Simple Wash Cures Eczema and Other Skin Ailments
A medical reminiscence praises Dr. Decatur Dennis of Chicago for a wintergreen based compound claimed to cure eczema psoriasis barber's itch and other itching skin diseases when combined with mild ingredients glycerine and thyme. The ad extols the remedy as a safe alternative to blood medicines and cites testimonials from V OS Shadle Co and Williams & Anderson, plus other patent remedy endorsements and miscellaneous notes on ancient enamels and electric bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur DP. Dennis
Chicago
Dennis
V.os. Shadle & Co
Frontier marksman Hickok the first six shooter ace
A portrait of Wild Bill Hickok as the originator of modern six shooter proficiency. The piece extols his unerring aim and rapid drawing under pressure, recounting feats such as shooting dimes at fifty paces and corking bottle necks at close range. It notes his calm, nonaggressive stance toward settlers and his fondness for children, framing him as a legendary but disciplined frontier figure.
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Wild BL Hickok
Wil Haras
Abilene
Hickok
Smoky Hill
Denver Field
Conjured a Treaty by Houdin in 1830s Al Berla peace talks
During the French conquest of Al Berla, 1830 to 1833, chiefs met French officers to seal peace. Houdin the conjurer amazed the Arab leaders with a hat that produced cannon balls, convincing them the invaders could conjure ammunition. They signed the treaty and prepared to tell desert allies.
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Houdin
al Berla
M.'Houdin
M. Houdin
Wanted to See Too Warmer Aseed and Wife in London
Farmers Meandering Mike and Plodding Pete mused on millionaires amid a London theater scene. A shooting at the theater drives onlookers to leave after the first act as a crowd suspects a wounded man may be dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grks
Mjamnethuildings
Warmer Aseed
London
Henry
Sunkey
London Mall
Mike
Pete
Quote Exchange Sparks Witty Courtroom Banter
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt parodies a judge's remark about a husband and wife dynamic while a store debate features a man warning against rocking a boat. The dialogue captures sharp humor and curious asides, including a loaded pistol quip and a brief historical nod to Margaret of Navarre.
Humoroma Philosophy by Duncan M. Smith keeps readers wary
A verse piece satirizing sensational investment prospectuses and the cheerful promises they make. It contrasts inflated profits with a skeptical view, then pivots to humorous exchanges about elections and family life, ending with a bite about changing times and price shifts.
Pert Paragraphs Explores Truths In Modern Life
A reflective meditation on lies as commerce and the social impulse to help others. It notes that perception of virtue shifts with circumstance and that crowds complicate simple honesty. The piece lampoons misread optimism and jokes on concentration and strength becoming softness.
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Foley
Bright’s
Williams & Anderson
West Brothers
Hecessory
Bane
Omee South Fifth Street
Nagal
Mane Mae
J. H. Wagner Company
Madison, Iowa
U.S. A
Rock Island
Rock Island Land
LaSalle Station
W. J. McLween
Kestherville
Iowa
Black Flag
L. A, Newville
Prop
Ll. Bowen
Wayne
W. Va
Fuley
Woley
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Willaims _& Andersons
Babylon
New York
Prank Conlan
Houston St
Williams & Anderson Drug Store
Jeremy
Willams & Anderson
Thane
Washington
Congress
Washington Herald
Frontier
Wild Bill Hickok
Una
Pilkinson
Margaret of Navarre
Humoroma
Duncan M. Smith
the Bright Prospectus
Bill
Bears
Castoria
J-M AsSnEstos
J-M
H. W. Johns-Manville Company
Claybourn St
Milwaukee, Wis
Northern Lumber CO
L. J. Bennet
Spring and
Washington Sts
New York City
Frank Albro
Yoo
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