Ground broken for great world's fair ceremony in St Louis
Ground was broken at Forest Park for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to be held in 1903. The event, tied to the Louisiana purchase anniversary and flag day observances, was moved indoors due to severe weather, with military honors and a ceremonial program at the Coliseum attended by governors, expo officers, and national officials.
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St. Louis
Forest Park
Louisiana Territory
United States
Missouri
Purchase
Coliseum
John J. Bates
Henry Hunter
Fifteenth
United States Cavalry
St. Louis Club
David R. Francis
W. H. Thompson
Walter B. Stevens
Blair
Skiff
Taylor
Department of Education
Rogers
Exposition Company
Missouri National Guard
First Infantry
Sinclair
James A. Tawney
John M. Allen
Board of Lady Managers
General Bates
A Million Voces Glimpses Health Cure Story
A West Point Io man Homer Hall suffers a severe lung cough judged consumption by several physicians. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with a full recovery and weight gain. The ad promotes cures for coughs colds and lung troubles with trial bottles offered. Also notes a display of sterling silver at Fricker’s.
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Homer Hall
West Point
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
A Good Cough Medicine
In Toowoomba Australia the Gazette presents W C Wockner praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a two month severe cough. The letter urges others to try the remedy and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Toowomba
Australia
Chamberlain
W. C. Wockner
Wockner
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir Lemon Tonic
A historic note promoting Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as a pleasant lemon tonic said to cure indigestion headache malaria kidney disease fever chills debility nervous prostration heart failure and appendicitis by regulating the liver stomach bowels and kidneys.
Lemon Elixir Claims Cure for Ten-Year Indigestion
Luke W A Guirby of Reevesville says Mozleys Lemon Elixir cured his decade long indigestion allowing him to eat anything. Similar testimonial from Coneman N D of Boulab notes relief from indigestion and heart disease after years of suffering, despite previous remedies and doctors.
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Luke
W. A. Guirby
Reevesville
Mozley
N. D
Coneman
Lemon Elixir Cures Long-Standing Dyspepsia Claim
A Louisville reader reports fifteen years of liver and stomach distress with headaches cured by Lemon Elixir. He credits prior medicines as ineffective and notes his appetite improved and health restored after taking the remedy.
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Jefferson St
Louisville, Ky
Lemon Elixir Cures Liver and Nerve Digestive Ailments
A testimonial from C. H. Banpwrs of 98 Alexander St Atlanta Ga claiming lemon elixir cured enlarged liver nervous indigestion and heart disease. He says he could not walk stairs or work before using the product and is now healthy and vigorous.
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C. H. Banpwrs
Alexander St
Atlanta, Ga
Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops Advertised Remedy
An old advertisement for Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops claims to cure coughs hoarseness sore throat bronchitis hemorrhage and throat and lung diseases. Prepared by Dr Hi Mozley Atlanta Ga. The text includes a cynical aside about a fool man who says life isn’t worth living and continues business at the old stand.
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Hi Mozley
Atlanta
Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children and Everyday Ailments
Dr. Mas R Mevenny recommends Chamberlain the Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs and bronchial afflictions in children and adults. The non narcotic remedy is safe for unprofessional use and sold by all druggists. Popularity hinges on what is not said as much as what is stated.
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Many R
Mevenny
M.D
Chicago
Dyspepsia Cure and Nasal Balm Advertisements
A reader from Hayfield Minnesota credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with curing long standing stomach troubles after rapid improvement from the first bottle. The ad promotes digestion of sour food and overall stomach relief. Ely's Liquid Cream Balm advertised for nasal catarrh offers soothing effects without drying secretions and includes a spraying tube for 75 cents.
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H. ©. Christenson
Hayfield
Minn
W. A. Rembert
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
This Will Interest Many. B B B Blood Balm Claim
A vintage advertisement touts Botanica Blood Balm as a cure for cancer blood poisoning pimples boils carbuncles ulcers eating sores scrofula eczema rheumatic and other blood and skin ailments. It promises pure rich blood and offers a $1 product with a free trial by mail from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
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Botanica Blood
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
It Probably Made the Kettle Boil When the Pot Called It Black
A sharp retort epitomizes a season of public feuds as rival voices clash over reputations and denouncements. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between prominent figures and local factions.
Allon’s Foot-Ease Promotes Comfort at Druggists
A vintage ad-style note touts Allon’s Foot-Ease as a remedy for weary feet, claiming it keeps feet warm and dry. It emphasizes generic appeal, mentions six sales points and availability at druggists and shop stores for 250.
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Todsy
Five Die In Great Forge Boiler Explosion At Pittsburg
Black Diamond Steel works at Park Bros on Thirtieth street suffered a disaster when four boilers in the 10 inch bar mill No 3 exploded at 4 15 AM. Five workers were killed and twelve injured, with reports suggesting up to thirty may have died as debris piled 60 to 75 feet high. Names and injuries of the wounded are listed, and the mill was left a charred ruin with no intact iron or steel pieces remaining.
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Pittsburg
Black Diamond Steel Works
Park Bros
Thirtieth Street
James McNeil
Black Diamond
West Pennsylvania Hospital
Thomas Elliott
Albert Geslesch
Robert Street
Alexander Wasseelo
Jeff Jeg
Valentine Perniski
Jacob Chesnolanes
Isaac Washington
William Steinbaugh
Peter Mikosky
John McClusky
Monroe Jarkins
Joseph Cunte
Arnica Salve Advertises Relief for War Wounds
The notice touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best for scratches bruises oats wounds corns joints and skin disorders used by soldiers in the last war. It promotes Burns ulcers eruptions and piles and claims to cure many ailments, priced at 250 at E. J. Eldridge drug store.
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E. J. Eldridge Drugator
Patent remedy endorsements and health tips from old notices
A jumble of patent medicine claims praises remedies for stomach pains kidney issues and bowel regularity. Prominent lines urge Chamberlain’s products for party readiness and bowel health plus a note on New Great South American Kidney Cure with quick relief promises.
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E. J. Eldridge
Americus
In His Boots Williams Differs Deadly Duel in Alabama
Russellville Alabama December 20 Henry Williams desperado and cattle thief killed in a gunfight with City Marshal Ben Barrett and Deputy Sheriff Hargett in McClurg store. Tom Williams wounded. Frank McClurg fatally after being shot during the melee. Tom escaped, wounded in arm and chest. Henry had returned from Indian Territory and was sought by officers.
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Alabama
Russellville
Ala
Henry Williams
Frank McClurg
Tom Williams
Henry
Ben Barrett
Hargett
Willams Brothers
Indian Territory
McClurg
Tom
Barrett
Williams
Remedy for Nervous Exhaustion Advertised by Drugstore
An old advertisement promotes the Mystic Life Renewer as a powerful nerve builder and vitality booster. It claims to quickly renew strength, address loss of appetite indigestion nervous weakness and heart palpitations and improve failing health. Sold by E J Eldridge Am ericus druggist. Wisdom is the art of being away from home when a neighbor calls to borrow something.
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E. J. Eldridge
Americus
The Kind You Wave Always aignatore of y iF
An OCR fragment cites quips from a Daily Post editor and vendors promoting patent medicines. It mentions yoley's Honey and Tar with praise, plus Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children hailed by a nurse in New York. It includes testimonials, a free sample offer, and a publisher address, all in a damaged ad-like snippet.
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Castoria
Lynch
Daily Post
Phil Mosburg
N. J
Bum
Yoley
Tara
John KR. Hudson
Mother Gray
New York
Rample Free
Allen 8
Olmstead
LeRoy
Local remedies and admonitions echo in brief health notices
A collage of testimonial snippets praises Foley’s Kidney Cure Chamberlains Tablets and Foley’s Honey and Tar while urging appetite and liver health. Mentions Chas Replogle Atwater O and John R Hadson plus Sampson and Wollford’s Sanitary Lotion with generic claims of quick relief and home remedies.
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Chas. Replogle
Atwater
Hoe
Foley
John R Hadson
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