Lydia Pinkham Ad Appeals to Womens Ills
An advertisement urges women to seek relief from menstrual and reproductive ailments with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It cites backache, nervousness, and bearing down pains, sharing testimonials from Miss Pearl Ackers and Mrs. Orser and promising renewed health and strength.
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Boston
Mia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pearl Ackers
North Summer Street
Nashville
Tenn
Lydia
Orser
Warrenton Street
Lynn
Mass
The Discontented Lion Moral in a Circus Tale
An old circus lion named Leo grows tired of life in the tent and plans to strike out on his own. He escapes but finds no opportunity to partner with others as animals fear him, and when he returns to town the circus is gone. A shooting ends his bid with a warning against unchecked ambition.
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Leo
Tom
Atlanta Constitution
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward and Testimonials
One hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure the firm cannot cure. F J Cheney and Co of Toledo endorsed by Walding Kinoan Marvin wholesale druggists. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
Walding,Kinoan & Marvin
Art of Gold Beating Reveals Thin Leaf Craft Secrets
Edward Williston Trentz describers the ancient craft of gold beating in which a ribbon of gold is cut into 200 squares, pressed between leaves of skin and gold, then beaten by hammers to create sheets so thin they pass as translucent. The process uses catches shader mold and special tools like a rabbit's foot, with no machinery achieving uniform thinning. The craft demands skill to keep edges thicker while centers thin, and the final gloss is judged by green light.
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Solomon's Temple
London
Go Jron
Edward Williston Trentz
New Middleby Oven Joins Johnson Bake Shop
Johnson the baker installs a large Middleby portable oven in his north side shop. Measuring 12 by 14 feet, it is the biggest model used outside major cities. He will bake in it for the first time tomorrow.
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Johnson
Blood poison treated with Backlen's Arnica Salve
J E Stearns of Belle Plaine Minnesota reports a friend severely injured his hand developed swelling like blood poisoning. Backlen's Arnica Salve drew out the poison healed the wound and saved the life. Best in the world for burns and sores 25 cents at J Stewart's drug store.
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J. E. Stearns
Belle Plaine
Minn
Backlen
J. Stewart
Timothy Hears of Attack at Academy Chapel
A report notes an incident near Academy Chapel on Thursday evening May 4 involving Timothy. Details are limited but authorities are investigating the event.
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Timothy
Academy
Archie Young Returns From Visit In Yarmouth
Archie Young came home this morning after a two week stay with Rev. and Mrs. M. L. Sanders in Yarmouth. He reports a very fine time and pleasant visit.
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Archie Young
New Colt Promises Fast Start for Mart White’s Stable
Mart White owns a new colt born last Saturday from the Ganzoo stock. The boy colt, foaled by Addie, comes from a fine driving dam and shows early speed with a 4:11 canter around the feed yard. White expects rapid training progress at the track.
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Mart White
Addie
Mr. White
Cleared for Action Health Claim Promoted at Stewart's Drug Store
An advertisement asserts that Dr. King's New Life Pills clear the body for action by improving health, with signs including rosy cheeks bright eyes and firm flesh and muscles. It notes availability at Stewart's drug store for five cents.
Automobiles Arrive on Washington Streets Highlighting Early Car Use
B F Dixon introduces a new Reo five passenger, praised as an easy ride with 16 horsepower and 35 mph, signaling more cars on the streets. Horses grow accustomed to automobiles as drivers learn signaling rules when meeting teams on roads. Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised as rapid relief for rheumatism with testimonial from Mrs W Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee, sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
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B. F. Dixon
Washington
W. &. Leggett
Yum
Tennessee
Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Hair Color Change From Skin Abrasion in Horses
The passage explains that hair regrowth on abraded skin exposed to harness rubbing in horses yields colorless hair if untreated, while applying a remedy allows normal dark hair to grow. It suggests skin secretions descend to the hair follicle base and are absorbed by the hair shaft, determining color.
Sometimes a Philosopher Stands Pain Without Hollering
Quotation from Washington Star noting Uncle Eben defines a philosopher as a man who can endure hurt without shouting, illustrating a wry view of resilience and tone of local commentary.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Liquozone promises $1000 for germs it cannot kill
An advertisement touts Liquozone as a universal germ killer. It claims to kill germs without harming tissues and offers $1000 for a disease germ it cannot kill, asserting testing, large spending, and free samples to convince readers to try the product.
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Frankie Opsep
Miss Pearl Ackers
R. Wilbert
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Loeinvi
EL Colenso
Iowa
Tsand
Easnere
Pss
E. Shallenberger
Drexel State Bank
Corette & McElhioney's
The
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Luse Land CO
Milestone Strip
Geo. 1
Paul & Co
D. R. Way
Fairfield
Will Downing
McPherson
C. W. Reynolds
GEO. H. Paul & CO
C. Slocum
MC Slocum
California
Rock Island
Colorado
Salt Lake City
H. W. Russel
Agt
Washington, Towa
Bright
Ecrema
Fovere
Gail Stones Faneren
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