DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve safety warned in ad text
An advertisement warns of counterfeit DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve products that mimic the original and irritate skin or cause illness. It urges using the genuine salve for piles skin diseases and mentions Chamberlain’s remedies and local merchants. The piece also includes moral maxims and a testimonial about Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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DeWitt
Dewwitt
Rembert
W. A. Rembert
Whooping Cough Remedies Highlight Sears Doc Suggestion
Mrs O E to of Danville Hill reports both children struck by whooping cough. A Foley's Honey and Tar bottle, fifty cents, saved a doctor's bill, while local figures discuss remedies and politics in a crowded community scene.
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O. E. To
Danvilles
Foley
W. A. Rembert
Best Way to Cure Backache and Kidney Relief
An ad touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for backaches caused by kidney disorders. Davenport Drug Co promotes it with testimonials from W. W. Conklin of Bowersville Ohio praising its effectiveness. The spot also urges Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and a claim that One Minute Cough Care provides immediate relief.
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Foley
Davenport
Drug Co
W. W. Conklin
Bowersville, O
Montha
Davenport Drug Co
A Rombert
Chinese anxious for the ministers to leave Peking
Dispatch from Shanghai states Chinese ministers reject a Chinese escort in Peking. They demand foreign troops to ensure safe departure for 800 foreigners including 200 women and children and 3,000 native Christians. American Marines reported casualties with seven killed and 16 wounded.
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Wasutxotox
Department of State
Con- Ber
Motal
Shanghai
Tsung li Yamen
Peking
Yamen
Uder
Myers
Dr. Lippitt
M. Ricon
Paris
Ministers Stay At Peking Await Rescue Amid Siege
The U S state department released a cipher dispatch from Minister Conger noting that eight besieged ministers in Peking have urged their governments for orders to leave only if instructed, while foreign and Chinese officials discuss relief force size. Reports confirm Western diplomats intend to stay until rescued, with military movements and Waldersee’s appointment as allied commander in China receiving attention.
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State Department
Atlee
Root
Peking
Yang Tsun
Count Hache
Galle
Count von Waldersee
Wasitrsatox
United States
Count Waldersee
China
Thatry
RUHLIN S BADLY USED UP AFTER FIGHT WITH FITZSIMMONS
Gus Ruhlin lay in Brooklyn recovering from severe punishment after being knocked out by Fitzsimmons. Doctors reported violent nosebleeds and ear bleeding, but no internal injuries, as Ruhlin regained consciousness and left the Turkish bath with his physician.
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New York
Gus Ruhlin
Fitzsimmons
Billy Madflex
Brooklyn
Ruhl
Ruhlin
Rahlin
Madden
Rablin
Bartholdi
Ablin
A Minister's Good Work
A minister recounts using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to cure himself and a neighbor after failed treatments. He praises the medicine for rapid relief and notes it is sold by local pharmacies. The account includes other testimonials and a remark about secrecy.
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Chamberlain
Rev
A. A. Power
Emporia Kan
Dodson
J. R. Hudson
Digestive Aid Ad Promotes Kodol for Stomach Troubles
An advertisement promotes Kodol Dispepsia Care by W. A. Rembert claiming it digests food and cures stomach troubles. The copy contrasts famine in India with hunger in America and asserts the product provides immediate relief.
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India
America
W. A. Rembert
Foley’s Kidney Cure Promoted By Davenport Drug Co
An advertising notice urges early use of Foley’s Kidney Cure for diabetes Bright’s disease and kidney disorders. It links improved energy and vigor to kidney health, warns of fatal outcomes from delay, and lists other Davenport Drug Co products including Banner Salve and One Minute Cough Cure. The piece ends with a proverb about white and black clouds.
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Foley
Hright
Davenport Drug Co
Viceroys appeal for U S help to halt Shanghai troops
Li Hung Chang and Chinese viceroys sent a request to the United States to use its influence with powers to stop foreign troop landings in Shanghai. They argue protection can be provided without troops as 90 foreign warships are in harbor. Beijing views a peace edict as unlikely to alter plans to rescue the legations in Peking.
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Li Hung Chang
Peking
Loi Hung Chang
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Easy Shoes and Pain Relief
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Ease a powder for the feet It cools the feet and makes tight or new shoes feel easy Cures corns bunions sweller smarting hot callous sore and sweating feet Relieves all pain and gives comfort Sold by druggists and storeshopkeepers Trial package free Address Allen 8S Olmsted Le Roy N C A favorite short cut to wealth appears to be to go through somebody else’s pocket.
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Allen
Allen 8S
Olmsted
le Roy
N. C
New Great South American Kidney Cure Relief Claim
Relief in 81x hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure relieves kidney and bladder pain quickly. The ad claims rapid relief for bladder, kidneys and back, with immediate urine retention relief. Sold by E J Eldridge, druggist, Americus, Georgia.
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E. J. Eldridge
Americus
Antiseptic salves and nerve tonics lure buyers
A fragmented advert shows a druggist selling Dr Tichenor s Antiseptic and DeWitt s pills with claims of cures and nerve building tonics. It touts Dr C J Moffatt for Terrassa Wash List and mentions E J Eldridge Americus Ga as supplier. The piece blends product pitches and slogans.
Davis Wife Testifies in Goebel Conspiracy Trial
Mrs Davis the wife of an alleged accomplice testified for the defense in the Powers case at Groncrtown Kentucky. The court ruled she was competent after Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin raised an objection. The testimony described Powers being ill in her home on January 25 and contradicted Robert Noakes's earlier statements about conversations at the statehouse. Solomon Wilder testified about Noakes in March at Corbin, claiming he warned against telling of his presence. Walter Day, ex state treasurer, testified about a prior offer from Yontzey and related payments.
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Noakes
Groncrtown
John Davis
Goebel
Powers
Commonwealth
Franklin
John Powers
Robert Noakes
Statehouse
Islation
Jas Ca
Solomon Wilder
Whitley County
Corbin
Caleb Powers
Hoakes
Corsta
Walter Day
Yontzey
Jumped to Their Death on Moving Train
Washington Turner a young farmer from near Anniston and his wife and baby rode a Southern railway train toward McFuall Alabama. They had never ridden before and, afraid the train would not stop, jumped from the platform as it sped on. Turner was killed instantly and his wife died soon after. The baby survived with injuries.
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Binsoxottam
Ala
Ang
Washington Turner
Anniston
Southern Railway
McFuall
Tanner
Turner
Nall Killed Riding Log Cart Near Tifton Georgia
A. O. Nall superintendent at Griffin's sawmill six miles east of Sparks was run over and killed by a log cart. He had stepped out to check work and rode the swinging log back toward home. A wheel dropped into a hole, the log swung, he fell, and the wheel passed across his head, causing instant death.
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Nall
Tifton
Tirtox
A. O. Nall
Griffin
Sparks
Mall
Mr. Nall
Boer Plot Frustrated in Pretoria Conspiracy
Aug. 10 dispatch from Pretoria reports a Boer plot to capture Pretoria and shoot Lord Roberts and British officers was discovered Thursday. Burghers planned to recapture the city and used suspected accomplices to stir unrest. passes to burghers have been stopped and guards tightened.
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Roberts
Pretoria
Lonpox
Lord Roberts
Sian
The Alabama Trial Trip How Much Work Remains on Cruisers
The Alabama at Cramp’s yards is near completion and will soon undertake its initial trial trip. Little progress has been made on the six sheathed protected cruisers still under construction. Denver leads at about 20 percent, while Galveston and the other ships Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, and Wyandotte show only partial completion.
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Alabama
Cramp’s Yards
Denver
Galveston
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Wyvule
Death of Baron Russell of Killowen in Lonpox England
Baron Russell of Killowen lord chief justice of England died this morning after an operation by Dr. Treves. He had been ill for some time and reports vary on the disease. A tumor in the stomach is among the rumored causes.
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Lonpox
Baron Russell of
Killoween
England
Baron Russell
Treves
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