Doan's Kidney Pills Promised Cure Ad Claim
An old newspaper fragment touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and rheumatism. It features a Mrs. Strong from Motherville Iowa praising relief after three boxes and urges purchases from local dealers priced at 50 cents. Also included are satirical clippings about a can opener inventor and humorous quotes from periodical writers.
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Dean
Strong
North Stn Street
Motherville
Iowa
Doan
Williams’ Drug Store
Chicago Tribune
Five Years of Heart Trouble Cured by Dr Miles Heart Remedy
Five years of heart trouble cured by Dr Miles Heart Remedy. Mrs C C Gorkey of Northfield Virginia reports relief after partial use, noting pain left side and shortness of breath improved, and six bottles led to cure. The ad claims heart weakness can be strengthened with the remedy and offers refund if no benefit.
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Miles
Lon
Africa
Hin
Will
T.co
Gordon Cummings
The Roaring Lion in Natural History Folio Tale
A humorous 1910 animal piece by M. Quad explores the lion's pride, strength, and peril. It blends tall tales with exaggerated feats, noting the lion’s powerful jaws, appetite, and dramatic roars, while recounting hunts and a fanciful encounter with a white man.
Not So Clever After All Item in Transit Tale
A Washington youth famed for cleverness told a London to Liverpool express carriage tale, claiming a car was not moving until the porter uncoupled it, misreading the station crowd’s reaction. Readers are treated to several anecdotes from newspapers on social snubs and misread cleverness.
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Richard Watson
Gilder
New York
Tie
Hke Brown
Brown
Washington
London
Liverpool
Elis
Washington Times
Cine
No. 1
New York Times
Natural Paradox Quote From Baltimore American
A satirical line contrasts Miss Oldgirl's eyes with her features noting the raven hue of one eye and crow's feet of the other. The remark appears as a witty editorial quip from the Baltimore American.
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Baltimore
Cause and Effect. Uncle Bil and the bank question
A short dialogue shows Uncle Bil asking Tommy about his bank balance as depositors decline after Violet’s rage. The judge intervenes with a terse remark, highlighting financial tension and social friction in a compact scene.
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Bil
Tommy
Violet
Brassy Gassy Guy with Assagai Recalled in Verse
A whimsical verse from St Louis Republic recalls a familiar figure, likening him to a brassy, gassy man with an assagai and a big stick. The poemPlayfully mocks past hints and current exploits with sharp, satirical imagery.
Safe Living Rules and Domestic Mastery Reflections
A compilation of aphorisms on justice toward all, humane conduct to enemies, and the duty of women to master household knowledge. Hierocles and era quotes stress universal goodwill, while others praise enthusiasm as driving great movements and domestic knowledge as power.
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Hierocles
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Omaha
Minneapolis
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Rock Island
Des Moines
North Pacific Coast
Southern
el Pasoy
Scenic
Colorado Rockies
Southern California
Rock Bey
Estherville
C.R. 1
P. Ry.l
Arri
Engur
Amstrong
Way
Way Freight
Passeanger Armstrong
tWay Freight
Armstrong
Kythery
Ketherville
Uate Im
E. W. Bachman
M. D
National Bank
Heventh Street
B.xoper
F.k.allen, R. Alexander
Soper
Allen & Alexander Attorneys At Law
Miniset County
Katherville
A. H. Nash
Owa
Katherville State Bank
A. E. Wilson
Dee
Taylor's
P. H. Paulsen
Quon Block
Allen & Elise
Oce Ip
C. G. Quammen
Wallingford, Iowa
Byron M. Coon
Washington, DC
Knight Bros
Coon Block
Lowus
W. A. Staggs, M.D
Phone
Diles
W. Chase
Astherville
Foster-Milburn &Co
Buffalo
United States
Eamlet
Stormington Barnes
Wrashington Star
King of Beasts
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M. Quad
Associated Literary Press
Leo
Jeffries
Johnson
Mr. Cummings
Linn Wade
England
Teddy
Baltimore American
Jessie
Youemean
Nix
Terroit “Pree
Semper Idem
Loula Republi
DR. King’s
Dr. King
Earl Shamburg
Cadell
Kas
Mer
Queen Esther
Northern Lumber CO
L. J. Bennett
Mgr
Consolidated Press Bureau of
Consolidated Press Bureau
Dispatch Bidg
Minnesota
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