Peruna hailed in testimonial ads from 19th century era
National figures and a Kansas City photographer extol Peruna as a cure for catarrhal troubles and grippe. The ad notes Peruna tablets, claiming the solid form matches the liquid medicine and highlights testimonials from Hon. George W. Honey and Mr Fred Hebard praising its curative value and tonic benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Honey
George W. Toney
Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry
State of
Wisconsin
Texas
Washington, D. C
Fred I. Hebard
Kansas City, Mo
12Th and
Grand Aves
Hog and pasture tips from Agricultural Epitomist era
Practical notes on hog care and feeding from alfalfa pastures to rye cover crops. Emphasizes proper harnessing, honesty in breeding, and the value of good pasturage with water. Includes anecdotes on cows, pruning, and poultry disease prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Freeman
Brownyville
Neb
Prescribed Cuticura Office Order Treatment Funded Itary
Baby eczema on face from age one month. Three months with no relief from a doctor. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent the rash cleared. Now two years old and eczema has not returned. Mrs M Harris Alton Kan May 14 June 12 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itary
Fenemea von Baby
Laatea
Laat
Harris
Alton
Kan
The Wettest Trade of a Ceylon Pearl Diver
The article describes the dangerous Ceylon divers who plunge from a boat to collect oysters. A diver places a foot in a stone loop, descends with a net around his neck, and, with assistance from a mandock, fills his net. He then ascends as the net contents are lifted aboard and discharged into the boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Mandock
Certon Manvel
Wigg Escapes After Meeting Jim in Philadelphia Record
In a fragmentary Philadelphia Record excerpt, Wigg explains he fled after a confrontation with Jim when a stranger with a newly purchased automobile intervened. The dialogue hints at a volatile scene involving Young pop and a baby, with escape attributed to an unexpected car buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muieh
Youngpop
Jim
Philadelphia Record
The Silk Hat Longevity and Oddities
A Los Angeles Times quote praises a silk hat kept with care, lasting ten years or more and growing brighter with age. It explains hats can be rebuilt like a watch, resisting rain and compression, while anecdotes compare sea life humor and old furniture luster. Various ads and sketches follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa
England
Los Angeles Times
Short-Sighted Farmers Debate Tax Value
An exchange from the Washington Star questions farmers' reluctance to improve land. An old settler notes that higher land value would raise taxes, prompting a wary retort about potential costs and burdens. The dialogue reflects rural views on modernization and fiscal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settler
Washington Star
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham tonic with saving her life
Mrs T C Willadsen of Manning writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound freed her from years of painful female ailments after doctors failed. She says the remedy restored her to perfect health and believes others should try it, noting the product has helped thousands over thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
T. C. Willadsen
Manning
Town
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydis E. Pinkham
Lydia RE. Pinkham
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Hartman
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mass
Ames Mclune
Mercerer
Jersey City
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
2LD
DU Rai
Ladie
Driscoll
Franklin
Tiake
Willian
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cuba
Meron
Spur Ranch
Dickens County
C. P. Bennett
Macon, Il
Minnesota
Florida
Kennessea
Paul Kautz
Burbank
Luther Burbank
California
Garton
Warrington
Oregon Agricultural and Experiment Station
Bacterium Sanguinarium
Oregon Agricultural College
Yelney Kidney Aa
Janet McKenzie Hut
Boston Cooking School
Jaques Manufacturing Co
Putnam
Ullinlay
Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
New, Wide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Dottie
Tommy
Capt. Kidd
Cleveland
Josselyn
New York
Carters
Franklin St
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