Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
Testimonial snippets from Mrs Esaty Summersgill of Swarthmore Pa and Mrs J R Picking of Baltimore Md claim the remedy eased long running female troubles including hemorrhages during change of life and post child loss. The ad asserts testimonials are genuine and imply broader help for women with similar suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore
Penn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Esaty Summersgill
Swarthmore, Pa
Baltimore, Md
J. R. Picking
Sargent St
Politician and Teething Syrup Promos Referenced Scene
A fragmentary passage blends political figure talk with Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and odd phrases about teething puma and wind cures. It juxtaposes marketing lines with abstract social commentary and mentions youths reading papers for year girl audiences.
Agent Persuades Man With Runabout Gown in Store Twist
An automobile agent accosts a man in the village main street and urges a runabout. The man replies he already has one and points to his wife inside the store buying a gown.
Art and Common Sense
The piece argues that spending on the arts requires common sense and love, and warns against pretentious claims of elevating art. It asserts true elevation requires creating works surpassing Hamlet Faust or Greek drama, attributed to A E F. Heru man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlet
Faust
A. E. F.heruman
Questioning Names Sparks Roundabout Conversation
A reminiscence from Mr. Clemens recalls a grave chat about a couple planning their future family. A little girl would name a boy after his father, but when asked for the boy’s name she offered a reproachful glance and a riddle rather than an answer.
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Mr. Clemens
Wilson signs Newlands Erdman act amendment to end rail dispute
President Wilson hailed the Newlands Erdman act amendment as a step toward resolving the railroad labor dispute. The measure expands arbitration to six (six) judges and introduces an independent board, reducing the risk of a strike pending arbitration. Both railroad and labor representatives sought this solution as the president predicted swift passage and a lasting settlement.
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Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
Board of Arbitration
Mulhall Denies Charge as Capitol Hearings Open
Washington July 15 hearings opened with M M Mulhall identifying letters from the New York World offered in evidence before the senate committee. Representative George W Fairchild denied Mulhall’s charges about a NAM role and said he never joined the NAM nor attended its dinners.
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Washington
Capitol
M. M. Mulhall
New York World
Senate
House
George W. Fairchild
New York
Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
Fairchild
Baltimore
National Asociation of Manufacturers
Rescue Of Eighty Passengers In Fierce Floodline Drift
Marietta Ohio July 16 eighty passengers mostly women and children stood in water up to their necks for five hours as a flood threatened death. The frantic crew worked desperately to rescue the entire number guiding them to safety.
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Fiood
Marietta, O
Woman fined for wearing slit skirt in Newark court
Mrs Livingston of Cleveland was fined five dollars plus costs by a Newark police court after being seen in a conspicuously slit skirt on a public street. She paid the fine and costs.
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Newark
M. Livingston
Cleveland
Crop prospects brighten for Western Canada in 1913
Reports from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta on June 27 and July 5 describe abundant sunshine timely rains and ideal conditions. Wheat oats barley and flax are in good shape though seeding was delayed by late spring. Experts foresee a bumper harvest with crops ten to fifteen days late but prospects extremely favorable.
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Boyment
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Prairie
Methuselah Life Seconds Mistaken by Lightning Calculator
A playful exchange debunks a lightning calculator’s claim about Methuselah’s seconds in life. The debater points out the error of omitting leap years, prompting a humorous correction as papers are shuffled and the calculator smiles.
Coca Cola Refreshes Popularity From Quality Not Fads
An analysis attributes Coca Cola’s success to its refreshing quality that calms mind and body without a lull. It notes caffeine beverages lift fatigue by increasing nerve and muscle responsiveness, unlike harsh stimulants that prompt mood dips and habit formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollingworth
Columbia University
H. C. Wood, Jr
Philadelphia
Self-Praising Man Lacks Popularity Among Observers
The saying notes a man who boasts about himself loses favor, particularly with those who might prefer he praise them. The observation highlights public perception of vanity and leadership charisma.
Man Refuses Pay Triggers Shootout at Aberdeen Street Eatery
At 6 41 PM William McClean, 61, refused to pay for a meal at John Bonaris restaurant on Aberdeen Street. A gunfight ensued with Bonaris firing back. McClean fled as shots rang out, later captured with Bonaris. A Salvation Army gathering and bystanders aided, police intervened as the crowd dispersed. Both men were jailed for disorderly conduct.
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Chicago
William McClean
Washington ‘Boulevard
John Bonaris
Aberdeen Street
William
John
Wiliam
Madison Street
Salvation Army
May Street
Peter Bernacchi
Desplaines Street
Bernacchi
Rural Wit Delivers Gentle Midwestern Punch
In a rural town Ira Beasore teases Orlo Tuttel as rain looms. Orlo ferries tubs to collect soft water for Monday washing. Orlo replies with innocence and humor as Ira notes the coming downpour will prevent soft water, prompting a lighthearted exchange.
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Ira Beasore
Orlo Tuttel
Ira
Orlo
Not Practical in Oregon 2 Law on Marriage Fitness
A Springfield Republican note argues the Oregon 2 law aiming to prevent the marriage of the unfit faces a practical hurdle. It requires blood examinations for tuberculosis and other diseases, but the fixed fee is too low for physicians. They say 15 to 20 dollars would be fair. The piece warns against making marriage laws unduly burdensome.
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Oregon
Bret Harte
Springfield
Fatal fall in Philadelphia elevator shaft at abattoir
A man named Fulmer employed at an abattoir in Philadelphia fell into a freight elevator shaft and was crushed to death as machinery noise drowned his cries. He reportedly fought the descending car, leaving a flattened body at the shaft bottom.
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Fulmer
Philadelphia
Flat Rules Spark Domestic Quip About Pets and Phonographs
In a Detroit Free Press quip a couple deflects a housing dispute with wit. They joke that they object to children in the flat but only bar phonographs and lap dogs, reflecting a humorous neighborly tension.
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Detroit Free Press
Woman Flirtation Gone Wrong With Police Matron
In Joplin Missouri Harry Wilson a railroad worker flirted with a police matron Miss Vernie Goff on the street. Goff a tall imposing figure stopped him and identified herself asking if he spoke to her.
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Joplin
Harry Wilson
Vernie Goff
Wilson
Goff
Found a Way to Be Clear of Coffee Troubles
A husband and wife, longtime coffee drinkers, suffer illness including yellow skin and widespread weakness. After considering the coffee link, they quit coffee and switch to Postum, overcoming severe headaches and the powerful habit with relief once they began the alternative beverage.
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Husband
Quite Literal. Teacher Now What Is a Sentence
Bright Pupil Thirty days miss. Boston Transcript presents a witty prompt about defining a sentence in a schoolish exchange.
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Boston Transcript
Cuticura heals long lasting eczema says doctor
A patient describes two year eczema outbreaks on hands and legs. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for six weeks, skin healed with no lasting marks. Includes ad copy and a Mark Twain anecdote about a child author.
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Congress St
Chicago
Ill
F. W. Horrisch
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Pyramids Answer Sphinx in Timeless Riddle Duel
In a playful exchange, a Sphinx proclaims space at the top while the Pyramids challenge the view with a cryptic reply. The quip hints at enduring mystery and ancient spectacle, inviting readers to rethink legacy and grandeur.
Boy Reflects On Missed Chance To Be A Girl
A humorous quip notes that a child who avoids fights may have erred by not being born female. The remark reflects playful social commentary on gender and toughness.
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