Peruna praised in letters from Atkinson of Independence
Letter from John O. Atkinson of Independence Missouri praises Peruna and Manalin for curing chronic constipation catarrh and other long standing ailments. He declares Peruna a systemic remedy and a traveling salesman describes spreading the cure. He invites others to write to Dr Hartman for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Manalin
John O. Atkinson
Hartman
Dr Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Defiance Starch Promises Quality at Low Price
A promotional phrase extols Defiance Starch as unmatched in quality and quantity. The ad claims 16 ounces for 10 cents and urges readers to try it to save money. The copy adds a humorous remark about young men and rye with their wild oats.
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Defiance
Promoted Starch Rivalry and Optimistic Sayings
When your grocer lacks Defiance Starch he fears losing stock of 12 oz packages Fiances Starch claims to be superior and packed with 16 oz content. Advertisements from Dr H H Green’s Bons of Atlanta Ga promise free treatment for dropsy and urge readers to check another column.
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H. H. Green
Atlanta
Oddball Purveyor of Cures and Comfort Products
An advertising page extols various remedies and household goods. Claims praise for Defiance Atarch, Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, Piso’s Cure for Consumption, Allen’s Foot-Ease, and a bootblack vignette. Promises refunds and samples, with addresses and prices for each item.
Scribners Magazine begins 33rd volume with Gordon reminiscences
Scribners Magazine enters its 33rd volume with a key feature for 1903 the reminiscences of Confederate general John B Gordon. Gordon popular in both the south as commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans and in the north for his friendship with General Grant. The reminiscences promise vivid pages and will begin in Scribners in the early spring.
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Scribner's Magazine
John B. Gordon
General Gordon
South
United Confederate Veterans
North
General Grant
Scribner's
Lawyer and juror weigh cigars during recess
The Brooklyn Eagle reports a petty civil case juror and a lawyer met in court during a recess. The lawyer, about to offer a cigar, doubted its influence on the verdict. The juror hesitated but accepted, saying a good cigar wouldn’t affect him though a poor one might.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised Across Iowa District
In Grand View Iowa December 29 reports praise for Dodd's Kidney Pills among locals. Mrs Lydia Parker describes relief from back ache after starting the pills with rapid improvement and no recurrence. The district notes increasing popularity and repeated cures cited by residents.
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Iowa
Grand View
Lydia Parker
Dodd
Alice
Many School Children Are Bickly and Suffering
An old advertisement list touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children used by a nurse at a New York Children's Home. Claims include breaking colds in 24 hours and curing feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders and worms with 25 cent pricing and free samples.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Open land for settlement in Beautiful Indian Territory
James Barker general passenger agent markets a book on present day conditions in the territory. He offers a copy upon request, advertising available land for settlement and directing readers to the M. K. & T. Ry. office at 601 Wainwright Building, St. Louis.
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Indian Territory
James Barker
Gen'l Pass
Wainwright Bldg
Bu Louis
Fire destroys large sheep barns at South Omaha stockyards
A major fire at the Union stock yards in South Omaha completely destroyed the large main sheep barn and a connected addition. The loss is estimated around $60,000 with full insurance. 99 percent of the sheep housed in the barn perished, while 500 head were saved as workers fled the flames. The cause remains undetermined and the structure was built of timber with corrugated iron siding.
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South Omaha
Beatrice
Union Stock Yards
Stock Yards Company
Pena
United After Man Years
Plattsmouth report traces Mrs. Agnes Lieber shal formerly Agnes Backus who reconnected with her father R. G. Backus of Cincinnati Times Star. He learned of her after years apart and visited during Christmas holidays.
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Plattsmouth
Agnes Liebershal
Mies Agnes Backus
Mes. Liebershal
R. G. Backus
Dennis McCarthy
Cincinnati
Backus
Cincinnati Times- Star
Antone Liebershal
Beatrice Blaze Destroys Day's Drug Store Block
A fire in the basement of Day's drug store within the Masonic temple block destroyed the entire block valued around 150000 dollars. Suspected incendiary origin. The blaze spread upstairs before firefighters arrived. The Beatrice National Bank and several firms occupied the building. Judge Callison alerted others by breaking a window and calling for help after being awakened by smoke.
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Beatrice
Day's Drug Store
Masonic Temple
Beatrice National Bank
Trevitt, Mattis & Haker
Christmas Tragedy Ends Life of Adelbert Lemon
Adelbert Lemon ten year old son of Rev H A Lemon Bethany state evangelist of the Christian church died after self inflicted rifle wound. He told his sorrowing parents he did the deed on purpose and died from hemorrhage and shock after an operation. He had been considering the act for weeks and gave no reason.
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Adelbert Lemon
H. A. Lemon
Bethany
Christian Church
Nebraska Cattle In Fine Shape After Western Inquiry
State Veterinarian Thomas reports from Scotts Bluff county that Nebraska cattle are in excellent condition despite some grass damage from snow. No rancher distress observed. hay stocks prepared for winter. Debates ahead at Lincoln with Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri. Kimball county ranchman John Gotte believed lost after a storm. his horse returned three days later.
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Lincoln
Thomas
Scotts Bluff
Wyoming
Colorado
Nebraska
State University At
Denver
Kansas
Lawrence
Kan
Missouri
John Gotte
Kimball County
An Odd Genius Timothy Cole
An Odd Genius Timothy Cole noted for his wood engraving skills and his eccentric, generous personality. He mingles playful tricks with students to delay work, then focuses intently on carving, earning both awe and frustration among his pupils. He lives frugally, shaving his head and wearing jeans, presenting a mix of priestly and farmerlike appearance.
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Timothy Cole
Bia
McClure's Magazine Reports Record Year and Expansion
McClure's Magazine announces its most successful year in history and permanent enlargement to accommodate broader plans. New editorial features include timely articles, sketches of great men, world affairs, science, exploration, politics, arts and letters, with enhanced fiction and brighter illustrations.
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McClure
Fam
Shakespeare Memorial in London Erected by Era Followers
An American association in London plans a permanent Shakespeare memorial at Stratford-on-Avon and has already received 100 subscriptions. Andrew Carnegie buys cottages near Shakespeare's birthplace to guard against fire, urging return of subscriptions.
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London
Stratford-on-Avon
Andrew Carnegie
Shakespeare
Red Crom Bail Blue and Other Quack Claims Advertised
An assortment of vintage ad blurbs touts remedies for teething pain and fever, a quack testimonial line on Kleptomania as lucrative, and fashion notes on moccasins, all presented in a period promotional voice.
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J 0. Atkinson
Independence, MO
Patterson Alfalfa Land Co
Patterson Niock
Omaha
Qreen
Turkey
Orne
Neb
Chicago
Howee
Ocean Grove
N. J
Druggiate and Shoe Stores
Allen
Olmeted
Nebraska Cities
United
Man
Culbertson
State Bar Association
State Bank
Surprise
Union Pacific
Cedar Rapids
Spalding
Herward Dolan
Salt Creek
William Zeplin
West Point
Upton
Burlington
South Dakota
Adams County
Lena Lillie
Harvey Lillie
David City
Mexico City
W. J. Bryan
Mickey
Nebraska National Guard
Charles S. Young
Milwaukee
Mr. Young
Ainsworth
Levi Lindquist
Grace Hagerman
Caleb Hiveley
Anna EB. Sopher
Lancaster County
Waters
Hadkinson
England
State Horticultural Society of
Success Company
Carrie Nation
Misouri
Alard Sherk
Washington
Roosevelt
Cornell
ST. Jacobs
Bernty
Drews Juniper
Crescent CheMiCal CO
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha, Neb
MULL
Medics Co
Thompson
Ston Beckman I
O&s
N. U
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