New York Lady Tells Of A Wonderful Cure By Pinkham
Mrs. PF Wright of Oelwein Iowa reports a dramatic recovery from ovarian trouble and debilitating pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims rapid relief, weight lifted, and eventual cure, urging young women to try the medicine despite the high costs elsewhere. A $5000 forfeit is offered if the letter’s authenticity cannot be proven.
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PF. Wright
Oelwein
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
New York
Girs
Adelaide
How Presidents Rise From Modest Ranks to the White House
A reflective sketch traces the paths of early presidents from Washington to Grant, noting the social origins, military fame, and political leverage that shaped each election. It highlights Jackson and Monroe as pivotal figures and contrasts terms, character, and retirement choices shaping presidential selection.
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Jacko N
Atlantic Coast
Mississippi Valley
Washington
Tie
John Adams
Jefferson
Mattison
Munroe
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
Lincoln
van Buren
William Henry Harrison
Polk
Pierce
Hayes
Taylor
Grant
Paths to the Presidency Through Public Service and Charisma
Charles F. Benjamin analyzes how presidents emerge from politics or sudden fame, citing Buchanan, Garfield, Harrison, McKinley, Lincoln, and Cleveland. He argues successful nominees are strong adherent support, favorable prospects, or distinguished status, with martial or personal qualities, and modest, honorable conduct guiding party substitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuchanan
Garfield
Benjamin Harrison
McKinley
Lincoln
Cleveland
Washington
Taylor
Grant
White House
Charles F. Benjamin
St. Nicholas
Jumping mice blamed for soft maple deaths on Mississippi islands
Gazette reports a new larger “jumping mouse” feeding on soft maple bark along the Mississippi islands near Golena. The creature climbs trees, strips bark in patches, and threatens widespread maple die off within years. Predators and traps are being used to curb the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Golena
George A. Schneider
Baby Devoured by Bears in Virginia Mountains
From Richmond Virginia comes a report of three bears roaming the Old Dominion mountains. The bears attacked Parker's children as they played near the woods. The two older children fled to the house but the bears killed and ate Parker's two year old baby despite parental efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Regio
Old Dominion
Parker
Mie View of It McJigger I Thought Your Wife Wants
Dialogue fragment shows humor and domestic banter with a comical exchange about money and marriage. Characters Mie View of It and McJigger debate wife spending, while Thingumbob makes a quip about ignorance and economy. Philadelphia Press excerpt captures period voice and social humor.
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McJigger
Philadelphia Press
Difference Between Avenue And Street Costs Rent Joke
A Chicago Daily News quip uses a conning drum line to joke that the practical difference between an avenue and a street is about $30 in one month's rent, illustrating a humorous take on urban nomenclature and real estate pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Farming in the Southwest Offers New Fields for Farmers
A jumble of ads and notes presents farming prospects in the Southwest, with invites to read a new monthly paper for farmers seeking profitable fields. The clippings mention a Texas book, sample copies, and various consumer notices, including patent remedies and light humorous notices, all reflecting a busy wartime era newspaper page.
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Texas
Lone Star State
Katy
Wainwright Bldg
Louis, Mo
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement by Urbana Veteran
Veteran Joshua Heller of Urbana Illinois recounts relief from kidney and back pain after using Doan’s Kidney Pills purchased at Cunningham Bros in Champaign He says the treatment cured his kidney trouble and backache and he would use the pills again in case of another attack A free trial offer is available by mail from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with medical advice offered free to readers and pills sold nationwide at 50 cents a box
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Bright
Doan
Joshua Heller
South
Walnut Street
Urbana
Ill
Cunoningham Bros
Champaign
Dean
Heller
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
California Fig Syrup Co
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Dr.Caldwell
Ale Jackson
Farmer City
Caldwell
Rothsbaby
Mousy Man In Syrup
Monticello
USA
Sean
Fargo
Agi Us
Chicago
RtSney
Abraham Lincoln
Hiawlasippi
Kansas City
New Orleans
Louieville
Butler
Han
Mother Gray
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy
Asenm
Way Beaton
Hale
Pike
Ram
Chicago, St. Paul-Minneapolis
Chicago & North-Western
Putnam
Himself
Jameson
Beecher
Faero Co
Colombes
H.K
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