Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Ohio Testimony
A Marysville Ohio resident J W Priest reports severe kidney pain and weight loss but says Doan's Kidney Pills cured him after doctors failed. The ad urges readers to remember the brand when back pain appears. It cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the maker and notes 50call stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
J. W. Priest
Third St
Marysville
Ohio
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Stenographers and the polished but silent Congress
A satire on Congressional Record fabrication as stenographers clean up speeches. Reporters fear official records hide the hesitations and ums of lawmakers, turning rough talk into smooth orations. The piece cites a speaker from Wayback and notes gavel cuts ending lengthy tangents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Congress
United States
Congressional
Wayback
Speaker
Han
Representative
Dr Moses Stern Seeks Third District Seat in 1912 PA Primary
Dr Moses Stern of Philadelphia files sworn expense report with South Trimble showing 25 cents spent on his Pennsylvania primary campaign. He laments lack of cash support, claims no bribes, notes buying a chicken sandwich for a colored gentleman and spending ten two cent stamps to mail nomination papers. He vows to push his campaign before the polls close November 5, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Moses Stern
Philadelphia
Congress
Dr. Stearn
South Trimble
House of Representatives
Stearn
Washington
United States Treasury
National
Rothschild
Bride’s name slips. license to wed for Vera Ione Murray
George H. Covert, a sales man, forgot his fiancée’s name at City Hall and obtained a license to marry Miss Vera Ione Murray. Clerks corrected the record, and Rev. Charles Wood married the couple after a rushed verification at Col. John E. Young’s office. Mrs. Covert, now Vera Ione Murray, approves the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes George H. Covert
Teau
City Hall
Veralone Murray
Washington
Covert
Kroll
Miss Vera Ione
George H. Covert
Charles Wood
John E. Young
Vera Ione Murray
Sad Predicament of Two Politicians on a Train
Colonel Walter Watkins recounted a Tennessee tale from a night on a Pullman car. Two state politicians mocked Washington senators and faced a fierce stranger who revealed himself as Train Senator Harris threatening to eject them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Watkins
Tennessee
Washington
Bate
Harris
Indiana Brevities in Brief From Many Cities
A Vernon gasoline launch rescue brings a 12 year old girl to safety after being abandoned on an Ohio River island. Thelma Rouleau identified, later joined by police. Other items note Hodges seeking a wife via ads, a drowning accident in Indianapolis, a theft case in Richmond, a public safety resignation in Buena Vista Marshall, a death near Lexington, a veneer mill fire, misweighing scales in a Lake post office, Pythian Sisters convention in Winchester, a marriage license incident in Vincennes, embezzlement arrest in Sullivan, school enrollment changes in Shelbyville, a courtroom walkoint for Mrs. McMillan, and veterans’ accident in Middletown.
Alpine Flowers of Mt Rainier and Navajo Life
The article surveys Mt Rainier alpine wildflowers thriving near glacial edges and melting snow fields. It shifts to describe the Navajo people of northern Arizona and northwest New Mexico, their 30000 population, and desert homeland where they sustain livelihoods through grazing and weaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Rainier
Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Préansylvania
Drunk Servant’s Night in Wagon Revealed by Boy
A slave era tale from the Kansas City Star recounts Harry, a trusted servant to a cotton planter named M'Sam, who frequently drank. After a fall day he slept drunk in a wagon, his son Job finding him and the planter moving the wagon under a shed by dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
M’sam
Marie Sam
Job
Har
Kansas City Star
Cure of Eczema by Cuticura Remedies Reported
Miss Sarah Calkins of Waukegan Illinois describes a severe winter outbreak covering her body that caused intense itching and sleepless nights. After four months using Cuticura Soap and Ointment plus Resolvent she fully recovered with no relapse and continues to consider Cuticura the best skin disease treatment. A free sample and 32 page booklet are offered by Cuticura Department L Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Calkins
Waukegan, Ill
Cutticura
Dept
I Might Marry a Bachelor Then Have Fewer Children
A ten year old girl tells her mother she plans to marry and have four children but then contemplates the possibility of marrying a bachelor and having fewer. The exchange appears in a Saturday Evening Post passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mommie
Saturday Evening Post
Paxtine Boon for Clean Mouth After Smoking
Paxtine is advertised as a mouth disinfectant that removes nicotine traces and purifies breath. Sold by The Paxton Toilet Co. in Boston at 25 cents a box or postpaid on receipt of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Spohn
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Ind
U.S.A
Pierce
Boor
People’s
Common Sense
Chestnut Tree Blight Report Conflicts With Mail Deliveries
In a terse exchange, editors note chestnut tree blight is present while readers are assured chestnuts arrive by every mail. The dialogue contrasts concern over blight with claims of ongoing supply.
Daily Fly Killer Ad Promises Disease Prevention
A compact Brooklyn advertisement promotes a daily fly killer that allegedly prevents disease. The copy claims the product kills thousands and lasts all season, priced at 15 cents each or six for $1.00, with prepaid orders to BH. Somers, 150 De Kalb Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somers
de Kalb
Brooklyn
N.Y
Woman's Judgment Trusted By Intuition
A concise aphorism notes that when a woman’s judgment falters she leans on intuition. The saying contrasts rational analysis with inner sense as a guiding factor in decisions.
Garfield Tea Cures Ailments In Quack Cure Claim
Local post claims Garfield Tea can cure a variety of ailments and improve health, urging readers to try the product despite sparse evidence. Advert reads as health remedy with bold promises and testimonial style notes.
Newwed couple reacts to kitchen cursing
Mrs Newwed reports the new cook cussing in the kitchen this morning. Mr Newwed replies she is only making herself at home.
Allen's Foot Ease Free Sample Advertisement
Public notice proclaims over five million free samples of Allen's Foot Ease sold yearly. The antiseptic powder promotes comfort for tired aching feet by shaking into shoes. Sample free. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
The Bunco Game Captures a Political Quip
A clipped quotation from a public theater scene suggests political strategy with the saying You can fool half the people some of the time and You can make a good living. The lines reflect a sharp, cynical note on public opinion and rhetoric.
Stop the Pain Cole's Carbon Salve Ad
Burn or cut pain ends with Cole's Carbon salve. Heals and prevents scars. 25c and 50c. Free sample request to J. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething. It claims gums are softened with reduced inflammation and pain relief, noting a price of 25 cents per bottle.
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Mabastine
Grand Repoits
New York
Water St
Birdley-Somers CO
Fifth Avenue, New York
Kow Kure
Dairy Association Co., Mfrs
Lyndonville, Yt, U.S. A
Viol Chemical Co
Therapion Socciers
LE Clerg
Hampstead
London
Umm- AM
Spe
Vera
Indiana
Marion
James Hodges
Hodges
Indianapolis
New Harmony
Myrtle Hisler
John Hisler
Yandes Street
Okey and Reidy
Durham
Richmond
John Behnen
Behnen
Della Cluxton
Terre Haute
Buena Vista Marshall
Board of Public Safety
Louis Gerhardt
Gerhardt
E. Z. Hanks
Board of Park Commissioners
Marshall
Union City
Ann Parent
South
Cincinnati Southern
Lexington
Ladoga
Harry E.daugherty
R. Carl Scott
Crawfordsville
Evansville
John C. Wallenmeyer
Lake
Spencer County
Winchester
Pythian Sisters of the
Seventh District
Hart of Huntington
Anderson
Vincennes
Herbert Smith
Virmont, Minn
Mamie Neiss
Neiss
Mr. Smith
Everett E. Chambers
Steel Tipple Miners’ Local
Shelbyvile
Shelbyville
Union Township
Shelby County
Mary McMillan
Joseph Guston
Middletown
Tipton Prs
Noblesville
Here
Fletcher
Castoria
Pete
Rek Coty
Bacchus
Paradise
Frederick Sheldon
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manito
Saskaatchewan
Ottawa
Canada
C.J. Broughton
Chicago
Geo. Aird
Traction
Bildg
Geo. A. Hall
Milwaukee
Cura Carter
Carters. Ittle Iver Pills
Board of Trade
Weyburn
W.N. U
W.l. Douglas
Aglas W. L. Douglas
Thaniany Manufacturer
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