Tumor Removed After Lydia Pinkham Remedy Trial
A Galena reader describes a painful right side lump, diagnosed as a rupture by a Kansas doctor, which grew large and disrupted sleep. After using Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound per a prior letter, the lump broke and passed away. The advertisement touts the remedy for female ailments and offers free advice from Mrs. Pinkham.
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Galena
Kang
Kansas
Mrg
Fox
First Thrift Lesson Told by Frank Harris
In a Cleveland Leader reminiscence Frank Harris recalls meeting John H Farley as a boy. Farley offered a temporary “sour banker” role and collected daily earnings leading up to the Fourth of July. Harris says the scheme taught him thrift and helped many Cleveland youths celebrate while others stayed broke.
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John 1F Farley
Frank Harris
Cleveland
John H. Farley
Cleveland Leader
Dont hurry to church mock sermon quip
An old pastor dismisses lateness citing a joke about a condemned man and waiting audience. The exchange notes patience despite delays as riders rush to a forenoon sermon. The humorous line parallels guards worried about time with a traveler saying people can wait.
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Christian Herald
Explosions Raze Los Angeles Times Plant in 1910 Disaster
Four men are dead and fifteen missing after a dynamite explosion and fire at the Los Angeles Times plant and adjacent buildings. The blast destroyed the Times building, Baumgart Publishing, and the Weekly Graphic plant, with a half‑million dollar loss. Authorities blame labor faction tensions. Otis accuses unions while countercharges from labor leaders surface. Police advance inquiries, two arrests noted, city approves funds for investigation and rewards.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Times
Baumgart Publishing Company
Weekly Graphic
Harvey Bilder
J. Wesley Reaves
Harrison Gray Otis
the Times
General Otis
The
United States
Aerchants & Manufacturers’ Association
Otis
Mexico
Zeehandelaar
Merchants & Manufacturers’ Association
Timea
Chandler
College and
San Fernando
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
Kidney troubles threaten serious harm if ignored with warnings of diabetes dropsy and fatal outcomes. The ad claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure distressing kidney conditions and restore health, citing a Columbus caller John L. Perry and a testimonial of recovery after taking the pills. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents. ox Toster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Bright
Dean’s
Ox Toster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Robbers Vanish From Union Depot Benches
The Kansas City Star notes benches in the Union depot waiting rooms are repurposed by staff and cleaners. A traveler retrieves items only after months, while a red cap recalls losing rubbers last January as the room has been cleaned repeatedly since then.
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Union Depot
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Ozarks
Red Cap
Sonny
Sinca
Baby’s Skin Torture Cleared by Cutiura Remedies
A parent recalls seven week old infant with severe eczema misdiagnosed as heat. After six months and three doctors, the child worsened until Cutiura Remedies were used and the disease cleared. A year and a half later no return, writing from Atchison Kansas in 1909.
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Atchison
Cutiura
John Leagon
Atchiéon Bt
Atchison, Kan
Woman Lika Teases Love Rejection Scene
A woman named Lika tells of refusing a suitor who declared loving devotion. She recalls asking him to forget her as he grew saddened. Jeanette reacts with concern before the exchange ends with his distress.
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Jeanette
Boo Hoo
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Tle
Vel
Cheney Drug Ad And Oath Notice From Toledo 1850
An 1850 Toledo advertisement features Frank J Cheney promoting Catarrhal Cure pills and a sworn oath by Cutner regarding payments of one hundred dollars for each cured case. The notice includes a physician endorsement, product claims, and references to Baths Catannd Curs. It also advertises Bend for pentinoniala stea and Pile remedies, with general testimonials.
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Brara
Toleno Locas County
Cutner
J Cuengy & Co
Toledo County
Alate
Catakka
Bath
Frank J Cheney. Byort
A. W. Clearon
Murine Eye Remedy Listed with Prices and Deposits
Murine Eye Remedy sold as a liquid for 25 cents and 100 dollar listings. Advertisements claim shipments in aseptic tubes and promotion by Murine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago. Bank deposits in the United Kingdom exceed 1.119 billion with over ten million depositors. total peoples savings reach 2.433 billion in regional funds.
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Eye
Mall Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Lygleh Savings Banke
United Kingdom
Post Ofice
Castoria Safety and Signature Endorsement Noted
The notice emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and highlights the signature of Ge hia US. It claims use for over 800 years and urges careful consumption of every bottle.
Translation Claim Sparks Biblical Debate in Classroom
A Sunday school teacher asks the brightest boy how Elijah died and the boy replies that Elijah did not die but was translated in the original Hebrew. The exchange highlights a discussion of biblical translation and interpretation.
Untitled Foot Care and Teething Remedies Ad
An old advertisement promotes antiseptic foot powder for tired swollen feet and a soothing syrup for teething children. It claims comfort, quick relief, and wide availability with a free sample offer and addressed sender. The copy uses early 20th century marketing language and street phrases.
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Allen
la Roy
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