The Fifty Pound Reward That Shaped a London Family
Clara Craven faces destitution and temptation in Westminster as a jewel thief’s case looms. Her husband Tom seeks work and a godmother’s aid. When Tom learns Brown & Co. cannot help, Miss Greybrook steps in delivering aid that transforms their future and bonds.
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London
Tom Crave
Craven
Clara
Tom
Brown & Co
Mrs
Clara Craven
Mrs. Craven
Sairway
Cravens
Ben
Joe
Tom Craven
Robbie
Bertie
Thomas Greybrook Craven
Miss Greybrook
New Zealand
Westminister Street
Man bets on Taylor election wealth and revelry tale
A Fort Worth to Arizona stage line operator, Col. J. T. Chidesher, recounts sinking every possession on Zachary Taylor’s presidential win. He describes open-house celebrations for a week, flags, cannon salutes, and netted about 30,000 in gold after expenses, plus a mule trade dispute.
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Taylor
Fort Worth
Globe-Democrat
Fort Yuma
Dallas
Zachariah Tayloe
Mississippi
Hou E
Brignoli Vain Star of Opera Described by Veteran Manager
A Philadelphia Press portrait recalls Brignoli one of opera’s most self centered stars. He is praised for his beauty and power at the Academy of Music but noted for vanity and strict self control. Barili recalls Brignoli’s placid acting even in fiery scenes and a hair tearing incident with Gazzaniga.
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Philadelphia
Brignoli
Academy of Music
Edgardo
Lucia
Mile. Valleria
Professor Barili
United States
Gazzaniga
Graham Flour Short Breaded Maze of a Mortgage
In Philadelphia a baker explains lack of graham bread due to a foreclosed flour mill. The mortgage holder foreclosed the mill leaving no supply. The dialogue humorously contrasts bread demand with a ruined saw mill rather than flour production.
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Philadelphia
Baker's Bay
Well to Remember in Hymeneal Season of Mail Delay
A Philadelphia mail notice notes wedding cake cannot be mailed. In one week 1,500 boxes of cake were sent to the dead-letter office, highlighting postal delays and lost shipments.
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Philadelphia
Cure for Rheumatism Promised by Athlophorus Claim
G A Kotchkiss of New Haven recounts relief after six months of severe Rheumatism and four doctors, saying Athlophorus cured him in under three weeks with three bottles, challenging costly fumes and tonics for coughing and nerve pain.
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G. A. Kotchkiss
Grand St
New Haven
Pond's Extract and Quinine in Medical History
The article notes parallels between Extract of Peruvian Bark and Pond's Extract as medical specifics. It highlights how Peruvian Bark proved a fever and malaria remedy and how Pond's Extract gained acclaim for treating inflammation hemorrhages boils burns sprains piles and sore throats.
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Ponp
Pond
Equitable temper urged to avoid borrowed trouble
The piece warns against fatal croup outcomes and urges prompt treatment with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It counsels preparedness with a ready bottle and timely action to save young lives.
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Ayer
Try Buttermilk for Freckle and Stain Removal
A fragment ad praising buttermilk and DeLand's Baking Powder as economical for daily meals, claiming no bitter taste and appealing meals. It also suggests onions and yellow turnips for gravel and promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla to cleanse the blood and restore health.
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DeLand
Maxwell & Son
Ayer
Marsh's Golden Balsam and Tonic Ad Advertised
A newspaper snippet promotes Marsh's Golden Balsam for coughs colds and throat issues with testimonials from druggists merchants and customers across several towns. It also mentions Marsh's Golden Blood and Liver Tonic and lists H Westerman of Ames as a seller. The ad ends by advising saliva swallowing for sour stomach relief.
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M. P. Yat
Ames
Lowa
Marsh
T. J. Morris
Beloit
Kansas
H. Westerman
Parker's Hair Balsam and a Makeover Tale
A Wall Street banking job seeker, rejected for six months due to looks, boosts prospects with Parker's Hair Balsam, new clothes, and a fresh appearance. The clerk lands a $2000 salary after the transformation, and the ad promotes Parker's product as a facial change. A tip for sleepless nights and a remedy for ague and rheumatism are included.
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Wall Street
Parker
Balsam
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertises Trusted Cure
An old ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price is three cents and sold by Denny WesteyMan. Also suggests cranberry poultice for erysipelas and fresh cut watermelons for feverish conditions.
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Denny WesteyMan
New Cure Claims To End 25 Year Cough
Newton Indiana resident William Thomas reports his wife suffered a severe cough for 25 years. After using Dr King’s New Heart Medicine she claims complete relief after two bottles. Trial bottles free at Henry Westermen’s Drug Store. Large size costs one dollar. Also promotes embrot h for weak stomach and cabbage leaf to prevent sunstroke.
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Wm. Thomas
Newton
Dr. King
Henry Westermen
Fraudulent Cough Remedies Warned By Vendors
An advertisement warns buyers that many dealers claim remedies for coughs and colds are as good as Bosanke’s Cough and Lang Sh, urging insistence on the known remedy to avoid deception. Price 3 cents and 1.00 dollar, sold by Manning & Graves.
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Manning & Graves
Ginger ale and extra stockings for travel comfort
A brief note recommends trying ginger ale for stomach cramps and packing an extra pair of stockings for cold weather travel.
Piles Treated by Dr Besanko Remedy in Piqua Ohio
Patient reports weight in back and abdomen with possible kidney concern and digestion issues. A moist itching heat after warmth is common. Dr Besanko’s Pile medicine claims to absorb tumors ease itching and permanently cure. Price 0 cents address Piqua Ohio Manning and Graves sell it.
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Besanko
Hop Bitters praised by Druggist and users across states
A collection of testimonials extols Hop Bitters as a cure for rheumatism indigestion kidney complaints and nervous debility. Pioneering users claim remarkable recoveries after two bottles, with Cornish-like notes of health improvements and requests for more information.
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E. M
16Th Street
D. C
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Ames Antelligencer
Ncan, Publisher
Aise
Rabanne
Eer
Avesia
Chicago
Ratheoal
Des Moines
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Iowa
Sewet
Iowa State College of Agricul
Witt Mechanic Arts
Official Directory
C.G. McCarrhy
J. A. Mitas
Pci
Wac
Lees
H. H. Bores
Mewomamet
Journ L. Hostetter
Board OF Supervisors
Chiepene Eemues
Union Township
J. Qe
Buncess
Lincoln Township
Collins Township
Methodist Episcopal
Ervices
DD. Thompson
W. P. Bennett
Masonic
Acadia Lodge
A. F
A. Masons
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Duckworth
W.M. C. B. Taylor
Cramery
United Workmen
C.m. Sopen
G. H. Maxwent
G. A.rp
Illsworth Post
A.R
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C. E. Turner
LAW and Notary Pub
Bigelow & Huntington
D. McCarthy
Stevens
Ames, Laws
GE G. A. Underwood
U. S
Union Bank
Madrid
Towa
Webb
Beldah
Webb Brothers
Attorneys AT Law
Sheldonl and
H. M. Templeton
Laws
G. A. Meredith
Rm Kan
Hutchinson
C. A. Beverly
U Songrow
M. Church
Story County
E. B. Cramblit
New York
Jose Estintas
Chas. E. Hunt
T. C. McCal
Jobal Estate and Loan Agent
Y Nevapa
Owa
H. L. Carrell
Nevada
Yadienpee
Business College
BOK VE
Ok- Penmen and Telegraph Opera
Ors Nataly Mee
College Sours
P'Tim
T. Keokuk
Zoe DP
Bults
C. B. Babarge
Batts
Cannati
Riverside
Cal
John H. Queal & Co
Ames,owa
So. T.icord
Dooks
Nichols & Maxwell
J. L. Bartlett
Connecticn
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Ames, Lowa
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Hall Castoria
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Oxford St
Brooklyn, N. Y
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Omaha
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Lake Erie & Western R'Y
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Boston
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Qui A Keokuk
Burlington
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Nebraska
America
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Canada
JT. J. Potter
Perceval Lowell
Ma Ager
Pass. Ag't
Owaha
Cleveland
Dudle
Pitsburg
Newark
Washington
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Lake the & Western
W.smiin
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Avent
Bloomington
J.C. Ayer &Co
Lowell
Mass
Graham
Tuy
Bucklen
T.J. Anderson
J. D. Walker
Buckner, Mo
J. Wickliffe Jackson
Wilmington
Del
Liege
Maliia
Nunda Publishing Co
Nunda, N. Y
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Weite
Luna
Pesbor Pte
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Coon
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Atylopingros CO
Wall ST
Speed
Shown Chemical CO
Radtinore
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Mishler
Commerce St
Dr. Wood
J. H. Pickett & Co
Rand, Mgnally&co
S Dollar Atlas
Canads
Deminton
Continental Publishing CO
Monroe St
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Carrie Shverson
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