London Exults At Peace Prospect In South Africa
London scenes erupt in anticipation of a peace announcement near Monday. Peace celebrations loom with dinners and exultant crowds. Lord Kitchener’s rising star fuels national pride while Roberts fading and Milner’s role debated. Financial magnates hail Kitchener as savior amid wartime taxation and negotiations.
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London
South Africa
Bigat
Mafeking
Whitechapel
East End
Strand
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
United Kingdom
Lord Kitchener
Lord Roberts
General Buller
Lord Milner
Services and remedies ad from a vintage drugstore catalog
An assortment of old time medicine pitches and notices. Includes anti diarrheal and mother’s powders for children. Advertises barber training with wage quotes and locations in St Louis and New Orleans. Mentions Allen Olmstead in Roy, New York and a humorous quip about conscience.
Earthquake Horror Details From Guatemala Towns
Reports from Guatemala describe massive destruction near Quezaltenango with San Marcos and Tapachucula severely damaged. Observers say about 1,400 dead from Quezaltenango and 140 prisoners buried in a jail as walls collapsed. Coffee plantations report heavy losses and widespread ruin across the region.
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San Marcos
Quezaltenango
San Francisco
Guatemala
Sydney
Tapachucula
Hachico
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as universal remedy
A promotional notice claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages and is constitutional, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. It offers 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials, with Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
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Hall
F. J, Qeeney & CO
Toledo
O. Solderers
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Readers
D Scott Currin of Loganton Pa endorses One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and lung trouble. The ad claims immediate safe relief and notes mothers worldwide testify to its effectiveness for children.
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D. Scott Currin
Loganton
W. A. Rombert
Remedy for Nervous Exhaustion
A vintage patent medicine ad promises quick renewal of strength and vitality for overwork worry or disease. It claims to rebuild nerves, curb indigestion and heart palpitations, and restore appetite. Sold by E J Eldridge druggist Americus with a folksy reassurance referencing Mark Tapley’s philosophy.
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E. J. Eldridge
Americus
When a man is old enough to know better he is too old
A compact reflective line notes that once a man reaches an age of apparent wisdom he should avoid impulsive or reckless actions, implying regret or restraint comes with growing older. It conveys caution about older individuals acting imprudently.
Relief in Six Hours Promised by Patent Remedy
An advertisement promises quick relief from distressing kidney and bladder issues with a five penny dose. It asserts immediate relief from pain and water retention for both men and women, claiming rapid results and suggesting use without a doctor. The text cites Eldridge, Americus.
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Itis
Eldridge
Ist
Americus
Lande Man Skipper Highlighted in Board Bill Insight
A lande man is described as an experienced skipper within discussions of board bills. The comment underscores practical seamanship expertise as a credential in governance matters.
Hosiery Sale for Ladies in Americus
First class hosiery praised by Americus ladies. Black lace hose, 85c lisle finish, selling at 22c per pair. All black and colored lace hose offered. This week the 15c and 20c kinds reduced to 9c per pair.
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Americus
Lisle
Pearlman Sells Wash Dress Fabrics Cheaper Than Others
The ad touts Pearlman offering White Goods Organdies Lawns Swiss Muslins Dimities Batiste and all wash dress fabrics at lower prices than any house in Americas with exquisitely beautiful patterns and broad value.
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Pearlman
Americas
Bargain Sale of House Furnishings This Week
This week many big surprises await you in a bargain sale of house furnishings with values not found in other stores. It is well worth your time to investigate if you are interested in money saving.
Ladies Toggery at Honest Profit House Prices Way Down
An advertisement from Indica highlights a sale at the Honest Profit House featuring 60 pattern hats, a new lot of Sailors, ready-to-wear skirts, 500 shirt waists, and 1 000 undervests. It proclaims prices way down as the week’s password.
Pearlman Trade Leader for Union Made Goods
Pearlman controls the trade of the workingmen with Union made goods as a specialty including overalls shirts underwear straw hats and shoes. The message urges continued patronage from customers and notes appreciation for their trade.
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Pearlman
Pants Sale Prices Dip for Men and Boys This Week
The store lists men and boys pants at 42 cents to 5.50 dollars per pair and 14 cents to 98 cents per pair respectively. The offer highlights bulk stock of 198 pairs and emphasizes new stock arriving for the week.
Umbrellas and Parasols Sale Slashes Prices
A Sun Belt catalog notes heavy stock of umbrellas and parasols in America, with 1 126 items offered in a single house. Prices slashed by 60 percent, ranging from 38 cents to 3 50 dollars each, aiming to reduce the first class stock.
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Americas
Trunks and Valises Displayed at Americus Store
On the second floor of our stand you can find a very complete stock of trunks dress suit cases traveling bags and valises. We keep only a few samples on the first floor due to crowding. Ask to see them at our prices.
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Americus
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Castoria
G. D. Sheffield Co
E. D. Sheffield Company
Eldridge Drug Stores
Jackson St
Lamar St
Euro
America
Erag
Ww. Mfg. CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Trochet
Cee
John W. Shiver
Rosary St
Uptown
Ofice
Residence Mo
Little Bobs
Sirdar
Ermine
Kitchener
Gure
E.S .Eldsidge
Draegist
Cross
Barber Colleges
St. Louis
New Orleans
Mark Tapley
Foley
Landeman
Omra A
Foley's
Kinney
Mozley
H. Mozley
Aianta
J. Wi Rollo
West End
Atlanta
D. Pearlman
Honest Profit House
Hoisery
Lamar Street
Americus, Ga
Levseed
Ybank Shefpteld
View Prestant XK
Dy Shepeteerd
Odshier
Bank OF Commerce
Americus, Georgia
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