Peruna Advertises Kidney Relief From Readers
A ring of reader letters from Sterling Kentucky and Grant Ontario praise Peruna for kidney and bladder relief after years of trouble. One woman credits Peruna and Manalin with restoring health after four years of illness and two bottles plus one of Manalin. The ad asserts kidneys must stay active to keep systems clean and claims Peruna provides necessary support.
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C. B. Fizer
Sterling
Geo. H. Simser
Grant
Ontario
Can
Size of Commuter Hat Sparks Talk of Hawkins
A D L and W commuter recalls Hawkins of Stamford moving into the new house next door. A friend, known for over 20 years, notes Hawkins is a first rate and desirable man, but the hat he wears unsettles the observer.
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City
Philadelphia Ledger
Revolutionary Hero of Westfield Fought 22 Battles
Gen William Shepard of Westfield sleeps in old Mechanic street cemetery. A veteran of 22 battles, he served from 17, through French and Indian War to the Revolution, advised Washington and Lafayette, and defended the Springfield arsenal during Shays Rebellion. Numerous Westfield landmarks honor him and collectors pursue his legacy.
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Mechanic Street
Westfield
William Shepard
Massachusetts
Sons of the Revolution
Washington
Lafayette
Springfield
Daniel Shays
Shay
Shepard
Massachusetts General Court
Senate
United States
General Shepard
Geneseo
Franklin Street
Western Hampden Historical Society
Westfield Athenaeum
Edward Shepard
Newark
Henry Shepard
William Abbott
Magazine of History
Howe
Farragut’s Ca yuga Leads in Forts Jackson and St Philip Action
An account from A Sailor of Fortune recalls the gunboat Ca yuga leading the attack below New Orleans during the Forts Jackson and St Philip engagement. A young colored sailor, less than 14, was struck by grapeshot but stayed at work, pocketing the shard and later showing it to boastful crew.
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Farragut
Jackson
St. Philip
New Orleans
Cayuga
Mrs Roosevelt to Furnish Flag for Nelson Bust
Mrs Roosevelt wife of the President agrees to provide an American flag to drape the Nelson bust at the Naval academy as requested by Edward W Matthews former British naval chaplain. Queen Alexandra will sew a British flag for the same occasion joining the flags of two nations in a royal gesture.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Betty Ross
United States of America
Roosevelt
Edward W. Matthews
Lord Nelson
Naval Academy
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Sallie the War Dog of Civil War Valor and Tragedy
A compact tribute recounts Sallie the Pennsylvanian regimental dog who served from Manassas to Hatcher's Run. She attended drills, stayed with the colors, searched for fallen comrades, endured wounds, and died at the front, buried with honors.
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Sallie
Pennsyylvania
Samuel Bates
Reveille
Manassas Junction
Port Royal
Shenandoah
Waterloo
Rapidan
Cedar Mountain
Bull Run
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
Battle of the Wilderness
Hatcher’s Run
Does Your Back Ache
James R. Keeler of Cazenovia New York recounts persistent back and kidney pain for fifteen years. After using Dean's Kidney Pills he felt relief from the first box and full recovery after two boxes. He also notes his wife and friends' good results and endorses the product sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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James R. Keeler
Fenner St
Cazenovia
N. Y
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Paul’s Night Storm Misconception
Four year old Paul in a western city observed a fierce storm with wind thunder and lightning. At breakfast he asked about the sky fires and, after his father explained, whispered to his aunt that it was God scratching matches on the sky.
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Paul
Baby eczema cured with Cuticura after trial
A New York parent describes a three month old with worsening eczema curing after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After trying several doctors with no relief, the family saw improvement within days and reports a total of one cake of Soap and two boxes of Ointment costing $1.25, dated March 30, 1906.
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C. F. Kara
East 65Th Street
New York
Birthday mixup and story of a Kentucky party
A Kentucky colonel recalls a gathering where a birthday tale caused laughter as the group drank heavily and learned the man celebrated a bath day he believed was his own though it was his wife’s birthday. Garfield Tea is advertised as a herbal laxative under the Pure Food and Drugs Law.
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Kentucky
N. Y
Mires Winglow Soothes Children with Soothing Remedies
An assortment of ad copy touts various products including Winglow remedies for children and a claim of reducing inflammation and easing wind colic. Also promotes Putnam Face Less Dyes for easy dyeing and notes general skepticism about judging others.
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Winglow
Krause's Cold Cure and Other Remedies Featured
An assortment of patent medicines advertised including Krause's Cold Cure for head and chest colds, Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with free bottle offer, Garfield Tea marketed as a blood purifier, and social commentary quotes.
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Krause
St. Vitus
Tomorrow’s Marriage Sermon and End of Leadership
A young girl speaks of an upcoming wedding with Reginald as conductor to the altar. She shows a pensive air and smiles while lighting a cigarette, while implying his leadership will end.
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Reginald
The Reason and Ryan in a Rural Exchange
In a brief rural exchange, Shea asks how long Ryan has been ill and learns five days. Ryan explains he must go to work Monday morning, prompting Shea to exclaim with surprise.
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Ryan
Shea
Puck
Longest-serving Congressmen Since Foundation
The Youth's Companion notes that among over 12 000 individuals who have served since the nation’s founding only 34 reached 20 years or more. John H. Ketcham of New York held the record with 33 years and was a veteran at his death. Mr Cannon follows at 32 years and could become first among veterans if he lives to the end of his term.
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John H. Ketcham
New York
Cannon
You Wait Kin You Write a Letter From a Confederate Hospital
An 1862 scene in a Confederate hospital ward shows a gaunt Georgian soldier asking a matron to write a letter to his mother while he holds back, asks about her status, then whispers You wait as he touches her arm. The exchange reveals wartime hardship and personal bonds amid illness.
City Boarder Exchange Quid Pro Quo Questioned
A city boarder alleges possible quid pro quo in cattle trade with Farmer Smith while Farmer Jones says the swap was fair and even and neighborly. The exchange becomes a matter of local chatter as residents recall past dealings and discuss ethics.
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Farmer Smith
Farmer Jones
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Promises Quick Foot Relief
An old advertisement claims one size smaller footwear after using Allen's Foot Ease for swollen sweaty hot and aching feet. It urges druggists to stock 222 and to accept no substitute with a trial package free. Mentions A S Olmsted Le Roy NY and the quote Labor rids us of three great evils: tediousness vice and poverty credited to French.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy, N. Y
Lee's Chief of Engineers in Civil War era
Gen E P Alexander served as Robert E Lee's chief of engineers during the Civil War era. He distinguished himself at West Point and in 1865 the Appomattox year. He later oversaw engineering operations for the Confederate army.
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Lee
E. P. Alexander
South Carolina
West Point
Appomattox
Robert E. Lee
Normandy Postcard Shows Joan of Arc Type Heroine
Rouen shopkeepers offer a postcard of a modern French heroine in Domremy styled to resemble Joan of Arc. The image features a woman in period pose within a thatched roof cottage, marketed to tourists as a tribute to the Normandy heroine.
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Normandy
Rouen
Joan of Arc
Domremy
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