Old Landmark Removed in Advance as Redevelopment Aims
Fourteen workmen demolished the Melson and Joseph buildings on West Main Street by nightfall, ending a city landmark era. The Melson structure dated to early town days, built by Samuel McDaniel and Thomas Gregory, while the Joseph building, erected by Harvey Coulter, housed Joseph Bros. for years. The site will gain a brick storefront look with new construction, replacing fire traps and dilapidated blocks.
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Melson and Joseph
Melson
Main Street
Samuel McDaniel
Thomas Gregory
Joseph
Harvey Coulter
Joseph Bros
Air yacht voyage and jokes spark space humor
A narrative mixes space travel between Earth and Mars with a joke about star boarding credited to Joe Miller and six U S senators. It notes a moon atmosphere science claim but says it lacks human life suitability. An unrelated mock advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic with a 50 cent price.
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Earth
Mars
Joe Miller
United States
Josephs
Panama Canal mistreatment raises public anger
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes criticism of wasteful management at the Panama Canal and a reader asking about a Mr. Bingleton dismissed from the canal commission, with a reply confirming a brother relation.
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Panama Canal
Bingleton
Canal Commission
Cleveland Plain Cedar
Rheum pains relieved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm
Excruciating rheumatic and sciatica pains are quickly eased by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The liniment's noted pain relieving power has surprised thousands of sufferers. For sale by Joseph Bros.
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Joseph Bros
Scott's Emulsion Fifty Cent Trial Size Ad
The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion highlighting rapid gains for coughs and colds with a fifty cent size suitable for babies and children. It notes slower gains when used as nourishment and positions the product as food for tired digestions. Free sample offer and one dollar option are advertised. All druggists carry the product.
Millikan’s harness rush and job ads appear in May issue
Notices invite ladies to inspect the latest spring millinery at Millikan’s in Thorntown. Ads seek district managers in Chicago and traveling salesmen in Wheeling W Va with salaries and incentives. Also mentions Mozart lore and Chamberlain’s remedies with a local seller Joseph Brothers.
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Whitecotton & Carter
Millikan’s
Thorntown
Wheeling Roofing & Cornice Co
Wheeling
W. Va
Drs. Kirtley and Kirtley Dentists Schedule
Drs. Kirtley and Kirtley dentists operate daily in Lebanon with a weekly advance on Thursdays.
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Drs
Kirtley
Dentists
True to His Creed and a Cough Remedy Ad
Dialogue features Fadoogus and Migglebury debating Bingley's pessimism and blue print photos. An advertisement from Moore Bros. Eldon Iowa touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for coughs and colds for all ages, claiming quick cures and leading sales. Joseph Bros. sells the medicine.
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Bingley
Fadoogus
Migglebury
Moore Bros
Eldon
Iowa
Joseph Bros
Greek dress returns in fashion note
It is said the Greek dress is coming back for women. The garment is made by taking several widths of muslin and draping it on the body to give the wearer the shape of a pillow.
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Atchison Globe
Digestive Aid Advert Enables Relief After Meals
Promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a thorough digestant that helps when the stomach fails to digest food after meals. Claims relief from disorders due to imperfect digestion or malassimilation and promises to make the stomach feel better.
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Joseph Bros
Tales And Testimonials From Waxworks To Cures
Mrs John Gates recalls a London trip joke about Madam Tussaud's Waxworks And a Bac Ky merchant shares a tale of recovery from lung hemorrhage after using Dr Kings New Discovery The product promises to cure coughing bronchitis and weak lungs with a guaranteed bottle and a free trial offer.
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London
John W. Gates
Madam Tusgaud
J. W. Williams
Bac Ky
Dr. King
Joseph Bros
Miss Flash Dtes Clings to Dramatic Firm
The article notes Miss Flash Dtes securing a position with a new dramatic firm amid turmoil. It reports Lince the manager absconding with box office receipts, leaving the theater in mourning over the loss.
Pain Balm Offers Quick Relief for Rheumatism
The ad claims rheumatism is a painful and varied disease with many useless remedies. It touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as highly effective with one application relieving pain and many testimonials of permanent cures. Sold by Joseph Bros.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Hanlon
Ocillo
Georgia
Tam
Joseph Bros
Joseph Brothers
Hunting Trip Conversation Stirrs One Deer
Puck quotes a Swiss hunting exchange with remarks on scarce guides and a successful deer tally of five or six, reflecting a brisk yet humorous skit about hunting luck and resource limits.
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Puck
Get Ready For Spring With Early Risers Pills
Indoor winter living may dull the blood and system. Try Early Risers to cleanse the liver stomach and bowels and purify the blood. They relieve headache and sallow complexion. Sold by Joseph Brus.
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Joseph Brus
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Wolfgang Mozart
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Mutretus
Onion
Jones
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Jones’ O-D
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Carnegie Library
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Jackson Orr, Barclay Block
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Glen Waters
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Wolk
J. A. Parr
Neal
Casa
North Side
Pure Pen
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Tee
Copyricus &E
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All News
New York
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