Oronogo Women Report Relief from Nerve and Health Issues
An Oronogo resident describes recovery from nervous strain and bearing down with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Isna. a St Louis reader credits Pinkham's remedies for relief from female weakness and backache. the ad claims the product cures inflammation ulceration and other female ills and urges trial as a small cost with potentially large benefits.
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Oronogo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Isna
McKnigan
St. Louis
AL. Herzog
Prescott Ave
St.Louis
Old Guard Banquet Tale At Delmonico's Ends With Dessert
Colonel H N Renouf speaks on the need for a strong commissariat at the Old Guard banquet. A patriotic lady hosted a Memorial Day dinner where a maid-servant served a superb dessert and a witty exchange ensued about desert and free food.
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H. N. Renouf
Old Guard
Delmonico’s
Commissariat
Casey at the Bat in Coca Cola Baseball Record Book
A 1910 Coca Cola Baseball Record Book includes Casey at the Bat and schedules for both leagues. The booklet, sent by Coca Cola Co of Atlanta on a 2 cent postage stamp, also features The Truth About Coca Cola promoting the beverage and its refreshment value.
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Casey
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta
Not an Objection at All in Curious Club Pact
A fragmentary exchange suggests social friction over joining a club. One speaker notes a man would join if his wife approved, while another counters that wives would not hear of it. The snippet implies pressure on men to join from spousal stance.
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Harper's Weekly
Dr. Pierce Pellets Advertises Constipation Relief
The notice touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as an easy cure for constipation and claims relief cures the underlying causes. An odd aside notes men carrying a sandbag due to pride. Also mentions Lewis’ Single Binder cigars in an original tin package offered at five cents.
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Lewis
Senate panels to probe third degree policing in western cases
A five member judiciary committee subpanel plans a broad probe into alleged abuses in federal prosecutions. Oklahoma will be studied over charges against Gov. Haskell and the Roosevelt era. The West will review cases in California and Alaska, with leadership by Sen Brandegee and Borah.
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Ashington
Congress
Oklahoma
Haskell
Roosevelt
Gaskell
Robert Kay Devlin
United ‘States
California
Devlin
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Dr. Perrin
Department of Justice
Perrin
Burne
Alaska
Joneau
United States
Walter E. Clark
Heyburn
Idaho
Sayler
Atlantic City
Far West
Brandegee
Connecticut
Borah
Brown
Nebraska
Stone
Missouri
Overman
North Carolina
Corpse Alarm in Washington Alley Turns Up Alive
An excited man shouted of a corpse in an E street alley in Washington causing a crowd to form. The prostrate figure revealed a tired printing office employee who had taken a nap during lunch and then entered a side door to escape.
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Ana
E Streets
Washington
E Street
Eleyer
Twelfth Streets
Jack Johnson
Fraudulent vinegar and other adulterations fined nationwide
The report details multiple enforcement actions: Secretary MacVeagh pursued a Chicago retailer fined $25 for selling adulterated vinegar misbranded as pure. Buffalo firms faced penalties for ground corncobs in flour middlings and gluten. California raisins to Texas were partly decomposed. a Chicago firm sold a quick rising buckwheat flour without props. A Michigan seller faced cocaine laden hay fever remedy fines, and several other extract fakers were punished.
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Ames Wilson
Chicago
Franklin’ MacVeagh
United .States Court
MacVeagh
Buffalo Milling
California
Texas
Buffalo
Michigan
Toads May Live Briefly Without Food Says Study
Researchers report toads can survive a limited period without food. They believe toads may endure famine for a time but warn the evidence is preliminary and dependent on species and conditions.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment for Soft Hands
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment to soften hands, prevent redness and chapping, and impart velvety whiteness. It recommends hot soapy baths, drying, liberal ointment, and overnight gloves, noting suitability for workers in corrosive liquids and severe cases. Potter Drug & Chem Corp, Boston, Mass, markets worldwide.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
Attractive Bingville woman seeks eligible mate in Missouri ad
A South Missouri paper reprints a personal ad by Hazel Eyes from Bingville Mo seeking a husband. The 30s woman desires a property owner or well paid position, medium height with brown hair and gray eyes, not fat but not skinny, and invites replies addressed to Hazel Eyes Box 23 Bingville Mo.
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Bingville
South Missouri
Hazel Eyes
Kansas City Star
Autoing and Optics in Prose: Eyes and the Road
A humorous piece contrasts eye strain from driving with the sharp sight gained by long hours behind the wheel. The chauffeur boasts about quickly spotting distant details, from a church contribution box to a policeman behind a tree, praising driving as remedy for weak eyes.
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Copper
His Claim to Prominence in Mudville Ball Game Tale
At a social gathering a man meets Senator Julius C. Burrows of Michigan. Burrows says he is the man that died at first just before Casey came to bat in the famous Mudville ball game referenced by Success Magazine.
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Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Burrows
Senator Burrows
Casey
Mudville
Success Magazine
Hard To Please Morning Cup Drink Choice
The Chronicler notes a reader’s struggle with coffee and digestive issues. After trying tea chocolate cocoa milk and hot water, the reader switched to Postum about two years ago and has not been without it since.
Dean's Kidney Pills Praise From Patient Testimony
Patient treated by specialists in Kansas City and Chicago learned he had a kidney abscess and was advised surgery. He used Dean's Kidney Pills and gradually improved, avoiding operation. For sale by all dealers, 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo N.Y.
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Kansas
City
Chicago
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Manager Advises on Peas and Cues
The Baltimore American quotes a manager scolding an actress about the scene. He says the business with the sweet peas is wrong and she must fix the peas and cues. The actress promises to be more attentive and place her lines correctly.
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Sweet Peas
Baltimore American
Brown to Stick With What He Likes
Speechless exchange hints Brown will remain firm about preferences and routines despite probing remarks. The dialogue shows hesitation and a firm stance on sticking to familiar choices.
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Puck
Seventeen Years the Standard Purport in Advertisements
A collage of vintage ad lines touts remedies for women's ailments and teething, including Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and a 5c Lewis’ Single Binder cigar. The text mocks persistent sales pitches and reflects period marketing tactics.
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