De Wets bold dash through the British at Spring Nek
Detailed report from Bloemfontein describes General De Wet breaking through British lines at Spring Nek with 2500 Boers led by Steyn and Fourie. Fatalities include a 14-pounder and two guns. pursuit by Welch Yeomanry and Lurghers noted. Contains ad-like health tip insertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Wet
Spring Nek
Broemfontein
Maasbrocek
Thabanchu
Knox
Haasbroeck
Victoria Nek
DeWet
Spring Nek Pass
Nek
Steyn
Pete Fourie
Hansbroeck
Dodson's Pharmacy catalog and health ads
A mixed page item lists Dodson's Pharmacy offerings including purses sterling silver pieces and household items with prices, then shifts to multiple medical ads praising Cham berlain's Cough Remedy, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Foley’s remedies, with testimonials and points of sale in Americus and nearby towns.
Pain Balm and First Aid Claims and Aids
A flannel bound with Chamberlain's Pain Balm promises rapid relief for lame back side or chest pains and rheumatism with a single application. The ad lists drugstore outlets John-R Hud sor Dodson's Pharmacy and promotes the One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds croup and bronchitis. It notes the Indian famine relief fund in New York has reached 212078.54 and urges help when a life is in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
R. Gray
Amonia
Duchess County
N. Y
Chamberlain
John R. Hudson
Vodnon’s Pharmacy
John-R Hudsor
Dodson
New York
W. A
W. A. Rembert
Cough Cure Claims Quick Relief and Other Pills Advertised
An old advertisement column touts One Minute Cough Cure as a rapid remedy for coughs and colds, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for appetite and digestion, Foley's Honey and Tar for cold relief, and De Witt's Little Early Risers as gentle laxatives. It also warns against substitutes and notes local drugstores Davenport Drug Co and Samp John Hudson's Pharamcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ives Pan Lada Ols. Co
John Hudson
Dodson
KITCHENER SHUTS OFF NEWS FROM AFRICA
London reports Kimberley threatened by Boers but unconfirmed. Kitchener blocks news and holds cabinet meetings as reinforcements flood in. Imperial yeomanry demand returning home amid discontent. pay rises offered from 25 cents to 1.25 dollars daily. Colonels press to be relieved amid Boer activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Yeomanry
Offetala Center
London
Evening Standard
Kimberley
Lonpox
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Africa
Household Cavalry
Imperial
Tis
Shooting affray in Wakulla County leaves one dead
Report of a noon shooting affray in Wakulla County. Four men involved. Nima W. B Edwards and Rouse died later, Frank Walker and another man escaped with minor injuries. Walker allegedly provoked the clash over a business dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakula County
Roukt
R Nima
W. B Edwards
Frank Walker
Nima
Rouse
Walker
Cudahy Increases Reward For Abductors Capture
In Osaa on December 91 authorities offer a reward of 25000 dollars for the capture of Cudahy abductors. Police pursue Patrick Crowe, a noted figure, as a suspected gang leader. The owner confirms a reward of 5000 dollars for the arrest of the abductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cudahy
Osaa
Patrick Crowe
Kidney Cure and Cough Remedy Testimonials Recorded
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as lifesaving for kidney and bladder pain with claims of dramatic relief and a new lease on health. It also praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and influenza, noting rapid recovery and prevention of pneumonia, with distributors cited in Chicago and local pharmacies mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Americue
Hard luck stories and old ads mix in reader notes
A jumble of lines references debts, illness risks from neglecting colds, and medical remedies. Foley’s Honey and Tar is urged as a safe cough remedy, Davenport Drug Co is cited, Dewitt’s Witch Hazel is praised for antiseptic use, and a skeptical note about fragile people is included. These items read like scattered old newspaper ad copy and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Davenport Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Castofia
E. D. Stlield & Co
Lott Warren
E. D. Sheffield Comany
Apiericus, Georgi
Hawkins
Americas
Aaron Cohen
Ton Avenue
John R
Hudson, Dodson
Dodson’s Pharmacy
Iest
Werschaum
Voctio
Briar
Blazers
Pater Sherman
North Strafford
N. H
W. A. Rombert
Justice
Acice 5
Fool of Himadt
DeWitt
Sastori
Todd
Davenport
Foley's
Moata
the Gammer Kid
Davenport Drug Co. S
de Witt
Robert
Castoria
Cam Hlieng
Pharmacy
Kitchener
Arra Loa 'Co
Buffalo
Resnio Eumonia
Thea Whitfield & Co
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Beriain
Renee
le Grippe
Emman
Dewit
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