Dr Llewellyn Jordan endorses Perana Medicine Co
Dr Llewellyn Jordan former Treasury official and West Point graduate writes in support of Perana Medicine Co offerings. He claims benefit for catarrh and recommends its use to readers after months of suffering. The letter is signed Havener MM of Anacostia and includes unsolicited endorsements from Dr Hartian Sanitarium president.
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Llewellyn Jordan
Mediaminer
U.S. Treasury
West Point
Ellow-Sutferers
Perana
Havener
Anacostia
Perana Medicine Co
Columbus
Eas
Te Herman
Givin
Harti
Tiartiaan Sanitarium
Doan's Kidney Pills Helped Reverend's Ailment
An old newspaper ad recounts a kidney illness relief claim by Rev. Jacob Van Doren of Fond du Lac who reports benefits from Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad notes the medicine's promise, offers a free trial, and provides Buffalo Foster-Milburn Co. as the supplier with 50 cent price. It also mentions Lord Welin and a list of honors.
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Sistine
Brigit
Jacob Ob. Vau Ron
ST Sixth Street
Doan
Jacob van Doren
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
von Kiettes
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Children’s Health
An old ad style note touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for infants and children. It claims relief from teething fever wind colic and inflammation, priced at two cents a bottle, and warns from an orthodox viewpoint about forewarning safety.
Grandmas Picket Guard Helps Sicken Grandmother Recover
Winfred, a small boy, stays at the silent front door all day to spare his ailing grandmother from visitors and the bell. He endures hunger until the doctor praises his brave, unselfish act as grandma's condition improves and he is called a good soldier.
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Grandma Wilkins
Evbody
Winfred
Grandin
Manana
Kate
Odd Victorian Tricks and Tales From The Hamilton Spectator
A collection of curious notes and tricks including a Japanese born girl’s playful verse, a candle smoke rekindling illusion, incombustible paper tests, the egg in a vial experiment, and observations on why tabby cats are not hardy. The items reflect a mixed reading page of curiosities and science anecdotes from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Spectator
Little Stories and Incidents for Young Readers
A collection of short humorous anecdotes and classroom window notes focusing on pets mischief, family life, and curious mishaps. Readable vignettes describe cats losing independence, a dog chases health issues, and children mispronounce words, with gentle moral aside.
Ambergris Harvest From Whale Carcass At Sea
A vessel reports recovering four pounds of ambergris from a whale carcass found at sea. Sharks attacked the crew as they towed the carcass aboard, but a larger boat retrieved it and secured the valuable material. Ambergris, worth about $70 per can, is used in perfumery.
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Whaterts
Cine Fortine
Colfieas
Cromarenes
Tobey En
Tobey
Seoth
Ambergris
Tonoluln Pacific Commercia Advertiser
Photographing the Alps and a Kidney Pill Ad
An article notes daring Alpine photography amid strong winds and exposure, describing a rope ascent and camera setup on a ridge. The piece shifts to an advertisement for Dodd's Kidney Pills, sharing a Winnipeg case of kidney trouble improvement and urging readers to buy.
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Alps
Pearson’s
Rubber Stamps and Supplies Ad in Fort Wayne
An old advertisement offers rubber stamps, self inking daters, ink pads, and a catalogue from Lock Box 219 in Fort Wayne Indiana. The piece also oddly includes horse value stats and a mangled line about Auntie’s Pancakes and a Philadelphia note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Egypt
Tay
G. Thompson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana
Mother Gras's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
An advertisement touts Mother Gras's Sweet Powders for children claiming cure feverishness stomach disorders and worms with over 000 testimonials and urging readers to request a sample by mail Address Allen S. Olnstead Lelucy NY from New York druggists and grocers urged to seek relief using the product amid other quotes and notices from famous authors.
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Mother Gras
Tiy
Trmple
New York
Allen S. Olnstead
Lelucy
N.Y
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M. D
Irowltth
P Sts
Washington, D. C
C. B. Chamberlin
Dr. J. Jordan
Selsuim
Do Frances
Cary Fcutteren
Lord Welvin
Nanse
Aed
City of Mexico
Tnd
Wabash R. R
Eve
Japan
Wade
Arene
Tabby
Bors
Wen Hive
Lalate Vatch
Sud
Charley
Tome
Peter Simon
Pts
Trusler
Peter Salt
Phen PF
Mildred
Bert
Leowutinig
Sila
Poshiek
Ian
New York ‘Times
Whatcom
Ferguson
Manitoba
Dodd
Winnipe
Whateam
Seatdal
Cholly de Smythe
Philadelphia Enquirer
August Koenig
Soliaus
Manhattan
The
Arizona
Rhode Island
England
Phisdilphis Pa
Neale
Mrs. Pinxnaw
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia LE
Pinkham
Martin Kerrns
Sth Ave
New York City
Amanda T. Petterson
Atwater
Minn
Prixknox
Lydia EE
Lquin E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lyon
Mass
Rousseau
Seneca
Whipple
Cascarets
Canara
Canada
Vield
Ottawa
Williams
Law Balllinea
V. Stelan
Dan Sf
J. C. Barca Ouranapolis
Tad
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