Swamp-Root touted as kidney cure by testimonial
A 1911 testimonial claims Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root relieved back pain and kidney disease for Thomas J Lynch of Ripon Wisconsin after he tried it at his local druggist. The letter urges others to prove the remedy s value and notes a sample bottle offer and full size products. A second short item recounts a football ring episode where a cheerleader accuses a player of cowardice for running with the ball rather than facing the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripon
Wis
Kilmer
E. J. Burnside
F. A. Preston
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Craven Knight
Fair Maid
Cuticura For Skin Purity And Healing
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Complexions as cleansing, purifying skin and scalp emollients. It touts soap and ointment for beauty and healing, offers free samples by mail from Boston, and ends with a light joke about a national dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Noted banter notes about illness and vanity
The dialogue centers on Mrs Howell asking about her husband’s condition, Mrs Growells calling it critical and abusive, followed by a quip about watching the clock. A remark about hiring a pretty stenographer and a jab at male vanity concludes the snippet.
The Charm of Motherhood: Preparing for Childbirth
An article urges women to prepare for motherhood, stressing the emotional and physical strain of childbirth. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for the female system, claiming it helps women become normal, healthy, and strong before and after delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Chigans Manufacturing Industries in Michigan Powerhouse
Michigan led national furniture and refrigerator output in 1909 with 12 percent of industry value. Growth driven by pine hardwood supply and rising wages from 12,833 to 16,610. Beet sugar, printing, tobacco, leather, paper, brass, chemicals, and copper refining show Michigan’s diversified industrial strength and high state rankings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Land of Plenty
Chigan
United States
Peere Tcc
Companionship With Children Deserves Chicago Advice
A Chicago American column urges fathers to be good pals to their sons and share in their fun. The piece warns against letting pride or distance create a gap at home and stresses that fathers should know and approve their child’s companions to ensure a joyous homecoming and healthy development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paris Cabmen Barred From Smoking Pipes While Driving
Paris cabmen face a ban on smoking pipes while driving for fares. The restriction aims to reduce distractions and improve safety for passengers in the busy city streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Michigan News Tersely Told
Ann Arbor reports on the Voynich illuminated manuscripts shown at the University of Michigan and other Michigan items. Obituaries note Edwin S Smith's death at 33 and Dr J M McGeoch's pneumonia death. Cadillac police arrest trout offenders. Lansing mentions Governor Ferris and clemency for Dr McGregor. Rural Michigan notes include a murder case, a buoyant Norse club, and a large Grangers convention possible venue issue.
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Ann Arbor
Voynich
Chicago
University of Michigan
South Haven
Edwins. Smith
Michigan
Bay City
J. M. McGeoch
Cadillac
John Waite
Albion
Maude Raub
Marshall
Woman's Relief Corps
Fourth District
Clayton Cool
Albert Briggs
Leroy
Justice McDowell
Tustin
Kalamazoo
Michigan Volunteer Infantry Association
Col. G. Edwin Dunbar
Charles Hogle
East Lansing
United States Department of Agriculture
Helmer Rabild
Iron Mountain
August Fisher
Spread Eagle
Ludington
New
Rooster Club
Lansing
Ferris
Mc Gregor
Ubly
Jackson
Sybil Sparkling
Clarence L. Borger
Paw Paw
Borger
Flint
Forrest Perringo
Perringo
Muskegon
Henry Lyman
Twin Lake
Lyman
Mortarboard
Literary Society of
University Women
Katherine Wenley
Ruth Brown
Grace Fletcher
Chelsea
Emily Sargent
Valdosta
Marion Stowe
Florence Snyder
Churchville
N. Y
Helen Dow
Midland
Jessie Spence
Cass “Iy
Louise Potter
Hastings
John Erickson
Grand Rapids
William Wright
Vermontville
Fourth Michigan Cavalry
James B. Tubbs
Alma
Jefferson Davis
Wright
Pritchard
State Grangers
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Thomas J. Lynch
Newbury Street
Dr. Kilmer
Maryland
Denison
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Michigans
Ucal
Llant
Paw
Michigan News
Calumet
Noitt
Hawking
Askitt
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
Strat
Rice & Hutchins, Inc
High St
Boston, Mass
Chicago Co
Chicago, Il
Morsell
Keeney & French Solicitors
Arthur L. Morsell
Majestic Bidg
Milwaukee
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