Facial Paralysis Cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills
A testimonial notes facial paralysis and nervous decline improving after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. Harry Bemis of Enthysity New York describes long illness, worsening nerves, eye trouble, and eventual recovery after following his wife's advice and trying the remedy. The ad claims the pills restore nourishment to nerves and offers mailing details for the company brochure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Willains
Harry Bemis
Enthysity
Washington County
N.Y
Mr. Benois
Lecault Hardy
Dr. Williams
Kane
al Drieists
Willian Medivine Co
Sevenentndy
Noy
Preech
Fragmented Quotations From Newspapers About Lynching
A collection of dated quips and dialogues references a lynching at Sam Johnson’s case. It contrasts education and adversity with a humorous exchange about shaving and outings. The piece notes curious tourists and locals debating the case’s guilt.
Mull's Grape Tonic Promises Constipation Cure
An old health advertisement extols Mull's Grape Tonic as a cure for constipation and stomach troubles. It claims the remedy reshapes bowel function, strengthens the intestines, and prevents related diseases, touting its grape juice content and endorsements for children and nursing mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
Joe Wheeler Dies After Pneumonia at 60 in Brooklyn
Gen Joseph Wheeler veteran of two wars and Confederate and US Army officer dies at his sister’s Brooklyn home aged 60 after a weeklong illness from pleurisy and pneumonia. Born Augusta Georgia 1836 West Point 1859 served as Confederate cavalry leader and later US major general in the Spanish American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Wheeler
Spain
Sterling Smith
Brooklyn
General Wheeler
Augusta
West Point
United States Cavalry
Congress
Alabama
United States Army
Santiago
Las Gusimas
Cuba
The
Sons of the Revolution
Gubans To Send Gift To Alice Roosevelt
Havana reports the senate unanimously approved a $25,000 appropriation for a wedding gift to Miss Roosevelt. The bill, introduced by Mendózo Capote, Alfredo Zayas, and Gen. Manuel Sanguilly, directs President Palma to select the gift for Miss Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Senate
Miss Roosevelt
Mendozo Capote
Alfredo Zayas
Liberal Party
Manuel Sanguilly
Independent Party
Palma
Burglar's Ill Luck Leads to Wounding and Warrant
Frank Ford of Hopkinton Nes, injured while trying to steal a ride on a Milwaukee train between North English and Parnell, is hospitalized at Mercy in Cedar Rapids. A warrant from Justice Hadley at North English charges him with burglarizing the Cleveland & Doughty stone on Sunday night. Ford will be detained. a revolver, burglary paraphernalia, and merchant goods were found on him after the mishap.
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Cedar Rapids
Frank Ford
Hopkinton Nes
Mercy Hospital
Milwaukee
North English
Parnell
Ford
Justice Hadley
Cleveland & Doughty Stone
Chinese Emperor Choice Set After Prince Tuan Scandal
Pekin January 26 officials report the dowager empress will present all eligible princes at the palace for the Chinese New Year. From the candidates three or four will be kept for eight years, then the emperor's successor will be chosen. This follows Prince Tuan's son's dismissal over his father's Boxer disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WII
Pekin
Jan
Tuan
Rector Guilty of Land Fraud in Nebraska Case
The Rev. George G. Ware, a wealthy cattleman and rector, convicted on eight of nine counts in the first indictment and all seven counts in the second. Prosecution showed an explicit scheme with Frank W. Lambert and Harry Welch to file on Hooker county lands via inmates of the Grand Island soldiers home, with Ware funding expenses and arranging 99 year leases in exchange for deeds to him after final proofs. Judge Munger warned that conspiracy involves joint guilt and emphasized land must be homestead with good faith, not for alienation. The jury deliberated five hours. Ware faces potential two years in prison and up to $1,000 fine. motion for a new trial filed by his lawyers.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
George G. Ware
Episcopal Church
United States
Ware
Hooker County
Frank W. Lambert
Harry Welch
A. B. S. Cattle Company
Grand Island
Lambert
Welch
Munger
Trust for Cincinnati Poor From Earnshaw Will
Joseph Earnshaw civil engineer leaves a nearly $600000 trust for Cincinnati's relief of the needy poor. If widow Isabella does not dispose of the estate or dies intestate, the city inherits to fund the Earnshaw relief. Trustees appointed by the mayor to administer. Will dated February 5, 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Joseph Earnshaw
Isabella
Hero Loses His Life In Montgmery House Fire
Cincinnati dispatch reports a man known as Jug King died after leaping into a burning Montgomery West Virginia home to rescue a child. He dragged the child outside before a timber fell, killing him. The tragedy underscores the heroic act amid the blaze.
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Cincinnati
Charles Henderson
Montgomery
W. Va
Jug King
Lost In the Woods Report In Ashland Area
Ashland Wisconsin January 29 reports William Fraser of Mellen missing for a week after leaving to poison wolves. Authorities fear he may have perished in the woods during the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
William Fraser
Mellen
Former British Minister Edward Thornton Dead
London January 29 Sir Edward Thornton former British minister for Washington died in London after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Edward Thornton
Washington
Congress Debates Morocco Santo Domingo Policy
Washington reports show Senate debate on extending the Interstate Commerce Commission powers and the administration’s stance on the Algeciras conference and Santo Domingo treaties. Speakers include Spooner, Culberson, Money, and Money’s critique of executive authority, with House actions on statehood for Oklahoma and Arizona and provisions about eight hour labor on the Panama Canal.
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Washington
Senate
Jay
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aldrich
Foraker
Bailey
Newlands
Spooner
Algeciras
Spain
Santo Domingo
Panama Canal
Republican Organization
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Babcock
United States
Money
Morocco
Te Atsu
House
Williams
Hepburn
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Despairing Woman Ends Kidney Trouble Testimony
Mrs Henry A Reamer of Main and First Streets South Brand New York describes severe wasting kidney trouble with backache dizziness and chest pressure. Dean’s Kidney Fills restored her health after months of illness. Sold by all dealers at 49 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Henry A. Reamer
South Brand
Dean
Foster-Milvurn Co
Guffala
N.Y
Cured cure-all claims and dubious medical ads flood notices
An OCR fragment shows a jumble of patent medicine pitches and dubious cures claiming to treat deafness catarrh and constipation. The text advertises send to Paris and names a Leu 031 Arch Street Philadelphia address, with generic assertions and exaggerated testimonials.
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Paris
Petal
Srenclen
Dil
H. Blink
Arch Street
Philaludphia
Denfunsa
Uuit
Catureh
Drupeiata
Dake
Princeton Tiger Tidbits on Strings and Silver Weddings
A fragmentary item notes Tu wls' Single Binder strings and sinkers favored over others, mentions doular or Lewis' factory in Peoria, and comments that many so called silver weddings are actually silver plated. The piece showcases quirky product nods and social observations from the period.
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Tuwls
Strnigith
Gigies
Your Doular
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Tumors Conquered Without Operations
A historic advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for tumors and wandering pains, claiming several letters from women detailing tumor disappearance or relief without surgery. It urges skeptical readers to write Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts for guidance.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Fox
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Lumar
Painie D. Fox
Bradford
Viydia
Pinkhams
Lydia B. Pinkhar
Lydia Pinkham
Fannie D. Fox
Lydia Bo Pinkham
New England
Lydia Q. Pinkhaim
Lydia
Winkham
Taella Adams
Curonbaile Hotel
Seattle
Wash
Lydia B. Pinkdham
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Yaas
Philadelphia Press
Tonto Co
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Kee Root
Igland
Deamstyk
Joe Wheeler
Gubans
Alice
Home
Sonny Heart Row
L Langbridge
China
Dagaby
Chicago Daily News
Talter
Jong
Salzer
Fln
Joli A. Salver-Seed Co
Li Crosse
Princeton Tiger
Pise
Minneapolis
Minn
South Bend
Tnd
Stuendent
Winslow
Amen
Tsook
O'Meara
Fannie Fox
W Idiss
Wella Adamsyd
Gures
Lane
Mooney
Beckman
Bree
Des Moines
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