble. He claims a doctor predicted six weeks to live but recovered after using the medicine. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY price 50 cents a box.
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Andrew Johnson
West Twelfth St.Osioux
Paris
Duan
Dean
Makke
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Charles Wagner
Christ
Unlucky Thirteen Tables Pact Turns to Debt Meeting
In a railway carriage a man recalls sitting at a table with thirteen people. The twist reveals the table belonged to a lawyer with twelve creditors and the speaker as the thirteenth. He admits none ever received a cent from him, leaving a somber mood as he departs.
Pattern Department Brown and white taffeta silk dress pattern
Pattern No 5581 describes a brown and white taffeta silk dress with a vest front and side detail. It notes suitable waistings such as albatross cashmere pongee mohair and linen. Medium size requires two and five eighths yards of thirty six inch material. Sizes 32 to 42 inches priced and mailed on receipt of 10 cents.
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Pattern Department
Easter Egg Rolling at the White House Carnival
Ten thousand children and up to 100000 eggs fill the president’s back yard for the Easter egg rolling carnival. Thousands of spectators witness a democratic, joyful day where rich and poor, black and white, mingle on equal terms with games like tossing, picking eggs, and rolling contests across the lawn.
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Washington
White House
Egg Picking Champion Idol of a Loyal Band
A humorous fleeting regard is shown to the top egg picker in a grand crowd. The scene notes a boy in worn clothes as a possible piccaninny but emphasizes his status as the champion egg picker and the idol of loyal followers.
An Easter remembrance booklet crafting guide
Florence Marian Critchlow explains a pretty Easter remembrance booklet idea. It covers two binding methods with folded leaves or cut pages, using tinted paper and single-sided poetry. Include suitable pictures, mount on matching pages, and bind with ribbon for a ready friend gift.
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Florence Marian Critchlow
The
Woman’s Home Companion
The Easter Lily Origin and Names
The Easter Lily, brought from China and Japan by Harris, entered Bermuda in 1872 and spread to eastern U S states. Bermuda kept the Chinese lily name Lilium Harrisii, while common names include Trumpet lily Bermuda lily and Easter Lily. California supplies western states and Chicago has both varieties.
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Japan
China
Harris
Bermuda
Atlantic
California
Chicago
Easter Monday Favored Wedding Day in Hungary
Easter Monday is described as the Hungarians favorite wedding day, believed to bring good fortune to marriages. Priests are kept busy and the rest of the week is filled with social gaieties, with Lent’s quietness fully atoned for.
Ladies' shirt-waist pattern patterns 5466 and 5527
The advertisement describes a brown taffeta shirt waist suit with chemisette and lace stock, a box-pleated skirt, and multiple material options. It lists yardage needs for waist and skirt, sizes for the waist and bust, two pattern numbers, prices of ten cents each, and ordering notes.
Fighting Job and the Wheel of the Mails
In Alabama a late Gen Joseph Wheeler, while touring his district in a buggy, meets a weary mail carrier lugging a heavy sack. Wheeler offers help and jokes about legislators overloading the mails. The carrier recalls buying a horse costs at least $30, which Wheeler then pays, leaving the carrier speechless as the general drives away.
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Joseph Wheeler
Congress
Alabama
Joe
Saved Baby Lyons Life By Cuthura Remedies
Mrs Maebelle Lyon of Parsons Kansas recounts her infant son’s battle with severe infantile eczema. After using Cuthura Remedies for about three to four days his mood brightened and he laughed for the first time in a year. By ninety days the child was fully recovered and the family declares the remedies saved his life.
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Maebelle Lyon
Appleton Ave
Parsons
Kan
Cactus Fashion Sparks Witty Exchange in Papers
A Yonkers Statesman item notes a German writer praising cactus blossoms for variety and beauty, while a wagband remark suggests milliners will start using cactus designs. The brief exchange captures a light fashion and horticulture vogue trend across England and Germany.
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Eingland
Germany
Wagband
Yonkers Statesman
Havana Limited and Prince George Sail to Cuba Weekly
A described seasonal rail and sea package from St Louis to Havana with the Havana Limited train and the palatial steamship Prince George. Return trips schedule via Mobile and Ohio Railroad and Havana, with six month low rate excursion tickets offered by J M Beall, General Passenger Agent, St Louis.
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St. Louis
Mobile
Ohio R. A
Havana
Prince George
R. S
Tlavana Limited
Jno
M. Beall
More for Him and Priceless Antiques in Europe
A memo recalls picking up antiques in Europe and planning to consult Priceless about them. A warning note from Johns reveals a failed marriage abroad and a sour view on antiques, suggesting tension over the acquisitions.
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Tomeon
Europe
Johns
Detriot
Sorrow of It and Curiosity in a Romantic Exchange
A dialogue excerpt features an absent minded person querying queer things as questions are asked on an installment plan. The other person notes the oddity of a plain gold ring on a woman’s third finger placing a man under her thumb, reflecting a social mood from the Chicago Daily News.
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Chicago Daily News
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